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(N.) (N.) (N.) (N.) : Har-E

The document defines 20 words beginning with the letter Q or R: 1) It defines words like quack, quadruped, quasi, quandary, quest, quell, quintessence, quarantine, and quash. 2) It also explains the meanings of words like quench, queer, qualms, quietude, quirk, quixotic, and quizzical. 3) The final words defined are querulous, reprieve, requisite, and rampart.

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(N.) (N.) (N.) (N.) : Har-E

The document defines 20 words beginning with the letter Q or R: 1) It defines words like quack, quadruped, quasi, quandary, quest, quell, quintessence, quarantine, and quash. 2) It also explains the meanings of words like quench, queer, qualms, quietude, quirk, quixotic, and quizzical. 3) The final words defined are querulous, reprieve, requisite, and rampart.

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O[ectve General

English

4. Quack (n.)
5. Quadruped (n.) 6. Quasi (n.) 7. Quandary (n.)

(untrained doctor)-A person who dishonesdl, claims to har-e knowledge of a subject is called a quack.

feet)-A cow is a usefuL quodruped. (to a certain extent)-lndian Constitution is quasi-federal. (in a fix, dilemma)-Most of the snrdents are in a quandary about their future plans after they have completed their
(having four education.

8. Quest (n.) 9. Quell (n.J


10. Quintessence 11. Quarantine 12. Quash

(search)-He left home at a very early age in quest of a job.


(suppress,

crush)-India must deal with the militants with

an

iron hand to quell anti-national activities.

(n.)

(perfect example, paragon)-Everybody admires her because


she is the quintessence of benevolence.

(adj.)

(period of separation)-She was admitted to quarantine ward to avoid the danger of spreading of viral fever in the hospital. (set aside, strike doum)-The High Court quashed the verdict

(v.) (v.)

of the lower court.

13. Quench
"1,4.

(satisfy)-Sheneededwaterurgentlyto quenchherthirstwhen
she returned from college.

Queer

(adj.) (n.)

(strange)-As
fun of her.

she has a queer way of

talking, everybody makes

15. Qualms

[feeling of doubt (right or wrong)] The hardened criminals are the last to feel quolms while committing cruel deeds. (peace)-Once the haven of quierude Kashmir Valley is now a place haunted by terrorism.

16. Quietude (n.) 17. Quirk

(n.) (odj.) (adj.) (adj.)

(a strange act)-One can call his misfonune just a quirk of fate. (generous)-He has not been successful in life because of his
qurxotic ideas. (questioning)---The quizzical remarks often made by Rohit are appreciated by his friends.

18. Quixotic 19. Quizzical

20. Quermlous

(fretful)-His querrulous behaviour has made him unpopular


r,vith his friends.

R
1. Reprieve

(n.) (n.)

(temporary stay)-The lawyers got him repieve when he was granted bail and released fromjail.
(necessary requirement)-Hard work and honesty are requisite

2. Requisite

to success in life.

3. Rampart (n.)

(defensive wali)-The Prime Minister declared from the ramparts of the Red Fort that sovereignry of India is inviolable.

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