quench -
To drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty
Sally found that the best way to quench her thirst was by drinking water and not soda
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queasy -
Nauseated; feeling sick
Kevin felt queasy after eating sushi he bought at the gas station.
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quorum -
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.
In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.
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quibble -
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
Scarlet couldn't wait until she quit her job as cashier so she could stop having to deal with customers who wanted to quibble about all the little things that bothered them about the store.
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quaint -
Attractive or charming in an old fashioned way.
Granny and Granpa lived in an old cottage in the country, with a quaint porch where we could have our tea and play board games.
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quell -
To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force
The peasants' rebellion against the king was quelled as soon as his army massacred hundreds of them.
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quarrel -
To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic.
The two friends quarreled over who would take the last slice of pizza, both refusing to give in.
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quirky -
Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits
With his quirky outfits and personality, Prince was one of the most unconventional musicians of all time.
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quirk -
A peculiar behavioral habit
Sam was normal by most standards, except for his quirk of eating pizza slices backwards.
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quash -
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure
Once DNA evidence proved Marco innocent, the judge quashed his original conviction.
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quest -
A noble or heroic endeavor, often involving self-discovery, personal growth, or exploration.
The knight embarked on a quest to find the lost treasure, facing many dangers along the way.
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quip -
Make a witty remark
At the comedy roast, the host quipped about everyone on and off the stage and made everyone laugh.
