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2 Anachronistic (adjective)

अप्रचलित

Anachronistic meaning

Used to describe a person, a custom or an idea that seems old-fashioned and does not belong to the present.

Synonyms: Obsolete, Outdated, Antiquated, Old-fashioned, Archaic

Antonyms: Modern, Timely, Current, Contemporary

Example: The daily publication of print media seems anachronistic today. She is rebelling against the anachronistic morality of her parents

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6 Squirm (noun)

टेढ़े मेढे चलना

Squirm meaning

A wriggling movement.

Synonyms: Twitch, Jiggle, Shuffle, Wriggle

Example: His first reaction was a squirm of embarrassment.

7 Brazenly (adverb)

निडरतापूर्वक

Brazenly meaning

In a bold and shameless way.

Synonyms: Boldly, Flagrantly, Fearlessly, Blatantly

Antonyms: Suavely, Civilly, Fearfully

Example: She had brazenly admitted allowing him back into the house.

8 Kerfuffle (noun)

बहस

Kerfuffle meaning

A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

Synonyms: Disturbance, Uproar, Tumult, Clamour

Antonyms: Order, Calm, Tranquility

Example: There was a kerfuffle over the chairmanship.

9 Savvy (adjective)

व्यावहारिक ज्ञान रखना

Savvy meaning

Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement.

Synonyms: Shrewd, Canny, Sharp-witted, Astute

Antonyms: Naïve, Unintelligent

Example: Many of us pride ourselves on being savvy enough to spot a fake.

10 Debacle (noun)

असफलता

Debacle meaning

A sudden and ignominious failure.

Synonyms: Fiasco, Failure, Collapse

Antonyms: Success, Accomplishment

Example: Often the films in question turn into debacles.

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