Vocabulary Words Starting With Q

16 GRE, SAT, IELTS, and TOEFL vocabulary words beginning with Q.

Quaint easy
adjective

Charmingly old-fashioned or unusual in a pleasant, picturesque way.

Qualitative medium
adjective

Relating to the nature or character of something rather than to a measurable amount.

Qualm medium
noun

A brief, uneasy feeling of doubt about whether an action is the right thing to do.

Quandary easy
noun

A state of confusion or uncertainty about what to do, especially when every option seems flawed.

Quantify easy
verb

To measure or express something as a specific number or amount.

Quantitative easy
adjective

Relating to information or data that can be measured and expressed in numbers.

Quell medium
verb

To forcibly put an end to unrest, fear, or resistance.

Querulous hard
adjective

Habitually complaining in a whiny, irritable way.

Query easy
noun

A question, especially one that asks for information or clarification.

Quest easy
noun

A long and often difficult search or journey to achieve a goal.

Quiescent hard
adjective

Something quiescent is currently dormant or still, though it may become active again later.

Quintessential hard
adjective

Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or type.

Quip easy
noun

A quip is a short, sharp joke or comment made on the spot, valued for its cleverness rather than depth.

Quirky easy
adjective

Having unusual or slightly odd characteristics that make something distinctive and interesting.

Quixotic hard
adjective

Pursuing an idealistic, impractical goal with little regard for whether it can actually be achieved.

Quotidian medium
adjective

Something quotidian is so routine and common that it blends into the background of everyday life.