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Session 11: Homographs 1 (A to F) Flashcards

1
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Give two meanings of the word:

Abstract

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A summary of a book or speech (n)

Something theoretical that doesn’t exist physically (adj)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Arm

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The upper limb (n)

To provide with weapons (v)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Ash

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A type of tree (n)

The powder left over after burning something (n)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Back

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A part of the body (n)

To be in favour of, or to support (v)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Badger

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An animal (n)

To repeatedly ask someone to do something / pester (v)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Bail

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To release an accused person awaiting trial (v)

A piece of wood that bridges cricket stumps (n)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Balance

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To put something in a steady position (v)

A weighing scale (n)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Ball

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To clench a fist tightly (v)

A spherical object used in a game (n)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Band

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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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Give two meanings of the word:

Bank

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The land alongside a river or lake (n)

A financial establishment where you can keep your money (n)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Bar

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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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Give two meanings of the word:

Bark

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The noise a dog makes (n)

To speak aggressively (v)

The outer protective layer of a tree (n)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Bass

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A type of fish (n)

A low frequency sound or the lowest adult singing voice (n)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Bat

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A nocturnal mammal (n)

A wooden implement used for hitting in sports (n)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Batter

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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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Give two meanings of the word:

Bay

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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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Give two meanings of the word:

Beam

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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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Give two meanings of the word:

Bear

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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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Give two meanings of the word:

Blind

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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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Give two meanings of the word:

Boil

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To heat a liquid, turning it to gas (v)

An inflamed pus-filled swelling on the skin (n)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Bolt

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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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22
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Give two meanings of the word:

Bonnet

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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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Give two meanings of the word:

Bow

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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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Give two meanings of the word:

Bowl

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A dish (n)

To roll a ball along the ground (v)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Brace

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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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Give two meanings of the word:

Bright

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Full of light (adj)

Intelligent (adj)

Cheerful and lively (adj)

A clear sound (adj)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Broke

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Past tense of “break” (v)

Having completely run out of money (adj)

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28
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Give two meanings of the word:

Buffet

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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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Give two meanings of the word:

Bug

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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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30
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Give two meanings of the word:

Can

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To be able to (v)

A cylindrical metal container (n)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Cape

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A short sleeveless cloak (n)

A part of the coastline that sticks out into the sea (n)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Capital

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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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33
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Give two meanings of the word:

Carp

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A type of freshwater fish (n)

To complain about minor problems (v)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Cast

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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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35
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Give two meanings of the word:

Change

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To modify (v)

Coin money (n)

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Give two meanings of the word:

Charge

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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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Give two meanings of the word:

Cheek

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The parts of the face below the eyes (n)

Talk or behaviour that is seen as rude or lacking respect (n)

38
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Give two meanings of the word:

Chest

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The front part of the body between the neck and abdomen (n)

A large strong box, typically wooden, used for storage or transport (n)

39
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Give two meanings of the word:

Clip

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A flexible device for holding an object in place, or holding objects together (n)

To cut short (e.g. hair or grass) (v)

40
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Give two meanings of the word:

Club

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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)

41
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Give two meanings of the word:

Coach

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A comfortable bus used for longer journeys (n)

An instructor or trainer in sport (n)

To train (v)

42
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Give two meanings of the word:

Coast

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The part of the land that is next to the sea (n)

To move easily without using power (like freewheeling on a bike) (v)

43
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Give two meanings of the word:

Coat

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A protective outer garment (n)

An animal’s covering or fur (n)

To cover (v)

44
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Give two meanings of the word:

Compound

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A substance made of two or more elements (n)

An open area enclosed by a fence (n)

45
Q

Give two meanings of the word:

Conduct

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To carry out (v)

To lead or guide (e.g. conduct an orchestra) (v)

46
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Give two meanings of the word:

Contact

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The state of physical touching (n)

To communicate with someone (v)

47
Q

Give two meanings of the word:

Content

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A state of peaceful happiness (adj)

The things that are included in something (e.g. contents of a box or book) (n)

48
Q

Give two meanings of the word:

Contest

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A competition (n)

To disagree with something (e.g. an opinion) (v)

49
Q

Give two meanings of the word:

Cool

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A fairly low temperature (adj)

To be fashionable or impressive (adj)

Not being friendly or enthusiastic (adj)

50
Q

Give two meanings of the word:

Cornet

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A type of brass instrument (similar to a small trumpet) (n)

A rank of army officer (n)

A cone of ice cream (n)

51
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Give two meanings of the word:

Counter

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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)

52
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Give two meanings of the word:

