Words With Multiple Meanings PolysemySet 23

1You use a BROOM to .....
2Hazel was so ..... she thought a watched pot of water never boils.
3The con man bamboozled the customers by making false promises. What does the word "bamboozled" mean?
4Underhanded
5Which of the following definition for the word stoop best fits its meaning in the phrase "I sat on the stoop"?
6"'I see great potential in you.' The coach said to his player."In this sentence, potential most likely means .....
7'Counteract' Meaning
8The current outdoor conditions.
9Slink means to .....
10What is the meaning of the following word: LAYER
11Which sentence uses a word with a denotative (literal) meaning?
12Avoidance means staying away from or ignoring something. Which behavior shows avoidance after being scolded?
13What was the definition of prone?
14Choose the correct sentence using the word 'gravity':
15In the following sentence, what does the word "present" mean?My teacher asked me to present a report on George Washington.
16Using threats or violence to steal from a person/bank/store.
17Based on the context of the sentence below, what does solicitation mean?"The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific."
18Famine means
19Attachment
20The owner is going to reduce his staff. That means he is going to
21Choose the definition that matches the meaning of the word "recount" as it is used:My mom asked me about my dream, but it was too hard to recount.
22To tell someone the appearance, sound, smell, events, etc., of (something or someone): to say what something or someone is like
23What is the definition of segregate?
24A place where people live, work, and play together
25Harry loved playing in the tree house. He just did not like having to go up the ladder. He started the ascent up the ladder. He never looked down, and he made it safely to the tree house.Based on the context clues in the sentences, the best meaning of ascent is
26A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
27Being optimistic means being-
28CLOSEST MEANING3. All the students can take part in the annual English-speaking Competition
29Definition of 'act'
30'Concoct' Meaning
31Too many ads can cause .....
32Suggest
33What does trip mean in this sentence: "We went on a trip" ?
34The ..... marks the boundary between the shore and the coast.
35Determine the meaning of the word "dissidents" based on the context clues in the sentence. In a dictatorship, dissidents are not tolerated. People who speak out against the government may be imprisoned or even executed.
36What is the definition for value?
37Mrs. Romero glanced at the students in the room.In the sentence, the word "glanced" means
38'The author creates a sense of foreboding' means:
39What does the word frequently mean in the sentence below?Tyrell frequently checks out books from the library.
40Mull
41Which word means a shaking movement?
42Tip is a percentage of the cost that is ..... to the total
43If something is admitted, it is what?
44When I see the world DIFFERENCE it means it will be a
45WHAT DOES THE WORD TROPICAL MEAN?
46Continuum:
47What is the meaning of the word restart in this sentence ..... Make sure you restart your computer.
48(of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily
49It is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work.
50External
51What does 'persevere' mean?
52Read the dictionary entry belowrare-1.not happening often very2.few of them in the world cooked for a short timeWhich meaning best firs the way rare is used in the sentence below?The white tiger was very rare to see at the zoo.
53To decide that it is true using the facts you know as a basis 2. To say the last thing that you are going to say.
54Define amend
55Fawning
56What is the definition of "avert"?
57What does the word 'run' mean in the context of computer programming?
58Which word has multiple meanings that vary based on context?
59This is bad weather when it rains heavily and strong wind.
60What does 'disconnect' imply?
61What does "Feedback" mean?