Problem: Word: bum

Sentence 1: That mechanic's a bum -- he couldn't fix a yo-yo.

Sentence 2: That guy keeps interrupting the concert. Throw the bum out!

Same meaning? OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning
A: the same meaning
Question: This question has options. Does the word "make" have the same definition in the next 2 sentences?

Make merry.

He made as if to punch him, but they both laughed and shook hands.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning
Answer: the same meaning
Question: "spread" used in the same way in the following two sentences?

She liked to spread butter on her toast while it was still hot.

Spread cheese on a piece of bread.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning
Answer: the same meaning
Q: Does "reaction" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

When I last tried to eat strawberries I had a terrible allergic reaction.

A bad reaction to the medicine.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: the same meaning
Question: Here is one sentence: Break a circuit.
Here is another sentence: Break a promise.
Does the break mean the same thing in the two sentences?
OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

Answer: different meanings
Question: "quality" used in the same way in the following two sentences?

This school is well-known for having teachers of high quality.

The quality of students has risen.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning
Answer:
the same meaning