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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings: 30 September 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. DENOVO (ADVERB): नए सिरे से
Pronunciation: dee.noh.voh
Meaning: starting over or from the beginning.
Synonyms: A new, Again
Antonyms: Incessantly, Persistently
Sentence: The research team took a Denovo approach to solving the problem, breaking away from traditional methods.
2. ENIGMA (NOUN): पहेली
Pronunciation: i·nig·muh
Meaning: a situation, event, or person that presents a challenge or riddle due to its complexity or ambiguity.
Synonyms: Conundrum, Mystery
Antonyms: Clarity, Solution
Sentence: The complex mathematical problem posed an enigma to even the most brilliant mathematicians in the field.
3. HETEROGENEOUS (NOUN): विषम रूप
Pronunciation: heh·tuh·ruh·jee·nee·uhs
Meaning: the presence of various distinct elements, differences, or variations within a larger whole.
Synonyms: Assortment, Mixture
Antonyms: Conformity, Uniformity
Sentence: The economic challenges faced by the region were exacerbated by the heterogeneity of industries and income levels.
4. DETHRONED (VERB): राज.गद्दी से उतारना
Pronunciation: dee·throned
Meaning: the removal of someone from a position of prominence or influence.
Synonyms: Deposed, Displaced
Antonyms: Crowned, Enthroned
Sentence: After years of dominance, the team was finally dethroned from their position as league champions.
5. DRUDGERY (NOUN): कठिन परिश्रम
Pronunciation: druhj·uh·ree
Meaning: dull, repetitive, or menial tasks that are often considered tedious and uninteresting.
Synonyms: Tedium, Routine
Antonyms: Variety, Stimulation
Sentence: The endless drudgery of commuting took a toll on his overall well being.
6. SHUDDERING (VERB): कांपना, थरथराना
Pronunciation: shuh·duh·ruhng
Meaning: a sudden and brief convulsive movement.
Synonyms: Tremors, quivering
Antonyms: Composure, Steadiness
Sentence: The artist intentionally incorporated dissonance into his artwork to evoke a sense of unease and contemplation.
7. EXORBITANT (ADJECTIVE): अत्यधिक
Pronunciation: uhg·zaw·buh·tnt
Meaning: unreasonably high or excessive, especially in terms of price, cost, or demand.
Synonyms: Extravagant, Inflated
Antonyms: Sensible, Moderate
Sentence: She was shocked by the exorbitant fees charged by the designer for a custom made gown.
8. FODDER (NOUN): चारा
Pronunciation: faw·duh
Meaning: food that is given to farm animals.
Synonyms: Forage, Silage
Antonyms: Abstain, Deny
Sentence: In winter, cattle eat fodder, which lacks pigment and dairy products are naturally paler.
9. ENGRAVE (VERB): उत्कीर्ण
Pronunciation: uhn·grayvd
Meaning: to cut words or designs on metal, stone, etc.
Synonyms: Carve, Inscribe
Antonyms: Obliterate, Expunge
Sentence: She had the ring engraved with her initials.
10. INCURSION (NOUN): चढ़ाई
Pronunciation: uhng·kuh·shnz
Meaning: a sudden attack by foreign armies etc., usually across international borders.
Synonyms: Aggression, Attack
Antonyms: Retreat
Sentence: The rebels made frequent incursions into the area controlled by the government.
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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