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11 Plus Vocabulary Words Starting With Q
8 words with meanings, synonyms, antonyms & example sentences
These are the 8 vocabulary words starting with Q from our free 565-word 11 plus vocabulary list, from quaint to quiver including 1 advanced word of the kind that separates top verbal reasoning scores. Each entry shows the meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence — the exact skills tested in GL and CEM verbal reasoning, comprehension and cloze questions. You can also download the full list as a free PDF or practise these words with our free vocabulary games.
quaint
/kweɪnt/adjectiveAttractively unusual or old-fashioned in a charming way
“The quaint village had cobblestone streets and thatched-roof cottages.”
Synonyms: charming, picturesque, old-fashioned, queer
Antonyms: modern, ordinary, contemporary
queer
/kwɪə/adjectiveStrange or odd; differing from what is usual or expected
“A queer feeling came over him as he entered the abandoned house.”
Synonyms: strange, odd, peculiar, unusual
Antonyms: normal, ordinary, common
quell
/kwel/verbTo suppress or put an end to something, especially by force
“The teacher managed to quell the noise in the classroom.”
Synonyms: suppress, subdue, crush, extinguish
Antonyms: incite, provoke, encourage
quench
/kwentʃ/verbTo satisfy thirst by drinking; or to extinguish a fire or desire
“The cold lemonade helped quench her thirst on the hot day.”
Synonyms: satisfy, slake, extinguish, sate
Antonyms: ignite, kindle, stimulate
queue
/kjuː/nounA line of people or vehicles waiting their turn for something
“There was a long queue outside the cinema on opening night.”
Synonyms: line, row, file, column
quiet
/ˈkwaɪət/adjectiveMaking little or no noise; calm and peaceful
“The library was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.”
Synonyms: silent, hushed, peaceful, calm
Antonyms: loud, noisy, boisterous
quite
/kwaɪt/adverbTo a considerable extent; fairly or completely
“The exam was quite difficult, but I managed to finish.”
Synonyms: fairly, rather, somewhat, completely
Antonyms: barely, hardly, slightly
quiver
/ˈkwɪvə/verbTo shake with a slight rapid motion; to tremble
“Her voice began to quiver as she held back tears.”
Synonyms: tremble, shake, shiver, shudder
Antonyms: steady, stabilize, still
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