Important Words with Mnemonics : Neem Baba | English for Class 6 PDF Download

1. Arishta
Meaning: Sanskrit term meaning 'the one who cures diseases'
Sentence: Neem is called Arishta in Sanskrit because of its healing powers.
Mnemonic: "A remedy instantly = Arishta." (Arishta sounds like 'a remedy')

2. Nimba
Meaning: Another Sanskrit name for the neem tree
Sentence: In ancient texts, neem is often called Nimba.
Mnemonic: "Neem + Baba = Nimba." (Neem tree as Baba makes Nimba)

3. Germs
Meaning: Microorganisms that can cause disease
Sentence: Neem leaves help kill harmful germs.
Mnemonic: "Germs = Get sick." (Germs make you ill)

4. Locusts
Meaning: Insects that can cause significant damage to crops
Sentence: Neem is useful in keeping locusts away from crops.
Mnemonic: "Locusts = Crops lost." (Locusts eat crops)

5. Termites
Meaning: Insects that feed on wood and can damage structures
Sentence: Neem wood is safe from termites.
Mnemonic: "Termites eat timber."

6. Purifies
Meaning: Cleanses or removes impurities
Sentence: Neem purifies the air and helps in cleaning.
Mnemonic: "Pure air flies = purifies."

7. Insect repellent
Meaning: Substance that deters insects
Sentence: Neem oil works as a natural insect repellent.
Mnemonic: "Repel insects = insect repellent."
Imagine spraying something on your skin and a mosquito flying away from you.
This shows that repellent makes bugs stay far, not bite.

8. Multifaceted
Meaning: Having many different aspects or features
Sentence: Neem is a multifaceted tree with health, farming, and daily life benefits.
Mnemonic: "Multi = many, Facets = sides → many sides = multifaceted."

9. Significance
Meaning: Importance or meaning attributed to something
Sentence: The neem tree holds great significance in Indian culture.
Mnemonic: Sign + if + I + can + see → “If I can see the sign, it must mean something important.”
→ Think of a sign that shows meaning or importance.

10. Emphasizing
Meaning: Giving special importance or attention to something
Sentence: The chapter is emphasizing neem’s many benefits.
Mnemonic: Picture: A teacher underlining a word in red and saying it loudly — she’s emphasizing that word so students remember it.

11. Conveyed
Meaning: Communicated or expressed a message
Sentence: The story conveyed the neem tree’s value to Amber.
Mnemonic: ​Con + veyed = "Connect + Way" → Made a way to connect and deliver a message.
→ Think: You find a way (veyed) to connect your thoughts (con).

12. Respect
Meaning: Admiration or regard for something
Sentence: Amber developed deep respect for the neem tree.
Mnemonic:  Picture: A student standing and greeting a teacher with folded hands and a smile — showing respect in action.

13. Medicinal
Meaning: Relating to healing or medicine
Sentence: Neem has many medicinal uses.
Mnemonic: Medic + inal = Medicine + final → The final touch of medicine that helps you recover.

14. Agricultural
Meaning: Pertaining to farming
Sentence: Neem is helpful in agricultural practices.
Mnemonic: Agri + cultural = “Agri” (farming) + “cultural” (way of life)
→ Farming as a way of life — especially in rural areas.