quality [(1) that which something is known to have or be; (2) amount of value or excellence] An important quality of steel is its strength. (1) Their goods are of the highest quality. (2) question [(1) to ask; (2) to express wonder or disbelief; (3) a sentence or word used in asking for information; (4) a problem; (5) an issue to be discussed] His father questioned him about the car. (1) She questioned if he really cooked the dinner. (2) Did you answer every question in the test? (3) The question of a pay increase is blocking a new labor agreement. (4) The civil rights question is a big issue in the campaign. (5) quick [fast] She made a quick decision. quiet [(1) with little or no noise; (2) having little or no movement; (3) calm] The room was so quiet he could hear his heart beat. (1) The sea was quiet. (2) City streets were quiet on the night before Christmas. (3)
VOA Word Book, Q
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