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6 Benign (adjective)

हितकारी

Benign meaning

Not causing damage or harm.

Synonyms: Harmless, Safe, Innocuous, Inoffensive, Gentle

Antonyms: Harsh, Harmful, Malignant

Example: The industry's environmental impact is relatively benign, even positive.

7 Taper (noun)

घटना

Taper meaning

A gradual or incremental reduction.

Synonyms: Decrease, Dwindle, Decline

Antonyms: Rise, Expansion

Example: With the taper in training, athletes can feel less hungry.

8 Resilient (adjective)

प्रत्यास्थी

Resilient meaning

(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Synonyms: Strong, Tough, Hardy

Antonyms: Rigid, Stiff

Example: I am a much more confident and resilient person than I was three years ago.

9 Arduous (adjective)

कठिन

Arduous meaning

Involving a lot of effort and energy, especially over a period of time.

Synonyms: Strenuous, Laborious, Onerous, Burdensome

Antonyms: Effortless, Simple, Smooth, Uncomplicated

Example: Thanks to everyone who gave their time and effort to the arduous task.

10 Slack (adjective)

निष्क्रिय

Slack meaning

(of business or trade) characterized by a lack of work or activity.

Synonyms: Stagnant, Inactive, Quiet

Antonyms: Effective, Active

Example: If business is slack, plans for a new van are postponed.

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