26 詞
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
quack
庸醫｜教學補註：an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical ...
英文釋義：an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice; the harsh sound of a duck
派生詞：quackery n.
用法／搭配：核心義：an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice。中文錨點：庸醫｜教學補註：an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical。GRE tip: "quack" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the quack of X; a sense / degree / lack of quack; amid / despite quack Sentence frame: The debate turns on the quack of ______. （空格填入與「庸醫｜教學補註：an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The ducks quacked. （庸醫）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
quaff
v. 大口地喝｜教學補註：to drink (a beverage) heartily
英文釋義：to drink (a beverage) heartily
相似詞：guzzle, swill
派生詞：quaffer n.
用法／搭配：he stopped at a bar and quaffed a few beers 他在酒吧停下來，痛飲了幾杯啤酒
Example · TTS
They had to he stopped at a bar and quaffed a few beers. （大口地喝）
詳細 · 紅寶書
quagmire
沼澤｜教學補註：a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
英文釋義：a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
相似詞：mire, quag, morass, slack
用法／搭配：核心義：a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot。中文錨點：沼澤｜教學補註：a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot。GRE tip: "quagmire" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the quagmire of X; a sense / degree / lack of quagmire; amid / despite quagmire Sentence frame: The debate turns on the quagmire of ______. （空格填入與「沼澤｜教學補註：a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of quagmire is crucial to understanding the argument. （沼澤）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
quail
畏縮｜教學補註：flesh of quail
英文釋義：flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised; small gallinaceous game birds
相似詞：flinch, squinch, funk, cringe, shrink, wince
相反詞：expand, stretch
用法／搭配：核心義：flesh of quail。中文錨點：畏縮｜教學補註：flesh of quail。GRE tip: "quail" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the quail of X; a sense / degree / lack of quail; amid / despite quail Sentence frame: The debate turns on the quail of ______. （空格填入與「畏縮｜教學補註：flesh of quail」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of quail is crucial to understanding the argument. （畏縮）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
quaint
離奇的｜教學補註：strange in an interesting or pleasing way
英文釋義：strange in an interesting or pleasing way; very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance; - Bill Beatty; - Sir Walter Scott
相似詞：old-time
派生詞：quaintness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：strange in an interesting or pleasing way。中文錨點：離奇的｜教學補註：strange in an interesting or pleasing way。GRE tip: "quaint" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a quaint argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather quaint; quaint enough to... Sentence frame: Her quaint ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「離奇的｜教學補註：strange in an interesting or pleasing way」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The head terminating in the quaint duck bill which gives the animal its vernacular name. （離奇的）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800
qualify
限制；給予資格
英文釋義：to limit the meaning of
相似詞：restrict, dispose, stipulate, condition, specify, characterize
相反詞：disqualify
派生詞：qualification n., quality n., qualifier n., qualifying n.
用法／搭配：qualified support 有保留的支持
Example · TTS
They nurses were qualified to administer the injections. （限制；給予資格）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
qualm
疑慮，不安
英文釋義：uneasiness about the fitness of an action; a mild state of nausea
相似詞：scruple, misgiving, queasiness, squeamishness
用法／搭配：核心義：uneasiness about the fitness of an action。中文錨點：疑慮，不安。GRE tip: "qualm" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the qualm of X; a sense / degree / lack of qualm; amid / despite qualm Sentence frame: The debate turns on the qualm of ______. （空格填入與「疑慮，不安」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of qualm is crucial to understanding the argument. （疑慮，不安）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
quandary
困窘｜教學補註：a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or t...
英文釋義：a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
相似詞：predicament, plight, dilemma
形近詞：quadrant 象限 ｜ quandary 困境，不知所措 ｜ piquant 辛辣的引人入勝的
用法／搭配：核心義：a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one。中文錨點：困窘｜教學補註：a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or t。GRE tip: "quandary" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the quandary of X; a sense / degree / lack of quandary; amid / despite quandary Sentence frame: The debate turns on the quandary of ______. （空格填入與「困窘｜教學補註：a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or t」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of quandary is crucial to understanding the argument. （困窘）
詳細 · 紅寶書
quarantine
隔離｜教學補註：enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order t...
英文釋義：enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease; isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease
用法／搭配：核心義：enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease。中文錨點：隔離｜教學補註：enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order t。GRE tip: "quarantine" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the quarantine of X; a sense / degree / lack of quarantine; amid / despite quarantine Sentence frame: The debate turns on the quarantine of ______. （空格填入與「隔離｜教學補註：enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order t」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
My dog was quarantined before he could live in England. （隔離）
詳細 · 紅寶書
quash
鎮壓｜教學補註：put down by force or intimidation
英文釋義：put down by force or intimidation; declare invalid
相似詞：repress, subdue, subjugate, reduce, invalidate, annul
相反詞：validate
用法／搭配：核心義：to put down by force or intimidation。中文錨點：鎮壓｜教學補註：put down by force or intimidation。GRE tip: treat "quash" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to quash sth; refuse / choose / begin to quash; the quashing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to quash ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「鎮壓｜教學補註：put down by force or intimidation」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The government quashes any attempt of an uprising. （鎮壓）
詳細 · 紅寶書
queer
奇怪的｜教學補註：offensive term for an openly homosexual man
英文釋義：offensive term for an openly homosexual man; hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
相似詞：fagot, faggot, fag, fairy, nance, pansy
相反詞：refresh
派生詞：queerness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：offensive term for an openly homosexual man。中文錨點：奇怪的｜教學補註：offensive term for an openly homosexual man。GRE tip: "queer" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the queer of X; a sense / degree / lack of queer; amid / despite queer Sentence frame: The debate turns on the queer of ______. （空格填入與「奇怪的｜教學補註：offensive term for an openly homosexual man」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Something definitely queer about this town. （奇怪的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
quell
v. 壓制｜教學補註：to put down forcibly
英文釋義：to put down forcibly
相似詞：quash, repress, squash, suppress
相反詞：validate, express, release
派生詞：quelling n.
