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Meaning of difficult words from the lesson "A Strange Wrestling Match":
S.No | Words | Meaning |
1. | Massive | Very large or heavy |
2. | Wrestler | Someone who takes part in wrestling |
3. | Muscular | Having strong and powerful muscles |
4. | Shortcoming | Weakness or fault that makes a person less effective |
5. | Exaggerate | Describing something better, worse, larger or more important than it is |
6. | Pahalwan (Hindi word) | Someone who takes part in wrestling |
7. | Awkward | Refers to a situation that is difficult to deal with |
8. | Boasting | To talk or praise about oneself in a proud manner |
9. | Fond | Liking something or someone |
10. | Proclaimed | To state something officially or publicly |
11. | Stout | Physically strong or fat |
12. | Applause | Noise made by people through clapping their hands |
13. | Murmur | To say something in a low, quiet voice |
14. | Apprehension | A feeling of worry or fear that something bad will happen |
15. | Haunted | Refers to a place a ghost always appear |
16. | Shriek | A loud high shout or crying sound raised out of fear or pain |
17. | Moan | A low mournful cry expressing pain |
18. | Nonchalantly | A relaxed and calm way that denotes you do not care |
19. | Fairy tale | Magical, unreal stories |
20. | Admirer | A fan or supporter of someone |
21. | Wilderness | A place that is not looked after by anyone |
22. | Beyond | More than something |
23. | Set out | to take the first step in carrying out any work |
24. | Thrust | To push something suddenly |
25. | Isolated/Deserted | Alone or not connected from people or things |
26. | Curious | Eager to learn or know something |
27. | Destination | The place chosen as an end |
28. | Peered | Looking at something very carefully |
29. | Declare | To state something publicly |
30. | Taken aback | Greatly surprised |
31. | Horror | Great fear or shock |
32. | Marshal | To combine things together |
33. | Wit | Intelligence or mental ability |
34. | Scornfully | Without respect |
35. | Appearance | The way people looks outside |
36. | Deceptive | Causing to believe something that is not true |
37. | Squeeze | To press something with force |
38. | Stealthily | In a way that cannot be seen or heard |
39. | Snatch | To pull away or taking something, often in a rude way |
40. | Ooze | To leak through small openings |
41. | Crackling | A series of sharp sounds |
42. | Demonstration | Showing something how it works |
43. | Protest | To disagree or disapprove something |
44. | Crumble | To break something into small pieces |
45. | Vain | Unsuccessful or failing to produce the expected result |
46. | Worthy | Having value or importance |
47. | Opponent | A person against someone |
48. | Mesmerise | To hold or attract someone completely so that they cannot think of something else |
49. | Bout | A short period of involvement in an activity |
50. | Vanquish | To defeat someone completely |
51. | Assuming | Believing something to be true without any proof |
52. | Servile | Wanting to serve and please someone |
53. | Elated | Extremely happy and excited that something expected has been achieved |
54. | Hospitality | Showing kindness towards your guests and strangers |
55. | Bow | To bend your head or body to accept something |
56. | Vow | To promise to do something |
57. | Bolster | To support something |
58. | Snore | To breathe loudly through one's nose and mouth while asleep |
59. | Coverlet | Refers to a bedspread |
60. | Break of dawn | First light of the day |
61. | Approach | To come near or to deal with something |
62. | Groan | Sound that indicates pain |
63. | Crept | To move slowly and carefully without others notice |
64. | Disgust | A feeling of disapproval or dislike on someone or something |
65. | Peep | To look at something secretly |
66. | Panic | A strong feel of fear that prevents logical thinking |
67. | Formidable | Something that inspires fear |
68. | Acquire | To get or buy something |
69. | Invaluable | Something extremely useful |
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