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Meanings of difficult words from the lesson "A Bicycle in Good Repair":
Sl. No. | Words | Meanings |
1 | Propose | Put forward a plan or suggestion for consideration by others |
2 | Stiffly | In a manner that is not relaxed or friendly |
3 | Whacking | To strike forcefully with a sharp blow |
4 | Wobble | To move unsteadily from side to side |
5 | Tool shed | An outbuilding for storing tools |
6 | Twiddling | To twist, move, or fiddle with something |
7 | Remnant | A part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed |
8 | Gravel | A loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones |
9 | Bearings | A part of a machine that allows one part to rotate or move in contact with another part with as little friction as possible |
10 | Grovelled | Lie or crawl abjectly on the ground with one's face downwards |
11 | Sensible | Done or chosen in accordance with wisdom |
12 | Gear-case | A protective casing for the gear mechanism of a vehicle |
13 | Mischief | Harm or trouble caused by someone or something |
14 | Ravages | The destructive effects of something |
15 | Lunatic | An extremely foolish or eccentric person; a crazy person |
16 | Scruff | The back of a person's or animal's neck |
17 | Muddle | Busy oneself in an aimless or ineffective way; turn something untidy |
18 | Knack | The capacity of doing something |
19 | Ass | Foolish person |
20 | Topsy-turvy | In utter confusion or disorder |
21 | Disposition | A person's inherent qualities of mind and character |
22 | Providence | Fate |
23 | Fascinates | Attract the strong attention and interest of someone |
24 | Inexplicable | Unable to be explained or accounted for |
25 | Hopefulness | The feeling or state of having hope |
26 | Refix | Fix something again |
27 | Bullying | Seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone or something perceived as vulnerable |
28 | Subsequent | Something that happens after something in time; following |
29 | Degenerated | Decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally |
30 | Tumble | Fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong |
31 | Flushed | Excited or elated by something |
32 | Quarter to one | Time -12.45 |
33 | Dishevelled | Of a person's hair, clothes, or appearance which is untidy or disordered |
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