Homophone Definitions Key

1. Pain—physical suffering or discomfort caused by 9. Great-- of an extent, amount, or intensity illness or injury considerably above the normal or average

Pane—a single sheet of glass in a window or door Grate-- reduce (something, especially food) to small shreds by rubbing it on a grater

2. Coarse-- rough or loose in texture or grain 10. Pray-- address a solemn request or expression of Course-- the route or direction followed by a ship, thanks to a deity or other object of worship aircraft, road, or river Prey-- an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food 3. Peace-- freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility 11. Steak-- a thick slice of beef or other high-quality Piece-- a portion of an object or of material, meat or fish produced by cutting, tearing, or breaking the whole Stake-- a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground 4. Weight-- a body's relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it; heaviness 12. Capital-- wealth in the form of money or other Wait-- stay where one is or delay action until a assets owned by a person or organization particular time or until something else happens Capitol—a building or group of buildings in which the functions of government are carried out 5. Loan-- a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest 13. Stationary-- not moving or not intended to be Lone-- having no companions; solitary or single moved

Stationery-- writing paper, especially with matching 6. Board-- a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard envelopes material, used for floors or other building purposes

Bored-- feeling weary because one is unoccupied or 14. Pore-- a minute opening in a surface lacks interest in one's current activity Pour-- (especially of a liquid) flow rapidly in a steady stream 7. Aloud-- audibly; not silently or in a whisper

Allowed-- admit (an event or activity) as legal or 15. Cord-- long thin flexible string or rope made from acceptable. several twisted strands

Chord-- a group of (typically three or more) notes 8. Horse-- a solid-hoofed plant-eating domesticated sounded together, as a basis of harmony mammal with a flowing mane and tail, used for riding, racing, and to carry and pull loads 16. Pare-- trim (something) by cutting away its outer Hoarse-- sounding rough and harsh, typically as the edges result of a sore throat or of shouting Pair-- a set of two things used together or regarded as a unit