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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. PALPABLE (adjective) – सुस्ऩष्ट

Pronunciation: pal·puh·bl

Meaning: a feeling or atmosphere so intense as to seem almost tangible

Synonyms: perceptible, visible, noticeable, appreciable, discernible, detectable, observable Antonyms: intangible, imperceptible, unnoticeable

Usage: Her joy was palpable.

2. MAGNANIMOUS (adjective) – उदाय

Pronunciation: mag·na·nuh·muhs

Meaning: generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person Synonyms: generous, charitable, benevolent, beneficent, kind, munificent

Antonym: selfish

Usage: He is a magnanimous person.

3. COMMENSURATE (adjective) – अनुरूऩ

Pronunciation: kuh·men·suh·ruht

Meaning: corresponding in size or degree

Synonyms: equivalent, equal, corresponding, correspondent, comparable Antonyms: unequal, disproportionate, incompatible

Usage: Six yards is commensurate with eighteen feet.

4. VERBOSE (adjective) – वाचार

Pronunciation: vuh·bows

Meaning: using or expressed in more words than are needed

Synonyms: wordy, loquacious, garrulous, talkative, voluble, orotund, expansive, babbling Antonyms: succinct, laconic, concise

Usage: The verbose man took thirty minutes to give me a simple answer.

5. SANGUINE (adjective) – आशावादी

Pronunciation: sang·gwn

Meaning: optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation Synonyms: optimistic, bullish, hopeful, buoyant, positive, confident, cheerful

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Antonyms: pessimistic, sad, depressed

Usage: He seemed quite sanguine about his chances of success.

6. IMPREGNABLE (adjective) – अबेद्म

Pronunciation: im·preg·nuh·bl

Meaning: unable to be captured or broken into

Synonyms: invulnerable, impenetrable, inviolable, secure, strong, stout, safe Antonyms: vulnerable, conquerable, destructible

Usage: During the battle, the soldiers were unable to breach the impregnable castle walls

7. TENUOUS (adjective) – थोडा, हरका

Pronunciation: teh·nyoo·uhs Meaning: very weak or slight

Synonyms: slight, insubstantial, flimsy, negligible, weak, fragile, shaky Antonyms: firm, substantial, heavy

Usage: He has a rather tenuous grasp of reality.

8. MELLIFLUOUS (adjective) – सुभधुय

Pronunciation: muh·li·floo·uhs

Meaning: pleasingly smooth and musical to hear

Synonyms: dulcet, honeyed, mellow, soft, liquid, soothing, smooth Antonyms: cacophonous, harsh

Usage: The singer with the mellifluous voice will win the talent contest

9. INOCULATE (verb) – योगऺभ कयना

Pronunciation: uh·no·kyoo·leit

Meaning: treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease Synonyms: immunize, vaccinate, inject, protect from, shield from Antonyms: deprive, weaken

Usage: His dogs were inoculated against rabies.

10. UNERRING (adjective) – अचूक

Pronunciation: uh·nuh·ruhng Meaning: always right or accurate

Synonyms: unfailing, infallible, unswerving, perfect, flawless, faultless, impeccable Antonyms: fallible, imperfect

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11. PANORAMIC (adjective) – व्माऩक

Pronunciation: pa·nuh·ra·muhk

Meaning: with a wide view surrounding the observer

Synonyms: sweeping, wide, extensive, scenic, commanding, broad, overall Antonyms: restricted, narrow, limited

Usage: As I stood on top of the mountain, I could spot seven different states from this

panoramic view.

12. INVIGORATE (verb) – जान डारना

Pronunciation: uhn·vi·guh·reit Meaning: give strength or energy to

Synonyms: revitalize, energize, refresh, revive, vivify, brace, rejuvenate Antonyms: tire, dishearten, enervate

Usage: As soon as the water hits the roots of the dehydrated plant, it will invigorate it.

13. TRANSGRESS (verb) – उल्रंघन कयना

Pronunciation: tranz·gres

Meaning: go beyond the limits of what is morally, socially, or legally acceptable Synonyms: misbehave, lapse, degenerate, trespass, disobey, defy

Antonyms: obey, heed

Usage: People who transgress the boundaries of social etiquette will be politely turned

away at the door.

14. HUMANITARIAN (adjective) – भानवीम

Pronunciation: hyoo·ma·nuh·teuh·ree·uhn

Meaning: concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare

Synonyms: compassionate, humane, unselfish, altruistic, generous, magnanimous,

benevolent

Antonyms: selfish, egocentric, unsympathetic

Usage: He was a humanitarian whose focus was eliminating homelessness.

