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quibble

Short Definition : minor objection or complaint; V: raise minor objections; carp; cavil

Definition
(noun) an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
Synonyms : cavil quiddity
Definition
(verb) evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections Definition
(verb) argue over petty things
Example Sentence
  • Let's not quibble over pennies
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for quibble

mnemonic in hindi.. read it as qui(kyun)+bble(bill)..KYUN BILL ITNA ZYADA HAI?, you OBJECT to reading of meter & COMPLAIN to the authorities..

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Query + babble (minor objection/murmuring).

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Remember, the magazine by Luna LoveGod's father - "The quibbler", it was called so because it carried petty criticism of people.

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QUIBble->quib->rhymes with crib(cribbing) means complain, raise petty objections

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pebble...small piece of rock..

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Quibble is to Squabble..

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relate it to foible

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dribble-sound-objection/complaint

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quicksilver

Short Definition : mercury

Definition
(noun) a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures Definition
(adj) liable to sudden unpredictable change
Synonyms : erratic fickle mercurial
Example Sentence
  • erratic behavior
  • fickle weather
  • mercurial twists of temperament
  • a quicksilver character, cool and willful at one moment, utterly fragile the next
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quicksilver, is a mercury which is very volatile

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mercury will be in silver color and reacts quickly with others.

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Beats of DJ Quicksilver change quickly. - erratic

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quiescent

Short Definition : dormant; temporarily inactive; at rest; N. quiescence

Definition
(adj) not active or activated
Example Sentence
  • the quiescent level of centimeter wave-length solar radiation
Definition
(adj) marked by a state of tranquil repose
Example Sentence
  • the quiescent melancholy of the town
Definition
(adj) being quiet or still or inactive Definition
(adj) (pathology) causing no symptoms
Example Sentence
  • a quiescent tumor
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for quiescent

quiescent => quies ~ quiet = motionless

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quies(QUITE)+scent(in hindi shant means quite)..so someone who is quite or shant for a period of time.

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quiz + cent, teacher asks students who will get cent(100) in the quiz...everyone reamains silent for sometime

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quiescent=quiet+descent..........lady1:->"What a QUIEt and deSCENT son u have..."...lady2:->"please dont go on his TEMPORARY INACTIVENESS...come to our house some day and u shall realise that he is an active volcano..!!!".......:D

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queue scent for buying a scent a stand in a queue and bcom quiescent

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It sounds like QUICKSAND, which looks harmless but deadly . A dormant threat .

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quie(quiet)+scent=scent or scence means 'growing' as in aduloscent.so quiescent means GROWING QUITER

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Diesel Accent was quiet and quiescent

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quiet+sometime....quiet for sometime..dormant

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qui- quality, e-scent- perfume(in hindi), so, a quality scent stands still on our clothes for hours, hence motionless..

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quietude

Short Definition : tranquillity; calmness

Definition
(noun) a state of peace and quiet
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for quietude

quiet.+tude.look at the word.quiet..means..calm...silent...so quietude means calmness..tranquill

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quietude== quiet+ attitude. so when someone have quiet attitude he or she musta be calm and cool.

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quietude

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quintessence

Short Definition : purest and highest embodiment; perfect example; apotheosis; most essential element; Ex. quintessence of wit; ADJ. quintessential; CF. fifth essence

Definition
(noun) the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
Synonyms : ether
Definition
(noun) the purest and most concentrated essence of something Definition
(noun) the most typical example or representative of a type
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we have quintal(quint) of PURE and SACRED feeling(ESSENCE) for GOD

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quip

Short Definition : taunt; clever sarcastic remark; V.

Definition
(noun) a witty saying
Synonyms : epigram
Definition
(noun) witty remark
Synonyms : crack sally wisecrack
Definition
(verb) make jokes or quips
Synonyms : gag
Example Sentence
  • The students were gagging during dinner
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for quip

To WHIP with a QUOTE = QUIP

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qu+tip---why should i give tip for such cheap service?

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whip for a quip..whip your friend for quipping you

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can any one give me useful mnemonic for this..?

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quip rhymes with whip...SIDDHU is famous for whipping CLEVER N SARCASTIC quotations

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if you are not equip with proper amenities, your friend will taunt you.

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eQUIP some one who gave a QUIP

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QUIP sounds like SIP, When you sip a drink in a noisy way, others will taunt or criticize you.

