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Meanings of difficult words from the poem "I am Every Woman":
S. No | Words | Meanings |
1 | Innate | A quality or ability that one was born with |
2 | Symbol | Something that is used to represent a quality or idea |
3 | At stake | At risk |
4 | Summer | The season of the year between spring and autumn when the weather is warmest; summer as a metaphor symbolises freedom and growth, and may refer to the prime of a person's life |
5 | Spring | The season after winter and before summer when the weather becomes warmer, leaves and plants start to grow again and flowers appear; spring as a metaphor represents new beginnings, hope, and such positive ideas; it may also represent tender age/youth in a person's life |
6 | Persistence | The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition |
7 | Key | A thing that provides a means of achieving or understanding something |
8 | Sigh | A long, deep audible exhalation expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or similar |
9 | Groan | A deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, pleasure, etc. |
10 | Moan | A long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering |
11 | Firm | Showing resolute determination and strength of character |
12 | Spare | Refrain from killing, injuring, or distressing |
13 | Prankster | A mischievous or malicious person who plays tricks, practical jokes, etc., at the expense of another |
14 | Saw | To cut something as if with a saw, especially roughly or so as to leave rough or unfinished edges |
15 | Pride | Consciousness of one's own dignity |
16 | Thaw | To make or become friendlier or more cordial |
17 | Beware | To be cautious and alert to risks or dangers |