Noun: oar Pronunciation: (or) Oar meaning: An implement used to propel or steer a boat. Usually a long pole that is flat and wide at one end. Verb: oar Meaning: To propel using oars. Synonyms: …
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Quarantine meaning
Noun: quarantine Pronunciation: (‘kwór-un,teen) Quarantine meaning: A strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease. The period of time during which a person or animal that has a disease is kept away from others to prevent the disease from spreading. quarantining, quarantined, quarantines …
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Noun: quorum Pronunciation: (kwo-rum) Quorum meaning: A gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business or a select group. A Mormon body comprising those in the same grade of priesthood. …
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Noun: quiver Pronunciation: (kwi-vu(r)) Quiver meaning: A case for carrying or holding arrows. A shaky motion. Sensation of fright. The act of vibrating quivered, quivers, quivering Quotations: Gerrard Winstanley- When the people stare at the sky and …
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Noun: queue Pronunciation: (kyoo) Queue meaning: A line of people or vehicles waiting for something. A series of instructions that are stored in a computer so that they can be processed later. queues, queuing, queueing, queued Quotations: Philip Solis – There is a …
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Noun: quatrain Pronunciation: ( ‘kwó,treyn ) Quatrain meaning: A poem or verse that has four lines. Synonyms: Stanza, verse. Few quatrains to read : How to kindle a fire in the soul and burn oneself for on’s beloved …
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Noun: quaff Pronunciation: ( kwóf ) Quaff meaning: To drink a large amount of a beverage copiously and heartily. To swallow hurriedly, greedily or in one draught. quaffing, quaffs, quaffed Quotations: William Hazlitt – We quaff the cup of life with eager haste without draining it, instead of …
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Noun: quack Pronunciation: ( kwak ) Quack meaning: to make the characteristic cry of a duck An untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice. Synonyms: mountebank, phony, pretender Adjective: quack Quack meaning: Medically very much unqualified Verb: quack Quack meaning: Utter or make …
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Noun: gale Pronunciation: ( geyl ) Gale meaning: A very strong wind or current of air from 51 – 102 kilometers per hour. Synonyms: Gust, storm, gush An outburst of laughter. Synonyms: outburst, guffaw Quotations: …
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Noun: gaff Pronunciation: ( gaf ) Gaff meaning: A spear or spearhead for taking fish or turtles. A long handled hook for holding or lifting heavy fish. Someone’s building. The gaff looks something like a …
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