Multiple meaning Words

Front

What does exhaust mean in this sentence?
Mrs. Peterson's repair shop on the outskirts of town always smells like exhaust.

Back

the gases produced by a car

Front

What does peer mean in this sentence?

Yin is my peer, but she looks much younger than I do.

Back

someone of the same age

Front

What does plot mean in this sentence?

In the movie, a group of criminals plot to steal a valuable painting.

Back

to make a plan

Front

cloak in the sentence: The weather report says that thick, gray fog will cloak the entire city.

Back

to cover or hide

Front

bolt in the sentence: Elaine pulled back the rusty bolt, and the heavy door slowly opened.

Back

a sliding bar used to fasten a door

Front

Choose the word whose meaning fits both sentences:
* I asked him not to ____________ the glass.
* It looks like there is only one _________ left.

Back

drop

Front

Choose the word whose meaning fits both sentences:
* I wish you wouldn't _______ your voice.
* How much money did we __________ for our new club?

Back

raise

Front

Word that fits both sentences:
* We can use this _______ to measure that table.
* A new ________ was elected by the people to govern their country.

Back

ruler

Front

A statement should be followed by a ___________.
* The class ________ seemed to pass slowly.

Back

period

Front

Gasoline, oil, and diesel fuel are all __________ from petroleum.
Mrs. Dupont came from an old and _________ family.

Back

refined