15.IMPERTURBABLE (adjective) – अववचलरत

Pronunciation: im·puh·tuh·buh·bl Meaning: unable to be upset or excited

Synonyms: composed, collected, calm, cool, poised, tranquil, serene Antonyms: edgy, excitable

Usage: She was one of those imperturbable people who never get angry or upset.

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Pronunciation: seh·joo·luhs

Meaning: showing dedication and diligence

Synonyms: diligent, careful, meticulous, thorough, assiduous, attentive Antonyms: nonchalant, unconcerned

Usage: Harrison is constantly boasting about his sedulous assistant who keeps the office

running smoothly.

17. OPULENCE (noun) – फहुतामत

Pronunciation: o·pyoo·luhns

Meaning: great wealth or luxuriousness

Synonyms: richness, luxury, magnificence, grandeur, grandiosity, wealth Antonyms: dearth, deficiency, lack

Usage: His eyes had never beheld such opulence.

18. PUNCTILIOUS (adjective) – सूऺ् भताविम

Pronunciation: puhngk·ti·lee·uhs

Meaning: showing great attention to detail or correct behavior

Synonyms: meticulous, conscientious, careful, diligent, attentive, scrupulous, painstaking Antonyms: careless, slapdash, uncaring

Usage: Margaret’s tendency to be punctilious makes her a great accountant.

19. IMPAIR (verb) – ख़याफ कयना

Pronunciation: uhm·peuh Meaning: weaken or damage

Synonyms: damage, harm, diminish, reduce, weaken, lessen, decrease Antonyms: improve, enhance

Usage: Alcohol can greatly impair your judgment.

20. RECTIFY (verb) – सुधायना, ठीक कयना

Pronunciation: rek·tuh·fai Meaning: to correct an issue

Synonyms: correct, amend, fix, debug, repair, troubleshoot Antonyms: ruin, worsen, damage

Usage: The software engineers worked quickly to rectify the bug that was deleting user

accounts.

21. EFFETE (adjective) – अशक्त

Pronunciation: uh·feet

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Synonyms: weak, effeminate, unmasculine, unmanly, soft, timid, fearful Antonyms: manly, masculine, strong

Usage: The huge wrestler made fun of the effete man who entered the ring to challenge

him.

22. ADVENT (noun) - आगभन

Pronunciation: ad·vent

Meaning: the arrival of a notable person or thing

Synonyms: arrival, appearance, emergence, entrance, visitation Antonyms: departure, disappearance, retreat

Usage: The elder discussed the advent of the saint and how it would usher in a new world

order.

23. ALOFT (adverb) - ऊऩय

Pronunciation: uh·loft

Meaning: upwards or into the air

Synonyms: upwards, overhead, above, high, skyward, up Antonyms: down, below, under

Usage: The graduating class threw their caps aloft during commencement.

24. AFFLUENT (adjective) – धनी, संऩन्न

Pronunciation: a·floo·uhnt

Meaning: having a great deal of money

Synonyms: wealthy, moneyed, prosperous, rich, upscale Antonyms: poor, failing, destitute

Usage: He is an affluent man.

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Pronunciation: thee·a·truh·kl

Meaning: pertaining to drama or the performing arts

Synonyms: dramatic, staged, exaggerated, thespian, histrionic Antonyms: natural, unaffected, real

Usage: Acting with an amateur theatrical group can be fun.

26. PURITANICAL (adjective) - नैततक

Pronunciation: pyu-ritan-ikal

Meaning: practicing very strict moral or religious behavior Synonyms: moralistic, stuffy, prissy, prudish, puritan, prim Antonym: permissive

Usage: Because I tend to be puritanical in my beliefs, I do not drink alcohol.

27. WITTY (adjective) – ऩरयहास मुक्त

Pronunciation: wi·tee

Meaning: showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor Synonyms: humorous, amusing, droll, funny, comic, comical, chucklesome Antonyms: boring, dull

Usage: Peter is an elegant, charming and witty person who would make a great master of

ceremonies.

28. BOUNDLESS (adjective) – असीभ

Pronunciation: bawnd·luhs Meaning: unlimited or immense

Synonyms: limitless, unlimited, illimitable, unbounded, bottomless, immeasurable Antonyms: limited, bounded, finite

Usage: The toddler’s boundless energy seemed endless, as he played from sun up to sun

down.

