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Loquacious (adjective)
IPA: /ləˈkweɪʃəs/
Hindi Pronunciation: लो-क्वे-शि-अस (Lo-kwe-shi-as)
Root: Latin loquax (talkative)
Etymology: From Latin loquax, from loqui (to speak).
Synonyms: Talkative, garrulous, voluble
Antonyms: Taciturn, reticent, silent
Hindi Meaning: बातूनी (Batuni)
Example Sentence: The loquacious salesman kept talking for hours.
Prolific (adjective)
IPA: /prəˈlɪfɪk/
Hindi Pronunciation: प्रो-लि-फिक (Pro-li-fik)
Root: Latin proles (offspring) + facere (to make)
Etymology: Producing abundantly.
Synonyms: Abundant, copious, productive
Antonyms: Scarce, meager, unproductive
Hindi Meaning: बहुउत्पादक (Bahutpadak)
Example Sentence: The prolific writer published many books.
Tenacious (adjective)
IPA: /təˈneɪʃəs/
Hindi Pronunciation: टे-ने-शि-अस (Te-ne-shi-as)
Root: Latin tenax (holding fast)
Etymology: From Latin tenax, from tenēre (to hold).
Synonyms: Persistent, determined, resolute
Antonyms: Weak, irresolute, yielding
Hindi Meaning: दृढ़ (Dridh)
Example Sentence: The tenacious athlete never gave up.
Ostentatious (adjective)
IPA: /ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/
Hindi Pronunciation: ऑस-टेन-टे-शियस (Os-ten-te-shi-us)
Root: Latin ostentare (to display)
Etymology: Characterized by vulgar or excessive display.
Synonyms: Showy, flamboyant, pretentious
Antonyms: Modest, humble, unassuming
Hindi Meaning: दिखावा करने वाला (Dikhawa karne wala)
Example Sentence: Her ostentatious jewelry drew unwanted attention.
Pragmatic (adjective)
IPA: /præɡˈmætɪk/
Hindi Pronunciation: प्रैग-मै-टिक (Praeg-mae-tik)
Root: Greek pragma (deed)
Etymology: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Synonyms: Practical, realistic, sensible
Antonyms: Idealistic, impractical, unrealistic
Hindi Meaning: व्यावहारिक (Vyavaharik)
Example Sentence: A pragmatic approach is needed to solve this problem.
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