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Exam: IELTS

quadrivalent

IPA: /ˌkwɒdrɪˈvɛlənt/

KK: /kwɑːdrɪˈvɛlənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a chemical element or compound that has a valence of four, meaning it can form four bonds with other atoms.

Example: In chemistry, carbon is often described as quadrivalent because it can form four covalent bonds with other atoms.

noun

Definition: A group of four elements or components, often used in genetics to refer to a set of four homologous chromosomes that pair together during cell division.

Example: The study focused on the behavior of a quadrivalent during meiosis.

quadrupedal

IPA: /ˌkwɒdrəˈpɛdəl/

KK: /kwɑːdrəˈpɛdəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing an animal that walks on four legs.

Example: Dogs and cats are examples of quadrupedal animals.

quadruplicate

IPA: /kwɒˈdruːp.lɪ.kət/

KK: /kwɑːˈdruːp.lɪ.kət/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is made up of four identical parts or copies.

Example: The report was submitted in quadruplicate to ensure everyone received a copy.

noun

Definition: A copy or item that is one of four identical parts or versions.

Example: The report was submitted in quadruplicate to ensure everyone received a copy.

transitive verb

Definition: To make four copies of something or to increase something to four times its original amount.

Example: The printer can quadruplicate the document in just a few minutes.

quadruplicated

IPA: /kwɒˈdrʌp.lɪ.keɪ.tɪd/

KK: /kwɑːˈdrʌp.lɪ.keɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been copied or repeated four times.

Example: The data was quadruplicated to ensure accuracy in the results.

verb

Definition: To make four copies of something.

Example: The document was quadruplicated to ensure everyone received a copy.

quadruply

IPA: /kwɒˈdrʌpli/

KK: /kwɑːˈdrʌpli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that involves four times or in four different ways.

Example: The team worked quadruply hard to meet the deadline.

quaffable

IPA: /ˈkwɒf.ə.bəl/

KK: /ˈkwɑːfəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is easy and pleasant to drink.

Example: The wine was so quaffable that we finished the entire bottle in one sitting.

quagmire

IPA: /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

KK: /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

noun

Definition: A difficult or tricky situation that is hard to escape from, often involving confusion or problems.

Example: After losing his job, he found himself in a financial quagmire.

quaint

IPA: /kwent/

KK: /kwent/

adjective

Definition: Having a charming or unusual quality, often in an old-fashioned way.

Example: The village was filled with quaint houses and narrow streets.

quaintest

IPA: /kwɛɪntɪst/

KK: /kwentɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most charmingly unusual or old-fashioned in appearance or style.

Example: The quaintest village I have ever visited was filled with cobblestone streets and historic cottages.

quaintly

IPA: /ˈkwentli/

KK: /kwentli/

adverb

Definition: In a charming or unusual way that is attractive or interesting.

Example: The cottage was quaintly decorated with vintage furniture and colorful flowers.

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