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Meanings of the difficult words from the lesson "Children at work":
  
S.No
Words
Meanings
1
Pulled in To arrive at a destination
2
Get offTo leave a place, usually in order to start a journey
3
WobblyTending to move unsteadily from side to side
4
TrolleyA large metal basket or frame on wheels, used for transporting heavy items or luggage at an airport or railway station
5
BumpingKnock or run into someone or something with a jolt
6
TerminusThe end of a railway or other transport route, or a station at such a point; a terminal
7
TerribleExtremely bad or serious
8
PavementA raised level surface on which people or things can stand
9
MiserableA state of feeling unhappy or uncomfortable
10
ExhaustedA state of feeling extremely tired
11
UnreservedNot booked in advance
12
PeanutsThe oval seed of a tropical South American plant, often roasted and salted and eaten as a snack or used to make oil
13
BanianA loose flannel undergarment worn in India
14
StiffNot easily bent or changed in shape; rigid
15
SackA large bag made of a strong material such as thick paper, or plastic, used for storing and carrying goods
16
StuffingMaking something fitted into a bag
17
StareLook fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open
18
MutteredSay something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation
19
LivelihoodA means of securing the necessities of life
20
Snatch away To take something or someone away by force
21
Shifted away Move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance
22
GlumlyLooking or feeling dejected
23
DisappearingBe lost or go missing; become impossible to find
24
GrimaceAn ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
25
HungerA feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat
26
Prolonged timeContinuing for a notably long time
27
HesitatingSlow in acting or speaking or refusing to do some work
28
GiddyHaving a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy
29
SignboardsA board displaying a sign to direct traffic or travellers
30
PavementsThe hard surface of a road or street where people used to walk
31
BridgeA structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacles
32
PeepedLook quickly and furtively at something, especially through a narrow opening
33
GrinnedExpress with a broad smile
34
Puzzled
Unable to understand; perplexed
35
WonderedDesire to know something; feel curious
36
Sun blastedThe hot rays of the Sun hitting over some objects or things
37
SoakedExtremely wet; saturated
38
SweatMoisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically in profuse quantities as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
39
ReliefA feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
40
TarA dark, thick flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal used for road-making and for coating and preserving timber
41
GarlandA wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decoration
42
UnhygienicNot clean or sanitary
43
RubbishWaste material; refuse or litter
44
GarbageRubbish or waste, especially domestic refuse
45
SquashyEasily crushed or squeezed into a different shape; having a soft consistency
46
Rotten Suffering from decay
47
ShockedCause someone to feel surprised and upset
48
SqueezedFirmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers
49
Gulped downTo swallow rapidly
50
Appetite A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food
51
DistasteMild dislike or aversion
52
UntouchedNot handled, used, or tasted
53
TiffinA snack or light meal
54
PanickedFeel or cause to feel fear
55
TrashWaste material; refuse
56
AdamantlyIn a way that suggests one will not be persuaded to change one's mind; firmly and resolutely
57
Roaming Moving about aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area
58
Puddles A small pool of liquid, especially of rainwater on the ground
59
BricksA small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building
60
TsunamiA long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance
61
Palm leavesA type of thick leaves grow in Palm tree which is used for making huts in villages
62
Contaminated waterPolluted water
63
DumpedDeposit or dispose of rubbish, waste, or unwanted material, typically in a careless or hurried way
64
FarmlandLand used for farming
65
ShovePush someone or something roughly
66
Weeding Remove unwanted plants from an area of ground
67
BlockheadA stupid person
68
RagpickersA person who collects garbage from dustbins and dumps
69
Thumped Hit or strike heavily, especially with the fist or a blunt implement
70
EntertainmentThe action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment
71
Pollute Contaminate water or air with harmful or poisonous substances
72
SighedEmit a long, deep audible breath expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or similar