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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 22 October 2020
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. STUPENDOUS (adjective) – विस्मयकारी
Pronunciation: styoo·pen·duhs
Meaning: extremely impressive
Synonyms: amazing, fantastic, breathtaking, astonishing, astounding, fabulous
Antonyms: unimportant, terrible, unimpressive
Usage: The fireworks were stupendous.
2. PROBABLE (adjective) – संभावित
Pronunciation: pro·buh·bl
Meaning: likely but not certain
Synonyms: apparent, likely credible, feasible, plausible, possible, presumed, reasonable
Antonyms: improbable, unlikely, impossible
Usage: The probable cause of the fire was faulty wiring.
3. RELEVANCY (noun) – प्रासंगिकता
Pronunciation: reh·luh·vuhn·see
Meaning: the connectedness or appropriateness of a situation
Synonyms: accordance, applicability, significance, application, appositeness, aptness
Antonyms: insignificance
Usage: The attorney questioned the relevancy of the opposing council’s queries.
4. VISIONARY (noun) – दूरदर्शी
Pronunciation: vi·zhuh·nuh·ree
Meaning: a person with original ideas about the future
Synonyms: dreamer, idealist, prophet, seer, theorist, zealot
Antonyms: realist, practical
Usage: Jim was a visionary leader who had the foresight to lead our company in a profitable direction for many years.
5. LURE (verb) – प्रलोभित करना
Pronunciation: luor
Meaning: to tempt a person or an animal to do something
Synonyms: tempt, entice, attract, induce, persuade, inveigle
Antonyms: deter, repel, offend
Usage: The kidnapper was able to lure the small child into his van by offering her candy.
6. IMPECCABLE (adjective) – त्रुटिहीन
Pronunciation: uhm·peh·kuh·bl
Meaning: perfect in every way
Synonyms: flawless, faultless, unblemished, spotless, stainless, untarnished, perfect
Antonyms: imperfect, flawed, defective
Usage: Without a scratch, this car is in impeccable condition.
7. VERSATILE (adjective) – बहुमुखी
Pronunciation: vuh·suh·tail
Meaning: able to adapt to many different functions or activities
Synonyms: adaptable, flexible, multifaceted, multitalented, multiskilled, resourceful, adjustable
Antonyms: inflexible, limited, incapable
Usage: He is a very versatile young actor.
8. QUAINT (adjective) – पुराने ढंग का
Pronunciation: kweint
Meaning: appearing old-fashioned in an appealing way
Synonyms: antiquated, archaic, charming, curious, cute, fanciful, picturesque
Antonyms: modern, new, current
Usage: As I walked through the quaint shop, I felt as though I was transported back in time.
9. GLANCE (verb) – झलक
Pronunciation: glaans
Meaning: a quick look
Synonyms: glimpse, peek, peep, gander, squiz, look
Antonyms: stare, ignore
Usage: He gave another impatient glance at his watch.
10. PERILOUS (adjective) – ख़तरनाक
Pronunciation: peh·ruh·luhs
Meaning: full of danger or risk
Synonyms: dangerous, hazardous, risky, unsafe, treacherous, precarious, vulnerable
Antonyms: safe, secure
Usage: Putting out wildfires is a very perilous job.
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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