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question
noun
words
,
signs
,
or
sentences
that
you
use
to
ask
for
information
•
The
student
raised
her
hand
and
asked
a
question
about
the
lesson
.
The
student
raised
her
hand
and
asked
a
question
about
the
lesson
.
•
Before
we
begin
the
tour
,
does
anyone
have
any
questions
?
Before
we
begin
the
tour
,
does
anyone
have
any
questions
?
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
“
question
”,
from
Latin
“
quaestiō
”
meaning
“
search
”
or
“
investigation
”.
verb
-
question
,
questioning
,
questions
,
questioned
to
ask
someone
questions
in
order
to
get
information
•
The
police
questioned
the
witness
about
what
she
saw
.
The
police
questioned
the
witness
about
what
she
saw
.
•
Reporters
questioned
the
actor
about
the
new
movie
.
Reporters
questioned
the
actor
about
the
new
movie
.
noun
a
problem
,
topic
,
or
issue
that
people
discuss
or
need
to
decide
•
Affordable
housing
is
an
important
question
for
young
families
.
Affordable
housing
is
an
important
question
for
young
families
.
•
The
committee
debated
the
question
of
budget
cuts
for
hours
.
The
committee
debated
the
question
of
budget
cuts
for
hours
.
noun
doubt
or
uncertainty
about
whether
something
is
true
,
right
,
or
legal
•
After
the
scandal
,
his
honesty
was
in
question
.
After
the
scandal
,
his
honesty
was
in
question
.
•
The
safety
of
the
old
bridge
is
now
in
question
.
The
safety
of
the
old
bridge
is
now
in
question
.
verb
-
question
,
questioning
,
questions
,
questioned
to
doubt
or
feel
uncertain
about
whether
something
is
true
or
right
•
Some
people
question
the
effectiveness
of
the
new
law
.
Some
people
question
the
effectiveness
of
the
new
law
.
•
I
don
’
t
question
your
courage
,
only
your
plan
.
I
don
’
t
question
your
courage
,
only
your
plan
.
quite
adverb
to
a
fairly
large
degree
;
rather
,
but
not
completely
•
It's
quite
warm
outside
,
so
we
don't
need
jackets
.
It's
quite
warm
outside
,
so
we
don't
need
jackets
.
•
The
book
was
quite
interesting
,
and
I
finished
it
in
two
days
.
The
book
was
quite
interesting
,
and
I
finished
it
in
two
days
.
Middle
English
,
from
quite
(“
completely
,
wholly
”),
a
variant
of
quit
,
from
Old
French
quiter
(“
to
release
,
set
free
”).
adverb
completely
;
entirely
;
without
limitation
•
Your
answer
is
quite
correct
;
there
are
no
mistakes
.
Your
answer
is
quite
correct
;
there
are
no
mistakes
.
•
The
streets
were
quite
empty
at
dawn
.
The
streets
were
quite
empty
at
dawn
.
Same
origin
as
the
first
sense
;
shifting
toward
a
stronger
emphatic
meaning
in
the
18th–19th
centuries
.
interjection
(
expressing
emphatic
agreement
)
exactly
;
absolutely
•
“
It's
a
beautiful
day
for
a
picnic
.” “
Quite
!”
replied
the
professor
.
“
It's
a
beautiful
day
for
a
picnic
.” “
Quite
!”
replied
the
professor
.
•
“
We
must
act
quickly
before
it's
too
late
.” “
Quite
,
I'll
send
the
report
at
once
,”
said
the
manager
.
“
We
must
act
quickly
before
it's
too
late
.” “
Quite
,
I'll
send
the
report
at
once
,”
said
the
manager
.
Developed
in
British
English
as
a
clipped
reply
meaning
“
quite
right
.”
quickly
adverb
at
a
fast
speed
or
in
a
very
short
time
•
The
rabbit
ran
quickly
across
the
field
to
escape
the
fox
.
The
rabbit
ran
quickly
across
the
field
to
escape
the
fox
.
•
Please
finish
your
homework
quickly
so
we
can
watch
a
movie
.
Please
finish
your
homework
quickly
so
we
can
watch
a
movie
.
Formed
by
adding
the
adverb-forming
suffix
-ly
to
the
adjective
“
quick
”,
which
comes
from
Old
English
“
cwic
”
meaning
“
alive
”
or
“
lively
”.
Over
time
, “
quick
”
developed
the
sense
of
“
fast
”,
and
“
quickly
”
followed
with
the
meaning
“
in
a
fast
manner
”.
quality
noun
-
quality
how
good
or
bad
something
is
;
the
degree
of
excellence
of
something
•
The
quality
of
this
handmade
scarf
is
amazing
.
The
quality
of
this
handmade
scarf
is
amazing
.
•
Customers
complained
about
the
poor
quality
of
the
new
sound
system
during
the
concert
.
Customers
complained
about
the
poor
quality
of
the
new
sound
system
during
the
concert
.
From
Middle
English
qualite
,
from
Old
French
qualité
,
from
Latin
quālitās
meaning
“
of
what
kind
”.
noun
-
quality
,
qualities
a
characteristic
or
feature
that
someone
or
something
has
•
Patience
is
an
essential
quality
for
a
good
doctor
.
Patience
is
an
essential
quality
for
a
good
doctor
.
•
The
metal
has
the
unusual
quality
of
changing
color
in
sunlight
.
The
metal
has
the
unusual
quality
of
changing
color
in
sunlight
.
adjective
of
a
high
standard
;
very
good
•
They
served
a
quality
meal
at
the
small
bistro
.
They
served
a
quality
meal
at
the
small
bistro
.
•
She
always
buys
quality
shoes
that
last
for
years
.
She
always
buys
quality
shoes
that
last
for
years
.
quick
adjective
-
quick
,
quicker
,
quickest
moving
,
acting
,
or
happening
at
high
speed
•
The
quick
rabbit
dashed
across
the
garden
.
The
quick
rabbit
dashed
across
the
garden
.
•
Please
be
quick
—
the
train
is
about
to
leave
!
Please
be
quick
—
the
train
is
about
to
leave
!
Old
English
quicke
“
alive
,
living
,”
later
“
lively
,
swift
,”
from
Proto-Germanic
*kwikwaz
,
related
to
Latin
vivus
“
alive
.”
adjective
-
quick
,
quicker
,
quickest
taking
only
a
short
amount
of
time
•
She
took
a
quick
shower
before
work
.
She
took
a
quick
shower
before
work
.
•
Let
’
s
have
a
quick
meeting
after
lunch
.
Let
’
s
have
a
quick
meeting
after
lunch
.
adjective
-
quick
,
quicker
,
quickest
able
to
think
,
understand
,
or
react
very
fast
•
Maya
has
a
quick
mind
and
solves
puzzles
easily
.
Maya
has
a
quick
mind
and
solves
puzzles
easily
.
•
You
must
be
quick
on
your
feet
during
debates
.
You
must
be
quick
on
your
feet
during
debates
.
adverb
-
quick
,
quicker
,
quickest
in
a
quick
way
;
quickly
(
informal
)
•
Come
quick
or
we
’
ll
miss
the
fireworks
!
Come
quick
or
we
’
ll
miss
the
fireworks
!
•
He
ran
quick
to
catch
the
bus
.
He
ran
quick
to
catch
the
bus
.
noun
the
sensitive
living
tissue
under
a
fingernail
or
toenail
•
She
trimmed
her
nail
too
far
and
cut
the
quick
.
She
trimmed
her
nail
too
far
and
cut
the
quick
.
•
The
veterinarian
warned
me
not
to
clip
the
dog
’
s
claws
past
the
quick
.
The
veterinarian
warned
me
not
to
clip
the
dog
’
s
claws
past
the
quick
.
Originally
meaning
“
alive
,
living
flesh
,”
the
noun
sense
narrowed
in
Middle
English
to
the
soft
tissue
under
the
nail
.
quarter
noun
one
of
four
equal
parts
of
something
•
Lena
ate
a
quarter
of
the
chocolate
bar
and
saved
the
rest
for
later
.
Lena
ate
a
quarter
of
the
chocolate
bar
and
saved
the
rest
for
later
.
•
The
recipe
says
to
use
only
a
quarter
of
a
cup
of
sugar
.
The
recipe
says
to
use
only
a
quarter
of
a
cup
of
sugar
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
quartier
,
from
Latin
quartarius
,
from
quartus
“
fourth
”.
noun
a
period
of
three
months
,
especially
in
business
,
school
,
or
the
calendar
year
•
Sales
rose
sharply
in
the
first
quarter
of
the
year
.
Sales
rose
sharply
in
the
first
quarter
of
the
year
.
•
Our
company
releases
earnings
reports
every
quarter
.
Our
company
releases
earnings
reports
every
quarter
.
noun
a
period
of
fifteen
minutes
,
especially
when
telling
time
•
It
’
s
a
quarter
past
eight
,
so
the
movie
has
already
started
.
It
’
s
a
quarter
past
eight
,
so
the
movie
has
already
started
.
•
The
bus
leaves
at
a
quarter
to
seven
every
morning
.
The
bus
leaves
at
a
quarter
to
seven
every
morning
.
noun
a
U
.
S
.
coin
worth
twenty-five
cents
•
I
need
a
quarter
for
the
parking
meter
.
I
need
a
quarter
for
the
parking
meter
.
•
The
vending
machine
only
accepts
dollar
bills
and
quarters
.
The
vending
machine
only
accepts
dollar
bills
and
quarters
.
noun
rooms
or
buildings
where
people
live
,
especially
soldiers
or
workers
,
usually
used
in
plural
as
“
quarters
”
•
The
new
recruits
were
shown
to
their
living
quarters
.
