Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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quadrate

adjective C2
/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 C2
/ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

an animal that walks on four feet

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

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quaff

verb C2
/kwɒf/

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

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

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quark

noun C2
kwɔːrk

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

"Quarks form protons and neutrons."

noun C2
/ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

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

"The library has rare Shakespeare quartos."

verb, noun C2
/ˈkweɪvər/

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

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

Queen crape myrtle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/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."

adjective C2
/ˈkwɛrʊləs/

Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.

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

noun C2
/ˌkiː ˈviːv/

A state of alertness or vigilance.

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

noun C2
/ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

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

"His mood was as changeable as quicksilver."

noun C2
/kwɪˈɛsəns/

A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.

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

Quiescent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kwɪˈɛsənt/

In a state of inactivity or dormancy; quiet.

"The patient remained quiescent during the procedure."

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quietude

noun C2
/ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

A state of stillness and tranquility.

"She enjoys the quietude of the countryside."

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Quietus

noun C2
/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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quisling

noun C2
/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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adjective C2
/kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

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

adjective C2
/kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.

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