29. HILARITY (noun) – िपुल्रता, उल्रास

Pronunciation: huh·la·ruh·tee

Meaning: extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter Synonyms: amusement, mirth, laughter, merriment, levity, fun, humour Antonym: seriousness

Usage: The announcement was greeted with great hilarity.

30. BOLESTER (verb) – आधाय देना, िफर कयना

Pronunciation: bowl·stuh Meaning: support or strengthen

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Synonyms: strengthen, support, reinforce, boost, fortify, uphold, revitalize Antonyms: undermine, weaken

Usage: Falling interest rates may help to bolster up the economy.

31. IMPERIOUS (adjective) – आऻात्भक

Pronunciation: im·peeuh·ree·uhs Meaning: arrogant and domineering

Synonyms: peremptory, commanding, imperial, overbearing, overweening, domineering,

authoritarian

Antonym: meek

Usage: In an imperious tone, the police officer ordered the driver to step out of the car.

32. EXTROVERT (noun) – फहहभुुखी

Pronunciation: ek·struh·vuht

Meaning: an outgoing, socially confident person

Synonyms: outgoing, socializer, mixer, socialite, sociable Antonym: introvert

Usage: Cory is an extrovert who parties with his friends every weekend.

33. IMMORTAL (adjective) – अभय

Pronunciation: uh·maw·tl

Meaning: never dying or decaying

Synonyms: undying, deathless, eternal, everlasting, endless, perpetual, lasting Antonyms: mortal, terminable, ending

Usage: Because our souls are immortal, they will live on for eternity.

34. ECSTATIC (adjective) –उन्भादऩूर्ु, अतत आनंहदत

Pronunciation: uhk·sta·tuhk

Meaning: feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement Synonyms: enraptured, elated, transported, euphoric, rapturous, joyful, blissful Antonyms: miserable, sad, sorrowful

Usage: Ellen was ecstatic when she won the free trip to Hawaii.

35. INCEPTION (noun) – आयंब

Pronunciation: uhn·sep·shn

Meaning: the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity

Synonyms: initiation, establishment, institution, foundation, founding, formation,

origination

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Usage: Unfortunately, the inception of the Internet has made it easier for bullies to torment

their victims.

36. STIMULATE (verb) – िोत्साहहत कयना

Pronunciation: sti·myoo·leit

Meaning: encourage or arouse interest or enthusiasm in

Synonyms: encourage, prompt, prod, move, motivate, trigger, spark Antonym: discourage

Usage: The goal of any great teacher is to craft exciting lessons that will stimulate their

students to want to learn.

37. ADAMANT (adjective) – अटर

Pronunciation: a·duh·muhnt

Meaning: refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind

Synonyms: unshakeable, immovable, inflexible, unwavering, uncompromising, resolute,

resolved

Antonyms: unsure, unassertive, flexible

Usage: He is so adamant in his beliefs that no one can change his mind.

38. SUBSEQUENT (adjective) –आगाभी

Pronunciation: suhb·suh·kwnt

Meaning: coming after something in time

Synonyms: following, upcoming, ensuing, succeeding, successive, later, future Antonyms: previous, prior, former

Usage: Subsequent editions of the book will be based on the early lives of the characters.

39. SUMPTUOUS (adjective) – वैबवशारी

Pronunciation: suhmp·tyoo·uhs

Meaning: splendid and expensive-looking

Synonyms: lavish, luxurious, splendid, deluxe, opulent, magnificent, resplendent Antonyms: humble, plain, cheap

Usage: The restaurant’s sumptuous buffet had some of the finest foods from all over the

world.

40. ILLUSTRIOUS (adjective) – िलसद्ध

Pronunciation: uh·luh·stree·uhs

Meaning: well known, respected, and admired for past achievements Synonyms: eminent, distinguished, acclaimed, noted, notable, prominent

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Antonyms: unknown, obscure

Usage: He enjoyed a long and illustrious career as a radio producer.

41. RECLUSE (noun) – वैयागी

Pronunciation: ruh·kloos

Meaning: a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people Synonyms: hermit, ascetic, monk, nun, introvert, eremite

Antonym: extrovert

Usage: He was a natural recluse who found all human relationships difficult.

42. JOCULAR (adjective) – ऩरयहासशीर

Pronunciation: jo·kyuh·luh Meaning: humorous or playful

Synonyms: humorous, funny, witty, comic, comical, amusing Antonyms: solemn, serious, earnest

Usage: The jocular man is known for his funny punch lines.

