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Words With Multiple Meanings PolysemySet 50

1In the passage, what is the meaning of the word "endemic" as it applies to the Sumatran Tiger?

2In which situation would the word "pernicious" be most appropriately used?

3What does the word tentative mean?

4What does the word "crept" suggest about Marcus's actions?

5Impatient at her bumbling

6Manipulate

7Choose the best definition of: "gritty" on p. 129

8Visualizing means-

9What does smoldering mean?

10Everyone lost their money when the so-called treasurer ..... with all the society's profits.

11What is the denotative meaning of the word TWINKLE?

12What is the meaning of "carouse"?

13What does the word array mean in the sentence below?The delicious smell came from the array of food at the buffet.

14That ..... of the statue is incredible; if I didn't know better, I would think it was the original.

15What does it mean if someone 'exaggerates'?

16Match the word to the definition.shady

17She's quite daring.

18The dancers took a bow after the performance.

19The guitarist played a cool riff that everyone started humming.

20Physical coercion is using physical force to make someone do something. Which action is physical coercion?

21What does "Adaptation" mean?

22To get and keep someone or something

23Every donation, regardless of size, helps to rebuild communities that are hit by ..... natural.A. attacks B. damages C. disasters D. issues

24Entranced:

25What does method mean?

26Table means table.

27What does the word belie mean?

28What is the meaning of legend?

29Choose the best option to complete the sentence: Hoa lives in a/an ..... family that consists of her grandparents, parents and younger sister.

30In the sentence, 'The archer drew back her bow and aimed at the target, ' what does 'bow' mean?

31True or False: Words can have positive, negative, or neutral connotations.

32Looking at something for a long time without moving your eyes

33What is a variety?

34What is the meaning of "postpone"?

35What is the meaning of the word rejoin?

36CONVICT MEANS .....

37What does "invalid" mean when something is not acceptable?

38What does "bug" mean in programming?

39If you loudly refuse to perform your duties, you are .....

40The word "CORRECT" means:

41Choose the definition that matches quiver as it is used in the following sentence:You can hear the nervous quiver in his voice when he began his speech.

42Match the definition with the correct word:a type or degree of a colour

43Why might a surgeon need to "operate"? "The doctors needed to operate quickly to save the patient's life."

44Use your legs, or your legs and hands, to go up or onto the top of something

45Relevant means the topic

46The polite veneer that John exhibits in public ..... a violent temper that frequently erupts in private, especially when his authority is challenged.

47What does realistic mean?

48Ultimate refers to .....

49Cycle (n)

50What does "tend" mean?

51Gael was so preoccupied with the nest that he didn't hear his father sneak up behind him. The word preoccupied suggests that Gael is

52What does the word "shore" mean?

53The side of a river or a place where people keep their money.

54The noise of the crowd and the poor cellphone reception ..... the voicemail message to the point I could not understand it.

55What does the word smile most likely mean?

56Use context clues to figure this out:Mike always had terrible aim. But after two summers at a baseball camp, he is now an adroit pitcher.

57Misjudged means

58Amelia rarely paid attention in class. By contrast, her best friend tasha was always very attentive and listened carefully to everything the teacher said.The word attentive means:

59Match the word with correct meaning."form"

60Which term means "a mess; a complicated situation"?

61Polar bears manipulate their environment to find food. The term manipulate means: