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informDouble Meanings 9: Meaning 1 (verb): Give someone facts or news. Meaning 2 (verb): Give a characteristic quality to or shape the character of something.
hostDouble Meanings 9: Meaning 1 (noun): A person who receives or entertains guests. Meaning 2 (noun): A large number or multitude.
ironDouble Meanings 9: Meaning 1 (noun): A metallic element used in many construction materials and alloys. Meaning 2 (verb): Resolve differences or difficulties in the phrase iron out.
marshalDouble Meanings 9: Meaning 1 (noun): An official with particular law-enforcement or ceremonial duties. Meaning 2 (verb): Gather and arrange people, facts, or resources systematically.
latitudeDouble Meanings 9: Meaning 1 (noun): Angular distance north or south of the equator. Meaning 2 (noun): Freedom or scope to act according to one’s own judgment.
hedgeDouble Meanings 9: Meaning 1 (noun): A boundary formed by closely planted bushes or shrubs. Meaning 2 (verb): Avoid a firm commitment by adding qualifications or evasive language.
peckDouble Meanings 9: Meaning 1 (verb): Strike or pick at something with a bird’s beak. Meaning 2 (noun): A traditional unit of volume used for dry goods.
obliqueDouble Meanings 9: Meaning 1 (adjective): Slanting rather than perpendicular or parallel. Meaning 2 (adjective): Indirect or not openly stated.
periodDouble Meanings 9: Meaning 1 (noun): A punctuation mark used to end a declarative sentence. Meaning 2 (noun): A span of time, often distinguished by particular events or conditions.
grossDouble Meanings 9: Meaning 1 (adjective): Disgusting or strongly unpleasant. Meaning 2 (adjective): Total before deductions are subtracted.