ISEE & SSAT vocabulary words starting with Q

17 words from the 1,500-word ISEE and SSAT deck, each with its meaning. Open a word for example sentences, synonyms and antonyms.

quadrant noun — one of four equal sections into which a plane or circle is divided
quadrilateral noun — flat shape with four straight sides
quadruped noun — an animal that walks on four legs
quaint adjective — attractively unusual or old-fashioned
qualm noun — an uneasy doubt about whether an action is right
quandary noun — a state of uncertainty or perplexity
quantity noun — an amount or number of something
quarantine noun — a state of enforced isolation to prevent the spread of disease
quash verb — to decisively suppress or put an end to something
quaver verb — to tremble or shake, especially in one's voice
quell verb — to put an end to; suppress
querulous adjective — habitually complaining in a whining or irritable manner
query noun — a question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information
quiescent adjective — in a state of inactivity
quip noun — a clever and amusing remark
quixotic adjective — extremely idealistic; unrealistic
quota noun — a fixed number or proportion that must be achieved or allowed