Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings: 31st October 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. INCLUSIVE (ADJECTIVE):समेत
Pronunciation: in·kloo·siv
Meaning:  including all the services.
Synonyms: comprehensive, broad
Antonyms: exclusive, narrow
Sentence: The fastest trains are maintaining inclusive speeds of 45km/sec.
2. COLLABORATION (NOUN): सहयोग
Pronunciation: kuh·la·boh·ray·shn
Meaning:  alliance.
Synonyms: association, partnership
Synonyms: association, partnership
Antonyms: disunion, separation
Sentence: With the collaboration, he undertook the preparation of an inventory.
3. VITAL (ADJECTIVE): महत्वपूर्ण
Pronunciation: vai·tl
Meaning:  essential.
Synonyms: crucial, necessary
Antonyms: optional, secondary
Sentence: States are a vital part of the grand coalition between the two countries.
4. GRAVITATE (VERB): केंद्र की ओर झुकना
Pronunciation: gra·vuh·tayt
Meaning: drift.
Synonyms: incline, tend
Synonyms: incline, tend
Antonyms: ascend, increase
Sentence: They gravitate to these areas.
5. STAGGER (VERB): लड़खड़ाकर चलना
Pronunciation: sta·guh
Meaning:  move unsteadily.
Synonyms: careen, lurch
Synonyms: careen, lurch
Antonyms: continue, stay
Sentence: These numbers are staggering, but they are only the tip of the iceberg. 
6. SLENDER (ADJECTIVE): अल्प
Pronunciation: slen·duh
Meaning: meager.
Synonyms: Limited, Slight
Antonyms: Considerable
Sentence: He helped people of slender means.
7. EXASPERATION (NOUN): खीज
Pronunciation: uhg·zaa·spuh·ray·shn
Meaning: irritation.
Synonyms: Annoyance, Chagrin
Antonyms: Pleasure
Sentence: She rolled her eyes in exasperation.
8. FORTIFY (VERB): मज़बूत करना
Pronunciation: faw·tuh·fai
Meaning:  invigorate.
Synonyms: Strengthen, Energize
Antonyms: Sedate
Sentence: She is fortified by her religious faith.
9. PRECISION (NOUN): शुद्धता
Pronunciation: pruh·si·zhn
Meaning:  exactness.
Synonyms: Accuracy, Correctness
Antonyms: Inaccuracy
Sentence: The deal was planned and executed with military precision.
10. RETREAT (VERB): पीछे हटना
Pronunciation: ri·treet
Meaning:  go out.
Synonyms: Ebb, Recede
Antonyms: Come in
Sentence: It becomes so hot that the lizards retreat into the shade.
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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