quite (completely; exactly) Are you quite ready? I’m not quite sure what to do. That is not quite what I mean. quiet (silent, noiseless, or making less noisy) Be quiet! You’ll wake the baby. Everyone was quiet during the exam. (without many people or activities) They had a …
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quiet (silent, noiseless, or making less noisy) Be quiet! You’ll wake the baby. Everyone was quiet during the exam. (without many people or activities) They had a quiet wedding. The streets are quite quiet today. quit (to leave your job, a place, etc.) I don’t understand why you …
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patience (the ability to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without becoming angry or upset) I lack the patience required to be a teacher. It takes time and patience to learn a foreign language. patient (able to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry …
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psychology (the science of the human mind and behavior) She earned a master’s degree in social psychology. You should apply some psychology to lose weight. psychiatry (the study and treatment of mental illness) He decided to specialize in psychiatry after graduation. He holds a Ph. D. in the …
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punch (to hit with your fist) She punched him in the nose. (to make a hole in something) Punch holes in these sheets of paper using a paper punch. I need to punch another hole in my belt because it’s too big. US English (to press a button or …
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