multiple meaning words Jeopardy Template

define word

use word in 2 sentences

3 meanings

100

Draft

(a) Before submitting his essay, Emilio wrote a rough draft to organize his ideas.
(b) A cold draft came through the window, making the room chilly.

(a) A version of a written document

(b) A current of air.

100

Attribute

(a) Patience is an important attribute of a great leader.
(b) Scientists attribute the rise in global temperatures to climate change.

(a) A quality or characteristic

(b) To give credit to someone or something.

100

balance

(a) An even distribution of weight

(b) The amount of money left in an account.

100

fine

(a) A penalty for breaking a rule

(b) Very thin or delicate.

100

light

(a) Not heavy (The bag was very light, so he carried it easily.)
(b) Not dark (She opened the curtains to let in more light.)
(c) A source of illumination (The street light turned on at dusk.)

200

Compound

(a) The soldiers stayed inside the compound, which was surrounded by high walls.

(b) Water is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen.

(a) A fenced-in area with buildings

(b) A substance made of two or more elements.

200

Sanction

(a) The government placed a sanction on the country, limiting its trade with other nations.
(b) The school administration gave sanction to the new club, allowing it to hold meetings.

(a) A penalty for breaking a rule

(b) Official approval or permission.

200

charge

(a) To accuse someone of a crime

(b) To power up an electronic device.

200

object

(a) A thing that can be seen or touched

(b) To disagree or oppose something.

200

point

(a) A sharp end (The pencil has a sharp point.)
(b) A main idea or argument (He made a strong point in the debate.)
(c) A location (They met at the point where the two roads intersect.)

300

Critical

(a) The teacher was critical of the essay’s weak argument and provided suggestions for improvement.
(b) It is critical to drink water during hot weather to avoid dehydration.

(a) Expressing disapproval

(b) Extremely important or essential.

300

Express

(a) It’s important to express your feelings rather than keeping them bottled up.
(b) He took the express train because it made fewer stops and was faster.

(a) To state or convey a thought

(b) Fast or direct (as in a train or delivery).

300

current

(a) A flow of water, electricity, or air

(b) Happening now.

300

order

(a) A request for food or goods

(b) A command or instruction.

300

break

(a) To separate into pieces (Be careful not to break the glass.)
(b) A short rest (Let's take a break after studying for an hour.)
(c) An opportunity (He finally got his big break in the film industry.)

400

Volume

(a) Emilio borrowed the second volume of his favorite book series from the library.
(b) He turned down the volume on his headphones because the music was too loud.

(a) A book in a series

(b) The loudness of sound.

400

Impact

(a) Social media has a major impact on how people communicate today.
(b) The car crash left a deep impact in the metal of the vehicle.

(a) The effect of one thing on another

(b) A collision or forceful hit.

400

engage

(a) To participate in an activity

(b) To promise to marry someone.

400

rock

(a) A type of stone

(b) To move gently back and forth.

400

change

(a) To make something different (She decided to change her hairstyle.)
(b) Coins instead of paper money (I need change for the vending machine.)
(c) A shift in circumstances (There was a sudden change in the weather.)

500

Refuse

(a) She decided to refuse the offer because it wasn’t a good fit for her.
(b) The garbage truck collected the refuse left on the curb.

(a) To decline or reject something

(b) Garbage or waste.

500

Foundation

(a) The workers poured concrete to create the foundation of the new house.
(b) Honesty is the foundation of a strong friendship.

(a) The base of a building

(b) An underlying principle or organization.

500

fair

(a) Treating people equally

(b) A carnival or festival.

500

set

(a) A collection of things that belong together

(b) To place something in a particular position.

500

play

(a) To engage in an activity for fun (The kids love to play outside.)
(b) A performance in a theater (We watched a play by Shakespeare.)
(c) To operate (Press the button to play the video.)