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प्रश्न
Read the following words taken from the story. Give two synonyms and one antonym for each of these words. Use a dictionary, if required.
| Word | Synonyms | Antonym | |
| cautious | |||
| disapprove | |||
| brisk | |||
| engaging | |||
| humble | |||
| eager | |||
| resistance | |||
| persuade | |||
| scarce | |||
| nobility | |||
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उत्तर
| Word | Synonyms | Antonym | |
| cautious | careful | alert | reckless |
| disapprove | express dislike | object to | approve |
| brisk | swift | fast | sloppy |
| engaging | charming | agreeable | repulsive |
| humble | meek | submissive | proud |
| eager | anxious | impatient | apathetic |
| resistance | opposition | hostility | acceptance |
| persuade | convince | induce | dissuade |
| scarce | scant | insufficient | plentiful |
| nobility | virtue | goodness | dishonour |
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