The Nose-Jewel
Prose by: C. Rajagopalachari
Unit 1 | 8th English
Glossary
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1. self-centred (adj) – concerned with the self
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2. disdain (n) – feeling of contempt or scorn
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3. muck-heap (n) – heap
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4. grub (n) – food
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5. magistrate (n) – a judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law.
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6. disgrace (n) – the state of being dishonored, or covered with same ignorant (adj) – unaware
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7. consoled (v) – comforted (someone) in the time of grief, disappointment
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8. suspected (v) – believed to be a cause or at fault
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9. flutter (v) – to flap or wave quickly but irregularly
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10. confined (v) – restricted, kept in a limited space or area
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11. panic (adj) – frightened
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12. cruel (adj) – merciless or heartless
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13. gravely (adv) – in a grave or serious manner