Page 2 - MODULE-COORG

Brahmagiri hills, Nisargdhamisland and Bylakuppe Tibetan settlements. Coorg gives visitors a
feel of India’s diverse cultures

New words

1. Colonial: Pertaining to a colony
Coral is a colonial organism.

2. Canopies : Hanging covers that form a shelter
A covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather.

3. Fiercely : Very much
She was fiercely proud of her children.

4. Trekkers : Travellers
A traveller who makes a long arduous journey (as hiking through mountainous country).

5. Panoramic view : A view of wide area
A situation or topic as if viewed from an altitude or distance.

ENRICH YOUR VOCABULARY
1. Drifted from- been carried along gently by air
2. Martial- having to do with war
3. Canopies- roof-like coverings made of trees that form a shelter
4. Prime- here, best
5. Invigorating- strong (here)
6. Mainstream- a tradition which most people follow
7. Tales of Valour- stories of courage and bravery, usually in a war
8. Descent- origin
9. Most decorated- having received the maximum number of awards for bravery in a
war
10. Mischief- playful behaviour