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1 Sturdy (adjective)

मज़बूत, ठोस

Sturdy meaning

Strongly and solidly built; capable of withstanding pressure or hardship.

Synonyms: Robust, Hardy, Durable, Vigorous

Antonyms: Weak, Fragile, Delicate, Feeble

Example: The sturdy bridge survived the heavy storm without any damage.

2 Frank (adjective)

स्पष्टवादी, साफ़गो

Frank meaning

Open, honest, and direct in speech or expression.

Synonyms: Candid, Blunt, Sincere, Straightforward

Antonyms: Deceitful, Secretive, Dishonest, Reserved

Example: She gave a frank opinion about the project without worrying about others’ reactions.

3 Agile (adjective)

फुर्तीला, तेज़

Agile meaning

Able to move quickly and easily; mentally quick and sharp.

Synonyms: Nimble, Lively, Spry, Brisk

Antonyms: Clumsy, Sluggish, Lethargic, Inactive

Example: The agile dancer performed difficult moves with effortless grace.

4 Thrifty (adjective)

मितव्ययी, बचत करने वाला

Thrifty meaning

Using money and resources carefully and not wastefully.

Synonyms: Economical, Frugal, Prudent, Sparing

Antonyms: Extravagant, Wasteful, Lavish, Spendthrift

Example: My grandmother is very thrifty and always finds ways to save money.

5 Timid (adjective)

डरपोक, संकोची

Timid meaning

Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

Synonyms: Shy, Fearful, Meek, Diffident

Antonyms: Bold, Brave, Confident, Daring

Example: The timid child hid behind his mother when strangers came to visit.

6 Crepuscular (adjective)

संध्याकालीन, सांध्य समय से संबंधित

Crepuscular meaning

Relating to or active during twilight (dawn or dusk).

Synonyms: Twilight, Dim, Dusky, Gloaming

Antonyms: Bright, Daylight, Radiant, Luminous

Example: Bats are crepuscular creatures, becoming active at dusk.

7 Irenic (adjective)

शांतिप्रिय, मेल-मिलाप कराने वाला

Irenic meaning

Aiming or tending to promote peace or reconciliation.

Synonyms: Peaceful, Conciliatory, Amicable, Harmonious

Antonyms: Hostile, Aggressive, Belligerent, Quarrelsome

Example: The leader adopted an irenic approach to resolve the long-standing conflict.

8 Lambent (adjective)

मंद रूप से चमकने वाला, हल्का उजाला देने वाला

Lambent meaning

Softly glowing or flickering; having a gentle light.

Synonyms: Glowing, Gleaming, Luminous, Radiant

Antonyms: Dark, Dull, Dim, Gloomy

Example: The lambent glow of the candle filled the room with warmth and calm.

9 Extirpate (verb)

समूल नाश करना, मिटा देना

Extirpate meaning

To destroy completely; to root out or eradicate.

Synonyms: Eradicate, Eliminate, Exterminate, Uproot

Antonyms: Preserve, Protect, Sustain, Encourage

Example: The government launched a campaign to extirpate poverty from rural areas.

10 Caliginous (adjective)

अंधकारमय, धुंधला, अस्पष्ट

Caliginous meaning

Dark, misty, or obscure; lacking clarity or brightness.

Synonyms: Murky, Gloomy, Obscure, Shadowy

Antonyms: Bright, Clear, Luminous, Radiant

Example: The caliginous alleyways of the old town made travelers uneasy at night.

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