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Exam: SAT (English)

quadrivium

IPA: /kwəˈdrɪviəm/

KK: /kwɑːˈdrɪviəm/

noun

Definition: A group of four subjects studied in medieval education, which includes arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music, forming part of the liberal arts curriculum.

Example: In medieval universities, students studied the quadrivium after mastering the trivium.

quadrumvir

IPA: //ˈkwɒdrəmvɪr//

KK: /kwɑːdrəmˌvɪr/

noun

Definition: A member of a group of four people who work together for a specific purpose or task.

Example: The quadrumvir was responsible for overseeing the construction of the new public building.

quadrumvirate

IPA: /ˈkwɒdrəmˌvaɪrət/

KK: /ˈkwɒdrəmˌvaɪrɪt/

noun

Definition: A group of four individuals who hold power or authority together, often in a political context.

Example: The quadrumvirate made important decisions for the country during the crisis.

quadruple

IPA: /kwɒˈdruːpəl/

KK: /kwɑːˈdruːpəl/

adjective

Definition: Having four parts or members, or being four times as much in size, strength, number, or amount.

Example: The recipe calls for a quadruple amount of ingredients to serve more people.

noun

Definition: A quantity that is four times as much as another amount.

Example: The total cost was a quadruple of the original price.

transitive verb

Definition: To increase something to four times its original amount or size.

Example: The company plans to quadruple its production next year.

quale

IPA: /ˈkwāl/

KK: /kwāl/

noun

Definition: A quality or property that can be experienced, like color or sound, considered separately from the objects that have that quality.

Example: The quale of the sunset's colors was breathtaking, making it a memorable experience.

qualification

IPA: /kwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /kwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A requirement or condition that must be met to be eligible for something, often related to skills or achievements needed for a job or task.

Example: She has the necessary qualifications to apply for the job.

qualified

IPA: /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/

KK: /ˈkwɑlɪˌfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having the necessary skills, experience, or education for a specific job or task.

Example: She is a qualified teacher with many years of experience.

qualifier

IPA: /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪə/

KK: /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that limits or modifies the meaning of another word or phrase, or a person who meets the necessary qualifications for a position or task.

Example: In the sentence 'She is a talented musician', the word 'talented' is a qualifier that describes the musician.

qualify

IPA: /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To meet the necessary requirements or standards for something, often in a competition or selection process.

Example: She worked hard to qualify for the national championship.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something eligible or competent for a specific role, task, or condition.

Example: She worked hard to qualify for the scholarship.

qualm

IPA: /kwɑːm/

KK: /kwɑm/

noun

Definition: A sudden feeling of unease or doubt about something, often related to a decision or action.

Example: She had qualms about accepting the job offer because it required moving to a new city.

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