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Meanings of difficult words from the lesson "Princess September":
S.No | Words | Meanings |
1 | Siam | Present day Thailand |
2 | Peculiar | Being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual, unique or special in some way |
3 | Handy | Useful or convenient |
4 | Oriental | The countries of East and Southeast Asia |
5 | Maid of Honour | The most important bridesmaid at a marriage ceremony, but in this context, maids of honour are the ladies aiding the Princess |
6 | Stuff and nonsense | A phrase used to indicate that you believe something is untrue and/or ridiculous |
7 | Supper | A light meal consumed in the late evening before retiring to bed |
8 | Gilded | To cover a surface with a thin layer of gold or a substance that looks like gold |
9 | Willow trees | Trees that usually grows near water and has long, thin branches that hang down |
10 | Saucer | A plate placed under a cup |
11 | Perch | An edge of something |
12 | Admirable | Deserving respect or approval |
13 | I dare say | It is a phrase used to emphasize one's strong opinion |
14 | Vexed | Feeling or showing irritation, annoyance, or distress |
15 | Glum | Disappointed \ Sad \ Unhappy |
16 | Lark | A small, brown bird that is known for its beautiful singing |
17 | Put their heads together | Gather to make a decision |
18 | Pop | To push, put, or thrust suddenly or briefly |
19 | Absurd | Stupid and unreasonable |
20 | Omniously | In a way that suggests that something unpleasant is likely to happen |
21 | Snares | A trap set to catch birds |
22 | Alighted | To land on something |
23 | Heart go thump against her chest | Heart beating fast due to stress |
24 | Prowling | Moving slowly |
25 | Dew | Moisture condensed upon the surfaces of cool bodies especially at night |
26 | Sulking | A period of time when someone refuses to smile or be pleasant because they are angry about something |
27 | Obstinate | Stubborn |
28 | Inclined | Likely or wanting to do something |
29 | Disagreeable | Unpleasant \ Unattractive |
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