Vol - II - IT@School

escue(v): to help someone or something out of
a dangerous, harmful or unpleasant situation
The lifeguards rescued the tourists from the
sinking boat.
resolve(v): to make a definite decision to do
something
Hari’s father resolved that he would stop
smoking.
restore(v): to give back to someone that was lost
or taken away from them
The medicines administered by the doctor
restored the patient’s health.
retreat(v): withdraw, go back
The army retreated after restoring peace in the
locality.
revive(v): to become healthy and strong again
scare(v): to make someone feel frightened
Loud noises can scare both animal and birds.
scarecrow(n): an object in the shape of a person
that a farmer puts in a field to scare birds away
seize(v): to take hold of something suddenly
and forcefully
The army seized arms and ammunition from the
terrorists.
sheath(n): a cover for the blade of a knife or a
sword
His sword was placed back in its sheath.
shipwreck(n): loss or destruction of a ship
caused by an accident
sieve(n): a kitchen devise with a lot of small
holes to separate finer grains from the coarse
one or solids from liquid; strainer
spaniards(n): citizens of Spain
stake(n): a strong pointed stick driven into the
ground as support for something
stare(v): to look at something for a long time
Children stared at the animals in the zoo.
stranded(v): stuck in a particular place; unable
to move away
The travellers were stranded at the airport
because of the lightning strike of the taxi drivers.
surrender(v): to stop fighting and admit defeat
We should never surrender our rights and
liberties to anyone at any cost.
swear(v): (swear-swore-sworn) to promise
After the quarrel with his friend, Appu swore
never to talk to him.
teeming grass(plr): thick growth of grass
threshold(n): the entrance to a room or building
He crossed the threshold and entered the hall.
twitter(n): the short high sounds that birds make
undertake(v): to promise or agree to do
something
When he borrowed the money he undertook to
pay it back in six months.
unfasten(v): to undo something
He unfastened the seat belt and got off the car.
unguarded(adv): not protected or guarded well
Historic monuments should never be left
unguarded.
warfare(n): the method of fighting in a war
whoop(v): to shout loudly and happily
When India won the match against Australia,
the cricket fans were whooping in joy.
willingly(adv): readily and enthusiastically
The boy willingly helped the blind man cross the
road.
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