Sterling
Adjectiveउच्च गुणवत्ता या विश्वसनीयता का
Definition
Of the highest quality, especially in terms of value or integrity.
Contextual Sentence: "The candidate’s answers in the UPSC prelims were so sterling that they stood out among thousands of applicants."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): S-T-E-R-L-I-N-G → 'Sterling silver' (high-value metal) → UPSC answers must be 'sterling' (high-quality, error-free).
Synonyms
excellent
prestigious
reliable
Antonyms
mediocre
unreliable
worthless