Important Words with Mnemonics: Waiting for the Rain | English Poorvi Class 8 - New NCERT PDF Download

Word 1: dejected
Mnemonic: “Sad and low, like a drooping bow.”
Meaning: Feeling very sad or disappointed.
Sentence: She felt dejected when she lost the game.

Word 2: ceaseless
Mnemonic: “Never stops, like spinning tops.”
Meaning: Continuous; without stopping.
Sentence: The river flows in a ceaseless stream.

Word 3: forlorn
Mnemonic: “Alone and torn, like a ragged thorn.”
Meaning: Lonely and sad; abandoned.
Sentence: The puppy looked forlorn in the empty yard.

Word 4: bitterly
Mnemonic: “Hurts inside, like a sour bite.”
Meaning: In a hurt or unhappy way.
Sentence: He spoke bitterly after losing his book.

Word 5: wrinkled
Mnemonic: “Lines like vines, on old spines.”
Meaning: Having lines or folds in the skin.
Sentence: The old man’s hands were wrinkled.

Word 6: puzzled
Mnemonic: “Brain in a tangle, thoughts in a jangle.”
Meaning: Confused or not understanding.
Sentence: She looked puzzled at the tricky puzzle.

Word 7: nourishing
Mnemonic: “Gives a boost, like a happy juice.”
Meaning: Helping someone or something grow and stay healthy.
Sentence: Milk is nourishing for young children.

Word 8: undisturbed
Mnemonic: “Left alone, like a quiet zone.”
Meaning: Not bothered or interrupted.
Sentence: The cat slept undisturbed on the sofa.

Word 9: fragrant
Mnemonic: “Sweet smell, like a flower’s spell.”
Meaning: Having a nice smell.
Sentence: The garden was full of fragrant roses.

Word 10: crimson
Mnemonic: “Red like fire, a colour to admire.”
Meaning: Deep red colour.
Sentence: The sky turned crimson at sunset.