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A sentence or phrase used to find out information or test someone's knowledge.
“She raised her hand to ask a question about the assignment.”
People who ask questions, especially those who inquire, investigate, or challenge the validity of something.
“The panel of questioners grilled the candidate on his economic policies for over an hour.”
Moving fast or doing something in a short amount of time.
“She ate a quick breakfast before running out the door.”
A fast, temporary, or easy solution to a problem that is often superficial and fails to address the underlying causes.
“Diet pills are often marketed as a quick fix for weight loss, but they rarely lead to lasting results.”
A brief, superficial cleaning action performed to remove light dirt, dust, or moisture from a surface.
“I gave the kitchen counter a quick wipe before the guests arrived.”
Making little or no noise.
“She walked quietly into the room so she wouldn't wake the baby.”
A pen made from a dried, large feather of a bird, used historically with ink.
“The historical document was carefully written by hand using a goose quill.”
The activity, craft, or process of stitching together two layers of cloth with a layer of padding between them to make a quilt or garment.
“She joined a local community club to improve her technique in traditional quilting.”
The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
“His performance was the quintessence of professionalism.”
A close-fitting cap, especially one worn under a veil or helmet in the medieval period, or by certain traditional legal and religious figures.
“The historical reenactor carefully tied his linen quoif beneath his heavy iron helm.”
Relating to rabbis, their teachings, writings, or the body of Jewish law and literature established by them.
“The scholar spent decades studying rabbinic literature from the medieval period.”
Relating to rabbis, their teachings, or the body of Jewish law and tradition developed by them.
“The scholar spent years studying rabbinical literature to better understand the evolution of Jewish jurisprudence.”
Light or heat emitted as rays; brightness or glowing splendor.
“The morning sun filled the valley with a breathtaking golden radiance.”
Sending out light; shining or glowing brightly.
“The bride looked radiant in her white silk gown.”
In radiometry, the total radiant flux leaving a surface per unit area, typically measured in watts per square meter (W/m²).
“The radiant exitance of the blackbody radiator increases significantly as the temperature rises.”