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test
noun
an
examination
given
in
school
or
college
to
find
out
how
much
someone
knows
or
can
do
β’
Maria
studied
all
night
for
the
math
test
she
had
in
the
morning
.
Maria
studied
all
night
for
the
math
test
she
had
in
the
morning
.
β’
The
teacher
collected
the
tests
and
started
grading
right
away
.
The
teacher
collected
the
tests
and
started
grading
right
away
.
From
Middle
English
test
,
from
Latin
testum
β
earthen
pot
,
shell
used
by
gold-smiths
to
try
metals
,β
later
β
trial
,
proof
.β
noun
an
examination
of
blood
,
urine
,
or
other
samples
from
the
body
to
discover
an
illness
or
condition
β’
The
doctor
ordered
a
blood
test
to
check
Lisa
β
s
iron
levels
.
The
doctor
ordered
a
blood
test
to
check
Lisa
β
s
iron
levels
.
β’
A
quick
COVID-19
test
was
given
at
the
airport
.
A
quick
COVID-19
test
was
given
at
the
airport
.
noun
a
trial
or
experiment
done
to
see
if
something
works
or
how
good
it
is
β’
The
engineers
performed
a
safety
test
on
the
new
bridge
.
The
engineers
performed
a
safety
test
on
the
new
bridge
.
β’
Our
company
will
run
a
market
test
before
launching
the
product
.
Our
company
will
run
a
market
test
before
launching
the
product
.
verb
-
test
,
testing
,
tests
,
tested
to
give
someone
an
exam
to
measure
their
knowledge
or
skill
β’
The
coach
will
test
the
players
on
their
passing
skills
today
.
The
coach
will
test
the
players
on
their
passing
skills
today
.
β’
Teachers
tested
the
students
every
Friday
to
track
progress
.
Teachers
tested
the
students
every
Friday
to
track
progress
.
verb
-
test
,
testing
,
tests
,
tested
to
check
a
machine
,
product
,
or
idea
to
see
if
it
works
well
β’
The
technician
will
test
the
fire
alarm
before
we
open
the
store
.
The
technician
will
test
the
fire
alarm
before
we
open
the
store
.
β’
Scientists
tested
the
new
vaccine
on
volunteers
.
Scientists
tested
the
new
vaccine
on
volunteers
.
testing
verb
present
participle
of
test
;
carrying
out
a
test
on
something
or
someone
β’
The
scientist
is
testing
a
new
vaccine
in
the
laboratory
.
The
scientist
is
testing
a
new
vaccine
in
the
laboratory
.
β’
We
are
testing
the
fire
alarm
this
afternoon
.
We
are
testing
the
fire
alarm
this
afternoon
.
From
Middle
English
β
testen
β,
from
Old
French
β
test
β,
originally
meaning
a
small
earthen
pot
used
in
assaying
metals
;
evolved
to
mean
examine
or
try
.
noun
-
testing
the
process
of
examining
or
trying
something
to
discover
its
quality
,
safety
,
or
performance
β’
The
new
smartphone
is
still
undergoing
testing
to
make
sure
it
doesn't
overheat
.
The
new
smartphone
is
still
undergoing
testing
to
make
sure
it
doesn't
overheat
.
β’
After
months
of
testing
,
engineers
finally
approved
the
bridge
design
.
After
months
of
testing
,
engineers
finally
approved
the
bridge
design
.
Formed
from
the
verb
β
test
β
+
suffix
β
-ing
β,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
late
1600s
to
describe
the
act
of
making
a
test
.
adjective
requiring
great
effort
or
endurance
;
challenging
β’
Climbing
the
icy
mountain
was
a
testing
challenge
for
the
rescue
team
.
Climbing
the
icy
mountain
was
a
testing
challenge
for
the
rescue
team
.
β’
The
first
year
of
medical
school
can
be
a
testing
time
for
students
.
The
first
year
of
medical
school
can
be
a
testing
time
for
students
.
The
adjective
arose
in
the
19th
century
from
the
noun
"
test
"
+
"
-ing
",
metaphorically
extending
the
idea
of
a
test
to
a
demanding
experience
.
testimony
noun
-
testimony
,
testimonies
a
formal
statement
a
witness
makes
under
oath
in
a
court
or
official
inquiry
β’
During
the
trial
,
the
witness
gave
her
testimony
calmly
and
clearly
.
During
the
trial
,
the
witness
gave
her
testimony
calmly
and
clearly
.
β’
The
jury
listened
closely
as
the
detective's
testimony
described
the
events
of
that
night
.
The
jury
listened
closely
as
the
detective's
testimony
described
the
events
of
that
night
.
Middle
English
testimonie
,
from
Latin
testimonium
β
evidence
,
witness
β.
noun
-
testimony
,
testimonies
a
spoken
or
written
statement
in
which
someone
describes
how
their
faith
or
personal
experience
with
God
changed
their
life
β’
At
the
service
,
she
shared
her
powerful
testimony
about
overcoming
addiction
.
At
the
service
,
she
shared
her
powerful
testimony
about
overcoming
addiction
.
β’
The
pastor
invited
anyone
ready
to
give
their
testimony
to
come
forward
.
The
pastor
invited
anyone
ready
to
give
their
testimony
to
come
forward
.
noun
-
testimony
,
testimonies
something
that
shows
or
proves
that
something
else
is
true
β’
The
empty
shelves
were
silent
testimony
to
the
panic
buying
that
had
swept
the
city
.
The
empty
shelves
were
silent
testimony
to
the
panic
buying
that
had
swept
the
city
.
β’
Her
success
is
a
living
testimony
to
hard
work
and
determination
.
Her
success
is
a
living
testimony
to
hard
work
and
determination
.
testify
verb
-
testify
,
testifying
,
testifies
,
testified
to
speak
officially
,
especially
in
a
law
court
,
giving
facts
or
information
that
you
know
to
be
true
β’
The
witness
will
testify
in
court
tomorrow
.
The
witness
will
testify
in
court
tomorrow
.
β’
Several
experts
testified
that
the
documents
were
genuine
.
Several
experts
testified
that
the
documents
were
genuine
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
testifier
,
from
Latin
testificari
β
bear
witness
β,
from
testis
β
witness
β.
verb
-
testify
,
testifying
,
testifies
,
testified
to
show
or
prove
that
something
exists
or
is
true
β’
The
deep
footprints
testify
to
the
bear's
size
.
The
deep
footprints
testify
to
the
bear's
size
.
β’
His
joyful
smile
testified
to
his
success
.
His
joyful
smile
testified
to
his
success
.
verb
-
testify
,
testifying
,
testifies
,
testified
to
speak
publicly
about
your
strong
belief
or
personal
experience
,
especially
about
your
religious
faith
β’
During
the
service
,
she
stood
to
testify
about
how
her
faith
helped
her
.
During
the
service
,
she
stood
to
testify
about
how
her
faith
helped
her
.
β’
Members
of
the
congregation
testified
to
their
personal
experiences
.
