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Meanings of difficult words from the lesson "The Nose-Jewel":
| S.No | Word | Meanings |
1 | Quarrel | A heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good term |
2 | Self-centred | To think only about oneself and one's affairs/needs |
3 | Disdain | Mockery mixed with anger |
4 | Concern | A matter of interest or importance to someone |
5 | Muck-heap | A pile or a collection of waste/garbage |
6 | Nose-jewel | A jewel or ornament worn in or above a person's nose |
7 | Stud | A small piece of metal jewellery that is put through a part of your body such as your ear or nose |
8 | Grub | An insect in the stage when it has just come out of its egg, like a short, fat worm; food |
9 | Delight | A heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good term |
10 | Get hold of | To obtain or find something |
11 | Magistrate | A person who acts as a judge in a law court that deals with crimes that are less serious |
12 | Disgrace | To make people stop respecting you or your family, team, etc. by doing something very bad |
13 | Ignorant | Lacking knowledge or awareness in general |
14 | Console | To comfort someone in the time of grief, disappointment |
15 | Rage | Very strong and uncontrolled anger |
16 | Suspect | To think that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong |
17 | Flutter | (Heart or stomach flutter) To feel slightly uncomfortable because you are excited or nervous |
18 | Confined | Restricted, kept in a limited space or area |
19 | Panic | To suddenly feel so worried or frightened that you cannot think or behave calmly or reasonably |
20 | Cruel | Extremely unkind and heartless, and intentionally causing pain |
21 | Tempt | To make someone want to have or do something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong |
22 | Gravely | In a grave or serious manner |
23 | Greedy | Having a strong and impure desire for wealth, especially when it is more than what one need |
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