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quadruped
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four-footed animal
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quaff
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drink with relish
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quagmire
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soft, wet, boggy land; complex or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to free oneself
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quail
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cower; lose heart
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quaint
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odd; old-fashioned; picturesque
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qualified
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* limited; restricted
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qualms
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misgivings; uneasy fears, especially about matters of conscience
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quandary
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dilemma
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quarry
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victim; object of a hunt
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quarry
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dig into
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quay
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dock; landing place
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queasy
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easily nauseated; squeamish
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quell
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extinguish; put down; quiet
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querulous
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fretful; whining
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quibble
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* minor objection or complaint
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quiescent
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* at rest; dormant; temporarily inactive
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quintessence
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purest and highest embodiment
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quip
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taunt
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quirk
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startling twist; caprice
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quisling
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traitor who aids invaders
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quiver
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case for arrows
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quixotic
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idealistic but impractical
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quizzical
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teasing; bantering; mocking; curious
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quorum
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number of members necessary to conduct a meeting
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quotidian
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daily; commonplace; customary
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