The
new
recruits
were
shown
to
their
living
quarters
.
•
Crew
quarters
on
the
ship
were
cramped
but
clean
.
Crew
quarters
on
the
ship
were
cramped
but
clean
.
noun
a
district
or
neighborhood
within
a
town
or
city
,
often
with
a
particular
character
•
They
explored
the
old
artists
’
quarter
after
lunch
.
They
explored
the
old
artists
’
quarter
after
lunch
.
•
Paris
’
s
Latin
Quarter
is
famous
for
its
bookstores
and
cafés
.
Paris
’
s
Latin
Quarter
is
famous
for
its
bookstores
and
cafés
.
verb
to
divide
something
into
four
equal
parts
•
First
,
quarter
the
potatoes
before
boiling
them
.
First
,
quarter
the
potatoes
before
boiling
them
.
•
The
carpenter
quartered
the
beam
to
fit
the
frame
.
The
carpenter
quartered
the
beam
to
fit
the
frame
.
verb
to
provide
someone
with
a
place
to
live
or
stay
•
The
villagers
agreed
to
quarter
the
soldiers
for
one
night
.
The
villagers
agreed
to
quarter
the
soldiers
for
one
night
.
•
During
the
tournament
,
families
in
town
quartered
visiting
players
.
During
the
tournament
,
families
in
town
quartered
visiting
players
.
noun
mercy
or
humane
treatment
given
to
a
defeated
enemy
(
used
mainly
in
the
phrase
“
give
no
quarter
”)
•
The
pirate
captain
promised
quarter
to
all
who
surrendered
.
The
pirate
captain
promised
quarter
to
all
who
surrendered
.
•
During
the
brutal
battle
,
no
quarter
was
given
.
During
the
brutal
battle
,
no
quarter
was
given
.
quiet
adjective
-
quiet
,
quieter
,
quietest
making
very
little
noise
;
not
loud
•
The
library
is
always
quiet
in
the
mornings
.
The
library
is
always
quiet
in
the
mornings
.
•
Please
keep
your
voice
quiet
while
the
baby
sleeps
.
Please
keep
your
voice
quiet
while
the
baby
sleeps
.
From
Middle
English
"
quiet
" (
peaceful
),
via
Old
French
,
from
Latin
"
quietus
"
meaning
at
rest
or
calm
.
interjection
-
quiet
,
quieter
,
quietest
used
to
tell
someone
to
stop
talking
or
making
noise
•
"
Quiet
!"
the
teacher
said
as
the
class
grew
noisy
.
"
Quiet
!"
the
teacher
said
as
the
class
grew
noisy
.
•
"
Quiet
in
the
audience
,
please
,"
the
announcer
requested
.
"
Quiet
in
the
audience
,
please
,"
the
announcer
requested
.
adjective
-
quiet
,
quieter
,
quietest
calm
and
without
much
activity
or
excitement
•
It
was
a
quiet
day
at
the
office
,
with
few
calls
and
no
meetings
.
It
was
a
quiet
day
at
the
office
,
with
few
calls
and
no
meetings
.
•
The
resort
is
perfect
for
travelers
who
want
a
quiet
holiday
.
The
resort
is
perfect
for
travelers
who
want
a
quiet
holiday
.
noun
-
quiet
,
quieter
,
quietest
a
state
of
calm
or
silence
•
She
enjoys
the
early-morning
quiet
before
the
city
wakes
up
.
She
enjoys
the
early-morning
quiet
before
the
city
wakes
up
.
•
The
teacher
asked
for
quiet
so
the
students
could
concentrate
.
The
teacher
asked
for
quiet
so
the
students
could
concentrate
.
verb
-
quiet
,
quieter
,
quietest
to
make
someone
or
something
silent
or
calm
,
or
to
become
silent
•
She
gently
quieted
the
barking
dog
with
a
treat
.
She
gently
quieted
the
barking
dog
with
a
treat
.
•
The
crowd
began
to
quiet
as
the
lights
dimmed
.
The
crowd
began
to
quiet
as
the
lights
dimmed
.
quote
verb
-
quote
,
quoting
,
quotes
,
quoted
to
repeat
the
exact
words
someone
else
said
or
wrote
•
Our
teacher
asked
us
to
quote
the
poem
in
our
essays
.
Our
teacher
asked
us
to
quote
the
poem
in
our
essays
.
•
She
loves
to
quote
famous
movie
lines
at
parties
.
She
loves
to
quote
famous
movie
lines
at
parties
.
Middle
English
‘
qwoot
’
from
Latin
‘
quotare
’ “
to
mark
how
many
”,
later
“
to
cite
”.
noun
the
exact
words
someone
said
or
wrote
,
repeated
by
another
person
•
My
favorite
quote
from
the
book
is
about
friendship
.
My
favorite
quote
from
the
book
is
about
friendship
.
•
She
started
her
speech
with
a
famous
quote
by
Nelson
Mandela
.
She
started
her
speech
with
a
famous
quote
by
Nelson
Mandela
.
verb
-
quote
,
quoting
,
quotes
,
quoted
to
tell
someone
what
a
job
or
product
will
cost
•
The
mechanic
quoted
$200
to
fix
the
brake
pads
.
The
mechanic
quoted
$200
to
fix
the
brake
pads
.
•
Can
you
quote
me
a
price
for
repainting
the
kitchen
?
Can
you
quote
me
a
price
for
repainting
the
kitchen
?
noun
a
statement
of
how
much
a
job
or
product
will
cost
•
The
builder
gave
us
a
quote
for
the
new
porch
.
The
builder
gave
us
a
quote
for
the
new
porch
.
•
I
need
three
quotes
before
choosing
a
plumber
.
I
need
three
quotes
before
choosing
a
plumber
.
quit
verb
-
quit
,
quitting
,
quits
,
quitted
to
stop
doing
something
or
to
leave
a
job
,
school
,
or
activity
•
After
ten
years
at
the
company
,
Maria
decided
to
quit
and
start
her
own
business
.
After
ten
years
at
the
company
,
Maria
decided
to
quit
and
start
her
own
business
.
•
I
quit
smoking
last
year
and
feel
much
healthier
now
.
I
quit
smoking
last
year
and
feel
much
healthier
now
.
From
Middle
English
‘
quitten
’,
from
Old
French
‘
quiter
’
meaning
“
to
release
,
free
”,
ultimately
from
Latin
‘
quietus
’
meaning
“
resting
,
at
peace
”.
verb
-
quit
,
quitting
,
quits
,
quitted
to
close
or
exit
a
computer
program
or
file
•
Click
this
button
to
quit
the
application
safely
.
Click
this
button
to
quit
the
application
safely
.
•
Remember
to
save
your
work
before
you
quit
.
Remember
to
save
your
work
before
you
quit
.
Sense
extended
in
the
late
20th
century
from
the
general
idea
of
‘
leaving
’
to
the
act
of
exiting
software
.
adjective
(
archaic
)
free
from
or
no
longer
burdened
by
something
bad
or
unwanted
•
At
last
,
the
land
was
quit
of
war
.
At
last
,
the
land
was
quit
of
war
.
•
She
longed
to
be
quit
of
her
worries
.
She
longed
to
be
quit
of
her
worries
.
Same
origin
as
the
verb
;
medieval
legal
phrase
“
to
be
quit
of
”
meaning
to
be
released
from
an
obligation
.
queen
noun
a
woman
who
is
the
monarch
of
a
country
by
birthright
or
coronation
•
The
queen
greeted
the
cheering
crowd
from
the
palace
balcony
.
The
queen
greeted
the
cheering
crowd
from
the
palace
balcony
.
•
After
her
coronation
,
the
young
queen
promised
to
serve
her
people
with
kindness
.
After
her
coronation
,
the
young
queen
promised
to
serve
her
people
with
kindness
.
Old
English
cwēn
“
woman
,
wife
,
female
ruler
”,
related
to
German
Königin
;
originally
meant
simply
“
woman
”
but
narrowed
to
its
royal
sense
by
the
Middle
Ages
.
noun
the
wife
of
a
king
•
The
queen
stood
beside
the
king
during
the
royal
banquet
.
The
queen
stood
beside
the
king
during
the
royal
banquet
.
•
Children
waved
tiny
flags
as
the
smiling
queen
passed
in
her
carriage
.
Children
waved
tiny
flags
as
the
smiling
queen
passed
in
her
carriage
.
noun
a
playing
card
showing
a
queen
,
ranking
between
the
jack
and
the
king
•
He
smiled
when
he
turned
over
the
queen
of
hearts
.
He
smiled
when
he
turned
over
the
queen
of
hearts
.
•
To
win
,
you
need
three
queens
in
your
hand
.
To
win
,
you
need
three
queens
in
your
hand
.
noun
the
most
powerful
chess
piece
that
can
move
any
number
of
squares
in
any
direction
•
Her
queen
checked
the
black
king
in
one
swift
move
.
Her
queen
checked
the
black
king
in
one
swift
move
.
•
Losing
the
queen
early
can
cost
you
the
game
.
Losing
the
queen
early
can
cost
you
the
game
.
noun
the
only
fertile
female
insect
in
a
colony
of
bees
,
ants
,
or
termites
,
responsible
for
laying
eggs
•
Worker
bees
fed
the
queen
with
special
royal
jelly
.
Worker
bees
fed
the
queen
with
special
royal
jelly
.
•
Without
a
queen
,
the
hive
cannot
survive
for
long
.
Without
a
queen
,
the
hive
cannot
survive
for
long
.
verb
(
chess
)
to
promote
a
pawn
to
a
queen
when
it
reaches
the
farthest
rank
•
She
queened
her
pawn
and
smiled
in
triumph
.