Members
of
the
congregation
testified
to
their
personal
experiences
.
testament
noun
a
legal
document
in
which
a
person
says
how
their
money
and
property
should
be
given
away
after
they
die
β’
After
her
grandmother
passed
away
,
the
testament
revealed
that
she
had
left
the
farmhouse
to
a
local
animal
shelter
.
After
her
grandmother
passed
away
,
the
testament
revealed
that
she
had
left
the
farmhouse
to
a
local
animal
shelter
.
β’
The
family
gathered
in
the
dining
room
while
the
attorney
read
their
late
uncle
β
s
testament
.
The
family
gathered
in
the
dining
room
while
the
attorney
read
their
late
uncle
β
s
testament
.
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
testamentum
β
a
will
β,
literally
β
something
witnessed
β,
from
testari
β
to
testify
β.
noun
clear
proof
or
strong
evidence
that
a
particular
fact
,
quality
,
or
achievement
is
real
β’
The
packed
concert
hall
was
a
testament
to
the
band
β
s
worldwide
popularity
.
The
packed
concert
hall
was
a
testament
to
the
band
β
s
worldwide
popularity
.
β’
His
flawless
presentation
served
as
a
testament
to
months
of
hard
work
and
rehearsal
.
His
flawless
presentation
served
as
a
testament
to
months
of
hard
work
and
rehearsal
.
Extended
figurative
use
from
the
legal
sense
of
β
testament
β,
first
recorded
in
the
17th
century
.
just
adjective
-
just
,
juster
,
justest
fair
,
reasonable
,
and
morally
right
β’
The
judge
made
a
just
decision
.
The
judge
made
a
just
decision
.
β’
Most
people
agree
that
equal
pay
is
just
.
Most
people
agree
that
equal
pay
is
just
.
great
adjective
-
great
,
greater
,
greatest
very
good
,
enjoyable
,
or
pleasing
β’
The
movie
was
great
and
everyone
applauded
at
the
end
.
The
movie
was
great
and
everyone
applauded
at
the
end
.
β’
Thanks
for
helping
;
you
did
a
great
job
.
Thanks
for
helping
;
you
did
a
great
job
.
Old
English
grΔat
β
big
,
thick
,
coarse
,β
related
to
grow
,
originally
describing
size
before
later
senses
of
excellence
and
importance
developed
.
adjective
-
great
,
greater
,
greatest
large
in
size
,
amount
,
or
degree
β’
A
great
wall
of
clouds
rolled
in
from
the
sea
.
A
great
wall
of
clouds
rolled
in
from
the
sea
.
β’
The
company
made
a
great
profit
last
year
.
The
company
made
a
great
profit
last
year
.
adjective
-
great
,
greater
,
greatest
important
,
famous
,
or
distinguished
in
ability
β’
Albert
Einstein
is
considered
a
great
scientist
.
Albert
Einstein
is
considered
a
great
scientist
.
β’
The
museum
hosts
paintings
by
the
great
masters
.
The
museum
hosts
paintings
by
the
great
masters
.
adverb
-
great
,
greater
,
greatest
very
well
;
excellently
β’
The
engine
runs
great
after
the
tune-up
.
The
engine
runs
great
after
the
tune-up
.
β’
You
β
re
doing
great
on
your
bike
without
training
wheels
.
You
β
re
doing
great
on
your
bike
without
training
wheels
.
interjection
-
great
,
greater
,
greatest
used
to
express
pleasure
,
approval
,
or
sometimes
sarcasm
β’
β
We
won
the
match
!β β β
Great
!β
β
We
won
the
match
!β β β
Great
!β
β’
The
concert
is
sold
out
.
Great
,
now
what
do
we
do
?
The
concert
is
sold
out
.
Great
,
now
what
do
we
do
?
noun
-
great
,
greater
,
greatest
a
person
who
is
very
famous
or
especially
skilled
in
a
particular
field
β’
Young
musicians
study
the
works
of
the
jazz
greats
.
Young
musicians
study
the
works
of
the
jazz
greats
.
β’
A
hall
of
fame
honors
sporting
greats
of
the
past
.
A
hall
of
fame
honors
sporting
greats
of
the
past
.
white
adjective
-
white
,
whiter
,
whitest
having
the
colour
of
fresh
snow
or
milk
;
the
lightest
colour
β’
A
soft
layer
of
white
snow
covered
the
hills
.
A
soft
layer
of
white
snow
covered
the
hills
.
β’
She
wore
a
crisp
white
shirt
to
the
interview
.
She
wore
a
crisp
white
shirt
to
the
interview
.
Old
English
β
hwΔ«t
β,
related
to
Old
High
German
β
wΔ«z
β
and
Latin
β
candidus
β,
all
meaning
bright
or
shining
.
adjective
-
white
,
whiter
,
whitest
belonging
to
or
describing
people
with
light
skin
of
mainly
European
ancestry
β’
He
checked
the
box
marked
White
on
the
census
form
.
He
checked
the
box
marked
White
on
the
census
form
.
β’
The
study
compared
health
data
between
white
and
non-white
groups
.
The
study
compared
health
data
between
white
and
non-white
groups
.
late
adjective
-
late
,
later
,
latest
arriving
,
happening
,
or
done
after
the
planned
or
expected
time
.
β’
The
train
was
late
,
so
passengers
waited
on
the
platform
.
The
train
was
late
,
so
passengers
waited
on
the
platform
.
β’
Her
late
arrival
to
class
surprised
the
teacher
.
Her
late
arrival
to
class
surprised
the
teacher
.
adverb
-
late
,
later
,
latest
after
the
planned
or
expected
time
.
β’
We
arrived
late
at
the
theater
and
missed
the
opening
scene
.
We
arrived
late
at
the
theater
and
missed
the
opening
scene
.
β’
Don't
stay
up
late
before
an
exam
.
Don't
stay
up
late
before
an
exam
.
adjective
-
late
,
later
,
latest
used
before
a
person
β
s
name
to
show
that
they
are
dead
.
β’
The
late
Professor
Smith
inspired
many
young
scientists
.
The
late
Professor
Smith
inspired
many
young
scientists
.
β’
We
visited
the
memorial
of
the
late
president
.
We
visited
the
memorial
of
the
late
president
.
adjective
-
late
,
later
,
latest
occurring
or
existing
near
the
end
of
a
period
or
sequence
.
β’
In
the
late
afternoon
,
the
sky
turned
golden
.
In
the
late
afternoon
,
the
sky
turned
golden
.
β’
During
the
late
1990s
,
mobile
phones
became
popular
.
During
the
late
1990s
,
mobile
phones
became
popular
.
adverb
-
late
,
later
,
latest
recently
;
in
the
recent
past
,
especially
in
the
expression
β
of
late
β.
β’
People
have
been
talking
a
lot
about
electric
cars
of late
.
People
have
been
talking
a
lot
about
electric
cars
of late
.
β’
Crime
rates
have
fallen
of late
in
the
city
.
Crime
rates
have
fallen
of late
in
the
city
.
short
adjective
-
short
,
shorter
,
shortest
having
little
height
,
distance
,
or
length
β’
The
boy
is
short
for
his
age
.
The
boy
is
short
for
his
age
.
β’
This
phone
cable
is
too
short
to
reach
the
sofa
.
