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Time's Quiet Power

Reflect on the essence of time as it quietly navigates life's journey, shaping eras and defining moments with striking permanence and urgency. Explore the significance of consecutive events, impromptu decisions, and the respite they offer in this ever-evolving world.

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Time's Quiet Power

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  1. Knowsys Group 11 Time

  2. “Men talk of killing time, while time quietly kills them”

  3. consecutive kən se kyə tiv ADJECTIVE in order, one after the other When it rained for three consecutive days, Lauren became cranky from being cooped up inside.

  4. era er ə NOUN a period of time marked by distinctive character or events The ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920 launched a new era in politics: women got the vote

  5. headlong hed long ADVERB hasty Mrs. Johnson made a headlong decision and lost her unsaved document on the computer.

  6. initiate i ni shē āt VERB to begin or introduce Just this semester my school initiated a new student identification program that included pictures, finger prints, and retinal scans.

  7. Impromptu ADJECTIVE im prämp tü done on the spur of the moment Although Ivan had prepared his speech in advance, he forgot his preparation and gave a rambling impromptu speech instead.

  8. permanent pur mə nənt ADJECTIVE lasting forever The United Nations Security Council has five permanent members: the United States, Britain, France, China and Russia.

  9. prior prī ər ADJECTIVE earlier in time or order Priorto the Industrial Revolution, the European economy was based on agriculture.

  10. respite res pət NOUN a temporary delay Following the first three hours of the exam, there was a short respite before the second part began.

  11. urgent ur jənt ADJECTIVE requiring immediate action The postman was on an urgent mission to deliver the packages on time.

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