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Words With Multiple Meanings PolysemySet 105

1What does 'trawl' mean?

2To take something from someone and you give it back.

3Choose the correct meaning of Predict.

4Select the correct definition for the word passage.We took the boat through a small passage on the river.

5What's the meaning of the red word as it is used in the sentence?Dad checked to see if the ice was stable enough for us to skate on.

6A torrential downpour ..... the entire town.

7Fix means?

8As it is used in line 58, the word humor most nearly means:

9They experience a sense of dislocation in relation to all aspects of their lives. The phrase "aspects of their lives" is closest to:

10Entrepreneurs abandon steady paychecks. This is known as a ..... that they accept.

11Hone means to

12Are you looking for a temporary or a ..... job?

13Choose the best meaning of jerk in this sentence: She gave the rope a quick jerk.

14To give something to someone for a short time

15Connotative means .....

16What are things a person likes or cares about; also money paid for borrowing or earned on savings?

17If a person is bipartisan, it means that they .....

18You can see the ..... when the sun shines through the falling rain. It's a curved shape of different colours.

19Choose the option that best completes the sentence.You can find many kinds of ..... in the shed such as cows, sheep, and buffalos.

20If someone experiences a "misfortune," they would likely do what?

21Climate or Weather?It is usually mild during the winter in the southern states of the United States.

22What is the meaning of the word "fluctuate"?

23Fill the blank: A cow is considered ..... for any hungry lion.

24As it is used in the passage, "fare" (line 21) most nearly means:

25NASA has a "collection" of meteorites. What is a "collection"?

26Repressed means .....

27Which option is a change for a family?

28Anticipation or anxiety over something; feeling of dread

29What does reduce mean?

30What does the word "ordain" mean?

31Which of the following words describes eating a whole pizza in just a few minutes?

32Would someone help navigate?

33Since I was afraid of banging my bare feet against the furniture, I walked through the darkened room very gingerly. Based on context, gingerly most likely means .....

34What does 'ostracism' refer to?

35If someone is "portly" then they are:

36What does trek mean?

37To prevent from doing something or to prevent from happening.

38Pick the correct meaning of "feast" as a verb or noun.

39Choose the definition that matches the meaning of the word "benefit" as it is used:We had a benefit to raise money for my cousin, who is sick.

40Select the operation that matches the word:multiplied by

41Polarised

42Which word in paragraph 3 means "given but not returned" ?

43LITERATURERead the following question and choose the correct answer:What do you understand by the word nibble?

44What does 'individual' mean in a text?

45What does the word appearance mean in the sentence below? After checking his appearance in the mirror, he fixed his tie.

46Transplant means .....

47The ..... copy may be located on the screen.

48What does the word strained mean in the sentence below?The farmer strained to lift the giant pumpkin.

49Grandma's body gave a sudden sharp ..... before she stood up.

50Toasting a marshmallow is a practiced art ..... you just want to ..... it on all sides, not let it catch on fire!

51Flattered

52Definition of 'scene'?

53Choose the correct definition of the word:put on weight

54Choose the best definition of: "racist" on p. 77

55During peak production season, workers were required to ..... for hours at a time, often without adequate breaks.

56What does the word 'infer' mean in the context of understanding emotions?

57Is this the right definition for fuse?To mix or to join (usually by melting)

58Ancient ships could be taken apart for repairs. The phrase take sth apart is closest to:

59Fill in the blank: The withdrawing or moving back of waters after a flood; also, an economic decline in which productivity goes back to earlier and lower levels is called a .....

60Outcome. "The outcome of soccer can be enjoyment rather than trophies." Outcome means:

61She needs to lose five pounds before she can wear the skirt.