Crane

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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)

53
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Give two meanings of the word:

Cross

A

An object or mark formed by two short intersecting lines (n)

To go across (v)

To be annoyed (v)

54
Q

Give two meanings of the word:

Current

A

Belonging to the present time (adj)

A body of water or air moving in a specific direction (n)

The flow of electricity (n)

55
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Give two meanings of the word:

Cycle

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A series of events that are repeated in the same order (n)

A bicycle or tricycle (n)

To ride a bike (v)

56
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Give two meanings of the word:

Dart

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A small pointed object that can be thrown or fired (n)

Running somewhere suddenly and rapidly (v)

57
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Give two meanings of the word:

Date

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The numbered day of the month or year (n)

A social appointment (n)

A sweet, dark brown fruit (n)

58
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Give two meanings of the word:

Dear

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Expensive (adj)

An affectionate way to address someone (n)

59
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Give two meanings of the word:

Degree

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The amount to which something happens (n)

A unit of temperature or angles (n)

An academic qualification (from a university) (n)

60
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Give two meanings of the word:

Desert

A

To abandon (v)

A dry are of land with few plants and usually covered with sand (n)

61
Q

Give two meanings of the word:

Die

A

Singular of dice (n)

To stop living (v)

62
Q

Give two meanings of the word:

Digest

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To break down food (v)

To think about things (v)

A summary of information (n)

63
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Give two meanings of the word:

Dip

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To briefly put something into something else (e.g. an object into liquid, or hand into a pocket) (v)

A sauce (n)

64
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Give two meanings of the word:

Discount

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A price reduction (n)

To see something as unworthy of consideration (v)

65
Q

Give two meanings of the word:

Display

A

A performance or show (n)

To put something in a prominent place so it can be seen (v)

66
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Give two meanings of the word:

Ditch

A

A narrow channel that is dug to hold or carry water (n)

To get rid of or give up something (v)

67
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Give two meanings of the word:

Down

A

From a higher to a lower point (preposition)

The soft feathers of a young bird (n)

68
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Give two meanings of the word:

Drain

A

To cause a liquid to run out of something (v)

A pipe that removes excess water or waste (n)

69
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Give two meanings of the word:

Draw

A

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)

70
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Give two meanings of the word:

Drawer

A

Someone who produces a drawing (n)

A storage compartment without a lid that can slide open horizontally (n)

71
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Give two meanings of the word:

Duck

A

A type of bird (n)

To lower one’s head quickly (to avoid something) (v)

72
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Give two meanings of the word:

Effect

A

A change which is a consequent of another action (n)

To cause something to happen (v)

73
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Give two meanings of the word:

Even

A

Flat and smooth (adj)

Equal in number or value (adj)

A number divisible exactly by two (adj)

74
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Give two meanings of the word:

Extract

A

To remove (v)

A short passage taken from a larger text, film or piece of music (n)

75
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Give two meanings of the word:

Fair

A

Treating people equally (adj)

Fine weather (adj)

Light-coloured (e.g. of hair or skin) (adj)

A gathering of stalls for public entertainment (n)

76
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Give two meanings of the word:

Fall

A

To move down rapidly and without control (v)

To be captured or defeated (v)

Autumn (in North America) (n)

77
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Give two meanings of the word:

Fan

A

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)

78
Q

Give two meanings of the word:

Fence

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A barrier used to enclose an area to prevent access or escape (n)

To play the sport fencing (v)

79
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Give two meanings of the word:

File

A

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)

80
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Give two meanings of the word:

Fine

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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)

81
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Give two meanings of the word:

Firm

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Having a solid surface or structure (adj)

A business (n)

82
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Give two meanings of the word:

Flat

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Having a level surface (adj)

Lacking emotion (adj)

A set of rooms forming an individual home within a larger building (n)

83
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Give two meanings of the word:

Flex

A

To bend (v)

A cable used for carrying electricity to an appliance (n)

84
Q

Give two meanings of the word:

Flutter

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To fly unsteadily (v)

A sense of excitement (n)

A small bet (n)

85
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Give two meanings of the word:

Fly

A

To move through the air (v)

To run away hastily (v)

A flying insect (n)

86
Q

Give two meanings of the word:

Foil

A

To prevent (v)

A thin, flexible sheet of metal (n)

87
Q

Give two meanings of the word:

Foot

A

The extremity of the leg (n)

A unit of length equal to 12 inches (n)

To pay (a bill) (v)

88
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Give two meanings of the word:

Funny

A

Causing amusement (adj)

Being strange or odd (adj)

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