10 words · first 3 free, all 10 with Prime
1 Vulpine (adjective)
लोमड़ी जैसा; धूर्त
Synonyms: Foxlike, Cunning, Crafty, Sly
Antonyms: Honest, Frank, Innocent, Guileless
Example: The merchant gave a vulpine smile before making the deceptive deal.
2 Laggard (noun/adjective)
पिछड़ने वाला
Synonyms: Straggler, Slowpoke, Dawdler, Trailer
Antonyms: Leader, Pioneer, Forerunner, Achiever
Example: The company was a laggard in adopting new technology.
3 Aquiline (adjective)
गरुड़ की चोंच जैसा टेढ़ा या नुकीला
Synonyms: Hooked, Curved, Beaked, Sharp-featured
Antonyms: Flat, Straight, Blunt, Snub
Example: The old king had an aquiline nose that gave his face a sharp and royal look.
4 Mnemonic (noun/adjective)
स्मरण-सहायक
Synonyms: Memory aid, Reminder, Cue, Prompt
Antonyms: Forgetful, Confusing, Obscure, Unmemorable
Example: The teacher used a mnemonic to help students remember the order of the planets.
5 Waylay (verb)
रास्ते में रोकना या घात लगाकर रोकना
Synonyms: Ambush, Intercept, Accost, Detain
Antonyms: Assist, Escort, Help, Allow
Example: The travelers were waylaid by robbers in the forest at night.
6 Defector (noun)
पक्षत्यागी
Synonyms: Renegade, Deserter, Turncoat, Traitor
Antonyms: Loyalist, Supporter, Follower, Patriot
Example: The defector revealed important secrets after joining the rival nation.
7 Waspish (adjective)
चिड़चिड़ा; कटु स्वभाव वाला
Synonyms: Irritable, Testy, Snappish, Peevish
Antonyms: Calm, Gentle, Pleasant, Amiable
Example: She gave a waspish reply when someone questioned her decision.
8 Slavish (adjective)
दासवत; अत्यधिक आज्ञाकारी
Synonyms: Servile, Submissive, Obsequious, Fawning
Antonyms: Independent, Assertive, Self-reliant, Original
Example: His slavish obedience prevented him from questioning unfair orders.
9 Sylvan (adjective)
वनमय; वन से संबंधित
Synonyms: Wooded, Forested, Rustic, Pastoral
Antonyms: Urban, Treeless, Barren, Metropolitan
Example: The cottage stood in a sylvan setting surrounded by tall pine trees.
10 Lucent (adjective)
प्रकाशमान; चमकदार
Synonyms: Luminous, Radiant, Bright, Shining
Antonyms: Dark, Dull, Opaque, Dim
Example: The lucent moon lit up the quiet village at night.
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