quits–the Queens Speech Vocabulary (Q Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

quits

FinanceB1

Meaning: In a state of having settled a debt or obligation.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: After paying him back, we are quits.

Category: Finance

Synonyms:

settled
clear

Antonyms:

indebted
owing

quitter

GeneralB2

Meaning: A person who gives up easily or does not finish what they start.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is not a quitter; he always sees his projects through.

Category: General

Synonyms:

loser
give-up

Antonyms:

perseverer
fighter

quiver

NatureB1

Meaning: To shake or tremble with a slight motion.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The leaves began to quiver in the breeze.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

tremble
shake

Antonyms:

steady
calm

quivive

GeneralC2

Meaning: A state of alertness or readiness.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He remained on quivive, ready for any sudden changes.

Category: General

Synonyms:

alertness
vigilance

Antonyms:

carelessness
unawareness

quixotic

ArtsC2

Meaning: Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His quixotic plans for world peace were admirable but unlikely.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

idealistic
impractical

Antonyms:

practical
realistic

quiz

EducationA2

Meaning: A test of knowledge, often in a game format.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had a quiz in class today about the book.

Category: Education

Phrase: pop quiz

Phrase example: The teacher surprised us with a pop quiz.

Synonyms:

test
assessment

Antonyms:

discussion
lecture

quizmaster

EducationB1

Meaning: The person who conducts a quiz or trivia game.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The quizmaster asked the questions with enthusiasm.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

host
moderator

quizzical

GeneralB2

Meaning: Expressing puzzlement or curiosity.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She gave him a quizzical look when he mentioned the surprise.

Category: General

Synonyms:

puzzled
curious

Antonyms:

understanding
comprehending

quoit

SportsC2

Meaning: A flat ring used in a game similar to horseshoes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They played a game of quoits in the backyard.

Category: Sports

Synonyms:

ring
disk

Quonset hut

ArchitectureC2

Meaning: A type of lightweight, prefabricated structure with a semicircular roof.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They converted a Quonset hut into a cozy home.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms:

prefab building
shed

quorate

BusinessC2

Meaning: Having the minimum number of members present to conduct business.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The meeting was quorate, allowing them to proceed with the vote.

Category: Business

Synonyms:

valid
legitimate

Antonyms:

invalid
illegitimate

Quorn

FoodB1

Meaning: A brand of meat substitute made from mycoprotein.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She cooked a delicious meal using Quorn instead of meat.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

meat substitute
vegetarian option

quorum

BusinessB2

Meaning: The minimum number of members required to be present for a meeting to be valid.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We need a quorum to make decisions in this meeting.

Category: Business

Synonyms:

minimum attendance
attendance requirement

quota

BusinessB1

Meaning: A fixed share or portion of something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The company has set a quota for sales this quarter.

Category: Business

Synonyms:

share
allocation

Antonyms:

whole
total

quotable

ArtsB2

Meaning: Suitable for being quoted; memorable.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Her speech was full of quotable phrases.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

notable
memorable

Antonyms:

forgettable
ordinary

quotation

GeneralB1

Meaning: A repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He included a famous quotation in his essay.

Category: General

Synonyms:

quote
citation

quotation marks

GeneralB1

Meaning: Punctuation marks used to denote speech or quotations.

Part of speech: noun

Example: You should use quotation marks when citing a source.

Category: General

Synonyms:

quotes
speech marks

quote

GeneralA2

Meaning: To repeat or copy the words of someone else.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She likes to quote famous authors in her writing.

Category: General

Synonyms:

cite
repeat

Antonyms:

paraphrase
ignore

quoth

GeneralC2

Meaning: To say or utter (archaic).

Part of speech: verb

Example: He quoth, 'To be or not to be.'

Category: General

Synonyms:

said
uttered

quotidian

GeneralC2

Meaning: Occurring every day; daily.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Her quotidian routine includes a morning jog.

Category: General

Synonyms:

daily
everyday

Antonyms:

rare
uncommon

quotient

MathematicsB2

Meaning: The result of division; a number obtained by dividing one number by another.

Part of speech: noun

Example: In math, the quotient of 10 and 2 is 5.

Category: Mathematics

Synonyms:

result
outcome

Quran

ReligionB2

Meaning: The holy book of Islam.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Muslims read the Quran as a guide for their faith.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

Koran
holy book

qv

GeneralC2

Meaning: Used in writing to refer to 'which see' (Latin: quod vide).

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: For more information, see the section on 'quorum' (qv).

Category: General

qwerty

TechnologyB1

Meaning: A standard keyboard layout for English typing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Most computers use the QWERTY layout for typing.

Category: Technology

Synonyms:

keyboard layout
typewriter layout

the Queen English

LanguageC2

Meaning: Standard British English, often associated with the monarchy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He spoke in the Queen English during the formal event.

Category: Language › Linguistics

Synonyms: standard English

the Queens Speech

PoliticsC2

Meaning: An annual address delivered by the monarch outlining government policy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Queens Speech is a highlight of the parliamentary calendar.

Category: Politics › Government

Synonyms: royal address

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