MP1 W9 Flashcards
Ruffled
Usual meaning: v. to disorder or change arrangement
Second meaning: adj. flustered, nonplussed
He was ruffled when his coach sat him on the bench and allowed for Jim to bat instead.
Sap
Usual meaning: n. the fluid, chiefly water with dissolved sugars and mineral salts (found in plants)
Second meaning: v. to drain
The long, exhausting practice managed to sap all of the energy out of the young dancer.
Scrap
Usual meaning: n. a small piece or amount of something, esp. one that is left over after the greater part is used.
Second meaning: v. to eliminate
After watching her preform, the judges decided to scrap Kate off the dance competition.
Shelve
Table
Usual meaning: v. to place or arrange items
Second meaning: v. to discard or reject (e.g. an idea or proposal)
The manager decided to shelve the idea of paying the employees more money.
Solvent
Usual meaning: adj. able to dissolve other substances.
Second meaning: n. able to pay all debts
James was finally financially solvent and could afford to pay off his apartment rent.
Sound
Usual meaning: n. vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person or animals ear.
Second person: adj. firm, stable, reliable, valid
The witness was a sound source in solving the cold case.
Spare
Severe
Usual meaning (Spare): adj. something extra Usual meaning: (Severe): adj. strict; harsh
Second meaning: adj. unadorned, very plain
The new house was very severe, with white walls and no furniture.
Static
Usual meaning: adj. of, relating to, or producing static electricity
Second meaning: adj. unchanging
The antique town was static; everything had been left the same as the years passed.
Sustain
Usual meaning: v. strengthen or support physically or mentally
Second meaning: v. to withstand; to deal with or experience (something bad or unpleasant)
She sustained many injuries during the fight.
Uniform
Usual meaning: n. distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body by children attending certain schools
Second meaning: adj. constant, unvarying
Her reaction to things was almost uniform; nothing fazed her.
Unqualified
Usual meaning: adj. Not having the skills, knowledge, or experience needed to do a particular job or activity
Second meaning: adj, Absolute; without reservation or limitation
My father’s love for his family is unqualified.
Upset
Usual meaning: v. make someone unhappy, disappointed, or worried
Second meaning: v. to interfere with an expected outcome
Superman was able to upset the villain’s plans pf knocking down the Empire State Building and killing everyone in it.
