MP1 W8 Flashcards
Hamper
Usual meaning: n. a large basket with a lid used for laundry
Second meaning: v. to get in the way of, hinder
The girl hampered the investigation of the boy’s murder.
The girl hampered the investigation of the boys murder
Harbor
Usual meaning: n. a place where vessels (ships) may find shelter; usually next to sea, water, lake, etc.
Second meaning: v. to possess or hold
The woman harbored the man’s love.
She harbored feelings of anger.
Hobble
Usual meaning: v. to walk in an awkward way, usually from pain or discomfort
Second meaning: Prevent, impede
The vaccine hobbled the possibility of the young boy getting the disease.
Mint
Usual meaning: n. a peppermint candy
Second meaning: v. to produce money OR adj. perfect, like new
His job at the market allowed the man to mint money that way he could support his family.
Provoke
Usual meaning: v. to cause something to happen, to bring out
Second meaning: v. elicit
The boy’s hurtful words provoked a tearful reaction from the girl.
Qualified
Usual meaning: adj. Having the skills, knowledge, or experience needed to do a particular job or activity
Second meaning: adj. limited
My boss was concerned about the possible disadvantages, but still gave us her qualified approval.
Realize
Usual meaning: v. become fully aware of (something) as a fact
Second meaning: v. to have to achieve
Michael Phelps realized his dreams when he received the gold medal during the swimming Olympics.
Reconcile
Usual meaning: v. restore friendly relations between
Second meaning: v. to bring together opposing or contradictory ideas
The president of the club reconciled the two opposing side and combined their ideas into one.
Relate
Usual meaning: v. be connected, by either blood or marriage
Second meaning: v. to tell, give an account of (a story)
Sitting in his old wheelchair, the old grandmother related her stories of her teenage years to her three granddaughters
Relay
Usual meaning: n. a group of people or animals engaged in a task or activity for a fixed period of time, and then replaced by another group
Second meaning: v. to pass on to someone else
The old grandfather relayed his lucky baseball cap to his teenage grandson, in hopes that it would encourage him to play better.
Reservations
Usual meaning: v. the action of reserving something
Second meaning: v. misgivings
The emotional teenager had reservations about the way he felt for his distant parents
Reserve
Usual meaning: v. refrain from using or disposing of (something); retain for future use
Second meaning: v. to hold off on
Rose managed to reserve her judgement about the young street rat before she got to know him
Romanticize
Usual meaning: v. to show, describe, or think about something in a romantic way
Second meaning: v. to think about or describe as being better or more attractive or interesting than it really is
Many people romanticize rural life without considering the smell of cow manure or the lack of access to modern commodities.
