Multiple-Meaning Words
In the following sentence, what does the word file mean?
Just need your signature, he said, pulling a file out of one of the drawers in his desk.
File in this sentence means a document (folder).
What is a synonym of hard?
Difficult, firm, solid, etc.
What does the prefix pre- mean?
Examples: precaution, prejudge, pretest
Before.
This word means:
in a casual manner.
nonchalantly
What belongs to you, but is used most by other people?
Your name.
What word describes men being sent off to the army in times of war?
Draft
What is a synonym of friendly?
affectionate, kind, good, loving, etc.
What does the prefix non- mean?
Examples: nonpoisonous, nonstick, nonsmoker
Not.
Fill in the blank:
In order to make wise decisions I cannot be ___________ in choosing.
hasty
If you have one you don't share it, if you don't have one you keep it. What is it?
A secret.
In the United States people use dollars in the United Kingdom people use...
Pounds
What is a synonym of delicious?
What does the suffix -ly mean?
For example: lovely, friendly, kindly
to do
to have qualities of
The word excessively means...
state of being more than enough
What goes up, but never comes down?
Your age.
In the following sentence, what does the word current mean?
The current balance owed was over four hundred dollars.
Present, happening now.
What is a synonym of gigantic?
Huge, colossal, enormous, grand, etc.
What does the suffix -y mean?
Example: juicy, grouchy, crummy
To bring about
Fill in the blank:
Katrina ate squash that was _________ so it was too firm to eat.
premature
What stays in a corner, but travels all over the world?
A stamp.
What is wrong with the below sentence?
The string on the kite wouldn't allow it to grasp its prey.
The kite, a toy, cannot hunt.
What is a synonym of healthy?
well, good health, good physical condition, etc.
The suffix -ed mean?
Examples: melted, twisted, mended
already happened
The word mimicry means...
when an animal has markings or other physical characteristics that allow it to look like some other kind of animal.
What two days start with T other than Tuesday and Thursday?
Today and Tomorrow.