This
phone
cable
is
too
short
to
reach
the
sofa
.
Old
English
β
sceort
β,
of
Germanic
origin
,
related
to
Dutch
β
schort
β
and
German
β
schurz
β,
meaning
β
short
garment
β.
adjective
-
short
,
shorter
,
shortest
lasting
only
a
small
amount
of
time
β’
We
had
a
short
meeting
before
lunch
.
We
had
a
short
meeting
before
lunch
.
β’
Please
keep
your
answer
short
and
clear
.
Please
keep
your
answer
short
and
clear
.
adjective
-
short
,
shorter
,
shortest
not
having
enough
of
something
that
is
needed
or
expected
β’
We
are
short
of
milk
β
could
you
buy
some
on
the
way
home
?
We
are
short
of
milk
β
could
you
buy
some
on
the
way
home
?
β’
The
project
fell
short
of
its
targets
.
The
project
fell
short
of
its
targets
.
hot
adjective
-
hot
,
hotter
,
hottest
having
a
high
temperature
;
giving
off
heat
and
likely
to
burn
or
feel
uncomfortable
β’
Be
careful
,
the
coffee
is
still
hot
.
Be
careful
,
the
coffee
is
still
hot
.
β’
In
summer
,
the
sand
on
the
beach
gets
hot
enough
to
burn
your
feet
.
In
summer
,
the
sand
on
the
beach
gets
hot
enough
to
burn
your
feet
.
adjective
-
hot
,
hotter
,
hottest
containing
a
lot
of
chili
or
spice
and
producing
a
burning
taste
β’
She
loves
eating
hot
curry
for
dinner
.
She
loves
eating
hot
curry
for
dinner
.
β’
This
salsa
is
too
hot
for
the
kids
.
This
salsa
is
too
hot
for
the
kids
.
adjective
-
hot
,
hotter
,
hottest
very
popular
,
wanted
,
or
fashionable
at
the
moment
β’
Electric
bikes
are
the
hot
new
trend
in
the
city
.
Electric
bikes
are
the
hot
new
trend
in
the
city
.
β’
That
actor
is
hot
right
now
after
the
award
.
That
actor
is
hot
right
now
after
the
award
.
adjective
-
hot
,
hotter
,
hottest
stolen
or
illegal
and
dangerous
to
possess
or
sell
β’
The
police
traced
the
hot
laptop
to
a
pawn
shop
.
The
police
traced
the
hot
laptop
to
a
pawn
shop
.
β’
He
tried
to
sell
me
a
hot
watch
,
but
I
refused
.
He
tried
to
sell
me
a
hot
watch
,
but
I
refused
.
adjective
-
hot
,
hotter
,
hottest
informal
:
sexually
attractive
or
good-looking
β’
Everyone
said
the
new
teacher
was
really
hot
.
Everyone
said
the
new
teacher
was
really
hot
.
β’
He
thinks
he
β
s
hot
,
but
I'm
not
impressed
.
He
thinks
he
β
s
hot
,
but
I'm
not
impressed
.
fit
adjective
-
fit
,
fitter
,
fittest
physically
healthy
,
strong
,
and
in
good
shape
β’
After
months
of
jogging
,
Lena
felt
fit
enough
to
run
a
marathon
.
After
months
of
jogging
,
Lena
felt
fit
enough
to
run
a
marathon
.
β’
The
gym
coach
is
incredibly
fit
and
rarely
gets
tired
during
training
.
The
gym
coach
is
incredibly
fit
and
rarely
gets
tired
during
training
.
adjective
-
fit
,
fitter
,
fittest
right
or
appropriate
for
a
particular
purpose
,
situation
,
or
person
β’
That
movie
isn't
fit
for
young
children
.
That
movie
isn't
fit
for
young
children
.
β’
We
need
to
hire
someone
who
is
fit
for
the
role
.
We
need
to
hire
someone
who
is
fit
for
the
role
.
smart
adjective
-
smart
,
smarter
,
smartest
able
to
think
,
learn
,
or
act
quickly
and
cleverly
β’
My
sister
is
very
smart
;
she
solved
the
puzzle
in
minutes
.
My
sister
is
very
smart
;
she
solved
the
puzzle
in
minutes
.
β’
The
smart
student
built
a
small
robot
for
the
science
fair
.
The
smart
student
built
a
small
robot
for
the
science
fair
.
adjective
-
smart
,
smarter
,
smartest
looking
neat
,
tidy
,
and
stylish
in
appearance
β’
He
wore
a
smart
suit
to
the
job
interview
.
He
wore
a
smart
suit
to
the
job
interview
.
β’
Put
on
something
smart
;
we're
going
to
a
fancy
restaurant
.
Put
on
something
smart
;
we're
going
to
a
fancy
restaurant
.
sweet
adjective
-
sweet
,
sweeter
,
sweetest
Having
a
sugary
taste
like
that
of
sugar
or
honey
.
β’
The
lemonade
tasted
sweet
because
Maria
added
extra
sugar
.
The
lemonade
tasted
sweet
because
Maria
added
extra
sugar
.
β’
Children
usually
prefer
sweet
snacks
like
chocolate
.
Children
usually
prefer
sweet
snacks
like
chocolate
.
adjective
-
sweet
,
sweeter
,
sweetest
Showing
kindness
,
affection
,
or
thoughtfulness
.
β’
That
was
very
sweet
of
you
to
help
me
carry
my
bags
.
That
was
very
sweet
of
you
to
help
me
carry
my
bags
.
β’
She
gave
her
grandmother
a
sweet
smile
.
She
gave
her
grandmother
a
sweet
smile
.
quiet
adjective
-
quiet
,
quieter
,
quietest
making
very
little
noise
;
not
loud
β’
The
library
is
always
quiet
in
the
mornings
.
The
library
is
always
quiet
in
the
mornings
.
β’
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
β’
"
Quiet
!"
the
teacher
said
as
the
class
grew
noisy
.
"
Quiet
!"
the
teacher
said
as
the
class
grew
noisy
.
β’
"
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
β’
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
.
β’
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
β’
She
enjoys
the
early-morning
quiet
before
the
city
wakes
up
.
She
enjoys
the
early-morning
quiet
before
the
city
wakes
up
.
β’
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
β’
She
gently
quieted
the
barking
dog
with
a
treat
.
She
gently
quieted
the
barking
dog
with
a
treat
.
β’
The
crowd
began
to
quiet
as
the
lights
dimmed
.
The
crowd
began
to
quiet
as
the
lights
dimmed
.
bright
adjective
-
bright
,
brighter
,
brightest
full
of
light
or
shining
strongly
β’
The
living
room
looked
warm
and
bright
after
they
opened
the
curtains
.
The
living
room
looked
warm
and
bright
after
they
opened
the
curtains
.
β’
The
bright
moon
lit
the
path
through
the
forest
.
The
bright
moon
lit
the
path
through
the
forest
.
Old
English
β
beorht
β
meaning
shining
or
clear
,
related
to
German
β
braht
β
and
Dutch
β
bercht
β.
adjective
-
bright
,
brighter
,
brightest
quick
to
learn
and
understand
things
;
intelligent
β’
Maya
is
a
bright
student
who
solves
math
problems
quickly
.
