Homographs 1 (A to F) Flashcards
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Abstract
A summary of a book or speech (n)
Something theoretical that doesn’t exist physically (adj)
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Arm
The upper limb (n)
To provide with weapons (v)
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Ash
A type of tree (n)
The power left over after burning something (n)
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Back
A part of the body (n)
To be in favour of, or to support (v)
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Badger
An animal (n)
To repeatedly ask someone to do something / pester (v)
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Bail
To release an accused person awaiting trial (v)
A piece of wood that bridges cricket stumps (n)
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Balance
To put something in a steady position (v)
A weighing scale (n)
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Ball
To clench a fist tightly (v)
A spherical object used in a game (n)
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Band
A strip of material used to fasten something (n)
A music group (or other group of people with a common interest) (n)
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Bank
The land alongside a river or lake (n)
A financial establishment where you can keep your money (n)
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Bar
A long piece of material (n)
A counter in a pub (n)
To ban (v)
To fasten (v)
“Except for” (preposition)
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Bark
The noise a dog makes (n)
To speak aggressively (v)
The outer protective layer of a tree (n)
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Bass
A type of fish (n)
A low frequency sound or the lowest adult singing voice (n)
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Bat
A nocturnal mammal (n)
A wooden implement used for hitting in sports (n)
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Batter
To hit repeatedly (v)
A mixture of flour, egg and water used for making pancakes or coating food before frying (n)
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Bay
A part of the coastline where the land curves inward (n)
A type of bush (n)
To bark or howl loudly (v)
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Beam
A long , sturdy piece of wood or metal used to support part of a building (n)
A ray of light (n)
To transmit (a signal) (v)
To smile brightly (v)
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Bear
To support (e.g. the weight of something) (v)
To give birth (v)
To endure a difficulty (v)
A type of large mammal (n)
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Blind
Being unable to see (adj)
To cause someone an injury so they can no longer see (v)
A screen for a window (n)
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Boil
To heat a liquid, turning it to gas (v)
An inflamed pus-filled swelling on the skin (n)
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Bolt
A bar that slides into a socket to fasten a door (n)
A jagged flash of lightning (n)
To fasten (v)
To run away suddenly (v)
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Bonnet
The metal front part of a car that covers the engine (n)
A type of hat that is tied under the chin (n)
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Bow
A knot tied with two loops (n)
A weapon for shooting arrows (n)
To bend the head (e.g. as a greeting or sign of respect) (v)
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Bowl
A dish (n)
To roll a ball along the ground (v)
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Brace
A device used to provide support (e.g. to a weak part of the body) (n)
A pair of something (e.g. of goals in football, or of animals killed in hunting) (n)
To make something stronger using a wooden or metal support (v)
To tense the muscles to stay stiffly in position (v)
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Bright
Full of light (adj)
Intelligent (adj)
Cheerful and lively (adj)
A clear sound (adj)
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Broke
Past tense of “break” (v)
Having completely run out of money (adj)
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Buffet
A meal of many dishes where guests can serve themselves (n)
A railway carriage selling meals or snacks (n)
To strike violently and repeatedly (v)
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Bug
A small insect (n)
A germ (n)
An error in a computer program (n)
To annoy someone (v)
To conceal a listening device in order to hear someone secretly (v)
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Can
To be able to (v)
A cylindrical metal container (n)
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Cape
A short sleeveless cloak (n)
A part of the coastline that sticks out into the sea (n)
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Capital
A city that is the government centre of a country (n)
Wealth in the form of money (n)
The wide part at the top of a pillar (n)
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Carp
A type of freshwater fish (n)
To complain about minor problems (v)
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Cast
To throw the end of a fishing line into the water (v)
To cause light or shadow to appear on a surface (v)
To cause a spell to take effect (v)
An object made by shaping molten material in a mould (n)
The group of actors in a film or play (n)
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Change
To modify (v)
Coin money (n)
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Charge
To demand money for goods or services provided (v)
To formally accuse someone of a criminal offence (v)
To store electrical energy in a battery (v)
To rush forward in attack (v)
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Cheek
The parts of the face below the eyes (n)
Talk or behaviour that is seen as rude or lacking respect (n)
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Chest
The front part of the body between the neck and abdomen (n)
A large strong box, typically wooden, used for storage or transport (n)
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Clip
A flexible device for holding an object in place, or holding objects together (n)
To cut short (e.g. hair or grass) (v)
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Club
An association dedicated to a specific activity (n)
To combine with others to collect money for a particular purpose (v)
A heavy stick with a thick end, used as a weapon (n)
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Coach
A comfortable bus used for longer journeys (n)
An instructor or trainer in sport (n)
To train (v)
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Coast
The part of the land that is next to the sea (n)
To move easily without using power (like freewheeling on a bike) (v)
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Coat
A protective outer garment (n)
An animal’s covering or fur (n)
