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The birds made a cacophony at sunrise.
very good or enjoyable (old-fashioned) — बहुत बढ़िया (पुराना अंदाज़)
What a swell party - thank you for inviting me!
uncertain or doubtful; not reliable — पक्का नहीं / संदिग्ध
The milk smells iffy - don't drink it.
believing that people are only interested in themselves — हर बात में शक करने वाला / सबको मतलबी समझने वाला
He was cynical about the free gift offer - and he was right.
a person who always says something will fail or is not possible — हर बात पर 'नहीं होगा' बोलने वाला
The naysayers said he couldn't run a marathon, but he did.
calm and relaxed; not showing worry or interest — बेफ़िक्र / बिल्कुल कूल
She stayed nonchalant when the dog jumped on her.
a person who works hard and acts on their own to succeed — मेहनती, ख़ुद आगे बढ़कर काम करने वाला
My mother is a go-getter; she runs a home and a business.
a person who talks a lot, often about small things — बहुत ज़्यादा बातें करने वाला / बातूनी
Our parrot is a chatterbox!
getting angry very quickly and acting without thinking — जल्दी गुस्सा होने वाला
The hot-headed player argued with the umpire.
slow to show feelings or opinions; quiet by choice (different from shy) — कम बोलने वाला / अपनी बात अंदर रखने वाला
He is reserved in class but funny at home.
existing in large quantities; plentiful — प्रचुर / बहुतायत में
The region has abundant rainfall.
honest and direct in speech — स्पष्टवादी / खुले दिल का
She gave a candid opinion.
showing careful and steady effort — मेहनती / परिश्रमी
He is a diligent student.
fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing — वाक्पटु / प्रभावशाली वक्ता
She gave an eloquent speech.
careful with money; not wasteful — मितव्ययी / कम ख़र्च करने वाला
They live a frugal life.
fond of company; sociable — मिलनसार / सामाजिक
He is gregarious and makes friends easily.
very careful and precise about details — अत्यंत सावधान / बारीक़ी से काम करने वाला
She is meticulous about her work.
dealing with things practically rather than ideally — व्यावहारिक / यथार्थवादी
We need a pragmatic solution.
able to recover quickly from difficulties — लचीला / मुश्किलों से उबरने वाला
Children are often very resilient.
holding firmly; persistent — दृढ़ / हार न मानने वाला
Her tenacious effort paid off.
present everywhere — सर्वव्यापी / हर जगह मौजूद
Smartphones are now ubiquitous.
using more words than needed — शब्दाडंबरपूर्ण / ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा बोलने वाला
His essay was too verbose.
kind and wishing to do good — परोपकारी / भला चाहने वाला
A benevolent donor funded the school.
careful and persistent effort — परिश्रम / लगन
Diligence is the key to success.
a difficult or unlucky situation — विपत्ति / कठिनाई
He stayed calm in adversity.
having more than one possible meaning — अस्पष्ट / दो अर्थ वाला
His answer was ambiguous.
careful and guided by a sense of duty — कर्तव्यनिष्ठ / ज़िम्मेदार
A conscientious worker checks his work.
possible to do easily — व्यवहार्य / संभव
Is this plan feasible?
certain to happen; unavoidable — अनिवार्य / जो टल न सके
Change is inevitable.
clear and easy to understand — स्पष्ट / सहज समझ में आने वाला
She gave a lucid explanation.
a person new to a field; a beginner — नौसिखिया / नया सीखने वाला
As a novice, he made small mistakes.
not well known or hard to understand — अस्पष्ट / कम जाना-पहचाना
He quoted an obscure poet.
very deep, intense or meaningful — गहन / गंभीर
The book had a profound effect on me.
unwilling and hesitant — अनिच्छुक / हिचकिचाने वाला
He was reluctant to leave.
to examine closely and carefully — बारीक़ी से जाँचना
The teacher scrutinised every answer.
of little importance — तुच्छ / मामूली
Don't fight over trivial issues.
able to do many different things well — बहुमुखी / कई कामों में निपुण
She is a versatile artist.
