A
mat is a tangle or snarl in one’s hair.
But a mat is also a small rug.
I saw Matt’s matted hair when he stood
on the mat.
Mum
is a type of flower. Mum is a name I
might call my mother. When you are
saying, “mum’s the word” to someone, you are asking to keep a secret.
My mum is allergic to mums. But mum’s the word.
A
pool is a place to swim. A pool table is
a game table with cue sticks and balls.
A pool of money is generally a collection of money for a charity or a
bet.
Let’s pool our money together to
purchase a pool table to use for the lifeguards to use when they are taking a
break from the public pool.
To
pry something means to use a crowbar or other device to assist in lifting
something. Pry can also mean eavesdropping
or snooping.
He was caught prying (or watching)
someone trying to pry open a box.
A
pupil is the black circle in the center of one’s eye. Pupil is also another name for student.
I heard the pupil had to have his
pupils dilated.
Spring
is a season that brings flowers, blossoms, pollen and new growth. It also brings on many allergies for many
people. A spring is a coiled wire used
to make a kind of bounce.
To steep tea means to let the bag sit
in the water for a while in order to get more flavor. A steep road is one
that goes up on an angle. Steep prices are the result of doctor bills
among others.
To
swab a deck means to mop or clean it. A
swab is a stick with two small cotton balls fastened at each end. A swab is generally used to clean ears but
can also be used to dab paint.
To swab a deck with a cotton swab
would take a very long time.
There
are many trains. 1) a bunch of cars
hooked up to a locomotive and use a rail for transportation; 2) teach; 3) a
long (and unnecessary) extended part of a bridal gown that makes it somehow
fancier.
Wind
is a homophone with two pronunciations. The "i" is short when saying the word that means air blowing but "i" is
long when referring to an action of turning a key in order to make something
move (like this toy mouse)
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