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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 29 April 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. 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Meaning: belonging to an earlier time; outdated or no longer in common use; ancient or old-fashioned.
Synonyms: antiquated, outdated, obsolete
Antonym: modern, current, contemporary
Sentence: The language used in the ancient text is considered archaic and is not commonly spoken today.
2. PATRIARCHAL (ADJECTIVE): कुलपति का
Pronunciation: pay·tree·aak·uhl
Meaning: relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men; having a male-dominated or male-centered structure.
Synonyms: male-dominated, male-centric, paternalistic
Antonym: 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: immeasurable, infinite, endless
Antonym: shallow, level, even
Sentence: The team's performance in the last match was abysmal, with numerous errors and lack of coordination.
4. HYPERBOLE (NOUN) : अतिशयोक्ति
Pronunciation : hai.puh.buh.lee
Meaning : a way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better, more exciting, dangerous, etc. than it really is.
Synonyms: caricature, coloring, padding
Antonyms: understatement, meiosis, minimizing
Sentence: But this exclamation is hyperbole; we are not speaking in literal seriousness.
5. ENABLER(NOUN): समर्थक
Pronunciation: uhn·ay·buhl·uh
Meaning: a person or thing that makes something possible.
Synonyms: facilitator, supporter, accomplice, abettor.
Antonym: deterrent, hinderer, discourager, inhibitor.
Sentence: In the context of addiction, an enabler might provide financial support, inadvertently supporting the destructive behavior.
6. FURORE (NOUN): कोहराम
Pronunciation: fyoo·raw·ree
Meaning: great anger or excitement expressed towards something by a number of people.
Synonyms: outrage, Uproar, hurry
Antonyms: calmness, rest, peace
Sentence: The sudden increase in prices of essential goods led to a furore among consumers, prompting calls for government intervention.
7. VEXATIOUS (ADJECTIVE): चिढ़ाऊ
Pronunciation: veks·ay·shuhs
Meaning: causing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry.
Synonyms: annoying, Irritating, grating
Synonyms: annoying, Irritating, grating
Antonyms: pleasant, delightful
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, exile
Antonyms: admission, return, repatriation
Sentence: The company announced the expulsion of the employee who was found guilty of leaking confidential information.
Sentence: The company announced the expulsion of the employee who was found guilty of leaking confidential information.
9. ASTOUNDING (ADJECTIVE): अद्भुत
Pronunciation: uh·stawnd·uhng
Meaning: extremely surprising or shocking.
Synonyms: incredible, Stunning, unnerving
Antonyms: mundane, Expected, ordinary
Sentence: The transformation of the old, dilapidated building into a luxurious hotel was nothing short of astounding.
10. PALLIATIVE (ADJECTIVE): पीड़ा हटानेवाला
Pronunciation: pa.lee.uh.tuhv
Meaning: an action, decision, solution, etc. that makes a difficult situation seem better and less serious but does not actually solve the problem
Synonyms: curative, beneficial, helpful
Antonyms: toxic, poisonous, infectious
Sentence: short-term palliative measures had been taken.
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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