PDF chapter test TRY NOW
Meanings of the difficult words from the lesson "The Hundred Dresses I":
S.No | Words | Meanings |
1 | Corner | A place or angle where two sides or edges meet |
2 | Rough | Of a person whose behaviour is not gentle or violent |
3 | Quiet | Making little or no noise |
4 | Laughter | The action or sound of laughing |
| 5 | Contrary | Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning |
6 | Twisted | Forced out of its natural or proper shape; crumpled |
7 | Mud | Soft, sticky matter resulting from the mixing of earth and water |
8 | Dirt | A substance, such as mud or dust that soils someone or something |
9 | Floor | The lower surface of a room on which one may walk |
10 | Schoolyard | A school playground |
11 | Fun | Enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure |
12 | Absence | The state of being away from a place or person |
13 | Popular | Liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group |
14 | Curly | Having curls or a curved shape |
15 | Pretty | Pleasant to look at or attractive |
16 | Fade | Less bright in colour than before |
17 | Hopscotch | A game played by children who throw a stone onto a set of joined squares drawn on the ground and jump on one leg and then on two legs into each square to get the stone |
18 | Courteous | Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner |
19 | Nudge | To push something or someone gently, especially to push someone with your elbow to seek the person's attention |
20 | Closet | A tall cupboard or wardrobe with a door, used for storage |
21 | Bursting | To feel strong emotion or a strong wish to do something |
22 | Shriek | Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement |
23 | Inseparable | Unable to be separated or treated separately |
24 | Cruel | Extremely unkind, and unpleasant, and causing pain to people or animals intentionally |
25 | Mistreat | To treat a person or animal badly, cruelly, or unfairly |
26 | Bullies | Someone who hurts or frightens someone else, often over a period of time, and often forcing them to do something that they do not want to do |
27 | Embarrassed | Feeling ashamed or shy |
28 | Shuddered | To shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling |
29 | Disguise | To give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form |
30 | Recognise | To know someone or something because you have seen or heard him or her or experienced it before |
31 | Trimming | To decorate something by adding objects, pieces of material, etc. that make it look attractive |
32 | Uncomfortable | Causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort |
33 | Blonde | With pale yellow or gold hair |
34 | Wonder | To ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something |
35 | Announce | To make something known or tell people about something officially |
36 | Drizzling | Rain in very small, light drops |
37 | Announce | To make something known or tell people about something officially |
38 | Gasp | To take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock |
39 | Drawing | The act of making a picture with a pencil or pen, or a picture made in this way |
40 | Ledge | A narrow shelf that sticks out from a vertical surface |
41 | Windowsill | A shelf below a window, either inside or outside a building |
42 | Contest | A competition to do better than other people, usually in which prizes are given |
43 | Dazzling | Extremely attractive or exciting |
44 | Murmur | To speak or say something very quietly |
45 | Whistled | To make a high sound by forcing air through a small hole or passage, especially through the lips, or through a special device held to the lips |
46 | Worthy | Having or showing the qualities that deserve the specified action or regard |
47 | Prize | A thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition or in recognition of an outstanding achievement |
48 | Medal | A small metal disc, with words or a picture on it, given as a reward for a brave action, for winning a competition, or to remember a special event |
49 | Applause | Approval or praise expressed by clapping |
50 | Winner | A person or thing that wins something |
Register for free to see more content