To cover (v)
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Compound
A substance made of two or more elements (n)
An open area enclosed by a fence (n)
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Conduct
To carry out (v)
To lead or guide (e.g. conduct an orchestra) (v)
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Contact
The state of physical touching (n)
To communicate with someone (v)
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Content
A state of peaceful happiness (adj)
The things that are included in something (e.g. contents of a box or book) (n)
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Contest
A competition (n)
To disagree with something (e.g. an opinion) (v)
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Cool
A fairly low temperature (adj)
To be fashionable or impressive (adj)
Not being friendly or enthusiastic (adj)
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Cornet
A type of brass instrument (similar to a small trumpet) (n)
A rank of army officer (n)
A cone of ice cream (n)
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Counter
A long flat worktop where business is conducted (e.g. in a shop or café) (n)
A device used for counting (n)
To speak or act to oppose someone (v)
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Crane
A tall machine used for moving heavy objects (n)
To stretch one’s neck in order to see something (v)
A type of long-legged, long-necked bird (n)
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Cross
An object or mark formed by two short intersecting lines (n)
To go across (v)
To be annoyed (v)
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Current
Belonging to the present time (adj)
A body of water or air moving in a specific direction (n)
The flow of electricity (n)
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Cycle
A series of events that are repeated in the same order (n)
A bicycle or tricycle (n)
To ride a bike (v)
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Dart
A small pointed object that can be thrown or fired (n)
Running somewhere suddenly and rapidly (v)
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Date
The numbered day of the month or year (n)
A social appointment (n)
A sweet, dark brown fruit (n)
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Dear
Expensive (adj)
An affectionate way to address someone (n)
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Degree
The amount to which something happens (n)
A unit of temperature or angles (n)
An academic qualification (from a university) (n)
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Desert
To abandon (v)
A dry are of land with few plants and usually covered with sand (n)
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Die
Singular of dice (n)
To stop living (v)
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Digest
To break down food (v)
To think about things (v)
A summary of information (n)
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Dip
To briefly put something into something else (e.g. an object into liquid, or hand into a pocket) (v)
A sauce (n)
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Discount
A price reduction (n)
To see something as unworthy of consideration (v)
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Display
A performance or show (n)
To put something in a prominent place so it can be seen (v)
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Ditch
A narrow channel that is dug to hold or carry water (n)
To get rid of or give up something (v)
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Down
From a higher to a lower point (preposition)
The soft feathers of a young bird (n)
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Drain
To cause a liquid to run out of something (v)
A pipe that removes excess water or waste (n)
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Draw
To produce a picture or diagram (v)
To pull or drag something (v)
A game that ends with an even score and no winner (n)
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Drawer
Someone who produces a drawing (n)
A storage compartment without a lid that can slide open horizontally (n)
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Duck
A type of bird (n)
To lower one’s head quickly (to avoid something) (v)
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Effect
A change which is a consequent of another action (n)
To cause something to happen (v)
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Even
Flat and smooth (adj)
Equal in number or value (adj)
A number divisible exactly by two (adj)
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Extract
To remove (v)
A short passage taken from a larger text, film or piece of music (n)
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Fair
Treating people equally (adj)
Fine weather (adj)
Light-coloured (e.g. of hair or skin) (adj)
A gathering of stalls for public entertainment (n)
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Fall
To move down rapidly and without control (v)
To be captured or defeated (v)
Autumn (in North America) (n)
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Fan
Device with rotating blades used for cooling or ventilation (n)
To disperse or radiate (v)
A person with a strong interest or admiration for a specific person or thing (n)
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Fence
A barrier used to enclose an area to prevent access or escape (n)
To play the sport fencing (v)
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File
A folder or box for holding loose papers together (n)
A line of people or things behind one another (n)
A tool with rough surfaces used for smoothing or shaping hard material (n)
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Fine
High quality (adj)
Very thin and narrow (adj)
Bright and clear weather (adj)
An amount of money to be paid following a criminal action (n)
A musical direction that signifies the end of a piece (n)
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Firm
Having a solid surface or structure (adj)
A business (n)
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Flat
Having a level surface (adj)
Lacking emotion (adj)
A set of rooms forming an individual home within a larger building (n)
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Flex
To bend (v)
A cable used for carrying electricity to an appliance (n)
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Flutter
To fly unsteadily (v)
A sense of excitement (n)
A small bet (n)
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Fly
To move through the air (v)
To run away hastily (v)
A flying insect (n)
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Foil
To prevent (v)
A thin, flexible sheet of metal (n)
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Foot
The extremity of the leg (n)
A unit of length equal to 12 inches (n)
To pay (a bill) (v)
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Funny
Causing amusement (adj)
Being strange or odd (adj)
