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Exam: SAT (English)

quixotry

IPA: /kwɪkˈsɒtri/

KK: /kwɪk'sɒtri/

noun

Definition: A tendency to be overly idealistic or romantic, often leading to unrealistic or impractical plans.

Example: His quixotry often led him to pursue dreams that were impossible to achieve.

quiz

IPA: /kwɪz/

KK: /kwɪz/

noun

Definition: A short test or assessment, usually consisting of questions, to measure knowledge or understanding of a subject.

Example: The teacher gave us a quiz to see how much we had learned.

transitive verb

Definition: To ask someone questions to test their knowledge or understanding of a subject.

Example: The teacher decided to quiz the students on the material they had studied.

quizzical

IPA: /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

KK: /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that shows confusion, curiosity, or a playful sense of humor, often with a slight hint of teasing.

Example: She gave him a quizzical look when he told her the strange news.

quizzically

IPA: /ˈkwɪzɪkli/

KK: /ˈkwɪzɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows you are confused or questioning something.

Example: She looked at him quizzically when he made the strange comment.

quodlibet

IPA: /ˈkwɒd.lɪ.bɛt/

KK: /kwɒdˈlɪbɪt/

noun

Definition: A topic or issue that is debated or discussed, often in a formal setting, especially in philosophy or theology. It can also refer to a humorous mix of different musical pieces.

Example: The scholars gathered to discuss a quodlibet on the nature of existence.

quote

IPA: /kwoʊt/

KK: /kwot/

intransitive verb

Definition: To repeat or refer to someone else's words, often from a book or speech.

Example: She likes to quote famous authors in her essays.

noun

Definition: A statement or phrase that is repeated or cited from someone else, often to convey a specific idea or thought.

Example: She included a famous quote from Shakespeare in her essay.

transitive verb

Definition: To mention or repeat someone else's words or a specific passage, often to support an argument or provide evidence.

Example: In her essay, she decided to quote a famous author to strengthen her point.

quotient

IPA: /ˈkwəʊʃənt/

KK: /ˈkwoʊʃənt/

noun

Definition: The result you get when you divide one number by another.

Example: In math class, we learned that the quotient of 20 and 4 is 5.

rabble

IPA: /ˈræbəl/

KK: /ˈræbəl/

noun

Definition: A noisy and disorderly crowd, often seen as a mob or a group of people who are considered to be of low social status.

Example: The rabble gathered in the square, shouting and waving their signs.

transitive verb

Definition: To stir or mix something, especially molten iron, using an iron bar.

Example: The blacksmith had to rabble the molten metal to ensure it was properly mixed.

rabblement

IPA: /ˈræbəlmənt/

KK: /ˈræbəlmənt/

noun

Definition: A group of ordinary people, often seen as noisy or unruly.

Example: The rabblement gathered in the square to protest against the new law.

race

IPA: /reɪs/

KK: /reɪs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To compete in a contest of speed or to move very quickly.

Example: The children raced to the finish line during the school sports day.

noun

Definition: A group of people who share common physical traits, history, or culture, often based on their ancestry or geographic origin.

Example: The festival celebrated the rich traditions of the local race.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something compete in a contest of speed, or to move something quickly from one place to another.

Example: She races her car every weekend at the track.

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