PUMPA - SMART LEARNING
எங்கள் ஆசிரியர்களுடன் 1-ஆன்-1 ஆலோசனை நேரத்தைப் பெறுங்கள். டாப்பர் ஆவதற்கு நாங்கள் பயிற்சி அளிப்போம்
Book Free DemoMeanings of the difficult words from the lesson "Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom":
Sl. No. | Words | Meanings |
1 | Dawn | The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; to begin a day |
2 | Besiege | To surround with a huge mass of something |
3 | Dignitary | A person considered to be important because of high rank or office |
4 | Sandstone | Sedimentary rock consisting of sand or quartz grains cemented together, typically red, yellow, or brown in colour |
5 | Amphitheatre | A semicircular seating gallery in a theatre; a very large auditorium |
6 | Pretoria | A city in and the administrative capital of the Republic of South Africa |
7 | Decade | A period of ten years |
8 | White | Belonging to or denoting a human group having light-coloured skin (chiefly used of peoples of European extraction) |
9 | Supremacy | The state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status |
10 | Rainbow | A wide range of related and typically colourful things |
11 | Democratic | Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles (Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.) |
12 | Racial | Relating to the major groupings into which humankind is sometimes divided on the basis of physical characteristics or shared ancestry |
13 | Autumn | The season between summer and winter |
14 | Podium | A small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech or conducting an orchestra |
15 | Swear in (Past: Sworn in) | To induct into office by administration of an oath |
16 | Deputy | A person who is given the power to do something instead of another person, or the person whose rank |
17 | Pledge | A solemn promise or undertaking |
18 | Uphold | Maintain a custom or practice |
19 | Constitution | A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed |
20 | Confer | To give an honor, official title, or ability to someone |
21 | Glory | High renown or honour won by notable achievements |
22 | Liberty | The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views |
23 | Extraordinary | Very unusual or remarkable |
24 | Humanity | Human beings collectively; the quality of being humane |
25 | Privilege | A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group |
26 | Distinguish | Very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect |
27 | Emancipation | The fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions |
28 | Bondage | The state of being a slave |
29 | Deprivation | The lack or denial of something considered to be a necessity |
30 | Discrimination | The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability |
31 | Oppression | Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority |
32 | Glorious | Deserving great admiration, praise, and honour |
33 | Reign | The period during which someone or something is predominant or pre-eminent |
34 | Array | An impressive display or range of a particular type of thing |
35 | Troop | Soldiers or armed forces |
36 | Precision | The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate |
37 | Bedeck | To decorate or cover |
38 | Unmindful | To be not conscious or aware |
39 | Chevron | A V-shaped line or stripe, especially one on the sleeve of a uniform indicating rank or length of service |
40 | Impala | A graceful antelope often seen in large herds in open woodland in southern and East Africa |
41 | Overwhelm | To have a strong emotional effect on |
42 | Patch | To restore peaceful or friendly relations after a quarrel or dispute |
43 | Overturn | To abolish, invalidate, or reverse (a previous system, decision, situation, etc. |
44 | Patriot | A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors |
45 | Wrought | Made or fashioned in the specified way |
46 | Apartheid | (In South Africa) a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race |
47 | Brutality | Savage physical violence; great cruelty |
48 | Comrade | A colleague or a fellow member of an organization |
49 | Resilience | The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness |
50 | Defy (defies) | To openly resist or refuse to obey |
51 | Triumph | A great victory or achievement |
52 | Grim (grimmest) | Very serious or gloomy |
53 | Extinguish | Put an end to; to destroy |
54 | Reassure | To say or do something to remove the doubts or fears of (someone) |
55 | Obligation | An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment |
56 | Inevitably | as is certain to happen; unavoidably |
57 | Rip | Tear or pull (something) quickly or forcibly away from something or someone |
58 | Humanity | Human beings collectively |
59 | Humane | Having or showing compassion or benevolence |
60 | Inclination | A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition |
61 | Twilight | A period or state of obscurity, ambiguity, or gradual decline |
62 | Rebellion | The action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention |
63 | Illusion | An instance of a wrong or misinterpreted perception |
64 | Transitory | Not permanent |
65 | Johannesburg | A city in South Africa |
66 | Yearn | Have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from |
67 | Curtailed | Impose a restriction on |
68 | Abide | To accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation) |
69 | Attorney | A person, typically a lawyer, appointed to act for another in business or legal matters |
70 | Virtuous | Having or showing high moral standards |
71 | Monk | A member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience |
72 | Indivisible | Unable to be divided or separated |
73 | Prejudice | Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience |
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