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  Chapter 4 Vitamin-M   Word Meaning: Rejuvenation            The process of making something fresh, or active again Compassionate        Showing sympathy and concern for others Apprehensive           Worried or anxious about something that may happen Resilience                   The ability to recover from difficulties or hardships Infirmity                     Physical weakness or illness, especially due to old age Indispensable           Absolutely necessary; something that cannot be done without Nostalgia                    A sentimental ...

  Chapter 3 Winds of Change Difficult Words and Meanings Word                            Meaning Transform                    To change completely Initiative                       An action taken to solve a problem or start something new Awareness                    Knowledge or understanding of a situation Determination             Firmness of purpose; strong will Challenge                     A difficult task or problem Progressive ...

  I Cannot Remember My Mother   1. Introduction "I Cannot Remember My Mother" is a deeply emotional, reflective poem by Rabindranath Tagore that explores a child's subconscious and sensory memories of a mother who has passed away. The poet cannot clearly recall his mother because he lost her at a very young age. However, her memory has not disappeared completely. It returns to him through little sensory experiences—a tune associated with her lullaby, the fragrance of shiuli flowers and the vast blue sky. The poem beautifully suggests that love is deeper than memory. Even when a person cannot remember someone’s face or voice clearly, the emotional impression left by that person may remain forever. The poem presents the mother as a lasting presence in the child's world.   2. Themes ·          Eternal Motherly Love The central theme is the everlasting love between a mother and her child. Although the speaker cannot reme...