Q: Does the word "life" mean the same thing in "He hoped for a new life in Australia." and "He could no longer cope with the complexities of life."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "extension" mean the same thing in "Good extension comes from a combination of training and native ability." and "Extension of the program to all in need."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "space" mean the same thing in "They stopped at an open space in the jungle." and "They tested his ability to locate objects in space."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "consult" mean the same thing in "You should consult the dictionary." and "Men forgot, or feared, to consult."?

A:
the same meaning