She
queened
her
pawn
and
smiled
in
triumph
.
•
If
you
reach
the
eighth
rank
,
your
pawn
can
be
queened
.
If
you
reach
the
eighth
rank
,
your
pawn
can
be
queened
.
From
the
noun
“
queen
”;
the
verb
arose
in
the
1700s
as
chess
rules
standardized
pawn
promotion
.
noun
(
slang
,
sometimes
offensive
)
an
effeminate
or
flamboyant
gay
man
•
On
stage
,
he
acted
like
a
real
queen
and
the
audience
loved
him
.
On
stage
,
he
acted
like
a
real
queen
and
the
audience
loved
him
.
•
Some
people
use
the
word
queen
to
tease
flamboyant
men
,
but
it
can
be
hurtful
.
Some
people
use
the
word
queen
to
tease
flamboyant
men
,
but
it
can
be
hurtful
.
Appeared
in
American
slang
in
the
early
20th
century
,
extending
the
idea
of
an
elegant
or
dominant
female
figure
to
describe
flamboyant
gay
men
.
quarterback
noun
the
player
on
an
American
or
Canadian
football
team
who
leads
the
offense
,
calls
the
plays
,
and
usually
throws
the
ball
•
The
quarterback
threw
a
perfect
pass
with
only
seconds
left
on
the
clock
.
The
quarterback
threw
a
perfect
pass
with
only
seconds
left
on
the
clock
.
•
Each
quarterback
wears
a
special
headset
inside
his
helmet
to
hear
the
coach's
instructions
.
Each
quarterback
wears
a
special
headset
inside
his
helmet
to
hear
the
coach's
instructions
.
Formed
from
quarter
(
one
of
four
)
+
back
(
a
player
positioned
behind
the
line
);
first
used
in
rugby-style
football
in
the
late
19th
century
.
verb
to
act
as
the
quarterback
for
a
football
team
,
directing
plays
and
leading
the
offense
•
Mariana
will
quarterback
for
the
school
team
this
season
.
Mariana
will
quarterback
for
the
school
team
this
season
.
•
He
quarterbacked
the
squad
to
three
championships
in
a
row
.
He
quarterbacked
the
squad
to
three
championships
in
a
row
.
verb
to
lead
,
organize
,
or
direct
a
project
or
activity
,
like
a
quarterback
guiding
a
team
•
Anna
was
chosen
to
quarterback
the
new
marketing
campaign
.
Anna
was
chosen
to
quarterback
the
new
marketing
campaign
.
•
The
senior
engineer
quarterbacked
the
project
from
concept
to
launch
.
The
senior
engineer
quarterbacked
the
project
from
concept
to
launch
.
qualify
verb
-
qualify
,
qualifying
,
qualifies
,
qualified
to
achieve
the
necessary
standard
to
take
part
in
the
next
stage
of
a
competition
,
exam
,
or
process
•
After
winning
their
last
match
,
the
team
qualified
for
the
finals
.
After
winning
their
last
match
,
the
team
qualified
for
the
finals
.
•
If
you
score
seventy
percent
on
the
written
test
,
you
qualify
to
take
the
advanced
course
.
If
you
score
seventy
percent
on
the
written
test
,
you
qualify
to
take
the
advanced
course
.
From
Medieval
Latin
qualificare
“
to
make
of
a
certain
quality
,”
from
Latin
qualis
“
of
what
kind
”
+
facere
“
to
make
”.
verb
-
qualify
,
qualifying
,
qualifies
,
qualified
to
have
the
required
education
,
skills
,
or
experience
to
do
a
particular
job
or
activity
•
Julia
finally
qualified
as
a
lawyer
after
seven
years
of
study
.
Julia
finally
qualified
as
a
lawyer
after
seven
years
of
study
.
•
Applicants
must
qualify
for
the
scholarship
by
demonstrating
financial
need
.
Applicants
must
qualify
for
the
scholarship
by
demonstrating
financial
need
.
verb
-
qualify
,
qualifying
,
qualifies
,
qualified
to
give
someone
the
necessary
skills
,
knowledge
,
or
authority
to
do
something
•
This
intensive
program
will
qualify
you
to
work
as
a
paramedic
.
This
intensive
program
will
qualify
you
to
work
as
a
paramedic
.
•
The
new
law
qualifies
small
businesses
for
additional
tax
credits
.
The
new
law
qualifies
small
businesses
for
additional
tax
credits
.
verb
-
qualify
,
qualifying
,
qualifies
,
qualified
to
add
limits
,
conditions
,
or
details
to
a
statement
,
making
it
less
general
or
strong
•
I
should
qualify
my
earlier
comments
by
saying
the
plan
is
still
in
draft
form
.
I
should
qualify
my
earlier
comments
by
saying
the
plan
is
still
in
draft
form
.
•
She
qualified
her
praise
with
a
warning
about
possible
delays
.
She
qualified
her
praise
with
a
warning
about
possible
delays
.
verb
-
qualify
,
qualifying
,
qualifies
,
qualified
(
in
grammar
)
to
describe
or
limit
the
meaning
of
another
word
•
In
the
phrase
“
red
apple
,”
the
adjective
“
red
”
qualifies
the
noun
“
apple
.”
In
the
phrase
“
red
apple
,”
the
adjective
“
red
”
qualifies
the
noun
“
apple
.”
•
Adverbs
often
qualify
verbs
by
adding
information
about
manner
or
time
.
Adverbs
often
qualify
verbs
by
adding
information
about
manner
or
time
.
quietly
adverb
in
a
way
that
makes
very
little
or
no
noise
•
The
baby
finally
fell
asleep
,
so
Maria
quietly
closed
the
bedroom
door
.
The
baby
finally
fell
asleep
,
so
Maria
quietly
closed
the
bedroom
door
.
•
Students
moved
quietly
through
the
library
so
they
wouldn't
disturb
anyone
.
Students
moved
quietly
through
the
library
so
they
wouldn't
disturb
anyone
.
adverb
without
attracting
attention
;
secretly
or
discreetly
•
The
reporter
quietly
recorded
the
meeting
to
check
facts
later
.
The
reporter
quietly
recorded
the
meeting
to
check
facts
later
.
•
She
quietly
donated
a
large
sum
to
the
hospital
,
asking
for
no
publicity
.
She
quietly
donated
a
large
sum
to
the
hospital
,
asking
for
no
publicity
.
adverb
in
a
calm
,
peaceful
,
or
gentle
way
•
He
sat
quietly
by
the
river
,
watching
the
water
flow
.
He
sat
quietly
by
the
river
,
watching
the
water
flow
.
•
After
the
argument
,
she
spoke
quietly
to
reassure
her
little
brother
.
After
the
argument
,
she
spoke
quietly
to
reassure
her
little
brother
.
quantity
noun
-
quantity
,
quantities
the
amount
or
number
of
something
that
can
be
measured
or
counted
•
The
recipe
calls
for
a
small
quantity
of
salt
.
The
recipe
calls
for
a
small
quantity
of
salt
.
•
We
must
reduce
the
quantity
of
paper
we
waste
at
the
office
.
We
must
reduce
the
quantity
of
paper
we
waste
at
the
office
.
noun
-
quantity
,
quantities
a
large
amount
or
number
of
something
•
The
farmer
harvested
a
huge
quantity
of
apples
this
year
.
The
farmer
harvested
a
huge
quantity
of
apples
this
year
.
•
She
bought
a
large
quantity
of
fabric
for
her
sewing
business
.
She
bought
a
large
quantity
of
fabric
for
her
sewing
business
.
noun
-
quantity
,
quantities
a
measurable
property
that
can
be
expressed
as
a
number
,
used
in
mathematics
or
science
•
Mass
is
a
physical
quantity
measured
in
kilograms
.
Mass
is
a
physical
quantity
measured
in
kilograms
.
•
In
the
equation
,
x
represents
an
unknown
quantity
.
In
the
equation
,
x
represents
an
unknown
quantity
.
quest
noun
a
mission
or
task
that
a
player
must
complete
in
a
video
or
role-playing
game
•
The
wizard
handed
the
party
a
difficult
quest
to
retrieve
five
dragon
eggs
.
The
wizard
handed
the
party
a
difficult
quest
to
retrieve
five
dragon
eggs
.
•
I
stayed
up
all
night
to
finish
the
final
quest
in
the
game
.
I
stayed
up
all
night
to
finish
the
final
quest
in
the
game
.
Sense
extended
from
the
general
meaning
of
“
search
”
to
gaming
in
the
late
1980s
with
tabletop
role-playing
games
and
early
computer
RPGs
.
noun
a
long
and
difficult
search
for
something
important
or
valuable
•
After
years
of
traveling
,
the
archaeologist
finally
completed
his
quest
to
find
the
lost
city
.
After
years
of
traveling
,
the
archaeologist
finally
completed
his
quest
to
find
the
lost
city
.
•
The
hero
set
out
on
a
dangerous
quest
to
rescue
the
princess
from
the
mountain
fortress
.
The
hero
set
out
on
a
dangerous
quest
to
rescue
the
princess
from
the
mountain
fortress
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
"
queste
"
meaning
“
search
,
inquiry
,”
from
Latin
"
quaestus
" “
act
of
seeking
”.
verb
to
search
or
journey
for
something
difficult
to
find
•
They
quest
every
weekend
,
exploring
mountain
trails
in
search
of
rare
birds
.
They
quest
every
weekend
,
exploring
mountain
trails
in
search
of
rare
birds
.
•
The
knight
vowed
to
quest
until
he
found
the
sacred
sword
.
The
knight
vowed
to
quest
until
he
found
the
sacred
sword
.
