Problem: Word: proficiency

Sentence 1: To attain (or to reach) proficiency.

Sentence 2: A test of proficiency in English.

Same meaning?
A: the same meaning

Problem: Word: smoke

Sentence 1: It was just smoke and mirrors.

Sentence 2: He showed batters nothing but smoke.

Same meaning?
A: different meanings

Problem: Word: gather

Sentence 1: Gather the close family members.

Sentence 2: Be careful not to stretch or gather your knitting.

Same meaning?
A: the same meaning

Problem: Word: snap

Sentence 1: To snap a whip.

Sentence 2: The pipe snapped.

Same meaning?
A:
different meanings