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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

question

IPA: /ˈkwɛs.tʃən/

KK: /ˈkwɛsʧən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To ask something in order to get information or clarify something.

Example: She decided to question the teacher about the homework assignment.

noun

Definition: A sentence or phrase that asks for information or a response.

Example: She raised her hand to ask a question in class.

transitive verb

Definition: To ask someone about something in order to get information or to express doubt about something.

Example: The teacher will question the students about the lesson.

queue

IPA: /kjuː/

KK: /kju/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stand in line or wait for something, usually in an organized manner.

Example: People often queue for hours to buy concert tickets.

noun

Definition: A line of people or vehicles waiting for something, such as to enter a place or to be served.

Example: We stood in a long queue to buy tickets for the concert.

quick

IPA: /kwɪk/

KK: /kwɪk/

adjective

Definition: Something that happens or is done in a short amount of time; fast or speedy.

Example: She took a quick look at the report before the meeting.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is fast or done without delay.

Example: She finished her homework quickly so she could go out to play.

noun

Definition: The sensitive or living part of something, especially flesh, or the essence of a matter.

Example: The doctor carefully examined the quick under her fingernail.

quicker

IPA: /ˈkwɪkər/

KK: /ˈkwɪkər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that happens or is done in a shorter amount of time than something else.

Example: She is quicker at solving puzzles than her brother.

quickest

IPA: /ˈkwɪkɪst/

KK: /ˈkwɪkɪst/

adjective

Definition: The fastest in speed or time; the one that takes the least amount of time to do something.

Example: She is the quickest runner in her class.

quickly

IPA: /ˈkwɪkli/

KK: /ˈkwɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a fast manner; done with speed.

Example: She finished her homework quickly so she could go out to play.

quiet

IPA: /ˈkwaɪ.ət/

KK: /ˈkwaɪət/

adjective

Definition: Not making much noise; calm and peaceful.

Example: The library was very quiet, allowing everyone to concentrate on their studies.

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not make much noise; softly or silently.

Example: She spoke quietly so as not to disturb anyone.

noun

Definition: The state of being calm and without noise or disturbance.

Example: The quiet of the library helped me concentrate on my studies.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something or someone quiet, often by calming or reducing noise.

Example: She tried to quiet the children before the movie started.

quieter

IPA: /ˈkwaɪətər/

KK: /ˈkwaɪətər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that produces less noise or is more silent than something else.

Example: The library is quieter than the cafeteria.

quietest

IPA: /ˈkwaɪətɪst/

KK: /ˈkwaɪətɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most silent or having the least noise.

Example: The quietest place in the library is the reading room.

quit

IPA: /kwɪt/

KK: /kwɪt/

adjective

Definition: No longer having a duty or responsibility; free from an obligation or charge.

Example: After finishing his work, he felt quit of all responsibilities for the day.

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop doing something or to leave a place or job.

Example: After many years at the company, she decided to quit her job and travel the world.

noun

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

transitive verb

Definition: To stop doing something or to leave a place, often permanently.

Example: She decided to quit her job to pursue her passion for art.

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