showing great energy and enthusiasm — उत्साही / जोशीला
He is a zealous supporter of the team.
to make pain or trouble less severe — कम करना / राहत देना
The medicine alleviated his pain.
logical and well-organised — सुसंगत / तर्कसंगत
Give a coherent argument.
to become worse — बिगड़ना / गिरावट आना
His health began to deteriorate.
the ability to understand others' feelings — सहानुभूति / दूसरों की भावना समझना
A good leader shows empathy.
happening by chance, often luckily — संयोगवश / सौभाग्यपूर्ण
Their meeting was fortuitous.
to slow down or get in the way of — बाधा डालना / रोकना
Rain hampered the match.
having no interest or concern — उदासीन / बेपरवाह
He was indifferent to the result.
feeling and showing great joy — अति प्रसन्न / उल्लसित
The fans were jubilant after the win.
lacking energy; sluggish — सुस्त / आलसी
The heat made everyone lethargic.
ordinary and dull — नीरस / सांसारिक / साधारण
He was bored of mundane tasks.
so small it is not worth considering — नगण्य / न के बराबर
The difference is negligible.
hopeful about the future — आशावादी
She is optimistic about the exam.
to become aware of or understand — समझना / अनुभव करना
I perceive a change in his mood.
attractively old-fashioned — पुराने ढंग का पर आकर्षक
We stayed in a quaint village.
not needed because it repeats something — अनावश्यक / दोहराव वाला
Remove the redundant words.
happening naturally without planning — स्वतःस्फूर्त / बिना योजना के
It was a spontaneous decision.
boring and tiring because it is long — उबाऊ / थकाने वाला
The journey was long and tedious.
producing strong, clear images in the mind — जीवंत / स्पष्ट और रंगीन
She has vivid memories of childhood.
cautious about possible danger — सतर्क / सावधान
Be wary of strangers online.
to hate something very much — घृणा करना
I abhor cruelty to animals.
the quality of being open and honest — निष्कपटता / स्पष्टवादिता
He spoke with refreshing candor.
in a careful and hardworking way — परिश्रमपूर्वक / लगन से
She studied diligently for months.
lasting for a very short time — क्षणभंगुर / थोड़े समय रहने वाला
Fame can be ephemeral.
the quality of enjoying the company of others — मिलनसारिता
His gregariousness made him popular.
perfect, with no faults — निर्दोष / त्रुटिहीन
She has impeccable manners.
to place close together for contrast — अग़ल-बग़ल रखना / तुलना के लिए साथ रखना
The artist juxtaposed light and dark.
generous and forgiving, especially to a rival — उदार / बड़े दिल वाला
She was magnanimous in victory.
a very small difference in meaning or feeling — सूक्ष्म अंतर / बारीक़ी
He understood every nuance of the poem.
to make something unclear or confusing — उलझाना / जानबूझकर अस्पष्ट करना
Jargon can obfuscate the message.
done quickly without care or interest — रस्मी / बिना मन के किया हुआ
He gave a perfunctory reply.
being the most perfect example of something — सर्वोत्तम उदाहरण / आदर्श रूप
He is the quintessential gentleman.
not revealing one's thoughts readily — अल्पभाषी / कम बोलने वाला
He was reticent about his plans.
a person who flatters others to gain advantage — चापलूस / खुशामदी
The boss was surrounded by sycophants.
very weak or slight — कमज़ोर / नाज़ुक (आधार)
His argument is tenuous.
to respect deeply — आदर/श्रद्धा करना
People venerate the old saint.
sadly longing for something — उदास-सी चाह वाला / सोच में डूबा
She gave a wistful smile.
clever and quick to understand — चतुर / तेज़ बुद्धि वाला
She made an astute observation.
the quality of being brief; using few words — संक्षिप्तता
Brevity is the soul of wit.
warm and friendly — सौहार्दपूर्ण / गर्मजोशी भरा
They had a cordial meeting.
skill in using the hands or mind — हस्तकौशल / निपुणता
The surgeon worked with great dexterity.
serving as a desirable model; very good — अनुकरणीय / आदर्श
Her conduct was exemplary.