Maya
is
a
bright
student
who
solves
math
problems
quickly
.
β’
The
company
wants
to
hire
bright
young
engineers
.
The
company
wants
to
hire
bright
young
engineers
.
Transferred
sense
from
β
shining
β
to
β
lively
in
mind
β
appeared
in
18th
century
English
.
adjective
-
bright
,
brighter
,
brightest
having
vivid
,
strong
,
or
bold
color
β’
She
wore
a
bright
red
scarf
on
the
cold
day
.
She
wore
a
bright
red
scarf
on
the
cold
day
.
β’
The
artist
chose
bright
blues
and
yellows
for
the
mural
.
The
artist
chose
bright
blues
and
yellows
for
the
mural
.
Use
to
describe
vivid
colors
became
common
in
the
late
19th
century
.
adjective
-
bright
,
brighter
,
brightest
cheerful
or
full
of
hope
;
likely
to
be
good
or
successful
β’
He
greeted
us
with
a
bright
smile
.
He
greeted
us
with
a
bright
smile
.
β’
Things
are
looking
bright
for
the
team
this
season
.
Things
are
looking
bright
for
the
team
this
season
.
Figurative
sense
of
β
likely
to
turn
out
well
β
dates
from
early
17th
century
.
soft
adjective
-
soft
,
softer
,
softest
easy
to
press
,
bend
,
or
cut
;
not
hard
or
firm
β’
The
puppy's
fur
felt
soft
against
Mia's
cheek
.
The
puppy's
fur
felt
soft
against
Mia's
cheek
.
β’
After
soaking
in
water
,
the
clay
became
soft
and
easy
to
shape
.
After
soaking
in
water
,
the
clay
became
soft
and
easy
to
shape
.
Old
English
β
sΕfte
β,
meaning
gentle
or
easily
yielding
,
related
to
German
β
sacht
β.
adjective
-
soft
,
softer
,
softest
gentle
and
not
loud
,
bright
,
or
harsh
β’
She
played
a
soft
melody
on
the
piano
as
the
baby
slept
.
She
played
a
soft
melody
on
the
piano
as
the
baby
slept
.
β’
Morning
sunlight
cast
a
soft
glow
over
the
beach
.
Morning
sunlight
cast
a
soft
glow
over
the
beach
.
adjective
-
soft
,
softer
,
softest
not
strict
,
severe
,
or
tough
;
kind
or
lenient
β’
Mr
.
Reed
is
soft
on
late
homework
and
often
gives
extra
time
.
Mr
.
Reed
is
soft
on
late
homework
and
often
gives
extra
time
.
β’
The
coach
took
a
soft
approach
,
focusing
on
fun
rather
than
winning
.
The
coach
took
a
soft
approach
,
focusing
on
fun
rather
than
winning
.
fast
adjective
-
fast
,
faster
,
fastest
moving
,
happening
,
or
acting
at
high
speed
β’
The
cheetah
is
a
very
fast
runner
.
The
cheetah
is
a
very
fast
runner
.
β’
She
bought
a
fast
laptop
that
loads
games
in
seconds
.
She
bought
a
fast
laptop
that
loads
games
in
seconds
.
Old
English
fæst
β
firm
,
secure
β,
later
extended
to
speed
in
Middle
English
.
adverb
-
fast
,
faster
,
fastest
quickly
;
at
high
speed
β’
He
ran
fast
to
catch
the
bus
.
He
ran
fast
to
catch
the
bus
.
β’
The
river
flowed
fast
after
the
heavy
rain
.
The
river
flowed
fast
after
the
heavy
rain
.
Derived
from
the
adjective
sense
meaning
β
swift
β,
used
adverbially
since
Middle
English
.
adjective
-
fast
,
faster
,
fastest
(
of
a
clock
or
watch
)
showing
a
time
later
than
the
correct
time
β’
My
alarm
clock
is
five
minutes
fast
,
so
I
always
arrive
early
.
My
alarm
clock
is
five
minutes
fast
,
so
I
always
arrive
early
.
β’
This
watch
runs
fast
and
needs
to
be
adjusted
.
This
watch
runs
fast
and
needs
to
be
adjusted
.
Sense
recorded
from
the
18th
century
,
meaning
a
clock
β
gains
β
time
.
adjective
-
fast
,
faster
,
fastest
fixed
firmly
;
difficult
to
move
β’
The
door
was
stuck
fast
in
its
frame
.
The
door
was
stuck
fast
in
its
frame
.
β’
She
held
fast
to
the
railing
during
the
storm
.
She
held
fast
to
the
railing
during
the
storm
.
Original
meaning
in
Old
English
was
β
firm
,
fixed
β.
adjective
-
fast
,
faster
,
fastest
firmly
loyal
and
lasting
(
of
friendship
or
belief
)
β’
They
have
been
fast
friends
since
childhood
.
They
have
been
fast
friends
since
childhood
.
β’
Her
faith
remained
fast
despite
the
hardships
.
Her
faith
remained
fast
despite
the
hardships
.
Sense
evolved
from
the
older
meaning
β
firmly
fixed
β
to
abstract
ideas
like
loyalty
by
the
14th
century
.
vast
adjective
-
vast
,
vaster
,
vastest
extremely
large
in
size
,
amount
,
or
extent
β’
The
Sahara
Desert
stretches
across
a
vast
area
of
northern
Africa
.
The
Sahara
Desert
stretches
across
a
vast
area
of
northern
Africa
.
β’
Astronomers
marvel
at
the
vast
number
of
stars
in
the
night
sky
.
Astronomers
marvel
at
the
vast
number
of
stars
in
the
night
sky
.
From
Latin
β
vastus
,β
meaning
empty
,
immense
,
or
desolate
,
which
later
came
to
describe
something
very
large
in
English
during
the
16th
century
.
fat
adjective
-
fat
,
fatter
,
fattest
Having
too
much
body
weight
because
of
extra
flesh
.
β’
The
fat
cat
slept
all
day
on
the
sunny
windowsill
.
The
fat
cat
slept
all
day
on
the
sunny
windowsill
.
β’
After
the
holidays
,
I
felt
a
bit
fat
and
decided
to
start
jogging
.
After
the
holidays
,
I
felt
a
bit
fat
and
decided
to
start
jogging
.
adjective
-
fat
,
fatter
,
fattest
(
of
food
or
a
piece
of
meat
)
containing
a
lot
of
fat
or
having
thick
layers
of
fat
.
β’
This
cut
of
beef
is
too
fat
for
my
taste
.
This
cut
of
beef
is
too
fat
for
my
taste
.
β’
My
grandmother
always
trims
the
fat
skin
off
the
chicken
before
cooking
.
My
grandmother
always
trims
the
fat
skin
off
the
chicken
before
cooking
.
adjective
-
fat
,
fatter
,
fattest
(
informal
)
large
or
plentiful
;
especially
more
than
expected
or
needed
.
β’
She
earned
a
fat
bonus
at
the
end
of
the
year
.
