Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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Quack

noun
/kwæk/

a fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill; a charlatan

"Beware of the quack who promises miracle cures online."

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quadrate

adjective
/ˈkwɒdreɪt/

square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something

"The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly."

noun
/ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

an animal that walks on four feet

"Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability."

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Quadruple

verb
/kwɒˈdruːpəl/

to increase or make something four times as much or as many

"Within a year, the startup quadrupled its user base through aggressive partnerships."

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quaff

verb
/kwɒf/

to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink

"He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day."

noun
/ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation

"The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire."

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quail

verb, noun
/kweɪl/

verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird

"She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm."

adjective
/kweɪnt/

attractively unusual or old-fashioned

"They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea."

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quake

verb
/kweɪk/

to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake

"The ground began to quake during the earthquake."

noun
/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

a condition or skill that makes someone suitable for a job or activity; the process of qualifying

"She listed her qualifications on the job application."

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adjective
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/

officially recognized as being trained or knowledgeable for a particular job or activity

"She is a qualified doctor with years of experience."

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verb
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/

to meet the requirements or conditions for something

"He worked hard to qualify for the final round."

adjective
/ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Relating to the quality or nature of something rather than its quantity.

"The study focused on the qualitative aspects of customer feedback."

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noun
/ˈkwɒləti/

the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind

"The quality of the fabric is excellent."

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noun
ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being

"Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health."

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quality time

noun
/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti taɪm/

Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.

"Spending quality time with family enhances relationships."

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qualm

noun
/kwɑːm/

a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something

"She had no qualm about speaking her mind."

noun (plural)
/kwɑːmz/

feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness

"He had serious qualms about accepting the offer."

noun
/ˈkwɒndəri/

a state of uncertainty or confusion about what to do

"He was in a quandary about whether to accept the job offer."

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adjective
ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl

Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity.

"Sales performance should be quantifiable to measure progress."

adjective
/ˈkwɑːn.tə.teɪ.tɪv/

Relating to the measurement or amount of something.

"The report included quantitative data on population growth."

noun
/ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

An amount or number of something.

"The shop ordered a large quantity of rice."

noun/verb
/ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

"The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks."

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quark

noun
kwɔːrk

A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.

"Quarks form protons and neutrons."

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noun
/ˈkwɒr.əl/

an angry argument or disagreement between people

"They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other."

adjective
/ˈkwɒr.əl.səm/

Inclined to argue or fight.

"He became quarrelsome after losing the game."

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quarry

noun/verb
/ˈkwɒr.i/

A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.

"The workers quarried limestone from the hill."

noun/verb
/ˈkwɔː.tər/

One-fourth part of something; also used for housing or accommodating.

"She paid a quarter of the total bill."

noun
/ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

"The quarterback threw a perfect pass."

adjective, adverb, noun
/ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Happening every three months; occurring four times a year.

"The company publishes a quarterly report on its earnings."

noun
/ˈkwɔː.tərz/

living accommodation; lodgings; military housing

"The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise."

noun
/kwɔːrˈtɛt/

A group of four people playing music or singing together.

"The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert."

noun
/ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).

"The library has rare Shakespeare quartos."

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quash

verb
/kwɑːʃ/

To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.

"The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence."

verb, noun
/ˈkweɪvər/

To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

"Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd."

quay

noun
/kiː/

A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

"The cargo was unloaded at the quay."

adjective
/ˈkwiːzi/

Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.

"She felt queasy after the long boat ride."

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queen

noun
/kwiːn/

a female ruler of a country or the wife of a king

"The queen addressed her people with grace."

noun
/kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia

"The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers."

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Queer

adjective
/kwɪər/

Strange, odd, or unusual.

"He had a queer feeling that something was wrong."

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quell

verb
/kwɛl/

To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.

"The police were called to quell the violent protest."

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verb
/kwɛntʃ/

To satisfy thirst or extinguish something like fire.

"He drank water to quench his thirst."

verb
/ˈkwentʃɪŋ/

The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.

"Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst."

adjective
/ˈkwɛrʊləs/

Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.

"The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail."

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noun/verb
/ˈkwɪəri/

A question, especially one addressed to an official or organization; to ask a question or express doubt.

"She raised a query about the accuracy of the report."

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Quest

noun
/kwest/

a long search for something that is difficult to find

"They went on a quest to find the lost treasure."

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noun/verb
/ˈkwes.tʃən/

A sentence designed to elicit information; or to ask something.

"She asked a difficult question during the meeting."

adjective
/ˈkwestʃənəbl/

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

"His questionable business practices led to an investigation."

noun
/ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

"Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits."

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Queue

noun/verb
/kjuː/

A line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn; to wait in line.

"People queued outside the theater for tickets."