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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 9 English - Beehive Chapter 7 – Reach for the Top: MARIA SHARAPOVA
Class 9 English - Beehive
Last Updated: 24 July 2026
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Tough Words (Glossary)
Scaled
Meaning: Climbed up
अर्थ: चढ़ाई की
"She scaled the mountain peak."
Blessing
Meaning: Approval or good wishes
अर्थ: आशीर्वाद
"He gave his blessing for the marriage."
Destiny
Meaning: Future that is bound to happen
अर्थ: भाग्य / नियति
"It was his destiny to become a leader."
Contentment
Meaning: State of being satisfied
अर्थ: संतोष
"True happiness lies in contentment."
Determined
Meaning: Strongly decided
अर्थ: दृढ़ निश्चयी
"She is determined to succeed."
Rational
Meaning: Reasonable or logical
अर्थ: तर्कसंगत
"He gave a rational explanation."
Affluent
Meaning: Wealthy
अर्थ: धनी / सम्पन्न
"He belongs to an affluent family."
Prevailing
Meaning: Existing at a given time
अर्थ: प्रचलित / प्रचलित
"The prevailing custom was strict."
Threatened
Meaning: To state an intention to harm
अर्थ: धमकाया / चेतावनी दी
"He threatened to leave the team."
Enrolled
Meaning: Registered for a course
अर्थ: नामांकन किया
"He enrolled in the science class."
Urge
Meaning: Strong desire
अर्थ: प्रबल इच्छा
"He felt the urge to travel."
Affirmative
Meaning: Positive or agreeing
अर्थ: सकारात्मक / हाँ कहना
"She replied in the affirmative."
Expedition
Meaning: A journey for a purpose, often adventure
अर्थ: अभियान
"They went on an expedition to the Arctic."
Endurance
Meaning: Ability to last or withstand hardship
अर्थ: धैर्य / सहनशक्ति
"Running a marathon requires great endurance."
Culmination
Meaning: The highest point of development
अर्थ: परिणति / चरम बिंदु
"The speech was the culmination of the event."
Feat
Meaning: An achievement needing skill or courage
अर्थ: उपलब्धि / कारनामा
"Climbing Everest was a great feat."
Concern
Meaning: Care or worry
अर्थ: चिंता
"She showed concern for the sick child."
Recognition
Meaning: Acknowledgement or honor
अर्थ: मान्यता / सम्मान
"He received recognition for his work."
Bestowed
Meaning: Given as an honor or gift
अर्थ: प्रदान किया / दिया गया
"The king bestowed gifts on the winners."
Aloft
Meaning: High up in the air
अर्थ: ऊँचाई पर / ऊपर
"The flag was held aloft."
Fervent
Meaning: Having or showing strong feelings
अर्थ: उत्साही / प्रबल
"She is a fervent supporter of education."
Disarming
Meaning: Removing hostility or suspicion
अर्थ: निष्कपट / आकर्षक
"He gave a disarming smile."
Poised
Meaning: Calm and confident
अर्थ: संतुलित / आत्मविश्वासी
"She was poised before the interview."
Pinnacle
Meaning: The highest point
अर्थ: शिखर / चरम
"She reached the pinnacle of success."
Heart-wrenching
Meaning: Causing deep sadness
अर्थ: हृदय विदारक
"It was a heart-wrenching story."
Humiliation
Meaning: Shame or embarrassment
अर्थ: अपमान
"He faced humiliation in public."
Steadfastly
Meaning: Firmly and without wavering
अर्थ: दृढ़ता से
"She worked steadfastly towards her goal."
Meteoric
Meaning: Very rapid and brilliant
अर्थ: तेज़ और शानदार
"She had a meteoric rise in her career."
Pronounced
Meaning: Very noticeable or obvious
अर्थ: स्पष्ट / प्रकट
"He spoke with a pronounced accent."
Sophisticated
Meaning: Elegant, cultured or advanced
अर्थ: परिष्कृत / सुसंस्कृत
"She wore a sophisticated dress."