very attentive to detail; hard to please — बहुत नख़रेबाज़ / सूक्ष्मदर्शी
He is fastidious about cleanliness.
easily fooled or cheated — भोला / आसानी से बहकने वाला
Don't be gullible about online offers.
a modest view of one's own importance — विनम्रता
She accepted the award with humility.
introducing new ideas; original — नवाचारी / नई सोच वाला
They built an innovative product.
showing good judgement — विवेकपूर्ण / समझदारी भरा
Make judicious use of your time.
very interested or sharp — उत्सुक / तीव्र
She is keen to learn music.
using very few words — अल्पभाषी / थोड़े शब्दों में कहने वाला
His laconic reply was just 'No.'
not boastful; moderate in size or amount — विनम्र / सीमित
Despite his success, he stays modest.
a fond longing for the past — पुरानी यादों की चाह / स्मृति-विह्वलता
Old songs fill me with nostalgia.
suggesting that something bad will happen — अशुभ / ख़तरे का संकेत देने वाला
Ominous clouds gathered overhead.
calm and peaceful — शांत / स्थिर
The lake was placid at dawn.
to scold or criticise sharply — डाँटना / फटकारना
The teacher rebuked him for cheating.
calm, peaceful and untroubled — शांत / निर्मल
The hills looked serene at sunset.
lasting only a short time — क्षणिक / अल्पकालिक
Fame is often transient.
never done or known before — अभूतपूर्व / जो पहले कभी न हुआ हो
The crisis was unprecedented.
keeping careful watch for danger — सतर्क / चौकस
Stay vigilant near the road.
playfully unusual or unpredictable — सनकी / मनमौजी
The story has a whimsical charm.
very skilled at something — निपुण / कुशल
She is adept at solving puzzles.
to confuse completely — हैरान/भ्रमित कर देना
The maze bewildered the tourists.
giving information clearly in few words — संक्षिप्त / सटीक
Write a concise summary.
extremely happy and excited — अत्यंत प्रसन्न / फूले न समाना
She was elated to win the prize.
producing no useful result — व्यर्थ / निष्फल
It was futile to argue.
very detailed and complicated — जटिल / पेचीदा
The design has an intricate pattern.
acting with care and good judgement for the future — विवेकशील / दूरदर्शी
It is prudent to save money.
available in small amounts; hard to find — दुर्लभ / कम मात्रा में
Water is scarce in summer.
not clear or definite — अस्पष्ट / धुंधला
He gave a vague answer.
friendly and pleasant — मिलनसार / सौम्य
He is an amiable colleague.
to force someone to do something — विवश करना / मजबूर करना
Bad weather compelled us to stay.
an earnest attempt; to try hard — प्रयास / प्रयत्न करना
We will endeavour to help.
to rise and fall irregularly — घटना-बढ़ना / उतार-चढ़ाव होना
Prices fluctuate daily.
eager to learn or know things — जिज्ञासु / उत्सुक
An inquisitive child asks many questions.
no longer used; out of date — अप्रचलित / पुराना पड़ चुका
Floppy disks are now obsolete.
to keep trying despite difficulty — डटे रहना / प्रयास जारी रखना
Persevere and you will succeed.
expressed clearly in few words — संक्षिप्त और सटीक
Keep your answer succinct.
bold and daring, sometimes recklessly — दुस्साहसी / निडर
It was an audacious plan.
including everything; complete — व्यापक / पूर्ण
We need a comprehensive plan.
full of energy and excitement — उमंग से भरा / जोशीला
The children were exuberant on the trip.
in a way that cannot be avoided — अनिवार्य रूप से / लाज़मी तौर पर
Hard work inevitably brings results.
in a very careful and precise way — बहुत सावधानी से
He planned the event meticulously.
in large amounts; freely — अत्यधिक / बहुतायत में
He thanked them profusely.
to clear of blame or prove right — निर्दोष साबित करना / सही ठहराना
The evidence vindicated him.
Calm and relaxed, not showing worry — "He looked nonchalant before the big match."
A person who always says something will fail or is not possible.
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