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6 Preening (verb)

पंख

Preening meaning

To spend a lot of time making yourself look attractive and then admiring your appearance.

Synonyms: Plume, Foppish, Smarten

Antonyms: Let go, Slow

Example: She stood preening in their midst, delighted with the attention.

7 Foster (verb)

पोषण

Foster meaning

To encourage something to develop.

Synonyms: Nurture, Encourage, Promote, Nourish

Antonyms: Discourage, Neglect, Ignore, Hinder

Example: Such conditions foster the spread of the disease.

8 Legacy (noun)

दान

Legacy meaning

Something that somebody has done successfully and that has positive effects even after they retire or die.

Synonyms: Bequest, Endowment, Patrimony

Antonyms: Inability, Incapacity, Debt

Example: She left us a legacy of a million dollars.

9 Cautious (adjective)

सतर्क

Cautious meaning

Not taking any risks.

Synonyms: Careful, Prudent, Watchful, Guarded

Antonyms: Incautious, Careless, Reckless, Unguarded

Example: The scientists are cautious about using enzyme therapy on humans.

10 Squeamish (adjective)

सुकुमार

Squeamish meaning

Not wanting to do something that might be considered dishonest or wrong.

Synonyms: Dainty, Delicate, Feeble

Antonyms: Ready, Strong, Willing, Uncritical

Example: I used to be squeamish about eating raw fish.

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