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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words with Meanings: 23rd September 2026
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. ARCHAIC(ADJECTIVE): प्राचीन
Pronunciation:aa·kay·uhk
Meaning: belonging to an earlier time; outdated or no longer in common use; ancient or old-fashioned.
Synonyms: antiquated, outdated, obsolete, old-fashioned
Antonyms: modern, current, contemporary, up-to-date
Sentence: The language used in the ancient text is considered archaic and is not commonly spoken today.
2. PATRIARCHAL (ADJECTIVE): पुरुषप्रधान
Pronunciation:pay·tree·aak·uhl
Meaning: relating to or characteristic of a system of society or governmentcontrolled by men; having a male-dominated or male-centered structure.
Synonyms: male-dominated, male-centric, paternalistic, fatherly
Antonyms: egalitarian, gender-neutral, unisex
Sentence: The patriarchal society was marked by traditional gender roles, with men holding positions of power and authority.
3. ABYSMAL (ADJECTIVE): अत्यंत
Pronunciation:uh·biz·muhl
Meaning: extremely bad or of very low quality; exceptionally poor or dismal.
Synonyms: appalling, dreadful, terrible, atrocious
Antonyms: excellent, outstanding, Wonderful, superb
Sentence: The team's performance in the last match was abysmal, with numerous errors and lack of coordination.
4. DISENTITLEMENT (NOUN): अधिकारहीनता
Pronunciation: dis-in-ti-tle-ment
Meaning: the act or state of being deprived of entitlement or rights; the loss or removal of the right to receive certain benefits, privileges, or considerations.
Synonyms: deprivation, loss of rights, divestment, Dispossession
Antonyms: entitlement, privilege, right, Authorization
Sentence: The disentitlement of the employee was a consequence of violating company policies.
5. ENABLER (NOUN): समर्थक
Pronunciation:uhn·ay·buhl·uh
Meaning: a person or thing that facilitates or supports a certain behavior, often in a negative or harmful context; someone who helps another person continue a destructive or unhealthy pattern.
Synonyms: facilitator, supporter, accomplice, abettor
Antonyms: deterrent, Hindrance,Preventer, inhibitor
Sentence: In the context of addiction, an enabler might provide financial support, inadvertently supporting the destructive behavior.
6. FURORE (NOUN): हंगामा
Pronunciation:fyoo·raw·ree
Meaning: a state of intense excitement, anger, or controversy.
Synonyms: outrage, Uproar, craze, rage
Antonyms: Calm,Peace,Quiet,Silence
Sentence: The sudden increase in prices of essential goods led to a furore among consumers, prompting calls for government intervention.
Sentence: The sudden increase in prices of essential goods led to a furore among consumers, prompting calls for government intervention.
7. VEXATIOUS (ADJECTIVE): अफ़सोसनाक
Pronunciation:veks·ay·shuhs
Meaning: causing annoyance, frustration, or distress, often persistently or repeatedly.
Synonyms: annoying, Irritating, vexing
Antonyms: pleasant, soothing, comfortable
Sentence: Dealing with the faulty internet connection on a daily basis was a vexatious issue for remote workers.
Synonyms: annoying, Irritating, vexing
Antonyms: pleasant, soothing, comfortable
Sentence: Dealing with the faulty internet connection on a daily basis was a vexatious issue for remote workers.
8. EXPULSION (NOUN):निष्कासन
Pronunciation:uhk·spuhl·zhn
Meaning: the act of forcing someone to leave a place, organization, or group, often as a disciplinary action.
Synonyms: ejection, Eviction, exclusion, dismissal
Antonyms: admission, Acceptance,Welcoming
Sentence: The company announced the expulsion of the employee who was found guilty of leaking confidential information.
Synonyms: ejection, Eviction, exclusion, dismissal
Antonyms: admission, Acceptance,Welcoming
Sentence: The company announced the expulsion of the employee who was found guilty of leaking confidential information.
9. ASTOUNDING (ADJECTIVE):चकित करने वाला
Pronunciation:uh·stawnd·uhng
Meaning: extremely surprising or shocking.
Synonyms: incredible, Stunning, Amazing
Antonyms: Predictable, Expected, Ordinary
Synonyms: incredible, Stunning, Amazing
Antonyms: Predictable, Expected, Ordinary
Sentence: The transformation of the old, dilapidated building into a luxurious hotel was nothing short of astounding.
10. SIPHONED (VERB): निकाल लिया
Pronunciation:sai·fnd
Meaning: the unauthorized or secret transfer of funds or resources.
Synonyms: funneled, Extracted, Pumped
Antonyms: Infused, Contributed, Inserted
Sentence: The hackers managed to siphon confidential data from the company's database, leading to a major security breach.
Synonyms: funneled, Extracted, Pumped
Antonyms: Infused, Contributed, Inserted
Sentence: The hackers managed to siphon confidential data from the company's database, leading to a major security breach.
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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