43. IMPERATIVE (adjective) – अतनवामु

Pronunciation: uhm·peh·ruh·tuhv Meaning: of vital importance

Synonyms: vital, crucial, critical, essential, necessary, indispensable, exigent Antonyms: unimportant, optional, inessential

Usage: It is imperative for your recovery to continue the treatment for at least two months.

44. SPRUCE (verb) - स्वच्छ औयसुंदयफनाना

Pronunciation: sproos

Meaning: to make something clean or neat Synonyms: cleanse, wash, purify, neaten, refine Antonyms: pollute, adulterate, worsen

Usage: The fund will be used to spruce up historic buildings.

45. RIGHTEOUSNESS (noun) – सच्चाई, तनष्कऩटता

Pronunciation: rai·chus·nus

Meaning: the quality of being morally right or justifiable

Synonyms: goodness, decency, integrity, rectitude, uprightness, worthiness Antonyms: infamy, dishonesty

Usage: Both sides in the dispute have been adopting a tone of moral righteousness.

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Pronunciation: li·eiz

Meaning: cooperate on a matter of mutual concern

Synonyms: cooperate, collaborate, coordinate, synchronize, assist Antonyms: counteract, negate, counterwork

Usage: Our head office will liaise with the suppliers to ensure delivery.

47. CREDULOUS (adjective) – ववश्वासिवर्ता

Pronunciation: kreh·juh·luhs

Meaning: having or showing too great a readiness to believe things

Synonyms: gullible, naive, innocent, impressionable, trusting, unsuspicious, unwary Antonyms: worldly, suspicious

Usage: For the most part, credulous individuals will believe anything they are told.

48. INDELIBLE (adjective) –अलभट

Pronunciation: uhn·deh·luh·bl

Meaning: making marks that cannot be removed

Synonyms: ineradicable, permanent, lasting, indestructible, persisting, enduring Antonyms: delible, destructible, erasable

Usage: Her words left an indelible impression on me for years to come.

49. GRASP (verb) –कसकय ऩकडना

Pronunciation: graasp

Meaning: seize and hold firmly

Synonyms: grip, clutch, clasp, hold, clench, catch, seize, grab Antonyms: release, free

Usage: Climbers wear special gloves designed to make it easier to grasp the slippery rocks.

50. APROPOS (adjective) – उचचत

Pronunciation: a·pruh·pow

Meaning: very appropriate to a particular situation

Synonyms: appropriate, pertinent, relevant, apposite, apt, applicable, suitable Antonym: inappropriate

Usage: Justine’s apropos comment fit in perfectly with our discussion.

51.SHALLOW (adjective) – उथरा

Pronunciation: sha·low

Meaning: not exhibiting, requiring, or capable of serious thought

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Antonyms: profound, serious, deep

Usage: Because Jim is a shallow person, he tends to judge people by the amount of money

they spend on their cars.

52.IGNITE (verb) – आग ऩकडना

Pronunciation: uhg·nait

Meaning: catch fire or cause to catch fire

Synonyms: inflame , erupt, explode, burn, kindle, light, fire Antonyms: extinguish, douse, quench

Usage: The gunpowder sometimes fails to ignite.

53.COMPETENCE (noun) – ऺभता

Pronunciation: kom·puh·tns

Meaning: the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Synonyms: capability, ability, competency, capacity, proficiency, adroitness, knowledge Antonym: incompetence

Usage: Her competence as a teacher is unquestionable.

54.PLACATE (verb) – शांत कयना

Pronunciation: pluh·keit

Meaning: make someone less angry or hostile

Synonyms: pacify, calm, appease, mollify, soothe, quiet, conciliate, propitiate Antonym: provoke

Usage: I tried to placate the sad little boy by giving him a cookie.

55.VIGILANCE (noun) – जागरूकता

Pronunciation: vi·juh·luhns

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Synonyms: surveillance, alertness, care, attentiveness, caution, wariness, circumspection,

prudence

Antonyms: neglect, carelessness, inattentiveness

Usage: Because of my neighbor’s vigilance, the intruder was caught in the act.

56.REBELLION (noun) – ववद्रोह

Pronunciation: ruh·beh·lee·uhn

Meaning: the action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention

Synonyms: defiance, disobedience, insubordination, subversion, resistance, dissent Antonyms: obedience, compliance, acquiescence

Usage: Danielle’s act of rebellion got her suspended from school for three days.

