Advanced Vocabulary Starting with "Q"
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- quadratic Relating to or involving the second power of a variable. A quadratic equation...
- quagmire A soft, boggy area of land that gives way underfoot. Figuratively, a complex ...
- quaint Attractively unusual or old-fashioned in a charming way. Can also carry a sub...
- qualitative Relating to the quality or character of something rather than its quantity; i...
- qualitatively In terms of the nature, character, or quality of something rather than its qu...
- qualm An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or unease, especially about one's own cond...
- quandary A state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially about what to do in a diffic...
- quantifier In logic and linguistics, a word or expression that indicates the quantity of...
- quantitative Relating to or measured by quantity; in research, involving the collection an...
- quantitative-easing A monetary policy in which a central bank purchases government bonds or other...
- quantitatively In terms of measurable amounts or numerical values; by means of statistical o...
- quantum The smallest discrete unit of a physical property, such as energy; also used ...
- quarantine A period of isolation imposed on people, animals, or goods to prevent the spr...
- quarks Elementary particles that combine to form composite particles called hadrons,...
- quasar An extremely luminous active galactic nucleus powered by a supermassive black...
- quash To reject or void a legal decision, conviction, or indictment as invalid, esp...
- quasi Seemingly or apparently but not really; resembling something without being th...
- querulous Complaining in a whining or petulant manner, especially habitually and about ...
- quiescent In a state of quietness or inactivity; dormant but potentially capable of bec...
- quintessence The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
- quintessential Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class; embod...
- quixotic Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical, especially in the pursui...
- quorum The minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting for its pro...
- quotient The result obtained by dividing one number by another. More broadly, a degree...