Question
Find out the meaning of the following words by looking them up in the dictionary. Then use them in sentences of your own.
(i) challenge
(ii) mystic
(iii) comical
(iv) courtier
(v) smearing
Solution
(i) Challenge
Every difficult situation should be taken up as a challenge and not be run away from.
(ii) Mystic
The mystic from the Himalayas had great words of wisdom to share with the villagers.
(iii) Comical
Everyone appreciates the comical side of a man.
(iv) Courtier
Birbal was Akbar’s most trusted courtier.
(v) Smearing
Smearing the forehead with tilak is one of the traditions of the South Indians.
