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Improve Your Sanskrit Vocabulary - C Rama Devi
We come across a number of Sanskrit words in our daily life. More often than not, we might like to know the correct meaning of such words. Here is a small exercise for you to test your knowledge of such words.
1. Alpa : a) Insignificant b) Many c) Deep d) Sacred e) Light.
2. Anamika : a) Ring Finger b) Thumb c) Index Finger d) Right Hand e) Lift Hand.
3. Anukampanam : a) Trembling b) Shivering c) Angry d) Depression e) Compassion.
4. Ucchirsaka: a) Bed b) Banklet c) Cot d) Pillow e) Sleepless.
5. Uccarana: a) Pronunciation b) Ready c) Truthful d) Horse e) Wrong Words.
6. Kantham: a) Melodious Voice b) Lecxturer c) Meeting d) addressing e) Throat.
7. Kamaaniya: a) Dreadful b) Marriage c) Desirable d) Lotus e) Cloud.
8. Kapolaha: a) Pigeon b) Hair c) Check d) Beautiful Face e) Eyes.
9. Kitakaha: a) Snake b) Worm c) Tiger d) Dense Forest e) Camel.
10. Tikshna: a) Sharp b) Shape c) Silver d) Husk e) Light.
Meanings and explanations
1. Alpa: Insignificant.
2. Anamika: Ring Finger.
3. Anukampanam: Compassion.
4. Ucchirsaka: Pillow
5. Uccarapa: Pronounciation.
6. Kantham: Throat.
7. Kamaniya: Desirable
8. Kapolaha: Check
9. Kitakaha: Worm.
10. Tikshna: Sharp.
Answers
1. a 2. a 3. e 4. d 5.a 6. e 7. c 8. c 9. b 10. a
Ratings of Your Score
9-11: Fair;
12-15: Good;
16 and above: Excellent
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