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  • I am not a picky eater, but there are certain foods I do not like. What does certain mean in this sentence?
    Particular, specific
  • a live show with actors or what you do at recess
    play
  • the place where you wash dishes or the opposite of float
    sink
  • He raised his hand as if to strike me. What does strike mean in this sentence?
    to hit something or someone hard with your hand
  • Ms. Swanson decided to step down after 20 years as the chair of the science department. What does chair mean in this sentence?
    a person in charge of an organization
  • We weren't allowed to swim in the ocean today because the lifeguards said the current was too strong due to a storm that is coming. What does current mean in this sentence?
    The direction and force the sea is moving.
  • He was sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbing the bank. What does sentence mean in this sentence?
    to declare punishment
  • State the two meanings of trunk
    varies
  • The old man showed me pictures of his late wife and told me stories about their life together. What does late mean in this sentence?
    referring to someone who is not living anymore
  • 1. low temperature 2. lacking affection 3. a common viral infection
    cold
  • 1. carnival 2. someone who is beautiful 3. within the rules, honest 4. having a light complexion
    fair
  • State the two meanings of show
    varies
  • a fruity drink or to hit someone
    punch
  • a large boat or to send something to someone by mail
    ship
  • State two meanings of issue
    varies
  • 1. to divide into pieces 2. to stop filming or recording 3. a wound
    cut
  • 1. the day of the month or year 2. a social or romantic event 3. a fruit
    date
  • I am certain that my sister snuck out of the house last night. I went into her bedroom and found her window was open and she was not there. What does certain mean in this sentence?
    To be sure of. Definitely
  • State the two meanings of pitcher
    varies
  • The quarterback hurt his shoulder when he got tackled. What does tackle mean in this sentence?
    to get pushed or hit to the ground
  • a sphere that bounces or a fancy dance/party
    ball
  • Name two meanings for the word patient
    someone seeing a doctor; to be willing to wait
  • The ad said the car was in mint condition, but I saw some scratches and a dent in the back. What does mint mean in this sentence?
    perfect
  • I need my parent's permission because I am still a minor.
    a person under the age of 18
  • My sister was blocking her closet so I craned my neck to see what she was hiding. What does crane mean in this sentence?
    To move your head or body to see something better
  • State the two meanings of temple
    varies
  • Name two meanings for the word trace
    to find something by look for evidence; to draw over lines to make an outline; a small quantity of something
  • There was a home run late in the game that won them the championship. What does late mean in this sentence?
    something happening towards the end of an event
  • I'm starting to have reservations about my trip to Hawaii because there may be a hurricane. What does reservations mean in this sentence?
    to be unsure about something
  • Joe is a riot. His sense of humor is great! What does riot mean in this sentence?
    To be funny
  • My best friend likes to talk to everyone, but I'm more reserved. What does reserve mean in this sentence?
    to be shy and like to keep to yourself
  • The teachers went on strike to put pressure on the district to give them better pay and working conditions. What does strike mean in this sentence?
    to refuse to work as a form of protest to their employer
  • a sea animal that can balance a ball on its nose or to close an envelope
    seal
  • Running out of toothpaste is a pretty minor problem. What does minor mean in this sentence?
    not very serious, major, or significant
  • State two meanings of channel
    varies
  • I like to season my chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. What does season mean in this sentence?
    To add flavor to
  • 1. an insect 2. to transport in aircraft or with wings 3. to move through the air quickly
    fly
  • My favorite season is spring because I love to watch all of the flowers bloom. What does season mean in this sentence?
    a certain time of the year
  • We're gonna need a crane to move all those tree branches. What does crane mean in this sentence?
    a large machine used to lift heavy objects
  • the movement of the ocean or to move your hand back and forth the say hello/goodbye
    wave
  • a piece of jewelry or a sound a phone makes
    ring
  • Did you reserve a table for 2 at 7? What does reserve mean in this sentence?
    to set something aside or save for later
  • a cardboard envelope to put papers in or to smooth down your fingernails
    file
  • State the two meanings of model
    varies
  • the season after summer or to move downward
    fall
  • State the two meanings of scale
    varies
  • State the two meanings of squash
    varies
  • State two meanings of book
    varies
  • We can get the work done quickly if we tackle it together. What does tackle mean in this sentence?
    to deal with something
  • State the two meanings of monitor
    varies
  • I shut the window because my papers started flying around the room due to the draft. What does draft mean in this sentence?
    Wind, air
  • State two meanings of lounge
    varies
  • State the two meanings of pet
    varies
  • I like to keep up with current events, so I read the news paper every morning. What does current mean in this sentence?
    Recent
  • a musical group or an elastic tie
    band
  • a journey you go on or to stumble
    trip
  • Name two meanings for the word charge
    to request money for goods; a price for goods; to accuse someone of something; to run toward something; to power electronics
  • 1. To examine something for accuracy 2. to take notice 3. a written order to pay a bank 4. to mark a box to select an option
    check
  • Name two meanings for the word company
    a business; people who spend time with you
  • a part of your finger/toe or a metal spike
    nail