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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 9 English - Moments Chapter 5 – The Happy Prince
Class 9 English - Moments
Last Updated: 23 July 2026
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Tough Words (Glossary)
Majestic
Meaning: Grand and impressive
अर्थ: शानदार
"The castle looked majestic on the hill."
Gilded
Meaning: Covered with a thin layer of gold
अर्थ: सोने की परत चढ़ा हुआ
"The crown was gilded with gold."
Sapphire
Meaning: A precious blue gemstone
अर्थ: नीला रत्न
"She wore a sapphire necklace."
Ruby
Meaning: A precious red gemstone
अर्थ: लाल रत्न
"The ruby shone brightly."
Hilt
Meaning: Handle of a sword
अर्थ: तलवार का मूठ
"He held the sword by its hilt."
Alighted
Meaning: Landed gently
अर्थ: धीरे से उतरना
"The bird alighted on the branch."
Pedestal
Meaning: A base supporting a statue
अर्थ: प्रतिमा का आधार
"The statue stood on a high pedestal."
Drenched
Meaning: Soaked completely
अर्थ: पूरा भीगा हुआ
"He was drenched in the rain."
Courtiers
Meaning: Assistants of a king
अर्थ: राजा के सहायक
"The courtiers bowed before the king."
Misery
Meaning: Great suffering
अर्थ: दुःख
"The war caused much misery."
Seamstress
Meaning: A woman who sews
अर्थ: सिलाई करने वाली महिला
"The seamstress worked late into the night."
Embroider
Meaning: Decorate with needlework
अर्थ: कढ़ाई करना
"She embroidered flowers on the cloth."
Satin
Meaning: A smooth, shiny fabric
अर्थ: रेशमी कपड़ा
"The dress was made of satin."
Fever
Meaning: High body temperature from illness
अर्थ: बुखार
"The boy had a high fever."
Garret
Meaning: A small, dark attic room
अर्थ: अटारी का कमरा
"The poet lived in a garret."
Withered
Meaning: Dried and weak
अर्थ: सूखा और कमजोर
"The plant looked withered."
Pomegranate
Meaning: A red fruit with many seeds
अर्थ: अनार
"He ate a juicy pomegranate."
Grate
Meaning: A fireplace frame
अर्थ: अंगीठी
"The log was placed on the grate."
Faint
Meaning: Weak or dizzy
अर्थ: कमज़ोर या चक्कर आना
"She felt faint in the heat."
Pity
Meaning: Feeling of sorrow for others
अर्थ: दूसरों के लिए दुःख महसूस करना
"She felt pity for the beggar."
Pluck
Meaning: To pull out
अर्थ: तोड़ना/निकालना
"He plucked a flower."
Darted
Meaning: Moved quickly
अर्थ: तेज़ी से जाना
"The bird darted into the room."
Rosier
Meaning: More pink or healthy looking
अर्थ: ज़्यादा गुलाबी या स्वस्थ दिखना
"Her cheeks looked rosier."
Marvellous
Meaning: Wonderful
अर्थ: अद्भुत
"The view was marvellous."
Mystery
Meaning: Something difficult to understand
अर्थ: रहस्य
"The case remains a mystery."
Listlessly
Meaning: Without energy or interest
अर्थ: उदासीन
"The child sat listlessly."
Archway
Meaning: An entrance with a curved structure
अर्थ: मेहराबदार द्वार
"They stood under the archway."
Wandered
Meaning: Moved without direction
अर्थ: बिना दिशा के घूमना
"He wandered through the forest."
Leaf
Meaning: Thin piece of material
अर्थ: पतली परत
"He wrote on a leaf of paper."
Shabby
Meaning: Old and worn out
अर्थ: पुराना और जीर्ण
"The house looked shabby."
Crack
Meaning: Breaking sound
अर्थ: टूटने की आवाज़
"A crack appeared in the wall."
Frost
Meaning: Frozen ice covering
अर्थ: पाला
"The field was covered with frost."
Proclamation
Meaning: Official announcement
अर्थ: सरकारी घोषणा
"The king made a proclamation."
Furnace
Meaning: Large oven for melting metals
अर्थ: धातु गलाने की भट्टी
"The metal melted in the furnace."
Overseer
Meaning: Person who supervises work
अर्थ: निरीक्षक
"The overseer inspected the work."
Foundry
Meaning: Workshop for casting metals
अर्थ: धातु ढालने की कार्यशाला
"The statue was made in the foundry."
Precious
Meaning: Very valuable
अर्थ: बहुमूल्य
"The diamond is very precious."
Paradise
Meaning: Heaven
अर्थ: स्वर्ग
"They believed in paradise."
Celestial
Meaning: Relating to the sky or heaven
अर्थ: आकाश से संबंधित
"Angels are celestial beings."
Radiant
Meaning: Bright and shining
अर्थ: दीप्तिमान
"Her face was radiant."
Serene
Meaning: Calm and peaceful
अर्थ: शांत और सौम्य
"The garden looked serene."
Divine
Meaning: Like a god
अर्थ: दैवीय
"The temple looked divine."
Compassionate
Meaning: Showing kindness
अर्थ: दयालु
"She is very compassionate."
Devoted
Meaning: Loyal and loving
अर्थ: समर्पित
"He is devoted to his family."
Sorrowful
Meaning: Full of sadness
अर्थ: दुखी
"She felt sorrowful after the news."
Murmured
Meaning: Spoke softly
अर्थ: धीरे से कहा
"He murmured a prayer."
Flutter
Meaning: Rapid wing movement
अर्थ: पंखों की फड़फड़ाहट
"The bird made a flutter."
Admire
Meaning: To look at with wonder
अर्थ: प्रशंसा करना
"She admired the painting."
Shrivelled
Meaning: Wrinkled and shrunken
अर्थ: सिकुड़ा हुआ
"The fruit looked shrivelled."