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Exam: SAT (English)

quantifier

IPA: /ˈkwɒntɪfaɪər/

KK: /ˈkwɒntɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that indicates the amount or quantity of something, often used in grammar and logic to express how many or how much.

Example: In the sentence 'Many students passed the exam', 'many' is a quantifier that shows the quantity of students.

quantile

IPA: /ˈkwɒn.taɪl/

KK: /kwɑnˈtaɪl/

noun

Definition: A value that divides a set of data into equal parts, so that each part has the same number of observations. It helps in understanding the distribution of data points in statistics.

Example: In statistics, the median is a type of quantile that divides the data into two equal halves.

quarrel

IPA: /ˈkwɔrəl/

KK: /ˈkwɔrəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have an argument or disagreement with someone, often in a loud or angry way.

Example: They often quarrel over trivial matters.

noun

Definition: A disagreement or argument between people, often involving anger or hostility.

Example: The two friends had a quarrel over a misunderstanding.

quarter

IPA: /ˈkwɔːrtər/

KK: /ˈkwɔrtər/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is one fourth of a whole or divided into four equal parts.

Example: The recipe calls for a quarter cup of sugar.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move back and forth across an area, often in a systematic way, or to find a place to stay temporarily.

Example: The soldiers quartered in the nearby town during the winter.

noun

Definition: A coin that is worth one-fourth of a dollar, or a specific area or district in a city.

Example: I found a quarter on the ground while walking to the store.

transitive verb

Definition: To divide something into four equal parts or sections.

Example: The chef decided to quarter the apples before adding them to the pie.

quarterfinal

IPA: //ˈkwɔːrtərˌfaɪnəl//

KK: /ˈkwɔrtərˌfaɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to one of the four matches in a tournament where the winners advance to the semifinals.

Example: The team played exceptionally well in the quarterfinal match, securing their place in the semifinals.

noun

Definition: A stage in a competition where the last eight participants or teams compete to advance to the semifinals.

Example: The team won their quarterfinal match and moved on to the semifinals.

quarterfinalist

IPA: //ˈkwɔːrtərˌfaɪnəlɪst//

KK: /ˈkwɔrtərˌfaɪnəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person or team that competes in the quarterfinal round of a competition.

Example: The team became quarterfinalists after winning their last match.

quartic

IPA: //ˈkwɔːrtɪk//

KK: /kwɔrtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the fourth degree, especially in mathematics, where it describes equations or functions that involve a variable raised to the power of four.

Example: The quartic equation can be solved using various methods, including factoring and using the quadratic formula.

quartile

IPA: /ˈkwɔːrtaɪl/

KK: /ˈkwɔrˌtaɪl/

noun

Definition: A value that divides a set of data into four equal parts, with each part containing a quarter of the total number of items.

Example: In statistics, the first quartile represents the value below which 25% of the data falls.

quatercentenary

IPA: /kwɔːtəˈsɛntənəri/

KK: /kwɔːtərˈsɛntənɛri/

noun

Definition: A celebration or event marking the 400th anniversary of something.

Example: The city held a grand festival for its quatercentenary, celebrating 400 years of history.

quest

IPA: /kwɛst/

KK: /kwɛst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go on a journey or search for something important or valuable.

Example: They quested for the lost treasure in the mountains.

noun

Definition: A journey or search to find or achieve something important, often involving challenges or adventures.

Example: The hero embarked on a quest to find the lost treasure.

transitive verb

Definition: To search for something or to seek it out.

Example: He decided to quest for the lost treasure hidden in the mountains.

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