Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌkiː ˈviːv/

A state of alertness or vigilance.

"The guards were on the qui vive during the night."

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quibble

verb/noun
/ˈkwɪbəl/

To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.

"They quibbled over who should pay the bill."

adjective
/kwɪk/

moving fast or doing something in a short time

"She is a quick learner."

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Quick-sand

noun
/ˈkwɪk.sænd/

loose wet sand that yields easily to pressure and sucks in anything on its surface

"The explorer got trapped in quicksand while crossing the desert."

verb
/ˈkwɪkən/

to make or become faster; to accelerate

"His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line."

adverb
/ˈkwɪkli/

at a fast speed

"She finished the test quickly."

noun
/ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.

"His mood was as changeable as quicksilver."

noun
/kwɪˈɛsəns/

A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.

"The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades."

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adjective
/kwɪˈɛsənt/

In a state of inactivity or dormancy; quiet.

"The patient remained quiescent during the procedure."

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Quiet

adjective
/ˈkwaɪət/

Making little or no noise; free from disturbance.

"The library is a very quiet place to study."

adverb
/ˈkwaɪətli/

in a silent or calm manner

"He spoke quietly so no one would hear."

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quietude

noun
/ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

A state of stillness and tranquility.

"She enjoys the quietude of the countryside."

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Quietus

noun
/kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Something that ends or settles a situation; release from life, death.

"The scandal brought a quietus to his political career."

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Quilt

noun
/kwɪlt/

a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric

"Grandmother made a beautiful quilt for my bed."

noun
/kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

The purest or most perfect example of something.

"She is the quintessence of elegance."

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adjective
/ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛnʃəl/

Representing the most typical or perfect example of a quality or class.

"He is the quintessential gentleman."

noun
/kwɪnˈtɛt/

A group of five people or things, especially musicians.

"The jazz quintet performed beautifully."

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quip

noun/verb
/kwɪp/

A witty remark; to make a witty or clever comment.

"She quipped about the weather during the meeting."

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Quirk

noun
/kwɜːrk/

A peculiar or unusual behavior, habit, or feature.

"One of his quirks is humming while he works."

adjective
/ˈkwɜːrki/

Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.

"She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out."

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quisling

noun
/ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.

"During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders."

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quit

verb
/kwɪt/

To leave a place, job, or habit permanently.

"He decided to quit his job after five years."

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Quite

adverb
/kwaɪt/

To a certain or considerable extent; very or completely.

"She was quite happy with the results."

verb
/ˈkwɪvər/

To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.

"Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry."

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adjective
/kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

"His quixotic plan to end poverty overnight was admired but not taken seriously."

adjective
/ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.

"She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment."

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quo

noun
/kwoʊ/

The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.

"He wanted to maintain the status quo at work."

noun
/ˈkwɔːrəm/

The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.

"The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum."

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quota

noun
/ˈkwəʊtə/

A fixed share or amount of something that is officially allowed or required.

"Each country has a quota for exporting rice."

noun
/kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services

"The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare."

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quote

verb
/kwəʊt/

to repeat or copy the words of someone

"She quoted a famous line from the novel."

adjective
/kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.

"He focused on the quotidian details of family life."