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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 23 April 2025
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. MAGNANIMOUS (ADJECTIVE): उदार
Pronunciation: mag·na·nuh·muhs
Meaning: generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.
Synonym: generous, Noble, great
Antonym: mean.spirited, Selfish, vile
Sentence: The magnanimous leader forgave his political opponents and even helped them in their times of need.
2. ROBUST (ADJECTIVE): मज़बूत
Pronunciation: roh·buhst
Meaning: strong and healthy; full of vigor; hardy.
Synonyms: Sturdy , Rugged, Hale
Antonyms: Insipid , Frail, Weak
Sentence: His robust strength made him survive the disaster.
3. CURTAILING (VERB): कटौती
Pronunciation: kuh·tayl·uhng
Meaning: to reduce or limit something.
Synonyms: Lesson , Decrease, Reduce
Antonyms: Lengthen , Increase, Extend
Sentence: In his inability to force this nameless woman to marry him, he faced a definite curtailment of his former power.
4.CATERS (VERB): आवश्यकताओं का ध्यान रखना
Pronunciation: kay·tuhz
Meaning: to provide all the things that they need or want.
Synonyms: Regale , Serve, Fill
Antonyms: Disappoint
Sentence: The awards ceremony will be a catered event.
5. TAPESTRY (NOUN): कपड़ा जिसमें चित्र बने हो
Pronunciation: ta·puh·stree
Meaning: a piece of heavy cloth with pictures or designs sewn on it in coloured thread
Synonyms: Drapes, Curtains, Drapery
Synonyms: Drapes, Curtains, Drapery
Antonyms: Natural object
Sentence: The interior contains tapestry of the 16th century and other works of art.
6.BEGUILING (ADJECTIVE): आकर्षक
Pronunciation: buh·gile·uhng
Meaning: agreeably or charmingly attractive or pleasing.
Synonyms: Cunning, Cute, Slick
Antonyms: Bore , Repel, Plain
Sentence: They were beguiled into thinking they'd heard the whole story.
7.CLUTCH(VERB ): पकड़
Pronunciation: kluhch
Meaning: to hold something tightly, especially because you are in pain, afraid or excited
Synonyms: Clasp , Grasp, Hold
Synonyms: Clasp , Grasp, Hold
Antonyms: Loosen , Release, Weakness
Sentence: The child clutched her mother's hand firmly.
8.CONTEND(VERB): संघर्ष करना
Pronunciation: kuhn·tend
Meaning: to struggle in opposition
Synonyms: Struggle , Protest, Fight
Antonyms: Peaceful , Agreeable, Deny
Sentence: The team is expected to contend for the championship this year.
9.LUSCIOUS (ADJECTIVE): सुस्वादु
Pronunciation: luh·shuhs
Meaning: having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste.
Synonyms: delicious, succulent, lush
Antonyms: distasteful, flavorless, insipid
Sentence: Since the bread smelled luscious, Tom decided to go into the bakery.
10. MARQUEE (NOUN) : एक प्रकार का बड़ा खेमा
Pronunciation: maa.kee
Meaning: a very large tent that is used for parties, shows, etc.
Synonyms: Pavilion, Dome, Canopy
Antonyms: Mansion
Sentence: The wedding will take place under a large white marquee to protect against aerial photographs.
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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