11th Eng Core All Chapters Annotations vocabulary , CBSE Based
Word meaning of Chapter 1 The Portrait of a Lady A veritable bedlam of chirrupings – refers to the noise and confusion caused by the chirrupings of the sparrows Absurd – Illogical Accepted her seclusion with resignation- the grandmother accepted a lonely life as she accepted the separation from her grandson without objection An expanse of pure white serenity – refers to the calm, relaxed and peaceful character of the author’s grandmother Beads – a small piece of glass or stone threaded with others to make a rosary or necklace Bedlam – confusion Blaze – a very large burning fire Bothered- to be concerned Cherished – hold something dear Chirrupings – the noise of a small bird Clasped – hold tightly Contentment – a state of happiness and satisfaction Corpse- dead body Courtyard- verandah Cremated – dispose of or burn a body after it is dead Criss- cross – a pattern of intersecting straight lines Cru...