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6 Diffidence (noun)

संशय

Diffidence meaning

Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.

Synonyms: Modesty, Meekness, Timidity

Antonyms: Confidence, Boldness

Example: I say this with some diffidence.

7 Disingenuous (adjective)

कपटी

Disingenuous meaning

Not sincere, especially when you pretend to know less about something than you really do.

Synonyms: Insincere, Deceitful, Dishonest, Devious

Antonyms: Ingenuous, Honest, Genuine, Sincere

Example: It would be disingenuous of me to claim I had never seen it.

8 Paltry (adjective)

तुच्छ

Paltry meaning

(of an amount) very small.

Synonyms: Insufficient, Scanty, Insignificant

Antonyms: Substantial, Consequential

Example: There is some insurance available, although the amount of coverage is paltry.

9 Indelible (adjective)

अमिट

Indelible meaning

Impossible to forget or remove.

Synonyms: Ineradicable, Lasting, Unfading, Enduring, Ingrained, Persisting

Antonyms: Delible, Forgettable, Eradicable

Example: The experience made an indelible impression on me.

10 Emulate (verb)

अनुसरण करना

Emulate meaning

To try to do something as well as somebody else because you admire them.

Synonyms: Imitate, Mimic, Copy

Example: She hopes to emulate her sister's sporting achievements.

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