NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English
Snapshot
Chapter 5 – The Tale
of Melon City (Vikram Seth)
Word Meaning
- Against the Crown- questioning the power,
integrity and honesty of the state
- Arch- a curved symmetrical structure spanning an
opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall
above it.
- Counsel- advice, especially that given formally
- Decree- an official order that has the force of
law
- Edify- instruct or improve (someone) morally or
intellectually
- Frown- a facial expression indicating
disapproval, displeasure, or concentration, characterized by a furrowing
of one’s brows.
- Gallows- a structure, typically of two uprights
and a crosspiece, for the hanging of criminals
- Just- based on or behaving according to what is
morally right and fair
- Laissez faire- the policy of leaving things to
take their own course, without interfering
- Masons- a person skilled in cutting, dressing,
and laying stone in buildings
- Mused- say to oneself in a thoughtful manner
- Noose- a loop with a running knot, tightening as
the rope or wire is pulled and used to trap animals or hang people
- Ordain- order (something) officially
- Placid- calm
- Proclaim- announce officially or publicly
- Quivering- trembling or shaking with a slight
rapid motion
- Rejoice- feel or show great joy or delight
- Reverently- with deep and solemn respect
- Saw red- became angry
- Scaffold- a raised wooden platform used formerly
for the public execution of criminals.
- Span- Celebrating or commemorating a victory
- Thoroughfare- a main road in a town
- Triumphally- Celebrating or commemorating a
victory
- Unruly- disorderly and disruptive and not
amenable to discipline or control
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