Important Words with Mnemonics: Feathered Friend | English Poorvi Class 8 - New NCERT PDF Download

Word 1: wiry
Mnemonic: Thin but strong, like a spring that’s long.
Meaning: Thin but very strong.
Sentence: The wiry cat jumped easily onto the high shelf.

Word 2: assorted
Mnemonic: Mix and match, a colorful batch.
Meaning: Made of different kinds.
Sentence: The basket had assorted fruits: apples, oranges, and bananas.

Word 3: girders
Mnemonic: Long steel bars, like building cars.
Meaning: Strong beams that support a structure.
Sentence: The workers lifted the steel girders for the bridge.

Word 4: precisely
Mnemonic: Just so right, like a laser light.
Meaning: Exactly, without any mistake.
Sentence: He placed the book precisely in the center of the table.

Word 5: dovetailed
Mnemonic: Fitted tight, like puzzle light.
Meaning: Joined together perfectly.
Sentence: The pieces of the wooden box dovetailed neatly.

Word 6: garbs
Mnemonic: Fancy wear, clothes you care.
Meaning: Special clothing for a certain purpose.
Sentence: The firefighters wore protective garbs during the fire.

Word 7: handiwork
Mnemonic: Made by hand, like sand on land.
Meaning: Something made or done by a person.
Sentence: The clay pot was beautiful handiwork.

Word 8: abruptly
Mnemonic: Sudden stop, like a pop and drop.
Meaning: Happening suddenly.
Sentence: The car stopped abruptly at the red light.

Word 9: aboard
Mnemonic: On the ride, side by side.
Meaning: On a ship, plane, or spacecraft.
Sentence: The students were aboard the bus for the field trip.

Word 10: cubbyhole
Mnemonic: Tiny nook, a secret book.
Meaning: A small, cozy space or room.
Sentence: She hid her diary in a little cubbyhole.

Word 11: ceased
Mnemonic: Stopped at last, no more fast.
Meaning: Stopped happening.
Sentence: The rain finally ceased after two hours.

Word 12: wits
Mnemonic: Quick and bright, mind takes flight.
Meaning: Ability to think quickly.
Sentence: He used all his wits to solve the tricky puzzle.

Word 13: flicks
Mnemonic: Quick little hit, like a cat’s wit.
Meaning: Sudden, quick movements.
Sentence: The bird’s tail did quick flicks as it flew.

Word 14: concealing
Mnemonic: Hide from view, like a secret clue.
Meaning: Hiding something.
Sentence: She was concealing the gift behind her back.

Word 15: ventilating shafts
Mnemonic: Airy pipes, where wind swipes.
Meaning: Passages that let fresh air in.
Sentence: The room smelled fresh thanks to the ventilating shafts.

Word 16: bulkheads
Mnemonic: Walls that guard, stand on yard.
Meaning: Dividing walls in a ship or plane.
Sentence: The crew opened the bulkhead to move between rooms.

Word 17: nagging
Mnemonic: Pain that sticks, like a little trick.
Meaning: Continuous pain or worry.
Sentence: He had a nagging headache after studying all night.

Word 18: snugly
Mnemonic: Cozy fit, like a tiny kit.
Meaning: Comfortably and tightly.
Sentence: The kitten curled up snugly in the blanket.

Word 19: keeled
Mnemonic: Fell down fast, like a blown-out mast.
Meaning: Collapsed or fainted.
Sentence: He keeled over from exhaustion after running.

Word 20: tugging at
Mnemonic: Pulls the mind, like a gentle bind.
Meaning: Makes you remember or feel something.
Sentence: A memory was tugging at her mind all day.

Word 21: sluggish
Mnemonic: Slow and lazy, like a cozy daisy.
Meaning: Slow or inactive.
Sentence: The tired dog moved sluggishly across the yard.

Word 22: retort
Mnemonic: Quick reply, like a sparking fry.
Meaning: To answer sharply or quickly.
Sentence: She retorted with a clever joke.

Word 23: clenched
Mnemonic: Squeezed tight, ready for fight.
Meaning: Pressed together tightly.
Sentence: He clenched his fists in anger.

Word 24: hushed
Mnemonic: Quiet sound, like a mouse around.
Meaning: Very quiet.
Sentence: The library was hushed as everyone read.

Word 25: inexplicable
Mnemonic: Can’t explain, like a magic train.
Meaning: Hard to explain or understand.
Sentence: The strange noise in the attic was inexplicable.

Word 26: safeguarded
Mnemonic: Safe and sound, like a crown.
Meaning: Protected from harm.
Sentence: The treasure was safeguarded in a locked box.

Word 27: sheepish
Mnemonic: Embarrassed grin, like a secret sin.
Meaning: Embarrassed or shy.
Sentence: He gave a sheepish smile after spilling juice.