Heteronyms - Words that are spelled identically but have different meanings.

Hang

To kill by suspending by the neck

To keep something. As in: "I'll hang onto that for a while in case I need it in the future."

I
 

interest

extra money, or some other gain, added to what you already have

A keen caring or wondering, about a subject, and wanting to learn more about it

J
 
Jam

A sweet fruit spread for bread, muffins, etc.

A synonym for things being stuck, or blocked.

An informal music session

K
 

Key

the solution to a problem, or an important piece of a puzzling situation

Getting riled up or ignited

small metal opener, for something that was locked

L
 
meal

Ground up into tiny bits and grainy texture

The complete food offering , usually a combination of foods, for breakfast or lunch or dinner

N
 
open

Hours of operation, or that a business can be accessed

Letting air flow through (a window) Or letting people walk through (a door)

A box or book or package, that is no longer sealed

A frame of mind, that is willing to consider other points of view and differing opinions,
or that is willing to share what they are thinking or feeling with others

P
 
question

Any inquiry, asking for information or explanation ,or for a yes or no response

Doubt regarding some issue that was raised,
and having a suspicion, that someone's theory, belief or opinion or statement, is likely not factual, true or accurate

R
 
trying

Any attempt( s) to do some action or task

Finding some situation, to be very difficult and long and complex, and feeling it is emotionally worrisome and upsetting, and overwhelming.

U
 
User

Someone who takes advantage of other people

The human using technological equipment, such as a computer. (Programmers refer to the person eventually running their program as the user.)

V
 
@Sunny , I love that modern term, User-friendly ;):)

V
vocal -

Anything spoken or sung, or audible sounds from the mouth/throat

Indicating that someone might be too loud, or too often verbalizing, for what someone else thinks is appropriate, particularly for the specific setting

W
 
StarSong said:
Wrench
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I had to laugh to myself, when this caused me to think of the idiomatic phrase, Did he throw a wrench into your plan? ;):LOL::giggle:

B

bead

a decorative, rounded stone (or wooden) with a hole, for stringing and possibly making jewelry

Water that forms itself into a small droplet sitting on a leaf

C
 
deal

A great bargain

An agreement

Give out playing cards to each person, in a fair manner,
for whoever is going to participate

E
 
flag

Something fabric that waves

To mark something, so it's easily visible next time you want to locate it

G
 
hand

body part

Some quick, willing, temporary help with some task or project

I
 

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