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Words With Multiple Meanings PolysemySet 85

1What is the meaning of "precarious"?

2POLYSEMYWORD (Accept)-What are the following meanings is not correct?

3If you clarify something, you .....

4What is the definition of "revive"?

5What is the meaning of "excursion"?

6What does the word 'nuance' imply in the context of communication?

7What is the meaning of the word "conspicuous"?

8You go to this place if you want to see a dinosaur.

9Super powers often play off one poor nation against another. What does play off mean?

10I know you're annoyed, but you must try to control your .....

11If a student's grade improves because every small assignment adds to her overall average, which word best describes this process?

12Which sentence uses the word "unison" correctly according to its definition?

13Exhibit means

14What does the word WARMTH mean?

15What does Hone mean

16The denotation of noise is .....

17I did this when I saw a dog eating its own throw up.

18What does "wiry" mean in this sentence? Mr. Calloway could use some young, wiry hands to help him out around here.

19What is the meaning of this word?chore (n)

20Helen was guarded about her private life. She did not like to give anyone details about herself. What does the word 'guarded' suggest about Helen in the sentence above?

21What does "wrapped" mean?

22An idea that despite sound reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems contradictory

23Breeding

24Many salons and spas have services based on ....., such as pumpkin spice manicures and pedicures in the fall.

25Which of the following characters is most likely to be described as a "fiend" in literature?

26Based on the context of the passage below, what does the word twined mean? "It was Flora Baumbach who braided Turtle's hair now, sometimes in three strands, sometimes four, sometimes twined with ribbons, while Turtle read 'The Wall Street Journal'. "

27Respond to the following statements by circling "Yes" or "No." You would probably not find solitude at a concert.

28To discern something means to:

29After reading the article, I could ..... that the author didn't like puppies.

30Paradox (n) .....

31( ..... )True or False:Someone who works for the government is in politics.

32What does the word "augur" mean in the sentence below? The dark clouds augur a storm.

33Many modern conservation principles originate from environmental movements of the twentieth century. What does "originate from" mean?

34A relationship in which two species live closely together.

35What does "pain" refer to?

36Which of the following would be the best definition of the word "transport?"

37There is chore equity in Mr. and Mrs. Brown's family. .....

38Versatility means the ability to .....

39Which term refers to emotional meaning?

40Each individual has a unique perspective, so we must acknowledge multiple .....

41Choose the correct meaning of the word below: gesture

42What is a limp?

43What does the word "exile" mean in the sentence: "Caught by World War II, Santos was unable to return home and found himself an exile in America." ?

44Complete the sentence: There was a ..... over who could pick the board game for game night.

45The word "bank" is more likely to occur with "cheque" than "butter" because it is closer in propositional meaning to the first word.

46What does gallant mean?

47What is the definition of 'contend'?

48"Inveigle" refers to:

49Putting the interests of a region/state above the country as a whole

50What does smear mean?

51What is to reduce

52To represent means to .....

53Which word means "present but hidden"?

54What does "WINCE" mean?

55What is the meaning of "Suppress"?

56An area that shares physical or human characteristics!

57(change to make better/change to fit new conditions)

58What does dislike mean?

59(v.) To rise above or beyond, exceed

60What is the nuance of the word 'meticulous'?

61To LATCH is to .....