Multiple Meaning Words

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

• to make someone tired
• the gases produced by a car

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TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.ELA.R.2E

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

What does peer mean in this sentence?

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

• someone of the same age
• to look closely or curiously

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TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.ELA.R.2E

TEKS.ELA.RI.2C

What does charm mean in this sentence?

Peter can quickly charm everyone in a room, even grumpy people he doesn't know!

• a small object worn on a necklace or bracelet
• to attract or please greatly

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TEKS.ELA.2.3D

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

What does plot mean in this sentence?

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

• to make a plan
• a piece of land
• the main events in a story

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TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.ELA.R.2E

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

What does file mean in this sentence?

Yoshi keeps a file of old birthday cards from friends and family.

• to smooth sharp or rough edges
• a set of documents or papers

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TEKS.ELA.4.3B

TEKS.ELA.5.3B

TEKS.ELA.6.2B

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.8.2B

What does cloak mean in this sentence?

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

• a loose outer garment; a cape
• to cover or hide

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TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.ELA.RI.2C

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

What does dial mean in this sentence?

If you have any questions, dial the number at the bottom of the screen.

• a knob on an electronic device
• to enter a telephone number to make a call

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TEKS.ELA.4.3B

TEKS.ELA.5.3B

TEKS.ELA.6.2B

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.8.2B

What does fork mean in this sentence?
Should we take the right or left fork of the road?

• something that you eat with
• a place where a road branches
• a large farm tool
• to hand over a possession

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TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.ELA.RI.2C

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

What does bolt mean in this sentence?
Elaine pulled back the rusty bolt, and the heavy door slowly opened.

• a flash of lightning
• to run away
• a sliding bar used to fasten a door
• to run very fast

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TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.ELA.R.2E

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

What does log mean in this sentence?
Amy used  pencil to write in her log.

• a cut length of wood
• a written record
• to cut down trees

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TEKS.ELA.2.3D

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.MATH.3.3D