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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 29 May 2023
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.
Happy learning!!!
Happy learning!!!
1. STRINGENT (adj.) : कड़ी से कड़ी
Pronunciation: strin·jnt
Meaning: (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting
Synonyms: strict, harsh, tough
Antonyms: flexible, lax, loose
Sentence: California’s air pollution guidelines are stringent.
2. DEROGATION (noun) : अनादर
Pronunciation: deh·ruh·gay·shn
Meaning: the perception or treatment of someone or something as being of little worth
Synonyms: dishonour, disrespect, insult
Antonyms: ennoblement, honour, glorification
Sentence: He could not tolerate the derogation of his father.
3. REASSERT (verb) : साबित करना/ पुष्टि करना
Pronunciation: ree·uh·suht
Meaning: to prove; confirm
Synonyms: reaffirm, affirm, allege
Antonyms: disclaim, reject, abandon
Sentence: The Prime Minister aimed to reassert his authority.
4. MULLING (verb) : विचार करना
Pronunciation: muh·luhng
Meaning: think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length.
Synonyms: ponder, consider, think over
Antonyms: forget, ignore, neglect
Sentence: she began to mull over the various possibilities.
5. INCARCERATION (noun) : क़ैद कर देना
Pronunciation: in·kaa·suh·ray·shn
Meaning: the state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.
Synonyms: imprisonment, internment, confinement
Antonyms: freedom, independence, liberty
Sentence: A Manhattan court sentenced him to two to four years incarceration.
6. INSOLENCE (noun) : बदतमीजी
Pronunciation: in·suh·luhns
Meaning: rude and disrespectful behavior.
Synonyms: impertinence, impudence, cheek
Antonyms: civility, graciousness, politeness
Sentence: She was sacked for insolence.
7. DEBAR (verb) : निषेध करना
Pronunciation: duh·baa
Meaning: exclude or prohibit (someone) officially from doing something.
Synonyms: exclude, ban, prevent
Antonyms: admit, include
Sentence: They were debarred entry to the port.
8. GELID (adj.) : ठंढा
Pronunciation: gelid
Meaning: icy; extremely cold.
Synonyms: frozen, freezing, icy
Antonyms: ardent, blazing, boiling
Sentence: The Titanic passengers could not long survive the gelid waters of the North Atlantic.
9. QUEER (adj.) : विचित्र
Pronunciation: kveeuh
Meaning: strange; odd.
Synonyms: odd, strange, unusual
Antonyms: common, ordinary, familiar
Sentence: She had a queer feeling that they were being watched.
10. INCESSANT (adj.) : निरंतर
Pronunciation: uhn·seh·snt
Meaning: (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
Synonyms: ceaseless, unceasing, constant
Antonyms: discontinuous, irregular, unsteady
Sentence: We have had incessant snowfall since yesterday afternoon.
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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