quaver -
(of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion
Todd's voice quavered as he suddenly realized he was speaking to a thousand people in the audience.
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Other
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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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Unfriendly
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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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Brave
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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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5 of20 Bad /
Strange
noun
quirk -
A peculiar behavioral habit
Sam was normal by most standards, except for his quirk of eating pizza slices backwards.
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6 of20 Other /
Inward
adjective
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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7 of20 Bad /
Aggressive
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quash -
Reject or void, especially by legal procedure
Once DNA evidence proved Marco innocent, the judge quashed his original conviction.
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8 of20 Bad /
Uncomfortable
adjective
queasy -
Nauseated; feeling sick
Kevin felt queasy after eating sushi he bought at the gas station.
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9 of20 Bad /
Unfriendly
verb
quibble -
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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Unfriendly
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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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11 of20 Bad /
Aggressive
verb
quell -
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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12 of20 Bad /
Dishonest
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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.
