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/quan-ti-ty/ [k.w.aa1.n.t.ah0.t.iy0]
Definition: A certain, usually specified, amount or number of something; A considerable number or amount of something:
Example sentences:
- If taken in large quantities, the drug can result in liver failure
- This operation is not about finding a large quantity of drugs but to reassure the public and take out middle level dealers
- Many people like to buy in quantity
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/quin-tes-sence/ [k.w.ih0.n.t.eh1.s.ah0.n.s]
Definition: The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class:
Example sentences:
- Benjamin Franklin must have been the quintessence of self-improvement because he actually made a list of thirteen important virtues and tracked his progress in abiding by the list.
- The corruption scandal was reported as the quintessence of dirty politics.
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/quar-rel/ [k.w.ao1.r.ah0.l]
To quarrel is to fight, or have a disagreement, but it is normally a verbal disagreement, not physical. Think of quarrels to be on a smaller scale of a full-blown fight.
- Growing up, I always quarreled with my sister.
- Whenever my brothers watch football, they always quarrel over who the best player is.