From
the
noun
form
,
used
as
a
verb
since
Middle
English
;
based
on
Old
French
"
quester
"
meaning
“
to
seek
”.
questionnaire
noun
a
printed
or
digital
set
of
questions
used
to
collect
information
or
opinions
from
people
•
Before
the
interview
,
the
company
asked
each
applicant
to
fill
out
a
questionnaire
about
their
work
experience
.
Before
the
interview
,
the
company
asked
each
applicant
to
fill
out
a
questionnaire
about
their
work
experience
.
•
At
the
clinic
,
the
nurse
gave
Miguel
a
health
history
questionnaire
to
complete
before
seeing
the
doctor
.
At
the
clinic
,
the
nurse
gave
Miguel
a
health
history
questionnaire
to
complete
before
seeing
the
doctor
.
late
19th
century
:
from
French
questionnaire
,
from
questionner
‘
to
question
’.
quantum
noun
-
quantum
,
quanta
the
smallest
possible
unit
or
packet
of
a
physical
property
,
especially
energy
•
A
female
physics
teacher
explained
that
a
single
quantum
of
light
can
knock
an
electron
from
metal
.
A
female
physics
teacher
explained
that
a
single
quantum
of
light
can
knock
an
electron
from
metal
.
•
During
the
experiment
,
the
male
scientist
measured
each
quantum
of
energy
released
by
the
laser
.
During
the
experiment
,
the
male
scientist
measured
each
quantum
of
energy
released
by
the
laser
.
From
Latin
quāntum
,
neuter
of
quāntus
“
how
much
;
amount
”.
Adopted
in
early
20th-century
physics
for
discrete
units
of
energy
.
adjective
relating
to
the
behavior
of
matter
and
energy
at
atomic
and
subatomic
levels
•
Engineers
are
building
a
quantum
computer
that
can
solve
problems
much
faster
than
today
’
s
machines
.
Engineers
are
building
a
quantum
computer
that
can
solve
problems
much
faster
than
today
’
s
machines
.
•
The
professor
gave
a
simple
overview
of
quantum
encryption
to
her
students
.
The
professor
gave
a
simple
overview
of
quantum
encryption
to
her
students
.
Attributive
use
of
the
noun
in
modern
science
to
modify
terms
connected
with
quantum
mechanics
,
first
recorded
mid-20th
century
.
noun
-
quantum
,
quanta
a
fixed
or
specified
amount
of
something
•
The
judge
determined
the
quantum
of
damages
the
factory
must
pay
the
victims
.
The
judge
determined
the
quantum
of
damages
the
factory
must
pay
the
victims
.
•
Each
employee
received
a
higher
quantum
of
bonus
after
the
company
’
s
record
profits
.
Each
employee
received
a
higher
quantum
of
bonus
after
the
company
’
s
record
profits
.
Sense
extended
in
legal
and
business
English
from
the
Latin
original
to
mean
simply
“
how
much
”
or
“
amount
”.
require
verb
-
require
,
requiring
,
requires
,
required
to
need
something
because
it
is
essential
or
very
important
•
The
plants
require
plenty
of
sunlight
to
grow
strong
.
The
plants
require
plenty
of
sunlight
to
grow
strong
.
•
The
job
requires
good
computer
skills
.
The
job
requires
good
computer
skills
.
from
Middle
English
requeren
,
from
Old
French
requerre
,
from
Latin
requirere
“
seek
again
,
ask
for
,
need
”,
based
on
quaerere
“
seek
”
verb
-
require
,
requiring
,
requires
,
required
to
officially
demand
or
order
that
someone
do
something
,
or
that
something
happen
•
The
law
requires
drivers
to
wear
seat
belts
at
all
times
.
The
law
requires
drivers
to
wear
seat
belts
at
all
times
.
•
The
teacher
required
the
students
to
hand
in
the
assignment
by
Friday
.
The
teacher
required
the
students
to
hand
in
the
assignment
by
Friday
.
same
origin
as
other
sense
:
Latin
requirere
“
ask
for
,
demand
”
cheque
noun
-
cheque
,
chequing
,
cheques
,
chequed
a
printed
form
that
you
sign
to
instruct
a
bank
to
pay
money
from
your
account
to
someone
•
She
posted
the
cheque
to
the
utility
company
.
She
posted
the
cheque
to
the
utility
company
.
•
The
cheque
bounced
because
there
were
insufficient
funds
.
The
cheque
bounced
because
there
were
insufficient
funds
.
Borrowed
from
French
‘
chèque
’,
itself
derived
from
earlier
meanings
of
‘
check
’.
technique
noun
a
particular
way
of
doing
something
that
you
learn
by
practice
and
that
makes
the
task
easier
or
more
effective
•
The
chef
showed
the
class
a
clever
technique
for
peeling
garlic
in
seconds
.
The
chef
showed
the
class
a
clever
technique
for
peeling
garlic
in
seconds
.
•
Try
this
breathing
technique
to
help
you
stay
calm
before
the
exam
.
Try
this
breathing
technique
to
help
you
stay
calm
before
the
exam
.
Borrowed
into
English
in
the
early
19th
century
from
French
"
technique
"
meaning
“
art
,
skill
,”
ultimately
from
Ancient
Greek
"
téchnē
"
meaning
“
art
,
craft
,
method
.”
noun
the
level
of
skill
or
control
someone
shows
when
they
perform
an
activity
such
as
playing
music
,
dancing
,
or
sports
•
The
pianist
’
s
flawless
technique
amazed
the
entire
audience
.
The
pianist
’
s
flawless
technique
amazed
the
entire
audience
.
•
Good
technique
is
more
important
than
sheer
strength
in
martial
arts
.
Good
technique
is
more
important
than
sheer
strength
in
martial
arts
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
;
over
time
the
word
also
came
to
mean
the
skill
itself
,
not
just
the
method
.
pound
noun
-
study
,
studying
,
studies
,
studied
,
happy
,
happier
,
happiest
a
unit
of
weight
equal
to
16
ounces
,
or
about
0
.
454
kilograms
•
The
recipe
calls
for
one
pound
of
strawberries
.
The
recipe
calls
for
one
pound
of
strawberries
.
•
He
lost
five
pounds
after
a
week
of
hiking
.
He
lost
five
pounds
after
a
week
of
hiking
.
From
Old
English
“
pund
,”
ultimately
from
Latin
“
pōndo
” (
by
weight
).
consequence
noun
something
that
happens
as
the
result
or
effect
of
an
action
or
event
•
Skipping
breakfast
can
have
a
negative
consequence
on
your
concentration
.
Skipping
breakfast
can
have
a
negative
consequence
on
your
concentration
.
•
Every
action
has
a
consequence
,
whether
good
or
bad
.
Every
action
has
a
consequence
,
whether
good
or
bad
.
From
Latin
consequentia
“
that
which
follows
,”
from
consequī
“
to
follow
.”
noun
a
penalty
or
unpleasant
result
that
follows
wrongdoing
or
a
mistake
•
If
you
disobey
the
rules
,
there
will
be
a
consequence
.
If
you
disobey
the
rules
,
there
will
be
a
consequence
.
•
Parking
in
a
fire
lane
can
lead
to
serious
consequences
.
Parking
in
a
fire
lane
can
lead
to
serious
consequences
.
Developed
from
the
general
“
result
”
sense
,
but
in
late
19th-century
disciplinary
language
it
narrowed
to
negative
outcomes
.
noun
the
importance
or
significance
that
something
or
someone
has
•
The
treaty
was
of
great
consequence
for
peace
in
the
region
.
The
treaty
was
of
great
consequence
for
peace
in
the
region
.
•
She
is
a
historian
of
some
consequence
in
academic
circles
.
She
is
a
historian
of
some
consequence
in
academic
circles
.
Same
root
as
Sense
1
,
but
the
meaning
of
“
following
”
shifted
in
the
17th
century
to
figurative
importance
.
unique
adjective
being
the
only
one
of
its
kind
;
having
nothing
else
exactly
like
it
•
The
museum
displayed
a
unique
diamond
that
cannot
be
found
anywhere
else
in
the
world
.
The
museum
displayed
a
unique
diamond
that
cannot
be
found
anywhere
else
in
the
world
.
•
Each
snowflake
is
unique
,
so
no
two
are
exactly
alike
.
Each
snowflake
is
unique
,
so
no
two
are
exactly
alike
.
Mid-17th
century
,
from
French
‘
unique
’,
from
Latin
‘
unicus
’
meaning
‘
only
,
single
’.
adjective
unusual
in
a
special
,
interesting
,
or
appealing
way
•
Her
birthday
party
had
a
unique
theme
inspired
by
outer
space
.
Her
birthday
party
had
a
unique
theme
inspired
by
outer
space
.
•
My
grandmother
has
a
unique
way
of
telling
stories
that
keeps
everyone
listening
.
My
grandmother
has
a
unique
way
of
telling
stories
that
keeps
everyone
listening
.
See
primary
sense
etymology
.
equipment
noun
-
equipment
the
tools
,
machines
,
clothing
,
or
other
things
you
need
for
a
particular
job
,
sport
,
or
activity
•
The
firefighters
checked
their
equipment
before
entering
the
burning
house
.
The
firefighters
checked
their
equipment
before
entering
the
burning
house
.
•
You
will
need
camping
equipment
like
a
tent
,
a
sleeping
bag
,
and
a
stove
.
You
will
need
camping
equipment
like
a
tent
,
a
sleeping
bag
,
and
a
stove
.
from
the
verb
'equip'
+
'-ment'
,
first
used
in
English
in
the
1600s
,
borrowed
from
French
'équipement'
noun
-
equipment
the
skills
,
qualities
,
or
knowledge
that
a
person
has
and
needs
to
do
something
successfully
•
His
military
training
gave
him
the
mental
equipment
to
stay
calm
under
pressure
.
