Here's a comprehensive list of English words that begin with the letter Q, along with a brief description of each.
Qabalah
A system of mystical and esoteric interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures.
Qadi
A judge in a Muslim community, particularly one who administers religious law.
Quack
A fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill; also refers to the sound a duck makes.
Quaff
To drink a beverage, especially an alcoholic one, deeply and with enthusiasm.
Quail
A small, ground-dwelling bird; also, to feel or show fear or apprehension.
Quandary
A state of perplexity or uncertainty about what to do in a difficult situation.
Quarantine
A period of isolation imposed on individuals or animals to prevent the spread of disease.
Quarry
A place where stone, rock, or other materials are extracted from the ground; also, a prey or target.
Quartet
A group of four people or things, especially musicians or singers performing together.
Quasi
Having some resemblance or partial characteristics of something, but not entirely or fully.
Quasar
An extremely energetic and distant active galactic nucleus, with a high luminosity.
Quash
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure; to suppress or extinguish.
Quasi
Used to describe something that resembles or is similar to something else but is not exactly that thing.
Queasy
Feeling nauseated or experiencing discomfort in the stomach; unsettled or uneasy.
Quest
A long or arduous search for something; a journey undertaken to achieve a goal.
Question
A sentence or phrase used to find out information or provoke discussion.
Queue
A line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn; also, to line up or wait in such a line.
Quick
Fast or rapid; also, involving a high rate of speed or promptness.
Quiet
Making little or no noise; calm and peaceful.
Quip
A witty or clever remark, often made spontaneously.
Quota
A fixed share or proportion of something that a person or group is entitled to receive or contribute.
Quote
To repeat or copy a statement or passage from a text; also, a citation of such a passage.
Quorum
The minimum number of members required to be present for a meeting to be validly conducted.
Quota
A fixed share or proportion of something that a person or group is entitled to receive or contribute.
Quicksilver
Another name for mercury, especially in its liquid metallic form; also used metaphorically to describe something that is elusive or changeable.
Quill
A writing instrument made from a feather; also, a sharp, pointed spine of certain animals or plants.
Quiver
To tremble or shake with slight, rapid motions; also, a container for holding arrows.