用法／搭配：quell riot 鎮壓騷亂
Example · TTS
Quell my hunger. （壓制）
詳細 · 紅寶書
quench
熄滅｜教學補註：satisfy (thirst)
英文釋義：satisfy (thirst); put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
相似詞：slake, allay, assuage, extinguish, squelch, quell
相反詞：ignite
派生詞：quenching n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to satisfy (thirst)。中文錨點：熄滅｜教學補註：satisfy (thirst)。GRE tip: treat "quench" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to quench sth; refuse / choose / begin to quench; the quenching of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to quench ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「熄滅｜教學補註：satisfy (thirst)」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The cold water quenched his thirst. （熄滅）
詳細 · 複習詞
querulous
易怒的；暴躁的
英文釋義：habitually complaining
相似詞：fretful, whiney, whiny
派生詞：querulousness n.
形近詞：garrulous 話多的 ｜ querulous 愛抱怨的，易怒的 ｜ gruesome 可怕的陰森的 ｜ glutinous 粘的
用法／搭配：核心義：habitually complaining。中文錨點：易怒的；暴躁的。GRE tip: "querulous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a querulous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather querulous; querulous enough to... Sentence frame: Her querulous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「易怒的；暴躁的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her querulous approach to the evidence. （易怒的；暴躁的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
queue
排隊
英文釋義：排隊
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：queue 約「排隊」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: queue ~ 排隊; keep the tone straight. （排隊）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
queue2
排隊2
英文釋義：排隊2
用法／搭配：考意錨點：排隊2
Example · TTS
On the exam, queue2 most nearly means a sense of "排隊2". （排隊2）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
quibble
v. 挑剔，吹毛求疵
英文釋義：to find fault or criticize for petty reasons
相似詞：carp, cavil, fuss
派生詞：quibbler n.
用法／搭配：quibble over minor details 在小細節上吹毛求疵
Example · TTS
Let's not quibble over pennies. （挑剔，吹毛求疵）
詳細 · 填空1300
quibbler
吹毛求疵的人
英文釋義：a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections
相似詞：caviller, caviler, pettifogger
派生詞：quibble v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a disputant who quibbles。中文錨點：吹毛求疵的人。GRE tip: "quibbler" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the quibbler of X; a sense / degree / lack of quibbler; amid / despite quibbler Sentence frame: The debate turns on the quibbler of ______. （空格填入與「吹毛求疵的人」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a quibbler in that debate. （吹毛求疵的人）
詳細 · 紅寶書
quiescent
靜止的｜教學補註：not active or activated
英文釋義：not active or activated; marked by a state of tranquil repose
相反詞：active, turbulent
派生詞：quiescency n., quiescence n., quiesce v.
用法／搭配：核心義：not active or activated。中文錨點：靜止的｜教學補註：not active or activated。GRE tip: "quiescent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a quiescent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather quiescent; quiescent enough to... Sentence frame: Her quiescent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「靜止的｜教學補註：not active or activated」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The quiescent level of centimeter wave-length solar radiation. （靜止的）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
quintessential
adj. 典範的｜教學補註：representing the most typical example
英文釋義：representing the most typical example
相似詞：typical, paragon, paradim
相反詞：atypical
派生詞：quintessence n.
用法／搭配：a quintessential New Yorker 典型的紐約人
Example · TTS
It was a quintessential New Yorker. （典範的）
詳細 · 救命800
quip
n. 段子，俏皮話
英文釋義：something said to cause laughter
相似詞：drollness
用法／搭配：smart quips 機智的段子
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the smart quips. （段子，俏皮話）
詳細 · 紅寶書
quirk
怪癖｜教學補註：a strange attitude or habit
英文釋義：a strange attitude or habit; a narrow groove beside a beading
相似詞：oddity, queerness, quirkiness, crotchet
派生詞：quirky adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a strange attitude or habit。中文錨點：怪癖｜教學補註：a strange attitude or habit。GRE tip: "quirk" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the quirk of X; a sense / degree / lack of quirk; amid / despite quirk Sentence frame: The debate turns on the quirk of ______. （空格填入與「怪癖｜教學補註：a strange attitude or habit」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She quirked her head in a peculiar way. （怪癖）
詳細 · 救命800
quirky
adj. 古怪的｜教學補註：unusual and odd
英文釋義：unusual and odd
相似詞：eccentric, unconventional, bizarre
相反詞：concentric, conventional, orthodox
派生詞：quirk n., quirkiness n.
用法／搭配：a quirky sense of humor 古怪的幽默感
Example · TTS
It was a quirky sense of humor. （古怪的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
quiver
顫抖
英文釋義：顫抖
用法／搭配：考意錨點：顫抖
Example · TTS
On the exam, quiver most nearly means a sense of "顫抖". （顫抖）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
quixotic
adj. 不切實際的
英文釋義：unrealistic
相似詞：impractical, utopian, idealistic
相反詞：practical, realistic, dystopian
用法／搭配：quixotic dreams about the dream 對未來不切實際的幻想
Example · TTS
As quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood. （不切實際的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
quotidian
adj. 平凡的｜教學補註：everyday
英文釋義：everyday; commonplace
相似詞：mundane(Monday), routine, commonplace
相反詞：extraordinary, unusual
用法／搭配：escaping my quotidian world 逃離平凡的生活
Example · TTS
There's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute. （平凡的）