Verbal - Words with multiple meanings

Words with multiple meanings

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(open, ventilate) (broadcast, show)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

screen

aerate

air

wind

They will air the show at 8 p.m.
After being indoors all day, he needed some air.

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(earth, soil) (reason, basis)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

ground

land

cause

dirt

footing

The children played on the ground outside.
He had no ground for making that complaint.

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(autumn, season) (descend, drop)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

drop

glide

fall

trip

slump

Trees look beautiful during fall.
Be careful not to fall down the stairs.

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(expert, skilled) (lord, boss)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

master

ruler

trainer

chief

pro

He is a master of classical piano.
The master gave orders to his servants.

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(condition, situation) (country, region)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

mode

zone

province

stance

state

The state of the roads was terrible after the storm.
Italy is a European state.

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(band, loop) (sound, bell)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

chime

circle

buzz

ring

ripple

The phone began to ring as soon as she stepped out.
He wore a gold ring on his finger.

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(group, musicians) (hoop, circle)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

troop

arc

band

ringlet

team

The musical band performed at the Wembley Stadium.
The doctor wrapped a band around the patient’s arm.

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(sprint, race) (administer, manage)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

jog

run

lead

dash

walk

He likes to run every morning.
She will run for president next year.

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(just, impartial) (carnival, exhibition)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

honest

fair

event

expo

show

That was a very fair decision.
We went to a summer fair at the park.

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(open, ventilate) (broadcast, show)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

screen

aerate

air

wind

They will air the show at 8 p.m.
After being indoors all day, he needed some air.

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(dim, shade) (follow, trail)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

blur

shadow

fade

sneak

dark

We sat under the shadow of a big tree.
He tried to shadow his mentor during meetings.

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(measurement, calibration) (extent, scope)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

ruler

size

span

limit

scale

The scale showed a weight of 70 kg.
The problem was large in scale.

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(calendar, day) (meeting, appointment)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

plan

date

moment

invite

notice

Let's meet on a convenient date in April.
The couple went out on a date last weekend.

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(average, midpoint) (unkind, cruel)

Select the word that fits equally well to both pairs of words

low

rough

harsh

middle

mean

The mean of the test scores was 72%.
It was a mean thing to say to your friend.

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Words with multiple meanings

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