Homonym Flashcards

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Explain about Homonym.

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same spelling,

same sound,

different meaning.

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poach

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To cook in simmering liquid.

To catch (game, fish etc.) illicitly.

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quiver

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A portable case for arrows.

To tremble with a rapid tremulous motion.

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racket

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Bat used for tennis, squash etc.

A clamour, confused noise.

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soil

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The ground.

To make dirty.

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spade

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A digging tool.

A suit of playing cards.

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tip

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extra money given for someone's service.

The point, end or extremity.

To cause to lean.

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yak

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A long-haired ox.

Noisy, unceasing, trivial chatter.

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lock

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A device for fastening doors etc.

A tress of hair.

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fleet

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A body of ships.

Swift, nimble, rapid.