Multiple Meaning Words RTI

Nail: (n) A small metal spike with a broad flat head, typically driven into wood with a hammer.

• In order to attach the picture to the wall, Sampson had to nail it in place.
• Officer Montgomery was able to nail the suspect after chasing her three blocks on foot.

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Jam: (v) To squeeze or pack tightly into a space.

• They want to jam at the concert last night, but they weren't invited.
• Mom wanted to bring so many clothes, she had to jam them all into her suitcase.

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Pool: (v) To share things for the benefit of others.

• Jonah and Kyra wanted to pool their money together in order to buy the video game they both wanted.
• James was doing so well at pool, he was on a winning streak of 8 games.

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Bolt: (n) A flash of lightning leaving a jagged line across the sky.

• The bolt came down at such an angle, it electrocuted me on my porch.
• The bolt came loose, causing the porch to become unstable.

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Season: (v) Add salt, pepper, herbs, and spices to food.

• My favorite season begins in October.
• I wanted to season the steak just right before cooking.

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Novel: (adj) New or unusual in an interesting way.

• We finished the novel right before Fall Break.
• Jaqueline shared her novel idea with us she was going to use in the Science Fair.

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The squash had to be harvested before the first frost of the season.

• Crush or squeeze with force.
• An edible gourd.

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When I was taking the trash out at night, I saw a bat fly in the air.

• animal

• wooden stick

• tool

• garbage

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As the mailman delivered the mail, he heard a loud bark from inside the house.

• beeping

• tree covering

• a dog's noise

• yell

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The grocery bag was light because it was packed with bread and hotdog buns.

• lamp

• not heavy

• sunshine

• bright

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