Double Meanings 7

Objective: Use consume accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

consume Meaning 1 (verb): Eat or drink something. Meaning 2 (verb): Engross or occupy someone’s attention or feelings completely. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] Participants should consume the meal before leaving. 2. [Meaning 2] Worry can consume a person’s thoughts. 3. [Meaning 2] The investigation began to consume her waking hours.

Objective: Use contempt accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

contempt Meaning 1 (noun): Scorn arising from the belief that someone or something is unworthy. Meaning 2 (noun): Disobedience or disrespect toward a court that can be legally punishable. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] He spoke with contempt about the dishonest scheme. 2. [Meaning 2] The judge warned that refusing the order could constitute contempt. 3. [Meaning 2] She faced contempt proceedings after defying the court’s direction.

Objective: Use countenance accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

countenance Meaning 1 (noun): A person’s face or facial expression. Meaning 2 (verb): Accept, tolerate, or approve of something. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] Her calm countenance concealed her concern. 2. [Meaning 2] The board will not countenance falsified records. 3. [Meaning 2] No responsible researcher should countenance deliberate deception.

Objective: Use craft accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

craft Meaning 1 (noun): A boat or other vessel. Meaning 2 (verb): Make or develop something with skill and care. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] The small craft moved slowly across the bay. 2. [Meaning 2] The writer worked to craft a convincing conclusion. 3. [Meaning 2] The team will craft a plan that addresses local needs.

Objective: Use crude accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

crude Meaning 1 (noun): Petroleum in its natural, unrefined state. Meaning 2 (adjective): Roughly made, basic, or lacking refinement. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] The tanker carried crude to the refinery. 2. [Meaning 2] The first model was crude but demonstrated the mechanism. 3. [Meaning 2] A crude shelter kept the equipment dry overnight.

Objective: Use cultivate accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

cultivate Meaning 1 (verb): Prepare and work land to grow crops. Meaning 2 (verb): Deliberately develop a quality, skill, or relationship. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] Farmers cultivate the soil before planting. 2. [Meaning 2] The course aims to cultivate careful reading habits. 3. [Meaning 2] They worked to cultivate trust with the community.

Objective: Use damp accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

damp Meaning 1 (adjective): Slightly wet. Meaning 2 (verb): Reduce the intensity, force, or vibration of something. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] The towel was still damp after an hour. 2. [Meaning 2] Soft mounts help damp the machine’s vibration. 3. [Meaning 2] The disappointing announcement may damp enthusiasm.

Objective: Use deflect accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

deflect Meaning 1 (verb): Cause something moving to change physical direction. Meaning 2 (verb): Turn attention or discussion away from an intended subject. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] The angled surface can deflect an incoming ball. 2. [Meaning 2] He tried to deflect criticism by discussing a different issue. 3. [Meaning 2] A joke may deflect attention from an awkward question.

Objective: Use digest accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

digest Meaning 1 (verb): Break down food so the body can absorb it. Meaning 2 (noun): A condensed collection or summary of information. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] The body needs time to digest a large meal. 2. [Meaning 2] The monthly digest summarizes recent research. 3. [Meaning 2] She prepared the digest of the committee’s findings.

Objective: Use discharge accurately in context and distinguish its two meanings.

discharge Meaning 1 (verb): Release someone from an institution or service. Meaning 2 (verb): Carry out or fulfill a duty or obligation. Context sentences 1. [Meaning 1] The hospital will discharge him when recovery is sufficient. 2. [Meaning 2] Trustees must discharge their duties faithfully. 3. [Meaning 2] The office exists to help the council discharge its responsibilities.