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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 24 December 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.PRECEPT (noun) – नियम
Pronunciation: pree·sept
Meaning: a rule that sets the pattern for one’s behavior
Synonyms: principle, rule, tenet, doctrine, law, mandate, commandment
Antonyms: ambiguity, unbelief, disorganization
Usage: The precept is to refrain from stealing, being tranquil and detached.
2.CAJOLE (verb) – फुसलाना
Pronunciation: kuh·jowl
Meaning: persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
Synonyms: persuade, wheedle, coax, lure, beguile, blarney, flatter
Antonyms: bully, dissuade
Usage: The candidate managed to cajole many voters into choosing his name on the ballot.
3.EBULLIENCE (noun) – उल्लास
Pronunciation: uh·buh·lee·uhns
Meaning: a state of energetic happiness
Synonyms: exuberance, buoyancy, cheerfulness, joy, merriment, jollity, exhilaration
Antonyms: depression, melancholy, sadness
Usage: Ebullience filled the air as the newly married couple, and their excited guests danced the night away.
4.LIONIZE (verb) – सराहना करना
Pronunciation: lai·un·aiz
Meaning: give a lot of public attention and approval to
Synonyms: celebrate, fete, glorify, exalt, acclaim, admire, commend
Antonym: vilify, criticize, dishonor
Usage: The City Hall was packed and the press was ready to lionize the winners.
5.MEGALOMANIA (noun) – अभिमान
Pronunciation: meh·guh·luh·mei·nee·uh
Meaning: obsession with the exercise of power
Synonyms: grandiosity, egotism, arrogance, conceit, pride
Antonyms: modesty, humility, selflessness
Usage: The singer’s megalomania has turned her into an arrogant woman who is disliked by everyone who truly knows her.
6.COMPACT (adjective) – सघन
Pronunciation: kuhm·pakt
Meaning: closely and neatly packed together
Synonyms: dense, thick, tight, firm, solid
Antonyms: loose, uncondensed, sparse
Usage: The compact design of the machine allows it to be stored easily.
7.MANIFOLD (adjective) – अनेक, विविध
Pronunciation: ma·nuh·fowld
Meaning: many and various
Synonyms: many, numerous, various, multiple, diversified, varied
Antonyms: few, homogeneous, same
Usage: He has manifold talents.
8.INDOLENCE (noun) – आलस
Pronunciation: in·duh·luhns
Meaning: avoidance of activity or exertion
Synonyms: laziness, idleness, procrastination, sloth, inactivity, inaction
Antonyms: diligence
Usage: My failure is probably due to my own indolence.
9.DEXTERITY (noun) – निपुणता
Pronunciation: dek·steh·ruh·tee
Meaning: the ability to perform a task both quickly and skillfully
Synonyms: capability, proficiency, agility, adroitness, nimbleness, ability, skill
Antonyms: clumsiness, stupidity, insensitivity
Usage: The student’s vocal dexterity allows her to sing through many different ranges.
10.ENDORSEMENT (noun) – समर्थन
Pronunciation: uhn·daw·smuhnt
Meaning: formal and explicit approval or support
Synonyms: support, backing, approval, agreement, acceptance, recommendation, advocacy
Antonyms: opposition, disapproval, disfavor
Usage: His presidential campaign won endorsement from several celebrities.
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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