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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings: 23 September 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. MACHIAVELLIAN (ADJECTIVE): कपटपूर्ण
Pronunciation: ma·kee·uh·veh·lee·uhn
Meaning: describes actions or individuals who are scheming, manipulative, and often willing to deceive to achieve their goals.
Synonyms: Cunning, scheming, devious
Antonyms: Honest, straightforward
Sentence: The CEO's Machiavellian management style alienated many employees who valued transparency and integrity.
2. THITHER (ADVERB): उधर
Pronunciation: dhi·dhuh
Meaning: to that place; in that direction.
Synonyms: There, Yonder
Antonyms: Hither, Here
Sentence: The map showed the way to the enchanted forest; they followed the trail thither.
3. CONVENE (VERB): बुलाना
Pronunciation: kuhn·veen
Meaning: to gather, assemble, or bring people or things together for a specific purpose, meeting, or activity.
Synonyms: Gather, Summon
Antonyms: Disband, Separate
Sentence: The board of directors convenes annually to review the company's performance.
4. LINGER (VERB): ठहराना
Pronunciation: ling·guh
Meaning: to continue to exist, endure, or be felt for a longer time than usual.
Synonyms: Loiter, Hover
Synonyms: Loiter, Hover
Antonyms: Depart, Hasten
Sentence: The scent of flowers lingered in the air, filling the garden with a delightful fragrance.
5. IMPENDING (ADJECTIVE):आसन्न
Pronunciation: im·pen·ding
Meaning: imminent or about to happen, often used to describe something threatening or significant that is expected to occur in the near future.
Synonyms: Looming, Approaching
Synonyms: Looming, Approaching
Antonyms: Distant, Remote
Sentence: She had a sense of unease due to the impending job interview.
6. METICULOUS (ADJECTIVE): सूक्ष्म
Pronunciation: meh·ti·kyoo·luhs
Meaning: showing great attention to detail, thoroughness, and precision in work or actions.
Synonyms: Careful, Diligent
Antonyms: Sloppy, Negligent
Sentence: The artist was known for her meticulous attention to every brushstroke, creating intricate and lifelike paintings.
7. REVERIE (NOUN): मनकीलहर
Pronunciation: reh·vuh·ree
Meaning: a state of being lost in thought, often characterized by daydreaming, contemplation, or pleasant fantasies.
Synonyms: Fantasy, Reflection
Antonyms: Reality, Focus
Sentence: The sound of the waves crashing against the shore often lured him into a state of reverie.
8. GROPED (VERB): टटोलना या ढूंढना
Pronunciation: gropet
Meaning: to search or feel around with one's hands in an uncertain or clumsy manner.
Synonyms: Scrabble, Fumble
Antonyms: Discern, Visualize
Sentence: The hiker groped through the dense forest, using his hands to guide him as the moonlight barely penetrated the canopy.
9. FLOCKING (VERB): एकत्र होना
Pronunciation: flawk·uhng
Meaning: the act of gathering or coming together in a group or crowd, often used to describe the movement of birds or animals in a collective manner.
Synonyms: Congregating, Swarming
Synonyms: Congregating, Swarming
Antonyms: Scattering, Disbanding
Sentence: Shoppers were flocking to the newly opened store to take advantage of the grand opening sales.
10. JEERS (NOUN AND VERB): मज़ाक
Pronunciation: jeeuhz
Meaning: derisive or mocking shouts, laughter, or comments meant to ridicule, scorn, or criticize someone or something.
Synonyms: Sneers, Scoffing
Antonyms: Praise, Acclaim
Sentence: As the politician tried to speak, the crowd responded with jeers and boos.
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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