The Necklace words

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Pretty = attractive, good-looking (सुंदर) , Destiny = fate, predetermined course of events (भाग्य) ,
Dowry = property or money a bride brings to her husband at marriage (दहेज) , Distinguished =
renowned, eminent (प्रिसद्ध) , Petty = of little importance, minor (तुच्छ) ,
Clerk = an office worker, an employee who keeps records (िलिपक) , Incessantly = without
stopping, continuously (िनरंतर) ,
Delicacies = something delightful or pleasing, especially a choice food item (नाजुक खाद्य) , Tureen
= a deep covered dish from which soup is served (सूप की िडश) , Elegant = graceful and stylish in
appearance (शानदार) , Frocks = dresses, women’s or girl’s dress (फ्रॉक) ,
Jewels = precious stones, ornaments (गहना) , Convent = a Christian community under monastic
vows, especially one of nuns (मठ) ,
Despair = a state of being without hope (िनराशा) , Disappointment = sadness or displeasure
caused by the unfulfillment of hopes or expectations (िनराशा) , Elated = very happy and excited
(प्रफुिल्लत) , Envelope = a flat paper container with a sealable flap (िलफ़ाफ़ा)

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Printed = reproduced with ink, imprinted (मुिद्रत) , Inscribed = written or engraved on something
(अंिकत) , Residence = a person’s home; the place where someone lives (िनवास) , Delighted = very
pleased, happy (प्रसन्न) , Spitefully = with a desire to harm, in a malicious manner (द्वे षपूवक)
र् ,

Murmuring = speaking quietly and indistinctly (गुनगुनाना) , Occasion = a particular event or the
time when something happens (अवसर) , Select = of special quality or value, elite (चुिनं दा) ,
Employees = people who work for someone else (कमचारी)
र् , Irritated = annoyed, agitated (िचढ़ा
हुआ) , Impatiently = in a manner showing lack of patience; eagerly (अधीरता से) , Stammered =
spoke with sudden involuntary pauses (हकला-हकला कर बोलना) ,
Stupefied = made unable to think or feel properly, astonished (चिकत) , Dismay = sudden and
complete loss of courage or resolution due to an unexpected event (आकुलता) , Vexation = the
state of being annoyed or frustrated (िचढ़) , Moist = slightly wet, damp (गीला) ,
Colleague = a person with whom one works, a coworker (सहकमीर्) , Grieved = feeling or showing
sorrow or sadness (दुःखी) , Costume = a style of dress, including accessories and hairdos,
especially that of a particular country, period, or class (पोशाक) ,
Economical = giving good value or return in relation to the resources used or money spent;
frugal (िमतव्ययी) , Hesitating = pausing before saying or doing something because of feeling
frugal (िमतव्ययी) , Hesitating = pausing before saying or doing something because of feeling
unsure (संकोच करना)

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Exactly = precisely, specifically (ठीक तरह से) , Francs = currency of France before the Euro (फ़्रैंक) ,
Saved = kept aside, accumulated (बचाया हुआ) , Gun = firearm, weapon (बंदूक) , Hunting parties =
groups organized for the purpose of hunting game (िशकार दल) ,
Larks = a type of bird, often associated with morning song (िचरैया) , Ball = formal dance,
gathering with music and dancing (नृत्य समारोह) , Disturbed = bothered, unsettled (अशांत) , Anxious
= nervous, worried (िचं ितत) ,
Vexed = annoyed, frustrated (िखफा) , Adorn = decorate, embellish (सजाना) , Poverty-stricken =
very poor, destitute (गरीब) , Chic = stylish, fashionable (शानदार) , Humiliating = causing a loss of
pride, degrading (अपमानजनक) , Shabby = worn out, in bad condition (पुराना और टू टा-फूटा)

Jewel-case = box for storing precious ornaments (आभूषण पेटी) , Bracelets = ornamental bands
worn on the wrist (कांगन) , Collar = a band or chain worn around the neck (गले की माला) ,
Venetian = relating to Venice or its people (वेनीज़ जुड़ा हुआ) , Workmanship = the skill with which
something is made (कौशल) , Ecstatic = feeling great happiness or joy (अत्यंत प्रसन्न) , Hesitating
र् आवाज़) , Anxiety = feeling of unease or worry (िचं ता)
voice = unsure or tentative voice (संकोचपूवक

