4.5/5
Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 31st 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.
Happy learning!!!
1. OUTDO (VERB): आगे बढ़ना
Pronunciation: awt·doo
Meaning: to be better or more successful than others.
Synonyms: surpass, exceed
Antonyms: underperform, Trail
Sentence: He finally outdid himself when, on the eve of bad unemployment figures, he talked about a golden decade about to break upon the economy.
2. SATRAPS (NOUN): सूबेदार
Pronunciation: sat.raps
Meaning: a subordinate ruler, often a despotic one.
Synonyms: Governor, Viceroy
Antonyms: Monarch
Sentence: At the very beginning, the satrap Artabanus raised a rebellion in Bactria, but was defeated in two battles.
3.INDOMITABLE (ADJECTIVE): अदम्य
Pronunciation: uhn·daw·muh·tuh·bl
Meaning: incapable of being subdued, unconquerable, unbeatable, resilient, and fearless.
Synonyms: Resolute, Tenacious
Antonyms: Surrendering, Submissive
Antonyms: Surrendering, Submissive
Sentence: Despite facing numerous challenges, her indomitable spirit and determination allowed her to overcome every obstacle in her path.
4.INVINCIBILITY(NOUN): अपराजेयता
Pronunciation: uhn·vin·suh·bil·uh·tee
Meaning: the state or quality of being invincible, i.e., incapable of being conquered, overcome, or defeated.
Synonyms: Immortality, Resilience
Antonyms: Susceptibility, Fragility
Sentence: The superhero's invincibility made him the ultimate defender of the city, as he seemed impervious to any threat that came his way.
5.VANQUISHED(ADJECTIVE): परास्त
Pronunciation: vang·kvuhsht
Meaning: defeated thoroughly, conquered, or overcome.
Synonyms: Subdued, Overpowered
Antonyms: Conqueror , Overcomer
Sentence: The vanquished army retreated in disarray after the fierce battle.
6.SLUGGISH(ADJECTIVE): सुस्त
Pronunciation: sluhg·uhsh
Meaning:lacking energy or slow in movement, response, or activity; lethargic, inactive, or showing a lack of vigour.
Synonyms: Torpid, Listless
Antonyms: Prompt, Zealous
Sentence: The hot weather made everyone feel sluggish, and even the most energetic individuals found it challenging to stay active during the heatwave.
7.BELLIGERENT(ADJECTIVE): युद्धरत
Pronunciation: buh·li·juh·ruhnt
Meaning: hostile, aggressive, Or inclined to fight.
Synonyms: Combative, Pugnacious
Antonyms: Amicable, Friendly
Antonyms: Amicable, Friendly
Sentence: The argument became increasingly belligerent, with both parties refusing to back down.
8.PLUMMET(VERB): तेज़ी से गिरना
Pronunciation: pluh·muht
Meaning:to fall or drop rapidly and uncontrollably to decline sharply or plunge.
Synonyms: Descend, Tumble
Antonyms: Soar, Increase
Sentence: The stock prices began to plummet after the negative financial report was released, causing concern among investors.
9.EMBODIMENT (NOUN): अवतार
Pronunciation: uhm·baw·duh·muhnt
Meaning: the tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or concept; a concrete representation or example.
Synonyms: Epitome, Exemplification
Antonyms: Ethereality, Immaterialism
Sentence: The historic building was considered the embodiment of architectural excellence, showcasing the grandeur of a bygone era.
10. PAROCHIAL (ADJECTIVE): संकीर्ण
Pronunciation: puh·roh·kee·uhl
Meaning: having a limited or narrow outlook, often restricted to local concerns and lacking awareness of broader issues.
Synonyms: Insular, Restricted
Antonyms: Global, Cosmopolitan
Sentence: She realized that her parochial attitudes were hindering her ability to appreciate different cultures.
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.
0 like |
0 comment
