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प्रश्न
Guess what these words and phrases mean from the context
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LSE |
Grundig reel-to-reel |
hollered |
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heralded |
clamorous |
stucco |
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forsythia bushes |
ruffles |
chapped |
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foyer |
mortified |
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उत्तर
- LSE – LSE stands for the London School of Economics. In this context, it is quite clear that the place mentioned is a university.
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Grundig – This word describes a person who is very jolly, sportive, and scared to ask people awkward questions, likes it kinky, usually is pretty hilarious, likes it when people jack off and is just a pretty cool person.
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reel-to-reel – It is an adjective which is used to describe the process of winding from one reel to another in use.
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Hollered – The word here means to yell or shout. Informally it is also used to complain. Description of passengers cheering reflects the fact that people might be yelling in the context.
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Heralded – Herald means to proclaim or announce. Thus, 'flashing sirens heralded endless emergencies ' clearly explains the verb as an announcement.
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clamorous – When a lady is described here as talking in a bold and demanding voice, the meaning of the word 'clamorous' comes out easily as a loud outcry or a voice demanding attention.
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Stucco – Stucco is a durable finishing for exterior walls, usually composed of cement, sand, and lime, and applied while wet. A fine plaster for interior wall ornamentation, such as moldings.
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forsythia – Any of several shrubs of the genus are called forsythia.
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bushes – A bush means a low shrub with many branches.
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ruffles – A ruffle means a strip of frilled or closely pleated fabric used for trimming or decoration.
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chapped – Chapped refers to a verb which means to cause (the skin) to roughen, redden, or crack, especially as a result of cold or exposure
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foyer – A foyer is an entrance hall or a vestibule.
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mortified – Mortified means to humiliate. It also means a cause to experience shame or wounded pride.
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