What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vigorous, I shake the talc around (8)" mean?

The definition is "Vigorous". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of THETALC ("the talc") [anagram: "shake"] + I (abbreviation of "I") = ATHLETIC; definition: "Vigorous," The answer is ATHLETIC.

Vigorous, I shake the talc around (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28824 | 10 Across | 2022-08-01 flower

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