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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 9 English - Beehive Chapter 5.0 – The Snake and the Mirror
Class 9 English - Beehive
Last Updated: 23 July 2026
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Tough Words (Glossary)
Coiled
Meaning: Twisted or wound around
अर्थ: लिपटा हुआ
"The snake coiled around the branch."
Full-blooded
Meaning: Complete or strong in nature
अर्थ: पूरी तरह से
"It was a full-blooded attempt."
Attentively
Meaning: With close attention
अर्थ: ध्यानपूर्वक
"The students listened attentively to the teacher."
Meagre
Meaning: Very small in amount
अर्थ: अल्प
"He earned a meagre income."
Solitary
Meaning: Alone
अर्थ: अकेला
"He lives a solitary life."
Possessed
Meaning: Owned or controlled
अर्थ: स्वामित्व वाला
"She possessed many books."
Vest
Meaning: Undershirt
अर्थ: बनियान
"He was wearing a white vest."
Gables
Meaning: Triangular part of a wall under the roof
अर्थ: छज्जा
"The old house had wooden gables."
Tempted
Meaning: Attracted or persuaded
अर्थ: ललचाया
"I was tempted to eat the cake."
Admirer
Meaning: A person who likes someone
अर्थ: प्रशंसक
"He is an admirer of classical music."
Bachelor
Meaning: Unmarried man
अर्थ: कुँवारा
"He remained a bachelor all his life."
Earth-shaking
Meaning: Very important or surprising
अर्थ: बहुत महत्वपूर्ण
"It was an earth-shaking discovery."
Paced
Meaning: Walked back and forth
अर्थ: टहलना
"He paced across the room nervously."
Valid
Meaning: Reasonable or acceptable
अर्थ: वैध
"That is a valid point."
Thud
Meaning: A dull sound
अर्थ: धप्प की आवाज़
"The book fell with a thud."
Wriggled
Meaning: Twisted and turned
अर्थ: मरोड़ना
"The fish wriggled in the net."
Simultaneous
Meaning: Happening at the same time
अर्थ: एक साथ
"The two events were simultaneous."
Slithered
Meaning: Moved smoothly like a snake
अर्थ: फिसलना
"The snake slithered away into the grass."
Spread
Meaning: To open out
अर्थ: फैलाना
"He spread his arms wide."
Tremble
Meaning: To shake slightly
अर्थ: काँपना
"She began to tremble with fear."
Image
Meaning: Picture or reflection
अर्थ: छवि
"He saw his image in the mirror."
Granite
Meaning: A very hard stone
अर्थ: ग्रेनाइट
"The statue was made of granite."
Leaden
Meaning: Heavy and dull
अर्थ: सीसे जैसा
"His voice was leaden with tiredness."
Lurked
Meaning: Hidden and waiting
अर्थ: घात लगाए रहना
"Danger lurked in the forest."
Feebly
Meaning: Weakly
अर्थ: कमज़ोरी से
"He feebly tried to stand up."
Appreciated
Meaning: Recognised the value of
अर्थ: सराहा
"Her efforts were appreciated."
Admiring
Meaning: Looking with respect or pleasure
अर्थ: प्रशंसा करना
"She stood admiring the painting."
Quarters
Meaning: Sections or parts
अर्थ: भाग
"He searched all quarters of the house."
Sprinter
Meaning: Fast runner
अर्थ: तेज़ धावक
"He was a champion sprinter."
Rascal
Meaning: Naughty or bad person
अर्थ: शरारती
"You little rascal!"