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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."
an animal that walks on four feet
"Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability."
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
"He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day."
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
"Quarks form protons and neutrons."
A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).
"The library has rare Shakespeare quartos."
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
"Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd."
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."
Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.
"The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail."
A state of alertness or vigilance.
"The guards were on the qui vive during the night."
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
"His mood was as changeable as quicksilver."
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
"The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades."
In a state of inactivity or dormancy; quiet.
"The patient remained quiescent during the procedure."
A state of stillness and tranquility.
"She enjoys the quietude of the countryside."
Something that ends or settles a situation; release from life, death.
"The scandal brought a quietus to his political career."
A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
"During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders."
Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
"His quixotic plan to end poverty overnight was admired but not taken seriously."
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
"He focused on the quotidian details of family life."
