Q: Does the word "vermin" mean the same thing in "Boys in the village have probably been shooting vermin." and "Cereals must be protected from mice and other vermin."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "connect" mean the same thing in "The new railroad will connect the northern part of the state to the southern part." and "Our computers connected."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "shell" mean the same thing in "Nuts shell in falling." and "The corn shelled."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "reaction" mean the same thing in "There was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water." and "In this reaction, the acid and base will neutralize each other, producing a salt."?

A:
the same meaning