quasar–quick one Vocabulary (Q Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

quasar

AstronomyC2

Meaning: a massive and distant celestial object

Part of speech: noun

Example: Quasars are among the brightest objects in the universe.

Category: Astronomy

quash

LawC1

Meaning: To reject or void something, especially a legal decision.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The judge decided to quash the previous ruling.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Meaning 2: To suppress or put an end to something.

Example: The government tried to quash the protests.

Synonyms:

overturn
suppress

Antonyms:

approve
support

quasi-

LanguageC2

Meaning: Having some resemblance to something but not fully or completely.

Part of speech: prefix

Example: He held a quasi-official position in the organization.

Category: Language

Synonyms:

semi-
partially

quaver

ArtsC2

Meaning: To shake or tremble, especially in voice.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Her voice began to quaver as she spoke.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

tremble
shake

Antonyms:

steady
calm

quay

TransportationB2

Meaning: A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cargo was unloaded at the quay.

Category: Transportation › Maritime

Synonyms:

wharf
dock

quay side

TransportationC1

Meaning: The area next to a quay.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The quay side was bustling with activity.

Category: Transportation › Maritime

Synonyms:

dockside
wharf side

queasy

HealthB1

Meaning: Feeling sick or uneasy, especially in the stomach.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: I felt queasy after the roller coaster ride.

Category: Health

Synonyms:

nauseous
unsettled

Antonyms:

comfortable
steady

queen

PoliticsA2

Meaning: The female ruler of a country.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The queen attended the state dinner.

Category: Politics › Monarchy

Meaning 2: A woman regarded as the best or most important in a particular field.

Example: She is the queen of pop music.

Synonyms:

monarch
ruler

Antonyms: king

queen bee

SocialC1

Meaning: The female leader of a group, especially in a social context.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is the queen bee of the social scene.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

leader
dominant female

queen mother

PoliticsC2

Meaning: The mother of a reigning king or queen.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The queen mother was beloved by the people.

Category: Politics › Monarchy

Synonyms: royal matriarch

queenly

ArtsC2

Meaning: Having the qualities or characteristics of a queen.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She carried herself with a queenly grace.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

regal
majestic

Antonyms:

ordinary
common

Queens Bench

LawC2

Meaning: A court in England that deals with civil cases.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The case was brought to the Queens Bench.

Category: Law › Civil Law

Synonyms:

court
judicial body

Queens berry Rules

SportsC2

Meaning: A code of rules for boxing established in the 19th century.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The match was held under the Queens berry Rules.

Category: Sports › Boxing

Synonyms: boxing rules

Queens Counsel

LawC2

Meaning: A senior barrister in England appointed by the monarch.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was appointed as a Queens Counsel for his expertise.

Category: Law › Legal Profession

Synonyms:

QC
senior barrister

Queens evidence

LawC2

Meaning: Evidence given by a witness for the prosecution in a criminal case.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The witness agreed to provide Queens evidence.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: prosecution evidence

queen-size

HomeB1

Meaning: Referring to a bed or mattress that is larger than a full size but smaller than a king size.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: I bought a queen-size bed for my bedroom.

Category: Home › Furniture

Synonyms: medium size

Antonyms:

king-size
full-size

queer

SocialB2

Meaning: Strange or unusual.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He had a queer sense of humor.

Category: Social › Gender Studies

Meaning 2: Relating to sexual or gender minorities.

Example: She identifies as queer.

Synonyms:

strange
unusual

Antonyms:

normal
ordinary

queerly

SocialC2

Meaning: In a strange or unusual manner.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He smiled queerly at the odd situation.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

strangely
oddly

quell

PoliticsC1

Meaning: To suppress or put an end to something, often by force.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The police were called to quell the riot.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

suppress
calm

Antonyms:

incite
provoke

quench

HealthB2

Meaning: To satisfy thirst or extinguish a fire.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Water quenched my thirst.

Category: Health

Meaning 2:

To put an end to something
especially a desire.

Example: He tried to quench his curiosity.

Synonyms:

satisfy
extinguish

Antonyms:

ignite
arouse

quern

AgricultureC2

Meaning: A hand mill for grinding grain.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The farmer used a quern to make flour.

Category: Agriculture

Synonyms:

mill
grinder

querulous

SocialC2

Meaning: Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The querulous customer demanded a refund.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

complaining
whining

Antonyms:

content
satisfied

query

CommunicationB1

Meaning: A question or an inquiry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I have a query about my order.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

question
inquiry

query language

TechnologyC2

Meaning: A language used to make queries in databases.

Part of speech: noun

Example: SQL is a popular query language.

Category: Technology › Computer Science

Synonyms: database language

quest

AdventureB2

Meaning: A long or arduous search for something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The quest for knowledge is never-ending.

Category: Adventure

Synonyms:

search
pursuit

question

CommunicationA1

Meaning: A sentence or phrase used to ask for information.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She raised her hand to ask a question.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

inquiry
query

question mark

LanguageA2

Meaning: A punctuation mark used at the end of a question.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Don't forget to put a question mark at the end of your sentence.

Category: Language › Grammar

Synonyms: punctuation mark

question master

EducationC1

Meaning: A person who prepares and asks questions in a quiz or game.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The question master was well-prepared for the trivia night.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

quizmaster
host

question tag

LanguageC1

Meaning: A short question added at the end of a statement.

Part of speech: noun

Example: In English, we often use a question tag for confirmation.

Category: Language › Grammar

Synonyms: tag question

questionable

EvaluationB2

Meaning: Doubtful or uncertain.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His motives were questionable.

Category: Evaluation

Synonyms:

doubtful
suspect

Antonyms:

certain
clear

questioner

CommunicationB2

Meaning: A person who asks questions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The questioner was eager to learn more.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

inquirer
interrogator

questioning

CommunicationB2

Meaning: The act of asking questions.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Questioning is an important part of learning.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

interrogating
inquiring

questionnaire

ResearchB2

Meaning: A set of written questions used for gathering information.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Please fill out the questionnaire after the event.

Category: Research

Synonyms:

survey
form

queue

TransportationA2

Meaning: A line of people or vehicles awaiting their turn.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We waited in the queue for tickets.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

line
row

queue-jumping

SocialC1

Meaning: The act of moving ahead of others in a queue.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Queue-jumping is considered rude.

Category: Social

Synonyms: cutting in line

quibble

CommunicationC2

Meaning: To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They quibbled over the details of the contract.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

nitpick
argue

Antonyms:

agree
concur

quiche

FoodB1

Meaning: A savory pie filled with eggs, cream, and various ingredients.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I made a spinach quiche for lunch.

Category: Food › Cuisine

Synonyms: savory pie

quick

GeneralA1

Meaning: Done with speed; fast.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She took a quick shower before dinner.

Category: General

Synonyms:

fast
swift

Antonyms:

slow
leisurely

quick fire

GeneralC1

Meaning: Happening very quickly or in rapid succession.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The quick fire questions kept the audience engaged.

Category: General

Synonyms:

rapid
fast-paced

quick one

GeneralB2

Meaning: A brief or quick activity or event.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Let's have a quick one before we leave.

Category: General

Synonyms:

short task
brief activity

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