HOMOGRAPHS CXII (CONTRONYMS) 

Fill in the blanks with a word that satisfies both definitions. 

1. Moving rapidly ________ Not moving

2. Sprinkle fine particles ________ Sweep up fine particles

3. Decorate ________ Take away from (as wages)

4. Supervision, watchful care ________ Mistake or error due to negligence

5. To show or display ________ To hide or conceal 

6. Cut or reduce something ________ Decorate, as a Christmas tree

7. Withstand, endure ________ Erode, change over time

8. Split, cut apart ________ Adhere, cling closely

9. Approve, authorize ________ Condemn, penalize 

10. Give in ________ Take over 

Answers:

1. FAST

2. DUST

3. GARNISH

4. OVERSIGHT

5. SCREEN

6. TRIM

7. WEATHER

8. CLEAVE

9. SANCTION  

10. ACCEDE