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quirk

Short Definition : sudden sharp turn or twist; startling twist; caprice; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity of behavior; Ex. by a quirk of fate

Definition
(noun) a strange attitude or habit Definition
(noun) a narrow groove beside a beading Definition
(verb) twist or curve abruptly
Example Sentence
  • She quirked her head in a peculiar way
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for quirk

Sounds like "quick" (sharp turn).

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<BR>A clerk <BR>walking in murk <BR>he hit something and got a knee-jerk <BR>he bent to see, what did he hit <BR>from a lamp some smoke emit. <BR>Genni appeared and told the clerk, <BR>it is a QUIRK <BR>ask for any 3 perk.

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QUI(kyon)RK(rukta)...kyon koi SHARP TURN par rukta nahin hai??

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quisling

Short Definition : traitor who aids invaders; CF. Vidkun Quisling

Definition
(noun) someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force
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Quisling; split like QUIT+LINK means a culprit quits and collaborate (link)with enemy

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Quislings are prone to QUIZZLINGS by the government when caught!

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Quisling sounds like sibling who aids betraying

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quit + ling = one who quits linguistic love.

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Quisling, after Norwegian politician Vidkun Quisling, who assisted Nazi Germany to conquer his own country and ruled the collaborationist Norwegian government, is a term used to describe traitors and collaborators.

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the culprit was questioned(QUIZ)...who is the TRAITOR in (LINGuistic department)who helped him to leak out the paper.

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"quisling" == actually sounds like "wrestling" , ie "traitors" are always in a mood to wrestle with you

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QUISLING -> CHRIST + LYING. In the Bible, Judas was caught LYING to CHRIST as he plotted to betray him.

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quis+ling ; quis sounds like wise/cunning person

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quisling = quis + ling; quit link i.e. quit the link is always a betrayer.

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quiver

Short Definition : tremble; shake; N.

Definition
(noun) an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
Example Sentence
  • a frisson of surprise shot through him
Definition
(noun) a shaky motion
Example Sentence
  • the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
Definition
(noun) case for holding arrows Definition
(noun) the act of vibrating
Synonyms : quivering vibration
Definition
(verb) shake with fast, tremulous movements
Synonyms : palpitate quake
Example Sentence
  • His nostrils palpitated
Definition
(verb) move back and forth very rapidly
Example Sentence
  • the candle flickered
Definition
(verb) move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
Synonyms : beat pulsate
Example Sentence
  • the city pulsated with music and excitement
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for quiver

Quiver..... sounds like shiver.... when we have fever we shiver/ quiver..... tremble/ shake.

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quiver=quick+waver waver means moving back n fro...so quick+waver means moving bk n fro quickly...means shaking

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cover

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the soldier quivered when he found that there are no more arrows left in his quiver...!!!

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quiver rhymes with fever....when we have high fever we started TREMBLNG

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quiver = quick + waver

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quixotic

Short Definition : idealistic but impractical; CF. Don Quixote

Definition
(adj) not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic
Synonyms : romantic wild-eyed
Example Sentence
  • as quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood
  • a romantic disregard for money
  • a wild-eyed dream of a world state
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for quixotic

quixotic== quick + exotic, if you desire something exotic to happen quickly in your life it is just a daydream.

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THIS WORD IS DERIVED FROM THE NOVEL....Don Quixote de la Mancha...where the HERO IN THE NOVEL..Cervantes GETS inspired by lofty and chivalrous but impractical ideals.................... SO QUIXOTE....QUIXOTIC....MEANS HAVING IMPRACTICAL IDEAS.......

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divide it as quix(quick)+otic.. i IDEALY wanted to be a quick runner but it was IMPRACTICALas i am a fat person..

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quixotic=quick+sotic(sortic)...if u sort out things quickly without thinking u ll be FOOLISH AND IMPRACTICAL

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if we divide quixotic, we will notice xotic which is similar to exotic which mean unusual

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Quick so thick....He is Quick and so thick(fat here)...which is unrealistic.

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Don Quixote sings the song "The Impossible Dream" in the Broadway play based on the book Don Quixote. So, to be quixotic is to dream impossible dreams.

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QUIXOTIC is NOT REALISTIC...just IMAGINATIVE and IMPRACTICAL.

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Opposite of PRAGMATIC.....

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He has given quick tick on the question paper i.e. without understanding i.e. not practical.

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