57.ORNATE (adjective) – अरंकृत

Pronunciation: aw·neit

Meaning: elaborately or highly decorated

Synonyms: elaborate, decorated, embellished, adorned, fancy, ostentatious,

showy

Antonyms: dull, plain, simple

Usage: Every bedroom in the billionaire’s mansion is ornate with luxurious furnishings

and classical works of art.

58.INADVERTENT (adjective) – असावधानीवश हुआ

Pronunciation: in·uhd·vuh·tnt Meaning: not intentional

Synonyms: unintentional, unintended, accidental, unplanned, unmeant, innocent Antonyms: deliberate, intentional, planned

Usage: I wonder how many inadvertent inventions were developed in the process of trying

to discover something totally different.

59.RESOLVE (noun) – संकल्ऩ

Pronunciation: ruh·solv

Meaning: firm determination to do something

Synonyms: determination, resolution, firmness, decision, persistence, tenacity Antonym: indecision

Usage: Our team made a stern resolve to win.

60.DELIGHTED (adjective) – िसन्न

Pronunciation: duh·lai·tuhd

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Synonyms: glad, happy, joyful, thrilled, overjoyed, ecstatic, euphoric Antonyms: dismayed, disappointed

Usage: We are all delighted at the news

61.AMBITIOUS (adjective) –भहत्त्वाकांऺी

Pronunciation: am·bi·shuhs

Meaning: strongly desirous and determined to succeed

Synonyms: aspiring, enterprising, pioneering, progressive, eager, motivated, driven,

enthusiastic

Antonyms: lazy, unenthusiastic

Usage: He is an ambitious man with a strong personality.

62.EBULLIENCE (noun) – उल्रास

Pronunciation: uh·buh·lee·uhns

Meaning: a state of energetic happiness

Synonyms: exuberance, buoyancy, cheerfulness, joy, merriment, jollity, exhilaration Antonyms: depression, melancholy, sadness

Usage: Ebullience filled the air as the newly married couple, and their excited guests

danced the night away.

63.SELDOM (adverb) – कबी कबी

Pronunciation: sel·dm Meaning: not often

Synonyms: rarely, infrequently, hardly, scarcely, sporadically Antonyms: often, frequently, regularly

Usage: Barking dogs seldom bite.

64.BENIGN (adjective) – सौम्म

Pronunciation: buh·nain Meaning: gentle and kind

Synonyms: kindly, gentle, kind, friendly, warm, affectionate, agreeable, amiable Antonyms: unfriendly, hostile, harsh

Usage: The medicine is benign in its effects and will cause you no harm.

65.SALUBRIOUS (adjective) –स्वास््मिद

Pronunciation: suh·loo·bree·uhs Meaning: good for mind or body

Synonyms: healthy, beneficial, wholesome, healthful, salutary Antonyms: unhealthy, harmful

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Usage: Vegetables are salubrious foods which provide essential nutrients.

66.DIGNITY (noun) – गरयभा

Pronunciation: dig·nuh·tee

Meaning: the quality of being worthy of honor or respect

Synonyms: nobility, majesty, regality, grandeur, magnificence, formality, decorum Antonyms: dishonor, immorality, indecency

Usage: He is a man of dignity and calm determination.

67.GRATIFY (verb) – आनंद देना, सन्तुष्ट कयना

Pronunciation: gra·tuh·fai

Meaning: give someone pleasure or satisfaction Synonyms: please, gladden, delight, satisfy, thrill Antonym: displease

Usage: The lounge singer hoped to gratify audience members by taking requests for their

favorite songs.

68.KEEN (adjective) – उत्सुक

Pronunciation: keen

Meaning: having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm

Synonyms: eager, anxious, impatient, determined, desirous, longing, wishing Antonyms: reluctant, apathetic

Usage: John was very keen to help.

69.SERENITY (noun) –शांतचचत्तता

Pronunciation: suh·reh·nuh·tee

Meaning: the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled

Synonyms: calmness, calm, composure, tranquility, peace, collectedness, poise Antonyms: anxiety, agitation, disruption

Usage: Deep breathing and intense focus during meditation can help enhance the feeling of

serenity.

70.MODEST (adjective) –आडंफयहीन, ववनमऩूर्ु

Pronunciation: mo·duhst

Meaning: humble in spirit or manner

Synonyms: humble, unpretentious, diffident, unassuming, unpresuming, unostentatious Antonyms: boastful, conceited, arrogant

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