Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 25 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.CAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): विशाल
Pronunciation: kuh·pay·shuhs
Meaning: a space or container that is able to hold or accommodate a significant amount.
Synonyms: Spacious, Roomy, Ample
Antonyms: Compact, Cramped, Narrow
Sentence: She was known for her capricious behavior, often changing her mind without reason.
2. PRANCE (VERB): उछल-कूद
Pronunciation: praans
Meaning: to move with high spirits or lively steps, especially in a playful or proud manner.
Synonyms: Dance, Skip, Strut, Caper, Frolic
Antonyms: Stumble, Trudge, Plod, Lumber
Sentence: The horse can prance elegantly, lifting its hooves high in a display of controlled energy.
3. VEILED (ADJECTIVE): घूंघट में
Pronunciation: vayld
Meaning: concealed or hidden.
Synonyms: Covered, Masked, Obscured
Antonyms: Revealed, Exposed, Clear
Sentence: The politician's speech contained veiled criticism of the opposing party.
4. VANDALISED (VERB): तोड़-फोड़
Pronunciation: van·dal·ized
Meaning: to intentionally damage, destroy, or deface property or public belongings.
Synonyms: Defaced, Desecrated
Antonyms: Restored, Repaired, Preserved
Sentence: The teenagers were caught vandalizing the bus stop with spray paint.
5. SWARMED (VERB): झुण्ड
Pronunciation: svawmd
Meaning: to gather or move in a large number or group, often in a rapid and overwhelming manner.
Synonyms: Teemed, Crowded, Inundated
Antonyms: Dispersed, Scattered, Isolated
Sentence: The fans swarmed the stage after the concert.
6. ABETMENT (NOUN): सहयोग
Pronunciation: abet-ment
Meaning: act of encouraging, aiding, or assisting someone in committing a crime or wrongdoing.
Synonyms: Assistance, Support, Encouragement
Antonyms: Hindrance, Deterrence, Opposition
Sentence: The court found him guilty of abetment in the robbery.
7. INTRIGUED (ADJECTIVE): उत्सुक,आकर्षित
Pronunciation: uhn·treegd
Meaning: to make somebody very interested and wanting to know more.
Synonyms: Fascinated, Captivated, Engrossed
Antonyms: Indifferent, Uninterested, Bored
Sentence: She was intrigued by the strange symbols on the ancient artifact.
8. SHACKLES (NOUN): हथकड़़ी
Pronunciation: sha·klz
Meaning: metal restraints or chains used to confine or restrain a person's wrists or ankles.
Synonyms: Handcuffs, Manacles, Fetters
Antonyms: Freedom, Liberation
Sentence: The prisoner's wrists were bound tightly with cold, steel shackles, preventing any chance of escape from the maximum-security prison.
9. SKIDDED (VERB): फिसलन
Pronunciation: skid·uhd
Meaning: to suddenly slide forwards or sideways without any Control.
Synonyms: Glided, Skated, Careened
Synonyms: Glided, Skated, Careened
Antonyms: Stopped, Halted, Stayed
Sentence: The car skidded on the icy road, causing the driver to lose control and collide with a nearby lamppost.
10. ORCHESTRATE (VERB): योजना बनाना
Pronunciation: aw·kuh·strayt
Meaning: to plan, organize, or arrange events, actions, or elements in a deliberate and coordinated manner.
Synonyms: Coordinate
Antonyms: Disrupt, Dismantle, Disperse
Sentence: The opposition party orchestrated a protest against the new bill.
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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