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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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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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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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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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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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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quirk -
A peculiar behavioral habit
Sam was normal by most standards, except for his quirk of eating pizza slices backwards.
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queasy -
Feeling nervous, uneasy, or anxious.
After the stock he bougtht kept going down, he felt queasy and thought perhaps he had made a bad decision.
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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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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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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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qualms -
A feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often related to a decision.
He had qualms about accepting the job offer because it meant relocating to a city he didn't really want to live in.
