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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 24 July 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. INCIPIENT(ADJECTIVE): प्रारंभिक
Pronunciation: uhn·si·pee·uhnt
Meaning:to develop, emerge, or show signs of existence.
Synonyms: Nascent, Inchoate
Antonyms: Mature, Advance
Sentence: The team recognized the incipient stages of the project and took immediate action to ensure its success.
2. BULLISH (ADJECTIVE): तेजी
Pronunciation: bul·uhsh
Meaning:refer to a positive or optimistic outlook or sentiment.
Synonyms: Upbeat, Enthusiastic
Antonyms: Doubtful, Bearish
Sentence: Investors are feeling bullish about the stock market, anticipating a strong upward trend.
3. OMINOUS (ADJECTIVE): अशुभ
Pronunciation: aw·muh·nuhs
Meaning:giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.
Synonyms: Menacing, Foreboding, Threatening
Antonyms: Reassuring, Comforting, Auspicious
Sentence: The dark clouds and rumbling thunder were ominous signs of an approaching storm.
4. SUBVERTS (VERB): तख्ता पलटना
Pronunciation: suhb·vuhts
Meaning:to try to destroy or damage something.
Synonyms: Undermines, Sabotages
Antonyms: Supports, Upholds, Reinforces
Sentence: The group of activists aimed to subvert the oppressive regime by spreading awareness and organizing peaceful protests.
5. ADMONISHED (VERB): डाँटना, फटकारना
Pronunciation: uhd·maw·nuhsht
Meaning:to reprimand or scold someone firmly.
Synonyms: Reproached, Chastised, Rebuked
Antonyms: Praised, Commended, Applauded
Sentence: The teacher admonished the student for constantly interrupting the class and reminded him of the importance of respecting others' turns to speak.
6. SPLINTERED (verb): टुकड़ों में टूटना
Pronunciation: splint·uhd
Meaning:broken or shattered into small, sharp fragments.
Synonyms: Broken, Fractured
Antonyms: Intact, Unbroken
Sentence:The window pane was splintered into countless pieces after the baseball hit it with great force.
7. CONTRAVENTION (NOUN): उल्लंघन
Pronunciation: kawn·truh·ven·shn
Meaning:violating or going against a law, rule.
Synonyms: Infringement, Breach, Transgression
Antonyms: Compliance, Adherence, Observance
Sentence:The company's dumping of hazardous waste into the river was in contravention of environmental regulations, leading to severe penalties and legal consequences.
8. BLEAKNESS (NOUN): उत्साहहीनता
Pronunciation: bleek·nuhs
Meaning:lacking in hope or cheerfulness.
Synonyms: Desolation, Dreariness, Gloom
Antonyms: Brightness, Optimism
Sentence:The abandoned house stood in stark bleakness, with broken windows and overgrown weeds, reflecting the desolation of its surroundings.
9. RUSE (NOUN): धोखा
Pronunciation: rooz
Meaning:a trick or clever plan.
Synonyms: Trick, Ploy, Scheme, Deception
Antonyms: Honesty, Truthfulness, Sincerity
Sentence:The thief used a clever ruse to distract the security guard while his accomplice stole the valuable painting from the gallery.
10. ARSON (NOUN): आग लगाने का अपराध
Pronunciation: aa·sn
Meaning:the criminal act of intentionally setting fire to property, typically with malicious intent or to commit insurance fraud.
Synonyms: Fire-raising, Incendiarism
Antonyms: Firefighting, fire prevention
Sentence: The authorities suspected arson as the cause of the massive warehouse fire, as there were signs of accelerants and multiple points of origin.
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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