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Session 11: Homographs 1 (A to F) Flashcards

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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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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
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
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
Past tense of "break" (v) Having completely run out of money (adj)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Can
To be able to (v) A cylindrical metal container (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: Cape
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
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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Give two meanings of the word: Carp
A type of freshwater fish (n) To complain about minor problems (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Change
To modify (v) Coin money (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Coach
A comfortable bus used for longer journeys (n) An instructor or trainer in sport (n) To train (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Coat
A protective outer garment (n) An animal's covering or fur (n) To cover (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: Compound
A substance made of two or more elements (n) An open area enclosed by a fence (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: Conduct
To carry out (v) To lead or guide (e.g. conduct an orchestra) (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: Contact
The state of physical touching (n) To communicate with someone (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Contest
A competition (n) To disagree with something (e.g. an opinion) (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: Cool
A fairly low temperature (adj) To be fashionable or impressive (adj) Not being friendly or enthusiastic (adj)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Cross
An object or mark formed by two short intersecting lines (n) To go across (v) To be annoyed (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Dart
A small pointed object that can be thrown or fired (n) Running somewhere suddenly and rapidly (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: Date
The numbered day of the month or year (n) A social appointment (n) A sweet, dark brown fruit (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: Dear
Expensive (adj) An affectionate way to address someone (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Desert
To abandon (v) A dry are of land with few plants and usually covered with sand (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: Die
Singular of dice (n) To stop living (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: Digest
To break down food (v) To think about things (v) A summary of information (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Discount
A price reduction (n) To see something as unworthy of consideration (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: Display
A performance or show (n) To put something in a prominent place so it can be seen (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Down
From a higher to a lower point (preposition) The soft feathers of a young bird (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: Drain
To cause a liquid to run out of something (v) A pipe that removes excess water or waste (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Drawer
Someone who produces a drawing (n) A storage compartment without a lid that can slide open horizontally (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: Duck
A type of bird (n) To lower one's head quickly (to avoid something) (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: Effect
A change which is a consequent of another action (n) To cause something to happen (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: Even
Flat and smooth (adj) Equal in number or value (adj) A number divisible exactly by two (adj)
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Give two meanings of the word: Extract
To remove (v) A short passage taken from a larger text, film or piece of music (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Fall
To move down rapidly and without control (v) To be captured or defeated (v) Autumn (in North America) (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Fence
A barrier used to enclose an area to prevent access or escape (n) To play the sport fencing (v)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Firm
Having a solid surface or structure (adj) A business (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Flex
To bend (v) A cable used for carrying electricity to an appliance (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: Flutter
To fly unsteadily (v) A sense of excitement (n) A small bet (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: Fly
To move through the air (v) To run away hastily (v) A flying insect (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: Foil
To prevent (v) A thin, flexible sheet of metal (n)
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Give two meanings of the word: 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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Give two meanings of the word: Funny
Causing amusement (adj) Being strange or odd (adj)

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