Problem: Word: scale

Sentence 1: The Holocaust was insanity on an enormous scale.

Sentence 2: There are some who question the scale of our ambitions.

Same meaning?
A: the same meaning

Problem: Word: drop

Sentence 1: He had a drop too much to drink.

Sentence 2: A drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index.

Same meaning?
A: different meanings

Problem: Word: defense

Sentence 1: Defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem.

Sentence 2: A good boxer needs a good defense.

Same meaning?
A: the same meaning

Problem: Word: missus

Sentence 1: Harry said he couldn't stop and chat because his missus wanted to go shopping.

Sentence 2: The missus has a list of chores for me to do this weekend.

Same meaning?
A:
the same meaning