Multiple Meaning Words
address
Where someone lives, what you write on an envelope.
A formal speech.
The cat LURKED behind the plants to see the mouse.
What is "to move in a sneaky way"?
anti-
Antisocial
co-
Coworker
anti- opposite of
Antisocial - Opposite of social, not social
co- with / together
Coworker- someone you work with
The swimmer was BUOYANT in the water due to high levels of salt.
What is "to float in water"?
flower
to rise up
bark
bark on a tree
a dog's bark
The crowed was ROOTING for their team at the game.
What is "to cheer on"?
ex-
Exit
im-
Imperfect
ex - out of
Exit - go out of a room
im- not
Imperfect- not perfect
He gave me a REMEDY to get rid of my cough.
What is "to cure or relieve a problem"?
duck
to move out of the way of something
alarm
A device that serves as a reminder.
An awareness of danger.
Her son must have done something bad because she looked very CROSS.
What is "angry and annoyed"?
Mis-
Misunderstand
Re-
Rewrite
Mis- wrong
Misunderstand- understand something wrongly
Re- again
Rewrite - wrote something again
The farmer frequently IRRIGATED his land.
What is "to supply water to land."
chair
A seat.
A person in charge of a meeting or event.
batter
A person who hits the ball in baseball.
A mixture of eggs, flour, and water/milk used in baking.
People CONGREGATE at festivals.
What is "to come together in large groups"?
Pre-
Predetermine
Dis-
Disagree
Pre- before
Predetermine- determine before
Dis- not or opposite of
Disagree- not agreed upon
His SOMBER expression made us wonder if something was wrong.
What is "serious"?
fly
the insect
action of flying
bluff
A steep cliff or bank.
To try to lie or deceive.
He was FLABBERGASTED when smoke appeared.
What is "amazed"?
Inter-
Intercept
Mid- Middle
Midday
Inter- Between or among
Intercept- catch the ball between players
Mid- Middle
Midday-middle of the day
Aiden decided to INDULGE in his favorite dessert... ice cream!
What is "to give in to a desire"?
company
Being with others, especially with friends.
A business.