Important Words with Mnemonics: The Wit That Won Hearts | English Poorvi Class 8 - New NCERT PDF Download

Word 1: insurmountable
Mnemonic: “Too tall a wall, you can’t climb at all.”
Meaning: Something that cannot be defeated.
Sentence: The mountain looked insurmountable to the hikers.

Word 2: trivial
Mnemonic: “Small and light, not worth a fight.”
Meaning: Very unimportant.
Sentence: Rina ignored the trivial mistake in her drawing.

Word 3: forlorn
Mnemonic: “All alone, like a dog without a bone.”
Meaning: Very lonely and sad.
Sentence: The lost puppy looked forlorn in the rain.

Word 4: distraught
Mnemonic: “Mind in a knot, troubled a lot.”
Meaning: Very upset or worried.
Sentence: She was distraught when her toy went missing.

Word 5: vague
Mnemonic: “Fog so thick, answers don’t stick.”
Meaning: Not clear.
Sentence: His vague reply confused the teacher.

Word 6: strategy
Mnemonic: “A clever plan, better than one man.”
Meaning: A planned way to do something.
Sentence: The team made a strategy to win the game.

Word 7: profusely
Mnemonic: “Flowing wide, like a river’s tide.”
Meaning: In very large amounts.
Sentence: He thanked his teacher profusely.

Word 8: bustling
Mnemonic: “Busy feet, crowd in the street.”
Meaning: Full of activity.
Sentence: The market was bustling with people.

Word 9: intricately
Mnemonic: “Twist and spin, with detail within.”
Meaning: Done in a very detailed way.
Sentence: The bracelet was intricately designed.

Word 10: exquisite
Mnemonic: “Shining bright, a beautiful sight.”
Meaning: Very fine and beautiful.
Sentence: The cake looked exquisite.

Word 11: ornate
Mnemonic: “Decor galore, with carvings and more.”
Meaning: Decorated with many details.
Sentence: The ornate door was painted gold.

Word 12: gnawed
Mnemonic: “Chew and bite, all through the night.”
Meaning: Bothered or worried.
Sentence: Doubt gnawed at her mind.

Word 13: yield
Mnemonic: “Seeds in the field, food they yield.”
Meaning: Amount of crop or harvest.
Sentence: The farmer got a good yield of rice.

Word 14: sarcasm
Mnemonic: “A joke with a poke, not nice when spoke.”
Meaning: Mocking words that hurt.
Sentence: His sarcasm made his friend sad.

Word 15: snickers
Mnemonic: “Little laughs, behind hands half.”
Meaning: Quiet, hidden laughter.
Sentence: The kids gave snickers during class.

Word 16: absurd
Mnemonic: “Makes no sense, silly and tense.”
Meaning: Very silly or illogical.
Sentence: Believing cats can fly is absurd.

Word 17: unfazed
Mnemonic: “Storm or blaze, still unfazed.”
Meaning: Not worried or bothered.
Sentence: She stayed unfazed during the test.

Word 18: furrowed
Mnemonic: “Wrinkles show, when worries grow.”
Meaning: Made lines on the forehead.
Sentence: He furrowed his brows in thought.

Word 19: sceptical
Mnemonic: “Doubt in your head, unsure of what’s said.”
Meaning: Not fully believing.
Sentence: She was sceptical about the story.

Word 20: keenly
Mnemonic: “Sharp and bright, watching with sight.”
Meaning: With strong attention.
Sentence: He listened keenly to the teacher.

Word 21: gesture
Mnemonic: “Hand in the air, message is there.”
Meaning: A movement that shows meaning.
Sentence: She waved as a friendly gesture.

Word 22: orchestrated
Mnemonic: “Planned so neat, like music complete.”
Meaning: Arranged carefully.
Sentence: The play was orchestrated well.

Word 23: brimmed
Mnemonic: “Cup too full, ready to spill.”
Meaning: Overflowed.
Sentence: His eyes brimmed with tears.