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प्रश्न
Words which describe ‘sleek’, ‘alert’, and ‘abrupt’
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उत्तर
Words which describe ‘sleek’ are tender, soft, smooth, shiny, glossy, etc.
Words which describe ‘alert’ are attentive, aware, vigilant, ready, prepared, etc
Words which describe ‘abrupt’ are sudden, sharp, quick, immediate, unforeseen, etc.
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