Unit 17 : War and Peace Full Exercise & Grammar | Class 12 English
War And Peace Working with words A. What do the underlined words in the following sentences mean? Tick the best answer. a. clamour : a loud and confused noise b. precariously : not securely c. scrutiny : examination d. absconded : hid somewhere secretly e. anglicized : characteristics of English f. platitudes : doubtful remarks B. Many words have been borrowed in English from different languages. Find the meaning of the following words which are borrowed from Hindi language. Veranda : a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor. Khaki : A strong cloth of wool or cotton, often used for military or other uniforms. Pashmina : a shawl made from fine-quality goat’s wool. Pajamas : loose-fitting jacket and trousers for sleeping in. Pukka : genuine, excellent Pundit : an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public. Avatar : the incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu. Bangle : A rigid bracelet or anklet, espe…