She
earned
a
fat
bonus
at
the
end
of
the
year
.
β’
The
company
secured
a
fat
contract
worth
millions
.
The
company
secured
a
fat
contract
worth
millions
.
straight
adjective
-
straight
,
straighter
,
straightest
not
bent
,
curved
,
or
twisted
;
having
the
shortest
,
direct
line
or
shape
β’
The
road
across
the
desert
was
perfectly
straight
,
stretching
to
the
horizon
.
The
road
across
the
desert
was
perfectly
straight
,
stretching
to
the
horizon
.
β’
He
used
a
ruler
to
draw
a
straight
line
on
the
white
sheet
of
paper
.
He
used
a
ruler
to
draw
a
straight
line
on
the
white
sheet
of
paper
.
From
Old
English
β
streht
β,
past
participle
of
β
streccan
β
meaning
β
to
stretch
β.
adverb
-
straight
,
straighter
,
straightest
directly
;
without
turning
,
stopping
,
or
delay
β’
After
class
,
Lucy
went
straight
home
to
feed
her
dog
.
After
class
,
Lucy
went
straight
home
to
feed
her
dog
.
β’
The
rocket
shot
straight
up
into
the
clear
blue
sky
.
The
rocket
shot
straight
up
into
the
clear
blue
sky
.
Adverb
use
from
the
adjective
sense
,
first
recorded
in
Middle
English
.
adjective
-
straight
,
straighter
,
straightest
honest
,
clear
,
and
truthful
;
not
hiding
the
facts
β’
Please
be
straight
with
me
β
did
you
break
the
vase
?
Please
be
straight
with
me
β
did
you
break
the
vase
?
β’
The
coach
gave
the
team
a
straight
answer
about
their
chances
in
the
finals
.
The
coach
gave
the
team
a
straight
answer
about
their
chances
in
the
finals
.
Figurative
sense
of
moral
or
factual
directness
dates
to
the
early
1600s
.
adjective
-
straight
,
straighter
,
straightest
describing
a
person
who
is
romantically
and
sexually
attracted
to
people
of
the
opposite
sex
(
heterosexual
)
β’
Emma
is
lesbian
,
but
her
brother
is
straight
.
Emma
is
lesbian
,
but
her
brother
is
straight
.
β’
The
event
welcomes
both
straight
and
LGBTQ+
participants
.
The
event
welcomes
both
straight
and
LGBTQ+
participants
.
Sexual-orientation
use
developed
in
20th-century
American
slang
,
contrasting
with
the
earlier
slang
use
of
β
bent
β.
protest
noun
an
event
or
action
in
which
people
publicly
show
that
they
strongly
disagree
with
or
oppose
something
β’
Thousands
of
people
joined
a
peaceful
protest
in
the
city
square
.
Thousands
of
people
joined
a
peaceful
protest
in
the
city
square
.
β’
The
mayor
watched
the
noisy
protest
from
his
office
window
.
The
mayor
watched
the
noisy
protest
from
his
office
window
.
From
Latin
'protestari'
meaning
'to
declare
publicly
,
testify'
via
Old
French
and
Middle
English
.
verb
-
protest
,
protesting
,
protests
,
protested
to
show
or
voice
strong
disagreement
with
something
,
especially
publicly
β’
Workers
marched
to
the
gate
to
protest
against
low
wages
.
Workers
marched
to
the
gate
to
protest
against
low
wages
.
β’
Residents
plan
to
protest
the
closure
of
the
local
library
.
Residents
plan
to
protest
the
closure
of
the
local
library
.
Same
origin
as
the
noun
,
from
Latin
'protestari'
'to
declare
openly'
.
verb
-
protest
,
protesting
,
protests
,
protested
to
state
firmly
that
something
is
true
,
especially
when
others
doubt
it
β’
She
kept
protesting
her
innocence
during
the
entire
interview
.
She
kept
protesting
her
innocence
during
the
entire
interview
.
β’
The
company
spokesman
protested
that
the
article
was
unfair
.
The
company
spokesman
protested
that
the
article
was
unfair
.
Extended
sense
of
the
Latin
root
meaning
'to
declare
publicly'
.
light
adjective
-
light
,
lighter
,
lightest
weighing
little
;
not
heavy
β’
This
backpack
feels
surprisingly
light
even
when
full
.
This
backpack
feels
surprisingly
light
even
when
full
.
β’
She
chose
a
pair
of
light
running
shoes
for
the
race
.
She
chose
a
pair
of
light
running
shoes
for
the
race
.
adjective
-
light
,
lighter
,
lightest
pale
in
color
β’
She
painted
the
walls
a
light
blue
to
brighten
the
room
.
She
painted
the
walls
a
light
blue
to
brighten
the
room
.
β’
His
hair
became
lighter
after
days
at
the
beach
.
His
hair
became
lighter
after
days
at
the
beach
.
adjective
-
light
,
lighter
,
lightest
small
in
amount
or
not
strong
;
gentle
β’
I'll
just
have
a
light
lunch
of
salad
and
fruit
.
I'll
just
have
a
light
lunch
of
salad
and
fruit
.
β’
A
light
rain
tapped
on
the
window
.
A
light
rain
tapped
on
the
window
.
cute
adjective
-
cute
,
cuter
,
cutest
attractive
in
a
pretty
,
charming
,
or
endearing
way
β’
The
puppy
looked
so
cute
in
its
tiny
sweater
.
The
puppy
looked
so
cute
in
its
tiny
sweater
.
β’
Maya
thought
the
handmade
snowman
was
cute
and
took
a
photo
.
Maya
thought
the
handmade
snowman
was
cute
and
took
a
photo
.
Shortened
from
acute
in
the
18th
century
,
shifting
from
β
shrewd
β
to
β
attractive
β
in
American
English
during
the
19th
century
.
adjective
-
cute
,
cuter
,
cutest
clever
or
tricky
in
a
way
that
can
seem
annoying
or
too
smart
β’
"
Don't
try
to
be
cute
,"
the
teacher
warned
when
the
boy
gave
a
sarcastic
answer
.
"
Don't
try
to
be
cute
,"
the
teacher
warned
when
the
boy
gave
a
sarcastic
answer
.
β’
He
got
into
trouble
for
a
cute
tax
trick
that
the
auditor
noticed
.
He
got
into
trouble
for
a
cute
tax
trick
that
the
auditor
noticed
.
From
earlier
sense
β
shrewd
,
clever
,β
itself
from
acute
;
over
time
the
negative
nuance
of
being
too
clever
developed
.
wet
adjective
-
wet
,
wetter
,
wettest
covered
in
or
saturated
with
water
or
another
liquid
β’
After
playing
in
the
rain
,
Mia
β
s
shoes
were
completely
wet
.
After
playing
in
the
rain
,
Mia
β
s
shoes
were
completely
wet
.
β’
Please
put
the
wet
umbrella
in
the
stand
by
the
door
.
Please
put
the
wet
umbrella
in
the
stand
by
the
door
.
