Which of the following options is NOT one of the meanings of the homonym 'contract'?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: To express disapproval or disappointment
Explanation:
• The word contract has multiple meanings across different parts of speech:
• As a noun: A legally binding formal agreement.
• As a verb: To decrease in size, number, or volume (shrink).
• As a verb: To catch or acquire an illness or infection.
• It does not mean expressing disapproval or disappointment; terms like object, criticise, or censure convey that meaning.