His
military
training
gave
him
the
mental
equipment
to
stay
calm
under
pressure
.
•
Good
listening
skills
are
essential
equipment
for
a
counselor
.
Good
listening
skills
are
essential
equipment
for
a
counselor
.
figurative
extension
of
the
concrete
sense
of
'equipment'
to
abstract
qualities
,
recorded
since
the
late
19th
century
requirement
noun
something
that
you
must
have
or
do
because
it
is
necessary
or
because
a
rule
,
law
,
or
situation
says
so
•
A
passport
is
a
basic
requirement
for
international
travel
.
A
passport
is
a
basic
requirement
for
international
travel
.
•
Good
eyesight
is
a
requirement
for
becoming
a
pilot
.
Good
eyesight
is
a
requirement
for
becoming
a
pilot
.
early
15th
century
,
from
the
verb
“
require
”
+
“
-ment
”,
modeled
on
French
"
réquerrement
"
noun
a
clear
,
detailed
statement
of
what
a
system
,
product
,
or
project
must
be
able
to
do
or
have
•
The
client
emailed
a
list
of
software
requirements
to
the
development
team
.
The
client
emailed
a
list
of
software
requirements
to
the
development
team
.
•
Before
construction
begins
,
the
engineer
reviews
safety
requirements
.
Before
construction
begins
,
the
engineer
reviews
safety
requirements
.
Sense
evolved
in
the
mid-20th
century
with
the
rise
of
systems
engineering
and
software
development
,
extending
the
general
idea
of
a
need
to
formal
project
specifications
.
equal
adjective
having
the
same
level
,
amount
,
number
,
or
value
as
something
else
•
The
two
rooms
are
equal
in
size
.
The
two
rooms
are
equal
in
size
.
•
Each
child
received
an
equal
share
of
the
cake
.
Each
child
received
an
equal
share
of
the
cake
.
From
Latin
aequalis
“
even
,
level
,
uniform
,
identical
,”
from
aequus
“
level
,
even
.”
adjective
having
the
same
rights
,
opportunities
,
and
importance
as
other
people
•
They
believe
that
all
people
are
born
equal
.
They
believe
that
all
people
are
born
equal
.
•
The
new
law
gives
women
equal
pay
for
the
same
work
.
The
new
law
gives
women
equal
pay
for
the
same
work
.
verb
to
be
or
make
the
same
in
number
,
size
,
value
,
or
amount
•
One
dollar
equals
about
0
.
9
euros
today
.
One
dollar
equals
about
0
.
9
euros
today
.
•
Four
plus
four
equals
eight
.
Four
plus
four
equals
eight
.
noun
a
person
or
thing
that
is
as
good
,
important
,
or
skilled
as
another
•
In
chess
,
she
has
no
equal
at
our
club
.
In
chess
,
she
has
no
equal
at
our
club
.
•
We
searched
for
his
equal
among
the
candidates
.
We
searched
for
his
equal
among
the
candidates
.
adjective
(
followed
by
“
to
”)
able
to
do
or
deal
with
something
successfully
•
She
is
equal
to
the
challenge
of
leading
the
team
.
She
is
equal
to
the
challenge
of
leading
the
team
.
•
After
months
of
training
,
he
felt
equal
to
climbing
the
mountain
.
After
months
of
training
,
he
felt
equal
to
climbing
the
mountain
.
frequently
adverb
happening
many
times
or
at
short
intervals
;
often
•
The
buses
here
run
frequently
,
so
you
never
have
to
wait
long
.
The
buses
here
run
frequently
,
so
you
never
have
to
wait
long
.
•
Because
he
travels
frequently
for
work
,
his
passport
is
full
of
stamps
.
Because
he
travels
frequently
for
work
,
his
passport
is
full
of
stamps
.
acquire
verb
-
acquire
,
acquiring
,
acquires
,
acquired
to
get
or
gain
something
,
especially
by
buying
it
or
working
for
it
•
After
years
of
saving
,
she
finally
acquired
her
own
apartment
.
After
years
of
saving
,
she
finally
acquired
her
own
apartment
.
•
The
museum
acquired
a
rare
painting
dating
back
to
the
18th
century
.
The
museum
acquired
a
rare
painting
dating
back
to
the
18th
century
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
'acquirere'
meaning
‘
to
get
in
addition
’.
verb
-
acquire
,
acquiring
,
acquires
,
acquired
to
gradually
develop
or
learn
a
skill
,
habit
,
or
quality
•
Children
acquire
language
quickly
during
their
early
years
.
Children
acquire
language
quickly
during
their
early
years
.
•
He
acquired
a
taste
for
spicy
food
while
living
abroad
.
He
acquired
a
taste
for
spicy
food
while
living
abroad
.
Extension
of
the
basic
sense
‘
get
,
obtain
’
to
mean
‘
come
to
possess
mentally
’.
verb
-
acquire
,
acquiring
,
acquires
,
acquired
for
a
company
or
organization
to
buy
another
company
or
asset
•
The
tech
giant
acquired
a
startup
to
expand
its
AI
division
.
The
tech
giant
acquired
a
startup
to
expand
its
AI
division
.
•
Our
firm
plans
to
acquire
smaller
competitors
next
year
.
Our
firm
plans
to
acquire
smaller
competitors
next
year
.
Applied
in
business
jargon
from
the
general
meaning
of
‘
obtain
by
effort
or
purchase
’.
square
noun
-
square
,
squaring
,
squares
,
squared
,
squarer
,
squarest
a
flat
shape
with
four
equal
sides
and
four
right
angles
•
The
children
drew
a
big
blue
square
on
the
sidewalk
with
chalk
.
The
children
drew
a
big
blue
square
on
the
sidewalk
with
chalk
.
•
Fold
the
paper
into
a
square
before
you
make
the
origami
crane
.
Fold
the
paper
into
a
square
before
you
make
the
origami
crane
.
From
Old
French
"
esquarre
"
meaning
a
tool
for
measuring
right
angles
,
later
extended
to
the
shape
.
noun
-
square
,
squaring
,
squares
,
squared
,
squarer
,
squarest
an
open
,
usually
paved
area
in
a
town
or
city
where
people
gather
,
often
surrounded
by
buildings
and
roads
•
The
band
played
in
the
town
square
during
the
summer
festival
.
The
band
played
in
the
town
square
during
the
summer
festival
.
•
We
met
at
Trafalgar
Square
before
visiting
the
art
gallery
.
We
met
at
Trafalgar
Square
before
visiting
the
art
gallery
.
Extension
of
the
geometric
sense
,
referring
to
a
space
whose
roughly
square
layout
was
common
in
medieval
towns
.
adjective
-
square
,
squaring
,
squares
,
squared
,
squarer
,
squarest
having
four
equal
sides
and
four
right
angles
,
or
shaped
like
a
square
•
They
sat
around
a
large
square
table
in
the
conference
room
.
They
sat
around
a
large
square
table
in
the
conference
room
.
•
The
gift
was
wrapped
in
a
tiny
square
box
tied
with
a
red
ribbon
.
The
gift
was
wrapped
in
a
tiny
square
box
tied
with
a
red
ribbon
.
Directly
from
the
noun
“
square
”,
used
as
an
adjective
by
the
14th
century
.
adjective
-
square
,
squaring
,
squares
,
squared
,
squarer
,
squarest
(
informal
)
not
fashionable
or
modern
;
conventional
in
an
unexciting
way
•
He
felt
square
because
he
didn
’
t
know
any
of
the
new
slang
his
friends
used
.
He
felt
square
because
he
didn
’
t
know
any
of
the
new
slang
his
friends
used
.
•
My
brother
thinks
jazz
records
are
square
,
but
I
love
them
.
My
brother
thinks
jazz
records
are
square
,
but
I
love
them
.
1920s
American
jazz
slang
,
likening
someone
rigid
or
conventional
to
the
regularity
of
a
geometric
square
.
verb
-
square
,
squaring
,
squares
,
squared
,
squarer
,
squarest
to
make
something
even
,
level
,
or
settled
,
especially
to
pay
a
debt
or
make
accounts
correct
•
I
need
to
square
the
bill
with
the
restaurant
before
we
leave
.
I
need
to
square
the
bill
with
the
restaurant
before
we
leave
.
•
The
carpenter
checked
the
frame
and
then
squared
the
corners
with
a
metal
tool
.
The
carpenter
checked
the
frame
and
then
squared
the
corners
with
a
metal
tool
.
From
the
idea
of
bringing
lines
to
a
right
angle
,
extended
in
15th
century
to
balancing
accounts
.
Iraqi
adjective
relating
to
Iraq
,
its
people
,
or
their
culture
•
The
restaurant
serves
delicious
Iraqi
dishes
like
masgouf
.
The
restaurant
serves
delicious
Iraqi
dishes
like
masgouf
.
•
They
watched
an
Iraqi
soccer
match
on
television
.
They
watched
an
Iraqi
soccer
match
on
television
.
From
Iraq
+
-i
,
a
suffix
forming
adjectives
and
demonyms
.
noun
a
person
who
was
born
in
or
is
a
citizen
of
Iraq
•
An
Iraqi
greeted
us
warmly
at
the
hotel
reception
.
An
Iraqi
greeted
us
warmly
at
the
hotel
reception
.
•
Many
Iraqis
live
in
the
city
’
s
cultural
district
.
Many
Iraqis
live
in
the
city
’
s
cultural
district
.
From
Iraq
+
-i
,
influenced
by
Arabic
use
of
nisba
adjectives
for
demonyms
.
equally
adverb
to
the
same
degree
or
level
•
Both
twins
are
equally
talented
at
playing
the
piano
.