Old
English
β
wΗ£t
β
meaning
β
moist
,
liquid
β,
related
to
German
β
nass
β
and
Dutch
β
nat
β.
adjective
-
wet
,
wetter
,
wettest
(
of
weather
or
a
period
of
time
)
having
a
lot
of
rain
β’
It
has
been
a
very
wet
spring
this
year
.
It
has
been
a
very
wet
spring
this
year
.
β’
Pack
a
raincoat
β
autumn
here
is
usually
wet
.
Pack
a
raincoat
β
autumn
here
is
usually
wet
.
contest
noun
an
organized
event
in
which
people
or
teams
compete
to
win
a
prize
or
recognition
β’
Maria
won
the
school
spelling
contest
last
Friday
.
Maria
won
the
school
spelling
contest
last
Friday
.
β’
Hundreds
of
photographers
entered
the
wildlife
photo
contest
.
Hundreds
of
photographers
entered
the
wildlife
photo
contest
.
Borrowed
in
Middle
English
from
Old
French
"
conteste
"
and
Latin
"
contestari
"
meaning
β
to
call
to
witness
.β
noun
a
struggle
or
competition
for
power
,
control
,
or
victory
between
opposing
sides
β’
The
election
turned
into
a
fierce
contest
between
two
very
different
visions
for
the
country
.
The
election
turned
into
a
fierce
contest
between
two
very
different
visions
for
the
country
.
β’
There
is
an
ongoing
contest
for
influence
in
the
region
between
the
two
superpowers
.
There
is
an
ongoing
contest
for
influence
in
the
region
between
the
two
superpowers
.
Extension
of
the
idea
of
a
formal
competition
to
broader
struggles
for
dominance
in
the
17th
century
.
verb
-
contest
,
contesting
,
contests
,
contested
to
formally
challenge
,
oppose
,
or
dispute
something
to
show
that
you
think
it
is
wrong
or
unfair
β’
They
decided
to
contest
the
parking
ticket
in
court
.
They
decided
to
contest
the
parking
ticket
in
court
.
β’
The
athlete
plans
to
contest
the
suspension
,
claiming
there
was
a
testing
error
.
The
athlete
plans
to
contest
the
suspension
,
claiming
there
was
a
testing
error
.
From
Latin
"
contestari
"
meaning
β
to
call
upon
as
witnesses
,β
evolving
in
English
to
signify
challenging
a
decision
in
the
15th
century
.
tight
adjective
-
tight
,
tighter
,
tightest
fitting
closely
against
the
body
or
surrounding
surface
;
not
loose
β’
Her
new
jeans
were
so
tight
she
could
barely
breathe
.
Her
new
jeans
were
so
tight
she
could
barely
breathe
.
β’
The
swimmer
pulled
on
a
tight
cap
to
keep
her
hair
dry
.
The
swimmer
pulled
on
a
tight
cap
to
keep
her
hair
dry
.
flat
adjective
-
flat
,
flatter
,
flattest
having
a
smooth
,
even
surface
without
bumps
or
raised
parts
β’
The
lake
looked
like
a
giant
mirror
,
perfectly
flat
and
still
.
The
lake
looked
like
a
giant
mirror
,
perfectly
flat
and
still
.
β’
Lay
the
poster
on
a
flat
table
so
it
does
not
wrinkle
.
Lay
the
poster
on
a
flat
table
so
it
does
not
wrinkle
.
Old
English
"
flæt
"
meaning
"
level
,
smooth
;
floor
";
related
to
Old
Norse
"
flatr
".
adjective
-
flat
,
flatter
,
flattest
(
of
a
drink
)
having
lost
its
fizz
and
no
longer
sparkling
β’
My
soda
went
flat
after
sitting
open
all
night
.
My
soda
went
flat
after
sitting
open
all
night
.
β’
She
poured
out
the
flat
cola
and
opened
a
fresh
can
.
She
poured
out
the
flat
cola
and
opened
a
fresh
can
.
remote
adjective
-
remote
,
remoter
,
remotest
far
away
from
towns
,
cities
,
or
other
people
and
places
β’
The
researchers
traveled
to
a
remote
island
to
study
rare
birds
.
The
researchers
traveled
to
a
remote
island
to
study
rare
birds
.
β’
We
got
lost
while
driving
through
the
remote
desert
of
western
Australia
.
We
got
lost
while
driving
through
the
remote
desert
of
western
Australia
.
From
Latin
remotus
,
past
participle
of
removΔre
β
to
remove
,
move
back
β.
adjective
-
remote
,
remoter
,
remotest
very
unlikely
or
having
only
a
small
possibility
of
happening
β’
There
is
only
a
remote
chance
that
the
match
will
be
canceled
.
There
is
only
a
remote
chance
that
the
match
will
be
canceled
.
β’
With
careful
planning
,
the
risk
of
failure
becomes
so
remote
that
no
one
worries
about
it
.
With
careful
planning
,
the
risk
of
failure
becomes
so
remote
that
no
one
worries
about
it
.
Figurative
sense
of
β
small
possibility
β
recorded
since
the
17th
century
,
extending
the
idea
of
physical
distance
to
metaphorical
distance
.
adjective
-
remote
,
remoter
,
remotest
working
,
operating
,
or
happening
away
from
the
usual
place
,
especially
via
the
internet
or
other
electronic
link
β’
Since
the
pandemic
,
many
employees
work
remote
three
days
a
week
.
Since
the
pandemic
,
many
employees
work
remote
three
days
a
week
.
β’
The
technician
connected
to
the
customer
β
s
computer
through
remote
access
software
.
The
technician
connected
to
the
customer
β
s
computer
through
remote
access
software
.
Technological
sense
popularized
in
the
mid-20th
century
with
the
rise
of
telecommunications
and
later
personal
computing
.
adjective
-
remote
,
remoter
,
remotest
not
friendly
or
emotionally
involved
;
distant
in
manner
β’
At
first
,
the
new
manager
appeared
remote
,
speaking
little
to
the
team
.
At
first
,
the
new
manager
appeared
remote
,
speaking
little
to
the
team
.
β’
He
grew
more
remote
after
the
accident
,
spending
most
evenings
alone
.
He
grew
more
remote
after
the
accident
,
spending
most
evenings
alone
.
Emotional
sense
evolved
in
the
late
18th
century
,
comparing
personal
distance
to
physical
remoteness
.
slight
adjective
-
slight
,
slighter
,
slightest
Very
small
in
amount
,
degree
,
or
importance
.
β’
There
was
only
a
slight
delay
before
the
train
arrived
.
There
was
only
a
slight
delay
before
the
train
arrived
.
β’
I
felt
a
slight
headache
after
the
long
flight
.
I
felt
a
slight
headache
after
the
long
flight
.
From
Old
Norse
*sleitr*
,
meaning
"
smooth
,
insignificant
,"
later
developing
into
the
senses
of
smallness
and
unimportance
in
Middle
English
.
adjective
-
slight
,
slighter
,
slightest
Thin
and
delicately
built
rather
than
strong
or
heavy
.
β’
The
slight
boy
struggled
to
lift
the
heavy
suitcase
.
The
slight
boy
struggled
to
lift
the
heavy
suitcase
.
