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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 19 November 2023
Exceptional words of English vocabulary from the newspaper ‘The Hindu’ are listed here. Go through these words and read the usages to learn how to use them in sentences. After this, take the quiz based on the vocabulary to check how much you learnt. This will really help you boost up your learning.
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1.EXHORT (verb): समझाना
Pronunciation: uhg•zawt
Meaning: strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
Synonyms: urge, encourage, call on
Antonyms: discourage, dissuade, hold back
Sentence: The governor exhorted the prisoners not to riot.
2.BALEFUL (adj.) : हानिकारक
Pronunciation: bayl•ful
Meaning: threatening harm; menacing.
Synonyms: menacing, threatening, unfriendly
Antonyms: unthreatening, inoffensive, safe
Sentence: The robber gave me a baleful look.
3.LASSITUDE (noun) : अवसाद
Pronunciation: la•suh•chood
Meaning: a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.
Synonyms: lethargy, listlessness, weariness
Antonyms: refreshment, rejuvenation
Sentence: She was overcome by lassitude and retired to bed.
4.OBLOQUY (noun) : अपमान
Pronunciation: aw•bluh•kvee
Meaning: strong public criticism or verbal abuse.
Synonyms: vilification, opprobrium, vituperation
Antonyms: esteem, honor, respect
Sentence: For many years she has much obloquy to endure.
5.COAX (verb) : समाक्ष
Pronunciation: kōks
Meaning: gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.
Synonyms: persuade, wheedle, cajole
Antonyms: browbeat, force
Sentence: The trainees were coaxed into doing boring work.
6.PERPETUAL (adj.) :लगातार
Pronunciation: puh•peh•choo•uhl
Meaning: never-ending or changing.
Synonyms: everlasting, never-ending, eternal
Antonyms: temporary, short-term, discontinuous
Sentence: He is on a perpetual search for truth.
7.UBIQUITOUS (adj.) :देशव्यापी
Pronunciation: yoo•bi•kvuh•tuhs
Meaning: present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Synonyms: omnipresent, all over, present everywhere
Antonyms: confined, finite, limited
Sentence: His ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family.
8.BANEFUL (adj.) : अभिशप्त
Pronunciation: bayn•ful
Meaning: harmful or destructive.
Synonyms: damaging, dangerous, deleterious
Antonyms: harmless, hurtless, innocent
Sentence: His baneful influence was feared by all.
9.VERACITY (noun) : सच्चाई
Pronunciation: vuh•ra•suh•tee
Meaning: conformity to facts; accuracy.
Synonyms: truthfulness, truth, accuracy
Antonyms: deceit, dishonesty, lying
Sentence: Officials expressed doubts concerning the veracity of the story.
10.IMPRUDENT (adj.) : ढीठ
Pronunciation: im·pru·dent
Meaning: not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.
Synonyms: unwise, injudicious, incautious
Antonyms: advisable, discreet, prudent
Sentence: It would be imprudent to leave her winter coat behind.
Now choose any 2 or 3 words, try to use them in your own sentences and share your sentences in the comment section. This will help you to retain the learnt words for a longer duration.
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