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

jab

A finger of a friend, poked at you

a small cut, from a tool or sharp edge or corner

an injection, or medical shot

K
 

Land

The earth under our feet.

The country or nation or large area.

To come down from the sky, if in an airplane, or if an item is thrown out a window or off a porch, or upwards, into the air;

Or to get back to standing on the ground, if a person takes a big jump or leap.

M
 

quit

To resign abruptly from a job, or employment, not planning to return

To give up, acknowledging total lack of success,
at learning something, or discussing something....

Simply to leave a location or scene or area. For that present time.

R
 
squeak

A high pitch, soft but irritating sound; Possibly from something needing oil or other lubricant, or a door hinge ;):cool:

What a mouse says.

To make yourself very skinny and thin, in order to slip yourself by someone else, or through a crowd, without disturbing or interrupting others. :oops::rolleyes::whistle::ROFLMAO:

T
 
upper

A type of med. with a particular drug effect

A Schoolmate who is ahead of you, in years at school.

Something physically above something else.

V
 
wise

Having truly good ideas, based on a combination of knowledge, experiences, and maturity

A bit too sassy and sarcastic

x/y/z?
 
argument

Simply an explanation of a different possible viewpoint,
or of what the reason for a different decision,
or what the other side of the coin, or the case presented at a debate, might be;
Such as: What is the argument against equal pay? Or for not taking the job offered?

Angry encounter with potentially strongly emotional or volatile disagreement,
which often includes personal/critical negative wordings, and a shouting match, amongst people who don't like each other or do not accept the other's actions, mannerisms, life choices, etc
(though it might be an emotional airing and sharing of difficult feelings and decisions)

B
 
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beat

To win a game or race

The pulse to the music

When some item is superior to another, or a situation is much improved

To bang on a drum

C
 
dent

A mark or mar, with an irregular indentation, that is not supposed to be there

Some small but real progress , on a task that seemed large to begin tackling

E
 
frog

The jumping, croaking creature.
(Kiss one at your own risk! :LOL: )

A type of decorative and functional closure,
often sewn onto a vest or jacket or coat.

G
 
host

A person who has guests coming, especially to their party

An animal that has some tinier, little critters living off of its body

A city or other location that is, or will be, having a large notable event held in their place

I
 

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