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1 Bifurcation (noun)

द्विभाजन

Bifurcation meaning

The division of something into two branches or parts.

Synonyms: Separation, Parting, Branching, Forking

Antonyms: Union, Convergence, Unification

Example: In many ways there was a kind of bifurcation of social history in the field of Latin America.

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2 Mire (verb)

फंसना

Mire meaning

Involve someone or something in (a difficult situation).

Synonyms: Entangle, Embroil, Bog Down, Enmesh, Stuck

Antonyms: Untangle, Untwist, Unravel, Liberate

Example: The economy is mired in its longest recession since the war.

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3 Spar (verb)

तकरार करना

Spar meaning

Argue with someone without marked hostility.

Synonyms: Argue, Be at odds, Row, Disagree

Antonyms: Agree, Give in

Example: Mother and daughter spar regularly over drink, drugs, and career.

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5 Slew (noun)

प्रचुरता

Slew meaning

A large number or quantity of something.

Synonyms: Plenty, Wide variety, Lot, Diversity, Range

Antonyms: Little, Lack, Handful

Example: This year has seen a whole slew of novels set in Hong Kong.

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6 Scrupulously (adverb)

निष्ठापूर्वक

Scrupulously meaning

In a very careful and thorough way.

Synonyms: Conscientiously, carefully, Thoroughly

Antonyms: Unreliably, Inadequately

Example: The floors had been kept scrupulously clean, and the quantity of contemporary pottery recovered is tiny.

7 Bulldoze (verb)

भयभीत करना

Bulldoze meaning

Use force insensitively when dealing with (someone or something).

Synonyms: Browbeat, Intimidate, Pressure, Bludgeon

Antonyms: Coax, Persuade, Assist

Example: She believes that to build status you need to bulldoze everyone else.

8 Abrogation (noun)

रद्दीकरण

Abrogation meaning

The fact of officially ending a law, an agreement, etc.

Synonyms: Repudiation, Repeal, Cancellation, Annulment

Antonyms: Commandment, Mandating, Sanctioning, Ordering

Example: It had tightened its grip on power through unconstitutional legislation, abrogation of the rule of law, and crude violence.

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 Foil (verb)

विफल करना

Foil meaning

Frustrate the efforts or plans of.

Synonyms: Thwart, Counter, Obstruct, Hinder

Antonyms: Encourage, Assist

Example: Their rivals were foiled by the weather.

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