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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 30th December 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. ARIDITY (NOUN): सूखेपन
Pronunciation: uh.rid.i.tee
Meaning: as in dehydration, dryness.
Synonyms: dehumidification, dehydration, dryness
Antonyms: dampness, humidity, moisture
Sentence: Due to the high elevation and aridity, temperatures drop sharply after sunset.
2. TYRANNY (NOUN): अत्याचार
Pronunciation: ti·ruh·nee
Meaning: oppressive and unjust use of power, often by a ruler or government, to exercise authority in a cruel and harsh manner, suppressing the rights and freedoms of the people.
Synonyms: Despotism, Autocracy
Antonyms: Fairness, Justice
Sentence: The history books are filled with accounts of struggles against tyranny in the pursuit of basic human rights.
3.TITULAR (ADJECTIVE): नाम मात्रका
Pronunciation: ti·tyoo·luh
Meaning: a person holding a title or a nominal position, often without actively carrying out the duties associated with that position.
Synonyms: Ostensible, Ceremonial
Synonyms: Ostensible, Ceremonial
Antonyms: Operative, Engaged
Sentence: The king served as a titular figurehead while the prime minister managed the day.to.day affairs of the government.
4.INCUMBENT (ADJECTIVE): अवलंबी
Pronunciation: uhng·kuhm·bnt
Meaning: the person currently holding a particular position, especially in a job or an elected office.
Synonyms: Occupant, Officeholder
Antonyms: Previous, Outgoing
Sentence: It is incumbent upon all citizens to participate in the democratic process by voting.
5.FLAGRANT (ADJECTIVE): बदनाम, घोर
Pronunciation: flay·gruhnt
Meaning: it refers to actions or situations that are conspicuously bad or glaringly evident.
Synonyms: Conspicuous, Outrageous
Antonyms: Insignificant, Moderate
Sentence: The teacher addressed the student's flagrant cheating during the exam, emphasizing the importance of academic integrity.
6.CONFER (VERB): प्रदान करना
Pronunciation: kuhn·fuh
Meaning: the act of discussing, consulting or deliberating with others to exchange information, opinions, or advice.
Synonyms: Communicate, Bestow
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore
Sentence: The university decided to confer an honorary degree upon the distinguished scientist for her contributions to the field.
7.CANTANKEROUS (ADJECTIVE): झगड़ालू
Pronunciation: kan·tang·kuh·ruhs
Meaning: ill.tempered and prone to quarrels.
Synonyms: Surly, Testy
Antonyms: Affable, Friendly
Sentence: The cantankerous customer complained about every aspect of the service, making the employees' job difficult.
8.PROVISO (NOUN): परंतुक
Pronunciation: pruh·vai·zoh
Meaning: a condition or stipulation added to an agreement or statement to qualify or modify its terms.
Synonyms: Requirement, Specification
Antonyms: Waiver, Permission
Sentence: The agreement had a proviso stating that any changes to the schedule must be approved by both parties.
9.PRONOUNCEMENT (NOUN): कथन
Pronunciation: pruh·nawns·muhnt
Meaning: a formal or authoritative announcement or declaration.
Synonyms: Assertion, Statement
Antonyms: Disavowal, Refutation
Sentence: The judge's pronouncement in the courtroom brought relief to the victim's family.
10.PRELUDE (NOUN): प्रस्तावना
Pronunciation: preh·lyood
Meaning: an introductory action, event, or performance that comes before a bigger or more important one.
Synonyms: Prologue, Commencement
Antonyms: Conclusion, Finale
Sentence: The dinner was only a prelude to a much larger meeting.
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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