β’
A
tall
slight
woman
in
a
long
coat
entered
the
cafΓ©
.
A
tall
slight
woman
in
a
long
coat
entered
the
cafΓ©
.
verb
-
slight
,
slighter
,
slightest
To
insult
,
ignore
,
or
treat
someone
as
unimportant
.
β’
She
felt
the
teacher
had
slighted
her
by
skipping
her
question
.
She
felt
the
teacher
had
slighted
her
by
skipping
her
question
.
β’
He
didn't
mean
to
slight
you
when
he
forgot
your
name
.
He
didn't
mean
to
slight
you
when
he
forgot
your
name
.
noun
-
slight
,
slighter
,
slightest
A
remark
or
action
that
insults
or
shows
a
lack
of
respect
.
β’
Forgetting
my
birthday
felt
like
a
personal
slight
.
Forgetting
my
birthday
felt
like
a
personal
slight
.
β’
He
apologized
for
the
slight
and
offered
to
make
amends
.
He
apologized
for
the
slight
and
offered
to
make
amends
.
decent
adjective
-
decent
,
decenter
,
decentest
good
enough
in
quality
,
amount
,
or
standard
to
satisfy
basic
expectations
β’
We
found
a
decent
hotel
near
the
beach
that
didn
β
t
cost
too
much
.
We
found
a
decent
hotel
near
the
beach
that
didn
β
t
cost
too
much
.
β’
He
earns
a
decent
salary
that
allows
him
to
pay
the
bills
and
still
save
a
little
.
He
earns
a
decent
salary
that
allows
him
to
pay
the
bills
and
still
save
a
little
.
From
Latin
decent-
,
decΔns
β
fitting
,
proper
,β
present
participle
of
decere
β
to
be
fitting
.β
adjective
-
decent
,
decenter
,
decentest
behaving
in
a
morally
good
,
fair
,
or
kind
way
β’
It
was
decent
of
her
to
stay
late
and
help
clean
up
after
the
party
.
It
was
decent
of
her
to
stay
late
and
help
clean
up
after
the
party
.
β’
Most
people
agreed
that
the
mayor
was
a
decent
and
honest
leader
.
Most
people
agreed
that
the
mayor
was
a
decent
and
honest
leader
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
Latin
decΔns
β
fitting
,
proper
.β
adjective
-
decent
,
decenter
,
decentest
wearing
enough
clothes
to
be
socially
acceptable
;
not
naked
or
indecent
β’
Wait
a
minute
!
I
β
m
not
decent
yet
.
Wait
a
minute
!
I
β
m
not
decent
yet
.
β’
She
opened
the
door
only
after
making
sure
she
was
decent
.
She
opened
the
door
only
after
making
sure
she
was
decent
.
Sense
evolved
from
earlier
meaning
of
being
proper
or
respectable
.
prompt
adjective
-
prompt
,
prompting
,
prompts
,
prompted
,
prompter
,
promptest
happening
or
done
quickly
,
without
waiting
β’
Thank
you
for
your
prompt
reply
to
my
email
.
Thank
you
for
your
prompt
reply
to
my
email
.
β’
The
firefighters
gave
a
prompt
response
to
the
alarm
.
The
firefighters
gave
a
prompt
response
to
the
alarm
.
From
Middle
English
prompt
,
borrowed
from
Latin
promptus
β
brought
forth
,
ready
.β
Originally
referred
to
being
prepared
;
later
broadened
to
quick
action
.
verb
-
prompt
,
prompting
,
prompts
,
prompted
,
prompter
,
promptest
to
make
someone
decide
to
do
or
say
something
;
to
cause
something
to
happen
β’
The
loud
noise
prompted
the
dog
to
bark
.
The
loud
noise
prompted
the
dog
to
bark
.
β’
Rising
costs
prompted
the
company
to
reduce
waste
.
Rising
costs
prompted
the
company
to
reduce
waste
.
Same
Latin
root
as
the
adjective
;
the
sense
of
β
to
incite
β
appeared
in
the
1600s
.
noun
-
prompt
,
prompting
,
prompts
,
prompted
,
prompter
,
promptest
a
word
,
message
,
or
symbol
that
tells
someone
to
speak
or
act
β’
The
exam
included
a
writing
prompt
about
climate
change
.
The
exam
included
a
writing
prompt
about
climate
change
.
β’
When
the
command-line
prompt
appears
,
type
your
password
.
When
the
command-line
prompt
appears
,
type
your
password
.
Computing
sense
developed
in
the
1970s
,
extending
the
earlier
theatrical
idea
of
a
cue
.
verb
-
prompt
,
prompting
,
prompts
,
prompted
,
prompter
,
promptest
to
quietly
give
an
actor
or
speaker
the
next
words
when
they
forget
β’
A
stage
manager
prompted
the
actor
when
he
went
blank
.
A
stage
manager
prompted
the
actor
when
he
went
blank
.
β’
During
the
speech
,
a
friend
in
the
front
row
prompted
her
with
the
forgotten
statistic
.
During
the
speech
,
a
friend
in
the
front
row
prompted
her
with
the
forgotten
statistic
.
The
theatre
use
arose
in
the
18th
century
when
hidden
β
prompters
β
were
stationed
to
assist
performers
.
strict
adjective
-
strict
,
stricter
,
strictest
demanding
that
people
follow
rules
or
behave
well
,
allowing
very
little
freedom
or
flexibility
.
β’
Our
new
maths
teacher
is
very
strict
and
checks
every
homework
assignment
carefully
.
Our
new
maths
teacher
is
very
strict
and
checks
every
homework
assignment
carefully
.
β’
There
are
strict
rules
about
wearing
hard
hats
on
the
construction
site
.
There
are
strict
rules
about
wearing
hard
hats
on
the
construction
site
.
From
Latin
β
strictus
β,
past
participle
of
β
stringere
β
meaning
β
to
draw
tight
β.
adjective
-
strict
,
stricter
,
strictest
limited
to
the
exact
,
precise
,
or
narrow
meaning
of
something
,
without
any
broad
or
loose
interpretation
.
β’
In
the
strict
sense
of
the
word
,
a
tomato
is
a
fruit
,
not
a
vegetable
.
In
the
strict
sense
of
the
word
,
a
tomato
is
a
fruit
,
not
a
vegetable
.
β’
The
experiment
must
be
carried
out
under
strict
conditions
of
exactly
25
Β°C
.
The
experiment
must
be
carried
out
under
strict
conditions
of
exactly
25
Β°C
.
Same
Latin
origin
as
the
first
sense
,
emphasizing
the
idea
of
tightness
applied
to
meaning
.
pleasant
adjective
-
pleasant
,
pleasanter
,
pleasantest
giving
enjoyment
,
satisfaction
,
or
comfort
;
nice
or
agreeable
β’
We
spent
a
pleasant
afternoon
by
the
lake
.
We
spent
a
pleasant
afternoon
by
the
lake
.
β’
The
hotel
room
had
a
pleasant
view
of
the
garden
.
The
hotel
room
had
a
pleasant
view
of
the
garden
.
