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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 31 January 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.INSULATION (noun): रोधन
Pronunciation:ins.yoo.lay.shn
Meaning: material used to insulate something, especially to keep heat in or out
Synonym: solitude, privacy, isolation
Antonym: Exposure, Conductivity
Sentence: The insulation in the attic helps to keep the house warm during winter.
2. IMMINENCE (noun): निकटस्थता
Pronunciation:i.muh.nuhns
Meaning: the state or fact of being about to happen
Synonym: Impending, Nearness
Antonym: Distance, Remoteness
Sentence: The imminence of the storm prompted them to cancel the outdoor event.
3.BIPOLAR (adjective): द्विध्रुवी
Pronunciation:bai.pole.uh
Meaning: having or relating to two poles or extremities
Synonym: Manic-depressive
Antonym: Stable, Unipolar
Sentence: The documentary explored the challenges individuals with bipolar disorder face in their daily lives.
4. INCUMBENT (adjective): पदधारी
Pronunciation:uhng.kuhm.bnt
Meaning: a person who is currently in an official position
Synonym: Current, Existing, present
Antonym: Former, Past, prospect
Sentence: The incumbent president faces tough competition in the upcoming election.
5.PROMINENCE (noun): शोहरत
Pronunciation:praw.muh.nuhns
Meaning: the state of being important, famous, or noticeable
Synonym: Distinction, Fame, rank
Antonym: Obscurity, Insignificance, bottom
Sentence: She came into prominence after her breakthrough role in the movie.
6. CONVULTED (adjective): जटिल
Pronunciation:kawn.vuh.loot.uhd
Meaning: extremely complex and difficult to follow
Synonym: Complicated, Intricate, involved
Antonym: Simple, Straightforward , plain
Sentence: The plot of the novel was too convoluted for casual readers.
7. ABSOLVE (verb): दोषमुक्त
Pronunciaton:uhb.zawlvd
Meaning: set or declare(someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility
Synonym: Exonerate, Acquit, vindicate
Antonym: Condemn, Accuse, charge
Sentence: The court absolved him of all charges in the absence of solid evidence.
8. TUSSLE (noun): कशमकश
Pronunciation:tuh.sl
Meaning: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Synonym: Scuffle, Fight, scrum
Antonym: Peace, Agreement, truce
Sentence: There was a brief tussle over the last piece of pizza.
9. BENEDICTION(noun):आशीर्वाद
Pronunciation: beh.nuh.dik.shn
Meaning: the utterance of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.
Synonyms:blessing, prayer, plea
Antonyms:curse, malediction, anathema
Sentence: she went with Maureen to Benediction.
10. ENGAGE(verb):काम पर लगाना
Pronunciation:en.gayj
Meaning: to interest or attract somebody
Synonyms:capture, catch, gain
Antonyms:bore, weary, tire
Sentence: I was forced to engage in conversation with a lot of strangers.
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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