If you’re curious about words that start with “que,” this article provides a comprehensive list for your reference.
- Quell – To suppress or put an end to.
- Query – A question, especially one addressed to an official or organization.
- Quench – To satisfy (thirst) or to extinguish (a fire).
- Quota – A fixed share or amount assigned to someone or something.
- Queue – A line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn.
- Quest – A long or arduous search for something.
- Quibble – A slight objection or criticism.
- Quixotic – Extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
- Quizzical – Indicating mild or amused puzzlement.
- Quagmire – A complex or hazardous situation; a soft boggy area of land.
- Quaternary – Fourth in order or rank; relating to a period in the geological time scale.
- Quellable – Capable of being suppressed or subdued.
- Quantum – A discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents.
- Quasar – A massive and extremely remote celestial object that emits exceptionally large amounts of energy.
- Quarterly – Recurring every three months.
- Quorum – The minimum number of members of an assembly or society required to be present for meetings to be valid.
- Queasy – Nauseated; feeling sick.
- Querulous – Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.
- Quenchable – Capable of being satisfied (thirst) or extinguished (fire).
- Quartet – A group of four people playing music or singing together.
- Quintessential – Representing the perfect example of a class or quality.
- Querying – Presenting a question or query.
- Questioning – Asking questions; showing an interest in learning new information.
- Quintet – A group of five people playing music or singing together.
- Quiescent – In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.
- Quota- based – Conditional on a specific share or proportion.
- Quantify – To express or measure the quantity of something.
- Quantitative – Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something.
- Queueing – Forming or waiting in a line.
- Quisling – A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force.
- Quantile – A statistical term describing the division of data into intervals of equal probability.
- Quibbling – Arguing or raising objections about a trivial matter.
- Querulously – In a whining or complaining manner.
- Quester – One who seeks or pursues something.
- Quenchless – Impossible to extinguish or satisfy.
- Quencher – Something that quenches (e.g., a drink).
- Quizzing – The act of questioning or testing someone’s knowledge.
- Quenching – The process of satisfying thirst or extinguishing a fire.
- Quester – A person engaged in a quest.
- Quena – A traditional Andean flute made of reed or wooden tube.
- Quellung – A biological reaction used to identify certain types of bacteria.
- Quern – A simple hand- operated mill for grinding grain.
- Queror – A complainant.
- Queuing – The process of forming a line or queue.
- Quietus – A final settlement (particularly death); something that quiets or represses.
- Quench- fire – To extinguish a fire.
- Quernstone – One of the two stones used in a quern for grinding grain.
- Questor – An ancient Roman official in charge of public revenue and expenditure.
- Questionnaire – A set of printed or written questions used for gathering information.
- Quash – To reject or void, especially by legal procedure.
- Queller – One who or that which quells.
- Quantization – The process of converting a continuous range of values into a finite range of discreet values.
- Quercitron – A yellow dye obtained from the black oak.
- Quenelle – A type of delicate dumpling made of finely minced fish or meat.
- Quiddity – The inherent nature or essence of someone or something.
- Quashable – Capable of being annulled or set aside.
- Quagmiry – Resembling a quagmire; boggy or marshy.
- Quenchlessly – In a way that cannot be quenched or satisfied.
- Quickstep – A brisk march- like dance or a step used in such dances.
- Quiescence – Inactivity or dormancy.
- Queer – Strange, odd; also a term for someone who does not identify as heterosexual.
- Questing – Actively seeking something.
- Questionnaire – A written set of questions used to obtain information.
- Quinte – The fifth defensive position in fencing.
- Quirky – Characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits.
- Querist – One who makes an inquiry.
- Quota- free – Not restricted by quotas.
- Quicksilver – Another term for mercury.
- Quip – A witty remark.
- Queryingly – In a questioning manner.
- Quanders – To comment curiously.
- Questant – One who undertakes or is engaged in a quest.
- Quoins – The external angle or corner of a wall or building.