Double Meanings 3

Objective: Use assume accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

assume Meaning 1 (verb): Suppose something is true without proof. Meaning 2 (verb): Take on a role, duty, or appearance. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] Do not assume the answer before checking the evidence. 2. [Meaning 2] The deputy will assume responsibility during the director’s absence. 3. [Meaning 2] The argument may assume a different form after revision.

Objective: Use flag accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

flag Meaning 1 (noun): A piece of fabric bearing a symbol or design. Meaning 2 (verb): Decline in strength, energy, or enthusiasm. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] A blue flag flew above the camp. 2. [Meaning 2] Their energy began to flag after the long climb. 3. [Meaning 2] Interest may flag if the speech continues too long.

Objective: Use temper accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

temper Meaning 1 (noun): A person’s tendency to become angry or current emotional mood. Meaning 2 (verb): Moderate the force or intensity of something. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] He struggled to control his temper during the argument. 2. [Meaning 2] A judge should temper firmness with compassion. 3. [Meaning 2] The mixed results temper the researchers’ optimism.

Objective: Use brook accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

brook Meaning 1 (noun): A small natural stream. Meaning 2 (verb): Tolerate or allow, usually in a negative construction. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] A clear brook flowed behind the cottage. 2. [Meaning 2] The commander would brook no disobedience. 3. [Meaning 2] Her rigid interpretation will brook little disagreement.

Objective: Use wanting accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

wanting Meaning 1 (verb): Desiring something; the -ing form of want. Meaning 2 (adjective): Lacking a necessary quality; deficient. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] She admitted wanting another chance to audition. 2. [Meaning 2] The proposal was found wanting in supporting evidence. 3. [Meaning 2] His explanation remains wanting despite its confident tone.

Objective: Use stem accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

stem Meaning 1 (noun): The main supporting stalk of a plant. Meaning 2 (verb): Stop or restrict a flow or spread. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] The flower’s stem bent toward the window. 2. [Meaning 2] Sandbags helped stem the flow of floodwater. 3. [Meaning 2] The policy aims to stem the loss of experienced staff.

Objective: Use gravity accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

gravity Meaning 1 (noun): The physical force that attracts masses to one another. Meaning 2 (noun): Seriousness or importance. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] The falling ball accelerates under gravity. 2. [Meaning 2] She finally understood the gravity of the accusation. 3. [Meaning 2] The mayor spoke with gravity about the loss of life.

Objective: Use cardinal accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

cardinal Meaning 1 (noun): A songbird, with the male typically having bright red plumage. Meaning 2 (adjective): Of fundamental or greatest importance. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] A red cardinal perched beside the feeder. 2. [Meaning 2] Accuracy is a cardinal principle of responsible reporting. 3. [Meaning 2] The team violated the cardinal rule of checking its measurements.

Objective: Use telling accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

telling Meaning 1 (verb): Communicating or narrating; the -ing form of tell. Meaning 2 (adjective): Strikingly revealing or significant. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] He was telling a story when the bell rang. 2. [Meaning 2] Her hesitation was a telling sign of uncertainty. 3. [Meaning 2] The missing records provide a telling indication of poor oversight.

Objective: Use fashion accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

fashion Meaning 1 (noun): A popular style, especially in clothing. Meaning 2 (verb): Shape, make, or form something. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] The exhibit traces changes in fashion across three decades. 2. [Meaning 2] They learned to fashion tools from discarded metal. 3. [Meaning 2] The committee must fashion a policy from competing proposals.