Madam Rides The Bus 10th Eng ( glossary

class 10th English

Ch- 8 

Madam Rides the Bus 

By Vallikkannan

S. No. Difficult Word Meaning in English Hindi Meaning

1 Curious -Eager to know something जिज्ञासु

2 Fascinated- Extremely interested मोहित

3 Overwhelmed- Strongly affected by emotions भाव-विभोर

4 Conductor- Person who collects bus fares परिचालक

5 Fare -Money paid for a journey किराया

6 Repulsive- Disgusting or unpleasant घृणित

7 Glee- Great happiness खुशी

8 Stifled -Suppressed or controlled दबाया हुआ

9 Haughtily -In a proud or arrogant manner घमंड से

10 Maturity- The quality of being sensible परिपक्वता

11 Dignified -Calm and respectable गरिमामय

12 Tranquil- Calm and peaceful शांत

13 Slackened -Became slower or less active धीमा पड़ना

14 Merriment -Laughter and enjoyment हँसी-मज़ाक

15 Psyche -Mind or inner self मन / मानसिकता

16 Expanse -A wide, open area विशाल क्षेत्र

17 Scarcely- Hardly; almost not मुश्किल से

18 Fascination -Strong interest or attraction आकर्षण

19 Annoyed- Slightly angry or irritated नाराज़

20 Dissuade- To persuade someone not to do something मना करना

21 Wistfully- With a feeling of sadness or longing उदासी से

22 Hysterics- Uncontrollable laughter or crying अनियंत्रित हँसी या रोना

23 Gaping -Looking with mouth open in surprise मुँह खोलकर देखना

24 Gobbled -Ate hurriedly जल्दी-जल्दी खाना

25 Baffled -Completely confused हैरान / उलझन में

26 Temptation -Desire to do something प्रलोभन

27 Repay -To return money or favour चुकाना

28 Miserably -In an unhappy manner दुखी होकर

29 Huddled -Gathered closely together सिमटकर इकट्ठा होना

30 Exclaimed- Said something suddenly with strong emotion जोर से कहना

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