Both
twins
are
equally
talented
at
playing
the
piano
.
•
The
two
cities
are
equally
famous
for
their
historic
buildings
.
The
two
cities
are
equally
famous
for
their
historic
buildings
.
adverb
in
equal
parts
or
amounts
•
They
divided
the
prize
money
equally
among
the
three
winners
.
They
divided
the
prize
money
equally
among
the
three
winners
.
•
Cut
the
paper
equally
down
the
middle
.
Cut
the
paper
equally
down
the
middle
.
adverb
used
to
introduce
another
fact
that
is
just
as
important
•
The
project
is
expensive
;
equally
,
it
will
take
a
long
time
to
finish
.
The
project
is
expensive
;
equally
,
it
will
take
a
long
time
to
finish
.
•
You
must
practice
regularly
;
equally
,
you
should
rest
when
you
are
tired
.
You
must
practice
regularly
;
equally
,
you
should
rest
when
you
are
tired
.
sequence
noun
a
number
of
related
things
or
events
that
come
one
after
another
in
a
particular
order
•
She
practiced
the
dance
sequence
until
she
could
perform
it
perfectly
.
She
practiced
the
dance
sequence
until
she
could
perform
it
perfectly
.
•
The
fire
alarm
triggered
a
sequence
of
events
that
ended
with
everyone
safely
outside
.
The
fire
alarm
triggered
a
sequence
of
events
that
ended
with
everyone
safely
outside
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
'sequentia'
meaning
"
that
which
follows
".
noun
a
continuous
part
of
a
film
,
television
show
,
or
video
that
deals
with
one
event
or
piece
of
action
•
The
car-chase
sequence
had
the
audience
gripping
their
seats
.
The
car-chase
sequence
had
the
audience
gripping
their
seats
.
•
They
filmed
the
underwater
sequence
in
a
huge
studio
tank
.
They
filmed
the
underwater
sequence
in
a
huge
studio
tank
.
Adopted
by
filmmakers
in
the
early
20th
century
to
describe
a
linked
set
of
shots
forming
a
unit
within
a
film
.
noun
in
mathematics
,
an
ordered
list
of
numbers
,
shapes
,
or
other
items
that
usually
follow
a
rule
•
We
studied
the
Fibonacci
sequence
and
its
spiral
pattern
in
class
.
We
studied
the
Fibonacci
sequence
and
its
spiral
pattern
in
class
.
•
Write
a
sequence
of
even
numbers
from
2
to
20
.
Write
a
sequence
of
even
numbers
from
2
to
20
.
The
mathematical
use
developed
in
the
17th
century
as
scholars
formalized
patterns
in
numbers
.
request
noun
an
act
of
asking
someone
politely
or
formally
for
something
•
She
made
a
polite
request
for
more
time
to
finish
her
assignment
.
She
made
a
polite
request
for
more
time
to
finish
her
assignment
.
•
His
request
to
leave
work
early
was
granted
by
the
supervisor
.
His
request
to
leave
work
early
was
granted
by
the
supervisor
.
From
Middle
English
requeste
,
from
Old
French
requeste
,
from
Latin
requaerere
meaning
“
to
seek
again
,
ask
for
”.
verb
-
request
,
requesting
,
requests
,
requested
to
ask
someone
politely
or
formally
to
do
something
or
to
provide
something
•
Could
I
request
a
window
seat
,
please
?
Could
I
request
a
window
seat
,
please
?
•
They
requested
more
information
about
the
new
policy
.
They
requested
more
information
about
the
new
policy
.
From
the
noun
‘
request
’;
first
recorded
as
a
verb
in
the
early
16th
century
.
noun
in
computing
,
a
message
sent
from
one
computer
or
program
to
another
asking
for
data
or
action
•
Each
time
you
open
a
webpage
,
your
browser
sends
a
request
to
the
server
.
Each
time
you
open
a
webpage
,
your
browser
sends
a
request
to
the
server
.
•
The
API
can
handle
thousands
of
requests
per
second
.
The
API
can
handle
thousands
of
requests
per
second
.
Adopted
in
technical
jargon
in
the
mid-20th
century
,
extending
the
general
sense
of
‘
asking
’
to
computer
communication
.
frequency
noun
-
frequency
,
frequencies
the
number
of
times
something
happens
within
a
given
period
or
group
•
During
flu
season
,
the
frequency
of
hand-washing
posters
in
the
hospital
increases
.
During
flu
season
,
the
frequency
of
hand-washing
posters
in
the
hospital
increases
.
•
The
manager
checked
the
frequency
of
customer
complaints
to
improve
service
.
The
manager
checked
the
frequency
of
customer
complaints
to
improve
service
.
from
Latin
frequentia
“
a
crowd
,
repeated
occurrence
,”
from
frequēns
“
crowded
,
numerous
.”
noun
-
frequency
,
frequencies
in
physics
,
the
number
of
complete
waves
or
vibrations
that
pass
a
point
each
second
,
measured
in
hertz
(
Hz
)
•
A
note
played
on
a
violin
has
a
higher
frequency
than
the
same
note
on
a
cello
.
A
note
played
on
a
violin
has
a
higher
frequency
than
the
same
note
on
a
cello
.
•
Radio
stations
broadcast
on
different
frequency
bands
to
avoid
interference
.
Radio
stations
broadcast
on
different
frequency
bands
to
avoid
interference
.
extended
scientific
use
of
the
general
word
in
the
17th
century
to
describe
repeated
waves
or
cycles
.
headquarters
noun
the
main
office
or
building
from
which
the
leaders
of
a
company
,
organization
,
or
institution
plan
and
control
their
activities
•
After
the
merger
,
the
company
moved
its
headquarters
to
a
shiny
new
skyscraper
in
downtown
Chicago
.
After
the
merger
,
the
company
moved
its
headquarters
to
a
shiny
new
skyscraper
in
downtown
Chicago
.
•
Visitors
can
tour
NASA's
headquarters
in
Washington
,
D
.
C
.,
where
historic
spacecraft
models
line
the
lobby
.
Visitors
can
tour
NASA's
headquarters
in
Washington
,
D
.
C
.,
where
historic
spacecraft
models
line
the
lobby
.
From
head
(
chief
)
+
quarters
(
living
or
working
place
);
first
recorded
in
the
17th
century
to
refer
to
the
place
where
authority
is
centered
.
noun
the
place
where
military
commanders
and
their
staff
direct
operations
•
The
general
spread
a
map
across
the
table
inside
field
headquarters
before
giving
orders
.
The
general
spread
a
map
across
the
table
inside
field
headquarters
before
giving
orders
.
•
Enemy
aircraft
were
sighted
only
a
few
miles
from
division
headquarters
.
Enemy
aircraft
were
sighted
only
a
few
miles
from
division
headquarters
.
Adopted
by
armies
in
the
17th
century
to
mean
the
location
where
a
commander
’
s
quarters
were
set
up
in
the
field
.
squeeze
verb
-
squeeze
,
squeezing
,
squeezes
,
squeezed
to
press
something
firmly
with
your
hand
,
fingers
,
or
an
object
,
often
to
change
its
shape
or
force
liquid
or
air
out
•
She
squeezed
the
orange
to
make
fresh
juice
.
She
squeezed
the
orange
to
make
fresh
juice
.
•
The
little
boy
squeezed
his
water
pistol
and
sprayed
his
sister
.
The
little
boy
squeezed
his
water
pistol
and
sprayed
his
sister
.
From
Middle
English
‘
squesen
’,
probably
a
variant
of
‘
queisen
’
meaning
‘
to
press
’,
influenced
by
Scandinavian
languages
.
noun
a
firm
pressing
action
with
the
hand
or
fingers
•
Give
the
lemon
a
quick
squeeze
to
get
the
juice
out
.
Give
the
lemon
a
quick
squeeze
to
get
the
juice
out
.
•
She
felt
a
comforting
squeeze
on
her
shoulder
.
She
felt
a
comforting
squeeze
on
her
shoulder
.
verb
-
squeeze
,
squeezing
,
squeezes
,
squeezed
to
move
yourself
or
something
into
or
through
a
space
that
is
very
small
or
narrow
•
The
cat
squeezed
through
the
half-open
window
.
The
cat
squeezed
through
the
half-open
window
.
•
We
squeezed
into
the
last
two
seats
on
the
crowded
bus
.
We
squeezed
into
the
last
two
seats
on
the
crowded
bus
.
noun
a
quick
,
friendly
or
loving
hug
•
She
gave
her
grandma
a
big
squeeze
before
leaving
.
She
gave
her
grandma
a
big
squeeze
before
leaving
.
•
After
the
win
,
the
teammates
shared
a
joyful
squeeze
.
After
the
win
,
the
teammates
shared
a
joyful
squeeze
.
verb
-
squeeze
,
squeezing
,
squeezes
,
squeezed
to
manage
to
get
money
,
information
,
time
,
or
another
resource
from
someone
or
something
by
putting
pressure
on
them
•
The
landlord
tried
to
squeeze
more
rent
out
of
the
students
.
The
landlord
tried
to
squeeze
more
rent
out
of
the
students
.
•
The
charity
hopes
to
squeeze
a
few
extra
donations
from
local
businesses
.
The
charity
hopes
to
squeeze
a
few
extra
donations
from
local
businesses
.
noun
someone
you
are
romantically
involved
with
;
boyfriend
or
girlfriend
•
Is
that
your
new
squeeze
?
Is
that
your
new
squeeze
?
•
She
brought
her
squeeze
to
the
family
picnic
.
