(1) remove the dust from the surface of something by wiping or brushing it. (2) cover lightly with a powdered substance
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Jane was dreading the party. What does "dread" mean in this sentence?
anticipate with great apprehension or fear
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Give two meanings for the word "date."
(1) the day of the month or year as specified by a number (2) a social or romantic appointment or engagement. (3) indicate or expose as being old-fashioned
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He hit on a novel idea to solve his financial problems. What does "novel" mean in this sentence?
New or unusual in an interesting way
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Give two definitions of the word "patient"
(1) a person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment (2) able to accept or tolerate delays
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The papercut was a minor inconvenience. What does the word minor mean in this sentence?
lesser in importance, seriousness or significance
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Police are trying to trace a white van seen in the area. What does the word "trace" mean in this sentence?
(1) find or discover by investigation
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Give two definitions for the word "suit."
(1) A set of clothes consisting of a jacket and trousers (2) be convenient for or acceptable to (3) go well with or enhance the features, figure, or character
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Give two definitions for the word "tackle"
(1) the equipment required for a task or sport (fishing) (2) The act of seizing and stopping a player in possession of the ball by knocking them to the ground
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My grandmother showed me her loom. She loves to make blankets. What does the word "loom" mean in this sentence?
an apparatus for making fabric by weaving yarn or thread
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We got to tour the mint on our trip to Washington DC. What does "mint" mean in this sentence?
A place where money is coined
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Give me two definitions for the word "monitor"
(1) to observe/check the progress of something (2) a television receiver (3) a device used for observing
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They installed a granite marker at the crash site. What does "marker" mean in this sentence?
An object used to indicate a position, place or route
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Give me two definitions for the word "Lash"
(1) to strike someone with a whip or stick (2) An eyelash
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Give me two definitions for the word "chair"
(1) A seat for one person (2) the person in charge of a meeting or organization
