quiver -
To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
When his mother removed his pacifier, the baby's lips began to quiver before he started to cry.
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quarrel -
A verbal exchange of hostility, often between individuals or groups.
The quarrel between various groups in the community continued for weeks, with none of the sides backing down.
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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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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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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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quackery -
Deceptive or dishonest practices, particularly in fields such as health, medicine, or business, that are designed to exploit others.
The doctor was exposed for his quackery, selling false cures that he claimed could heal any disease.
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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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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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quagmire -
A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot
After the thunderstorm, the troops had to watch their step to avoid sinking into the quagmire of mud underneath them.
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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.
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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.