From
Middle
English
plesaunt
,
from
Old
French
plaisant
,
present
participle
of
plaisir
β
to
please
β,
ultimately
from
Latin
placΔre
β
to
please
β.
adjective
-
pleasant
,
pleasanter
,
pleasantest
friendly
and
polite
in
manner
,
easy
to
talk
to
or
deal
with
β’
The
receptionist
was
very
pleasant
and
helped
us
quickly
.
The
receptionist
was
very
pleasant
and
helped
us
quickly
.
β’
He
has
a
pleasant
manner
that
puts
people
at
ease
.
He
has
a
pleasant
manner
that
puts
people
at
ease
.
Same
historical
development
as
Sense
1
,
from
Old
French
plaisant
.
faster
adjective
-
fast
,
faster
,
fastest
The
comparative
form
of
fast
;
moving
or
happening
more
quickly
.
β’
This
new
computer
is
faster
than
my
old
one
.
This
new
computer
is
faster
than
my
old
one
.
β’
Cheetahs
are
faster
than
most
other
animals
on
land
.
Cheetahs
are
faster
than
most
other
animals
on
land
.
adverb
-
fast
,
faster
,
fastest
In
a
more
rapid
or
quick
way
.
β’
If
we
walk
faster
,
we'll
catch
the
bus
.
If
we
walk
faster
,
we'll
catch
the
bus
.
β’
The
clock
seemed
to
tick
faster
as
the
deadline
approached
.
The
clock
seemed
to
tick
faster
as
the
deadline
approached
.
pillow
noun
-
pillow
,
pillowing
,
pillows
,
pillowed
,
pillow-soft
,
pillow-softer
,
pillow-softest
a
soft
,
padded
cloth
bag
filled
with
feathers
,
foam
,
or
other
material
,
used
to
support
the
head
or
body
while
resting
or
sleeping
β’
She
fluffed
her
pillow
before
going
to
sleep
.
She
fluffed
her
pillow
before
going
to
sleep
.
β’
He
tucked
an
extra
pillow
under
his
knees
to
ease
his
back
pain
.
He
tucked
an
extra
pillow
under
his
knees
to
ease
his
back
pain
.
Old
English
"
pyle
"
and
Old
Norse
"
pΓΊΓ°r
"
blended
over
time
,
eventually
forming
Middle
English
"
pilwe
,"
leading
to
modern
"
pillow
."
protester
noun
a
person
who
publicly
shows
opposition
to
something
they
think
is
wrong
or
unfair
,
often
by
marching
,
speaking
out
,
or
carrying
signs
β’
The
protester
held
a
sign
that
read
"
Save
our
planet
"
during
the
climate
march
.
The
protester
held
a
sign
that
read
"
Save
our
planet
"
during
the
climate
march
.
β’
A
lone
protester
stood
in
front
of
the
factory
gates
,
chanting
for
better
working
conditions
.
A
lone
protester
stood
in
front
of
the
factory
gates
,
chanting
for
better
working
conditions
.
from
protest
+β
-er
,
first
recorded
in
the
18th
century
to
describe
someone
taking
part
in
a
protest
fleet
noun
-
fleet
,
fleeting
,
fleets
,
fleeted
,
fleeter
,
fleetest
,
fleetly
,
fleetlier
,
fleetliest
a
group
of
ships
sailing
together
or
controlled
by
one
navy
or
company
β’
The
country's
fleet
was
anchored
outside
the
harbor
during
the
festival
.
The
country's
fleet
was
anchored
outside
the
harbor
during
the
festival
.
β’
A
sudden
storm
forced
the
pirate
fleet
to
seek
shelter
behind
the
island
.
A
sudden
storm
forced
the
pirate
fleet
to
seek
shelter
behind
the
island
.
Old
English
flΔot
β
ship
,
floating
vessel
β,
later
β
group
of
ships
β,
from
flΔotan
β
to
float
β.
noun
-
fleet
,
fleeting
,
fleets
,
fleeted
,
fleeter
,
fleetest
,
fleetly
,
fleetlier
,
fleetliest
all
the
vehicles
,
aircraft
,
or
machines
owned
or
managed
by
one
company
or
organization
β’
The
delivery
company
added
electric
vans
to
its
fleet
to
cut
emissions
.
The
delivery
company
added
electric
vans
to
its
fleet
to
cut
emissions
.
β’
Our
airline's
fleet
now
includes
the
latest
fuel-efficient
aircraft
.
Our
airline's
fleet
now
includes
the
latest
fuel-efficient
aircraft
.
Extended
from
the
naval
sense
to
other
kinds
of
vehicles
in
the
early
20th
century
.
adjective
-
fleet
,
fleeting
,
fleets
,
fleeted
,
fleeter
,
fleetest
,
fleetly
,
fleetlier
,
fleetliest
able
to
move
very
quickly
;
fast
β’
The
deer
was
so
fleet
that
it
vanished
into
the
forest
in
seconds
.
The
deer
was
so
fleet
that
it
vanished
into
the
forest
in
seconds
.
β’
With
fleet
fingers
,
the
pianist
raced
through
the
difficult
passage
.
With
fleet
fingers
,
the
pianist
raced
through
the
difficult
passage
.
Old
English
flΔt
β
swift
,
fast
β,
originally
describing
running
water
,
later
applied
to
animals
and
people
.
verb
-
fleet
,
fleeting
,
fleets
,
fleeted
,
fleeter
,
fleetest
,
fleetly
,
fleetlier
,
fleetliest
to
move
or
pass
quickly
;
to
disappear
swiftly
β’
The
afternoon
will
soon
fleet
away
if
we
don't
start
working
.
The
afternoon
will
soon
fleet
away
if
we
don't
start
working
.
β’
Hours
can
fleet
by
when
you're
having
fun
.
Hours
can
fleet
by
when
you're
having
fun
.
Old
English
flΔotan
β
to
float
,
drift
β,
evolving
to
mean
β
move
swiftly
β
by
the
16th
century
.
Testament
noun
either
of
the
two
main
parts
of
the
Christian
Bible
:
the
Old
Testament
or
the
New
Testament
β’
Many
Christians
read
a
passage
from
the
New
Testament
every
morning
.
Many
Christians
read
a
passage
from
the
New
Testament
every
morning
.
β’
The
Old
Testament
contains
stories
that
are
thousands
of
years
old
.
The
Old
Testament
contains
stories
that
are
thousands
of
years
old
.
From
Latin
testamentum
β
covenant
β,
used
in
the
Latin
Bible
to
translate
Hebrew
berith
β
covenant
β.
short-term
adjective
-
short-term
,
shorter-term
,
shortest-term
lasting
or
intended
to
last
only
for
a
brief
period
β’
He
set
some
short-term
goals
to
finish
by
Friday
.
He
set
some
short-term
goals
to
finish
by
Friday
.
β’
Taking
painkillers
gives
short-term
relief
but
won't
cure
the
problem
.
Taking
painkillers
gives
short-term
relief
but
won't
cure
the
problem
.
Formed
by
combining
the
adjective
β
short
β
meaning
β
brief
β
with
the
noun
β
term
β
meaning
β
period
of
time
β;
recorded
from
the
early
20th
century
.