She
brought
her
squeeze
to
the
family
picnic
.
noun
a
situation
in
which
there
is
not
enough
money
,
time
,
space
,
or
another
resource
•
Small
businesses
are
feeling
the
cash-flow
squeeze
this
year
.
Small
businesses
are
feeling
the
cash-flow
squeeze
this
year
.
•
There
’
s
a
real
housing
squeeze
in
the
city
.
There
’
s
a
real
housing
squeeze
in
the
city
.
noun
in
finance
,
a
rapid
rise
in
a
stock
’
s
price
forced
by
short
sellers
buying
to
cover
their
positions
(
short
squeeze
)
•
Traders
were
caught
in
a
massive
short
squeeze
on
Monday
.
Traders
were
caught
in
a
massive
short
squeeze
on
Monday
.
•
The
squeeze
pushed
the
share
price
up
40
percent
in
one
day
.
The
squeeze
pushed
the
share
price
up
40
percent
in
one
day
.
subsequent
adjective
happening
or
coming
after
something
else
;
following
in
time
or
order
•
The
first
storm
damaged
the
roof
,
but
a
subsequent
one
flooded
the
basement
.
The
first
storm
damaged
the
roof
,
but
a
subsequent
one
flooded
the
basement
.
•
She
graduated
in
2019
and
found
a
job
in
the
subsequent
year
.
She
graduated
in
2019
and
found
a
job
in
the
subsequent
year
.
from
Latin
subsequens
,
subsequent-
‘
following
closely
’,
from
sub-
‘
close
after
’
+
sequi
‘
follow
’
inquiry
noun
-
inquiry
,
inquiries
a
question
you
ask
or
the
act
of
asking
to
get
information
•
The
tourist
made
an
inquiry
at
the
hotel
desk
about
local
tours
.
The
tourist
made
an
inquiry
at
the
hotel
desk
about
local
tours
.
•
Parents
often
call
the
school
office
with
an
inquiry
about
upcoming
events
.
Parents
often
call
the
school
office
with
an
inquiry
about
upcoming
events
.
From
early
15th-century
English
,
borrowed
from
Anglo-French
enquerre
and
Medieval
Latin
inquirere
“
to
seek
for
,
ask
about
.”
noun
-
inquiry
,
inquiries
an
official
investigation
that
tries
to
discover
the
truth
about
something
serious
•
The
government
ordered
an
inquiry
into
the
cause
of
the
bridge
collapse
.
The
government
ordered
an
inquiry
into
the
cause
of
the
bridge
collapse
.
•
A
public
inquiry
revealed
serious
safety
failures
at
the
factory
.
A
public
inquiry
revealed
serious
safety
failures
at
the
factory
.
Meaning
“
formal
investigation
”
developed
in
English
during
the
19th
century
as
governments
began
to
set
up
official
panels
to
examine
accidents
and
scandals
.
enquiry
noun
-
enquiry
,
enquiries
(
British
spelling
)
a
question
you
ask
or
the
act
of
asking
to
get
information
•
She
phoned
customer
service
with
an
enquiry
about
her
bill
.
She
phoned
customer
service
with
an
enquiry
about
her
bill
.
•
The
librarian
answered
every
enquiry
from
the
students
.
The
librarian
answered
every
enquiry
from
the
students
.
Variant
spelling
that
became
common
in
British
English
in
the
19th
century
,
reflecting
French
spelling
patterns
.
frequent
adjective
happening
or
done
many
times
or
at
short
intervals
.
•
Urban
buses
are
so
frequent
that
commuters
seldom
wait
more
than
five
minutes
.
Urban
buses
are
so
frequent
that
commuters
seldom
wait
more
than
five
minutes
.
•
The
campsite
had
frequent
rain
showers
all
afternoon
.
The
campsite
had
frequent
rain
showers
all
afternoon
.
From
Latin
frequent-
(
crowded
,
numerous
),
from
frequēns
‘
crowded
,
repeated
’.
verb
to
visit
or
go
to
a
place
often
.
•
Locals
frequent
the
small
bakery
for
its
fresh
bread
every
morning
.
Locals
frequent
the
small
bakery
for
its
fresh
bread
every
morning
.
•
Tourists
frequent
the
ancient
temple
to
take
photographs
.
Tourists
frequent
the
ancient
temple
to
take
photographs
.
From
Latin
frequentāre
‘
to
crowd
,
to
visit
repeatedly
’,
from
frequēns
‘
crowded
,
repeated
’.
equation
noun
a
mathematical
or
scientific
statement
that
shows
that
two
expressions
are
equal
,
usually
written
with
the
symbol
�
equality
‘
=
’
•
The
teacher
wrote
a
simple
equation
on
the
board
:
3
+
2
=
5
.
The
teacher
wrote
a
simple
equation
on
the
board
:
3
+
2
=
5
.
•
If
you
move
the
4
to
the
other
side
,
the
equation
becomes
easier
to
solve
.
If
you
move
the
4
to
the
other
side
,
the
equation
becomes
easier
to
solve
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
aequatio
‘
making
equal
’,
from
aequare
‘
make
equal
’.
noun
a
situation
or
set
of
factors
that
must
be
considered
together
to
understand
or
solve
a
problem
•
Rising
costs
changed
the
whole
equation
for
the
new
product
launch
.
Rising
costs
changed
the
whole
equation
for
the
new
product
launch
.
•
When
planning
the
festival
,
weather
is
a
major
part
of
the
equation
.
When
planning
the
festival
,
weather
is
a
major
part
of
the
equation
.
Metaphorical
extension
of
the
mathematical
sense
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
late
19th
century
.
adequate
adjective
enough
in
amount
or
quality
to
meet
a
need
•
The
shelter
provided
adequate
food
and
water
for
the
rescued
dogs
.
The
shelter
provided
adequate
food
and
water
for
the
rescued
dogs
.
•
Make
sure
the
classroom
has
adequate
lighting
before
the
students
arrive
.
Make
sure
the
classroom
has
adequate
lighting
before
the
students
arrive
.
Mid-16th
century
,
from
Latin
adaequatus
‘
made
equal
to
’,
from
ad-
‘
to
’
+
aequare
‘
make
equal
’.
adjective
acceptable
but
not
especially
good
•
His
performance
was
adequate
,
but
nothing
spectacular
.
His
performance
was
adequate
,
but
nothing
spectacular
.
•
The
hotel
room
was
adequate
,
though
the
decor
was
outdated
.
The
hotel
room
was
adequate
,
though
the
decor
was
outdated
.
Mid-16th
century
,
from
Latin
adaequatus
‘
made
equal
to
’,
from
ad-
‘
to
’
+
aequare
‘
make
equal
’.
equity
noun
-
equity
,
equities
fairness
and
impartial
treatment
for
every
person
or
group
•
Teachers
strive
to
treat
every
student
with
equity
in
the
classroom
.
Teachers
strive
to
treat
every
student
with
equity
in
the
classroom
.
•
A
concerned
father
spoke
at
the
town
hall
to
demand
racial
equity
in
local
policing
.
A
concerned
father
spoke
at
the
town
hall
to
demand
racial
equity
in
local
policing
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Old
French
equité
,
from
Latin
aequitas
‘
evenness
,
justice
,
equality
’,
from
aequus
‘
equal
’.
noun
-
equity
,
equities
shares
that
represent
ownership
in
a
company
or
the
asset
class
made
up
of
such
shares
•
She
increased
her
portfolio
’
s
equity
by
buying
blue-chip
stocks
.
She
increased
her
portfolio
’
s
equity
by
buying
blue-chip
stocks
.
•
During
market
turbulence
,
many
traders
shift
funds
from
bonds
to
equity
.
During
market
turbulence
,
many
traders
shift
funds
from
bonds
to
equity
.
Financial
sense
developed
in
the
17th
century
from
the
legal
idea
of
fairness
,
referring
to
the
residual
interest
belonging
to
owners
after
debts
are
settled
.
noun
-
equity
,
equities
the
amount
of
value
you
own
in
a
property
after
subtracting
any
money
you
still
owe
on
it
•
After
ten
years
of
payments
,
they
had
built
significant
equity
in
their
house
.
After
ten
years
of
payments
,
they
had
built
significant
equity
in
their
house
.
•
You
can
tap
into
home
equity
to
pay
for
renovations
.
You
can
tap
into
home
equity
to
pay
for
renovations
.
This
property
sense
grew
in
the
early
20th
century
from
the
idea
of
an
owner
’
s
fair
share
once
debts
are
deducted
.
equality
noun
-
equality
the
condition
in
which
people
or
things
are
treated
or
valued
the
same
,
without
unfair
differences
•
The
new
law
aims
to
promote
equality
between
men
and
women
in
the
workplace
.
The
new
law
aims
to
promote
equality
between
men
and
women
in
the
workplace
.
•
Teachers
try
to
treat
every
student
with
the
same
respect
and
equality
.
Teachers
try
to
treat
every
student
with
the
same
respect
and
equality
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
egalite
,
based
on
Latin
aequalitas
,
from
aequalis
‘
equal
’.
noun
-
equality
,
equalities
a
mathematical
statement
that
two
expressions
have
the
same
value
,
usually
shown
with
the
sign
=
•
In
algebra
class
,
we
learned
that
the
equality
2
+
3
=
5
is
always
true
.
In
algebra
class
,
we
learned
that
the
equality
2
+
3
=
5
is
always
true
.
•
The
scientist
wrote
an
equality
to
describe
the
relationship
between
energy
and
mass
.
The
scientist
wrote
an
equality
to
describe
the
relationship
between
energy
and
mass
.
