Polysemic Words

Guess the meaning of words in bold

1. His aim is to become president.
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The hunter is going to aim at the crocodile.
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2. I’m felling blue today.
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His new car light is blue.
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3. That writer has written a new book.
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Paula is going to book four seats for Friday’s
concert._____________________
4. She can swim fast. __________________
He drank a can of beer half an hour ago.
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5. The fisherman cast his net.
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That play has an excellent cast.
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6. She showed great character in dealing with
the danger.______________________
The main character is this book is well
described._________________________
7. She’s very cool in a crisis._____________
In summer we always drink cool drink.
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I think that the ship will sink soon.
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13. She is using a sharp knife.
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Don’t be so sharp with the kids.
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14. Put a clean sheet on the bed.
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Write each answer on a separate sheet of
paper._____________________________
15. What do you do in your spare time?
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We tried to spare feelings.
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16. Cut the meat into strips.____________
Let’s strip and dive into water.
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17. Try to swallow the pill._____________
That swallow is hurt.__________________
18. Tear this sheet of paper in two_______
A tear rolled down this cheek___________
19. Jeremy was wearing his best tie.
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Tie the dog to the lamppost.
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8. Frank was the last in a race.__________

These shoes may look fine but they don’t
last.______________________________

9. They own a large farm.______________

Jeff always cleans his own shoes.
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10. There will be a party next Saturday.

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She’s a member of the labour party.
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11. She’s still in school_________________

We could see a school of salmon
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12. He washed the dishes in the sink.

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