Q: Does "degree" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

Murder in the second degree.

There are 360 degrees in a circle.

A: different meanings

Q: Does "make" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

Don't make this into a big deal.

Make yourself clear.

A: the same meaning

Q: Does "block" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

He reserved a large block of seats.

He held a large block of the company's stock.

A:
the same meaning