Adopted
into
mathematical
language
in
the
16th
century
when
the
equal
sign
was
introduced
by
Welsh
mathematician
Robert
Recorde
.
acquisition
noun
the
act
or
process
of
getting
,
learning
,
or
developing
something
•
The
toddler's
rapid
acquisition
of
words
amazed
her
parents
.
The
toddler's
rapid
acquisition
of
words
amazed
her
parents
.
•
Successful
acquisition
of
new
skills
takes
patience
and
practice
.
Successful
acquisition
of
new
skills
takes
patience
and
practice
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
acquisition
,
from
Latin
acquisitio
‘
gain
’,
from
acquīrere
‘
to
acquire
’.
noun
something
that
has
been
obtained
,
bought
,
or
added
to
what
you
already
have
•
Her
latest
acquisition
is
a
vintage
typewriter
she
found
at
a
flea
market
.
Her
latest
acquisition
is
a
vintage
typewriter
she
found
at
a
flea
market
.
•
The
museum's
new
acquisition
will
go
on
display
next
month
.
The
museum's
new
acquisition
will
go
on
display
next
month
.
See
Sense
1
etymology
.
noun
the
act
of
one
company
buying
most
or
all
of
another
company
’
s
shares
or
assets
•
The
board
approved
the
acquisition
of
its
smaller
rival
for
$2
billion
.
The
board
approved
the
acquisition
of
its
smaller
rival
for
$2
billion
.
•
Shareholders
will
vote
on
the
proposed
acquisition
next
week
.
Shareholders
will
vote
on
the
proposed
acquisition
next
week
.
See
Sense
1
etymology
.
earthquake
noun
a
sudden
,
strong
shaking
of
the
ground
caused
by
movements
deep
inside
the
Earth
•
The
earthquake
damaged
many
buildings
in
the
city
center
.
The
earthquake
damaged
many
buildings
in
the
city
center
.
•
We
felt
the
earthquake
while
eating
dinner
,
and
the
dishes
rattled
on
the
table
.
We
felt
the
earthquake
while
eating
dinner
,
and
the
dishes
rattled
on
the
table
.
Old
English
eorþquake
,
from
eorþe
“
earth
”
+
quake
“
to
shake
”.
noun
a
sudden
,
dramatic
event
or
change
that
shakes
up
an
organization
,
situation
,
or
society
•
The
CEO
’
s
unexpected
resignation
caused
an
earthquake
inside
the
company
.
The
CEO
’
s
unexpected
resignation
caused
an
earthquake
inside
the
company
.
•
Her
shocking
announcement
was
an
earthquake
in
the
political
world
.
Her
shocking
announcement
was
an
earthquake
in
the
political
world
.
squad
noun
the
full
group
of
players
from
which
a
sports
team
is
chosen
for
a
match
or
competition
•
The
coach
announced
the
23-man
squad
for
the
World
Cup
.
The
coach
announced
the
23-man
squad
for
the
World
Cup
.
•
Injuries
forced
her
to
draft
two
teenagers
into
the
first-team
squad
.
Injuries
forced
her
to
draft
two
teenagers
into
the
first-team
squad
.
noun
a
small
group
of
soldiers
that
acts
together
as
the
basic
military
unit
within
a
platoon
or
section
•
The
sergeant
ordered
his
squad
to
take
cover
behind
the
wall
.
The
sergeant
ordered
his
squad
to
take
cover
behind
the
wall
.
•
Each
squad
was
responsible
for
securing
one
side
of
the
bridge
.
Each
squad
was
responsible
for
securing
one
side
of
the
bridge
.
Mid-17th
century
from
French
"
escouade
",
from
Spanish
"
escuadra
"
meaning
‘
square
,
squadron
’.
noun
an
informal
close-knit
group
of
friends
who
regularly
spend
time
together
•
On
Friday
nights
,
our
squad
meets
at
the
diner
to
plan
the
weekend
.
On
Friday
nights
,
our
squad
meets
at
the
diner
to
plan
the
weekend
.
•
She
posted
a
selfie
with
her
whole
squad
at
the
concert
.
She
posted
a
selfie
with
her
whole
squad
at
the
concert
.
required
verb
-
require
,
requiring
,
requires
,
required
simple
past
tense
and
past
participle
of
require
•
The
school
required
every
student
to
wear
a
uniform
last
year
.
The
school
required
every
student
to
wear
a
uniform
last
year
.
•
When
her
passport
expired
,
the
embassy
required
extra
documents
before
renewing
it
.
When
her
passport
expired
,
the
embassy
required
extra
documents
before
renewing
it
.
From
Latin
requīrere
“
to
seek
,
ask
for
,
need
.”
adjective
necessary
by
rule
or
circumstance
;
compulsory
.
•
Safety
goggles
are
required
in
the
laboratory
at
all
times
.
Safety
goggles
are
required
in
the
laboratory
at
all
times
.
•
The
form
has
three
required
fields
marked
with
a
red
asterisk
.
The
form
has
three
required
fields
marked
with
a
red
asterisk
.
Formed
from
the
past
participle
of
require
,
used
adjectivally
since
the
17th
century
.
equip
verb
-
equip
,
equipping
,
equips
,
equipped
to
provide
a
person
,
animal
,
vehicle
,
or
place
with
the
physical
things
they
need
to
do
a
job
or
activity
•
Before
the
hike
,
the
leader
equipped
each
child
with
a
small
flashlight
and
a
bright
yellow
raincoat
.
Before
the
hike
,
the
leader
equipped
each
child
with
a
small
flashlight
and
a
bright
yellow
raincoat
.
•
The
new
fire
truck
is
equipped
with
a
long
ladder
,
powerful
hoses
,
and
modern
GPS
screens
in
the
cabin
.
The
new
fire
truck
is
equipped
with
a
long
ladder
,
powerful
hoses
,
and
modern
GPS
screens
in
the
cabin
.
From
Middle
French
équiper
“
fit
out
a
ship
”,
probably
from
Old
Norse
skipa
“
arrange
,
stow
”
related
to
skip
“
ship
”.
The
sense
broadened
from
ships
to
people
and
places
.
verb
-
equip
,
equipping
,
equips
,
equipped
to
give
someone
the
skills
,
knowledge
,
or
qualities
they
need
to
do
something
well
•
The
intensive
language
course
equipped
Maria
with
the
confidence
to
work
abroad
.
The
intensive
language
course
equipped
Maria
with
the
confidence
to
work
abroad
.
•
Years
of
volunteering
in
shelters
equipped
him
with
strong
communication
and
empathy
skills
.
Years
of
volunteering
in
shelters
equipped
him
with
strong
communication
and
empathy
skills
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
;
by
the
18th
century
,
the
idea
of
supplying
tools
expanded
metaphorically
to
supplying
abilities
.
equivalent
adjective
having
the
same
value
,
purpose
,
power
,
meaning
,
or
effect
as
something
else
•
One
euro
is
roughly
equivalent
to
one
US
dollar
at
the
moment
.
One
euro
is
roughly
equivalent
to
one
US
dollar
at
the
moment
.
•
The
new
eco-friendly
detergent
cleans
with
equivalent
power
to
the
leading
brand
.
The
new
eco-friendly
detergent
cleans
with
equivalent
power
to
the
leading
brand
.
from
Late
Latin
aequivalentem
,
present
participle
of
aequivalēre
“
to
have
equal
power
or
worth
,”
from
Latin
aequus
“
equal
”
+
valēre
“
to
be
strong
,
be
worth
”
noun
something
that
has
the
same
value
,
amount
,
purpose
,
or
meaning
as
something
else
•
A
kilogram
is
the
metric
equivalent
of
about
2
.
2
pounds
.
A
kilogram
is
the
metric
equivalent
of
about
2
.
2
pounds
.
•
There
is
no
exact
equivalent
for
this
Korean
proverb
in
English
.
There
is
no
exact
equivalent
for
this
Korean
proverb
in
English
.
See
adjective
sense
for
origin
;
noun
use
dates
from
the
15th
century
meaning
“
that
which
is
equal
in
value
.”
consequently
adverb
as
a
result
of
the
facts
or
events
just
mentioned
•
The
roads
were
icy
;
consequently
,
schools
were
closed
for
the
day
.
The
roads
were
icy
;
consequently
,
schools
were
closed
for
the
day
.
•
He
forgot
to
set
his
alarm
and
consequently
missed
the
first
train
to
work
.
He
forgot
to
set
his
alarm
and
consequently
missed
the
first
train
to
work
.
From
the
adjective
“
consequent
” (
following
as
an
effect
)
+
adverbial
suffix
“
-ly
,”
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
early
15th
century
.
critique
noun
a
detailed
written
or
spoken
analysis
and
judgement
of
a
piece
of
work
,
performance
,
or
idea
•
Our
teacher
gave
us
a
helpful
critique
of
our
essays
.
Our
teacher
gave
us
a
helpful
critique
of
our
essays
.
•
After
the
play
ended
,
the
director
invited
the
cast
to
hear
a
frank
critique
of
their
performance
.
After
the
play
ended
,
the
director
invited
the
cast
to
hear
a
frank
critique
of
their
performance
.
late
17th
century
,
from
French
critique
"
a
critical
essay
",
from
Greek
kritikḗ
(
tekhnē
) "(
art
of
)
judging
"
verb
-
critique
,
critiquing
,
critiques
,
critiqued
to
review
something
carefully
and
explain
its
good
and
bad
points
•
In
film
class
,
we
learned
how
to
critique
a
movie
scene
shot
by
shot
.
In
film
class
,
we
learned
how
to
critique
a
movie
scene
shot
by
shot
.
•
Could
you
critique
my
presentation
before
the
conference
?
Could
you
critique
my
presentation
before
the
conference
?
verb
use
recorded
from
the
early
18th
century
,
back-formation
from
the
noun
critique