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Embraced = hugged, held closely (गले लगाना) , Treasure = valuable item, cherished possession
(खजाना) , Elegant = graceful and stylish (सूख़्श्म) , Gracious = courteous, kind (कृपालु) , Intoxicated
= overwhelmed, euphoric (नशे में चूर) , Admiration = respect, esteem (प्रशंसा) ,
Victory = success, triumph (िवजय) , Salons = living rooms, sitting areas (बैठक कक्ष) , Wraps =
shawls or coverings (ओढ़नी) , Clashed = conflicted, contrasted sharply (टकराया) , Elegance =
beauty, sophistication (शालीनता) , Furs = animal pelts used as clothing (चरम) ,
Detained = held back, stopped (रोकना) , Cab = taxi, carriage (टैक्सी) , Hailing = calling out to
(आवाज़ करना) , Shivering = trembling due to cold (कांपना) , Nightfall = evening, dusk (संध्या) ,
Wearily = with tiredness, exhaustedly (थका हुआ) ,
Glory = magnificence, splendor (मिहमा) , Undressed = removing clothes, not fully clothed (वस्त्र
हटाना) , Dismay = alarm, distress (िचं ता) , Folds = creases or layers (मोड़) , Cloak = a type of coat,
often worn as an overgarment (चादर जैसी ओढ़नी) , Pockets = small pouches in clothing for carrying
items (जेब)
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Cast down = sad, dejected (िनराश) , Track = path, route (पथ) , Bewilderment = confusion,
disorientation (भ्रांित) , Disaster = catastrophe, tragedy (िवपित्त) , Pale = lacking color, ashen (फीका) ,
Clasp = fastener, catch (िकलकारी) , Dictated = instructed, commanded (िनदेर्श िदया) ,
Chaplet = string of beads or jewels, necklace (माला) , Valued = estimated cost, worth (मूल्यांिकत) ,
Ruinous = causing ruin, damaging (हािनकारक) , Usurers = money lenders charging high interest
(सूदखोर) , Depositing = placing, laying down (जमा करना) , Merchant = seller, trader (व्यापारी) , Frigid
= very cold, unfriendly (शीतल)

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Jewel-box = container for precious items, jewelry holder (गहनों का िडब्बा) , Substitution =
replacement, exchange (प्रितस्थापन) , Robber = thief, bandit (चोर) , Horrible = terrifying, dreadful
(भयानक) , Necessity = essential requirement, need (आवश्यकता) , Heroically = bravely, with courage
(वीरता से) , Frightful = scary, horrifying (डरावना) , Debt = money owed, liability (कज़)र् ,
Odious = hateful, detestable (िघनौना) , Attic = upper room, loft (अट्टािलका) , Refuse = garbage,
waste (कचरा) , Landing = flat area between two flights of stairs, level of a staircase (सीढ़ी का मझला
भाग) , Grocer’s = store selling food and household items, food shop (िकराना दुकान) , Haggling =
bargaining, negotiating (मोल-भाव) , Merchants = traders, sellers (व्यापारी) , Awry = off-center,
crooked (ितरछा) , Pails = buckets, containers (बाल्टी) , Champs-Elysees = famous avenue in Paris,
Parisian boulevard (शांप्स-एिलज़े) , Affected = moved, touched emotionally (प्रभािवत) , Personage =
individual, notable person (व्यिक्तत्व) , Astonishment = surprise, amazement (अच्छं भा)

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Hard days = difficult times, challenging periods (किठन िदन) , Miserable ones = sad, unhappy
times (दुखद िदन) , Recall = remember, bring to mind (याद करना) , Diamond necklace = precious
jewelry, gem-studded accessory (हीरे की हार) , Loaned = lent, gave temporarily (उधार िदया) ,
Minister’s ball = official dance or gathering, governmental function (मंत्री की बॉल/महिफ़ल) ,

Returned = gave back, handed back (वापस िकया) , Decently content = reasonably satisfied, fairly
happy (उिचत रूप से संतुष्ट) , Stopped short = paused suddenly, halted unexpectedly (अचानक रुक गया) ,
Perceive = notice, observe (ध्यान में आना) ,
Proud and simple joy = dignified happiness, unpretentious delight (गिवर् त और साधारण खुशी) ,
Touched = emotionally moved, affected (प्रभािवत) , False = fake, not genuine (नकली) , Not worth
over = valued at less than, not exceeding in value (से अिधक मूल्य नहीं होना)
over = valued at less than, not exceeding in value (से अिधक मूल्य नहीं होना)