Spelling List 6-33
6-33 Spelling Tip
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Homographs
Words
that are spelled the same but have different meanings, and sometimes different
pronunciations are called homographs.
Many times one meaning of a homograph is a noun and the other is a
verb.
Many times the accent is on the first syllable in a noun and the second syllable in a
verb.
Refuse is a homograph. Refuse is a noun which means: garbage.
Refuse' is a verb which means: to not do. |
| Words |
Definitions |
| 1. |
conduct |
personal behavior (noun) or guide or escort
(verb) |
| 2. |
compact |
a small cosmetic case (noun) or firmly put
together (verb) |
| 3. |
contract |
a legally binding agreement between two or more
parties (noun) or to make or become smaller (verb) |
| 4. |
impact |
to have a strong effect on (noun) or a striking
together of two bodies (verb) |
| 5. |
protest |
a complaint (noun) or to declare positively
(verb) |
| 6. |
content |
the subject matter or topics treated (as in a
book) or pleased and satisfied with what one has or is (verb) |
| 7. |
convict |
a person serving a prison sentence (noun) or to
find or prove guilty (verb) |
| 8. |
progress |
a moving toward a goal (noun) or to move
forward; advance (verb) |
| 9. |
project |
a plan or scheme to do something (noun) or to
plan, figure, or estimate for the future (verb) |
| 10. |
insult |
an act or expression showing disrespect or scorn
(noun) or to treat or speak to with disrespect or scorn
(verb) |
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