English to English Dictionary

Quarter-century

A period of twenty-five years.

Quartered

Divided into four equal parts or quarters.

Quartzite

A hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock that was originally pure quartz sandstone.

Quash

To reject or void a legal decision, charge, or conviction through judicial procedure.

Quasi-perfection

The state or quality of being almost, but not quite, completely perfect or flawless.

Queen-mother

A queen who is the mother of a reigning king or queen.

Queen-regent

A queen who rules a kingdom during the minority, absence, or incapacity of the monarch.

Quell

To suppress, pacify, or put an end to a rebellion, disorder, or intense feeling.

Querier

A person who asks questions or makes formal inquiries.

Quetzal

A brightly colored bird native to Central America, known for its long tail feathers and vibrant plumage.

Qui-Vive

A state of alertness or vigilance.

Quick-change

Involving or requiring very rapid changes of clothes, costumes, or appearance, especially by a performer on stage.