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6 Eschew (verb)

त्यागना

Eschew meaning

Deliberately avoid using.

Synonyms: Abstain from, Give up, Refrain

Antonyms: Embrace, Adopt, Involve

Example: He had eschewed politics in favour of a life practising law.

7 Milieu (noun)

वातावरण

Milieu meaning

A person's social environment.

Synonyms: Environment, Background, Ambience

Example: The social milieu upon which they have up to now been based is deeply divided. The findings of the report refer to a particular social and cultural milieu.

8 Sheer (adjective)

पूर्णतया

Sheer meaning

Complete and not mixed with anything else.

Synonyms: Utter, Complete, Absolute, Total, Downright, Thorough

Antonyms: Incomplete, Partial, Limited, Fractional

Example: It is difficult to convey the sheer complexity of the situation.

9 Astute (adjective)

बुद्धिमान

Astute meaning

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Synonyms: Sharp, Brilliant, Canny, Bright

Antonyms: Idiotic, Stupid

Example: I regard him as an astute businessman who is very conscious of the value of capital.

10 Expeditiously (adverb)

शीघ्रता से

Expeditiously meaning

With speed and efficiency.

Synonyms: Swiftly, Promptly, Rapidly, Speedily

Antonyms: Slowly, Sluggishly

Example: This particular bill should proceed expeditiously through the House.

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