Find out the meaning of the following words by looking them up in the dictionary. Then use them in sentences of your own.

challenge

mystic

comical

courtier

smearing

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(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.

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Find out the meaning of the following words by looking them up in the dictionary. Then use them in sentences of your own. challenge mystic comical courtier smearing

Find out the meaning of the following words by looking them up in the dictionary. Then use them in sentences of your own.

challenge

mystic

comical

courtier

smearing