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- opposite of
Antisocial
co- with/together
Coworker
anti- opposite of
Antisocial - Opposite of social, not social
co- with / together
Coworker- someone you work with
The swimmer was BUOYANT, or floated, 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- out of
Exit
im- not
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- wrong
Misunderstand
Re- again
Rewrite
Mis- wrong
Misunderstand- understand something wrongly
Re- again
Rewrite - wrote something again
The farmer frequently IRRIGATED his land, so his crops wouldn't die.
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.
Since people CONGREGATE at festivals, I am not comfortable attending them.
What is "to come together in large groups"?
Pre- before
Predetermine
Dis- not or opposite of
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.
His eyes grew wide and he was FLABBERGASTED when smoke appeared.
What is "amazed"?
Inter- between or among
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.