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

"The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph" -- Thomas Paine.

The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: the same meaning

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

They admired his performance under stress.

They listened to ten different performances.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: different meanings

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

He always took some reading matter with him on the plane.

They were friends and it was no matter who won the games.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A:
different meanings