IPA: /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/
KK: /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/
Definition: A difficult or tricky situation that is hard to escape from, often involving confusion or problems.
Example: After losing his job, he found himself in a financial quagmire.
IPA: /ˈkwæŋɡoʊ/
KK: /ˈkwæŋɡoʊ/
Definition: A type of organization that is funded by the government but operates independently, often involved in regulatory or advisory roles.
Example: The new quango was established to oversee environmental regulations.
IPA: /kwɑːʃ/
KK: /kwɑʃ/
Definition: To stop something from continuing or to make it invalid, often by using force or legal action.
Example: The court decided to quash the previous ruling.
IPA: /ˈkwɒʃɪŋ/
KK: /kwɑːʃɪŋ/
Definition: The act of stopping or putting an end to something, especially a decision or an action.
Example: The court's quashing of the previous ruling surprised everyone.
Definition: To put an end to something, especially by using force or authority; to suppress or cancel.
Example: The court is quashing the previous ruling due to new evidence.
IPA: /ˈkwiːndəm/
KK: /ˈkwidəm/
Definition: The area or domain ruled by a queen, often used to describe a kingdom led by a female monarch.
Example: The queendom flourished under the wise leadership of its queen.
IPA: /ˈkwiːnʃɪp/
KK: /ˈkwinˌʃɪp/
Definition: The state or condition of being a queen, which includes the qualities and responsibilities associated with that role.
Example: Her queenship was marked by grace and wisdom, earning her the love of her people.
IPA: /kwɛl/
KK: /kwɛl/
Definition: Not a valid English word.
Example: Not available.
Definition: To stop or reduce something, especially a feeling or a situation, often by using force or authority.
Example: The government took action to quell the protests in the city.
IPA: /ˈkwɪbəl/
KK: /ˈkwɪbəl/
Definition: To argue or raise objections about something that is not important or trivial.
Example: They often quibble over small details instead of focusing on the main issue.
Definition: A small or unimportant argument or disagreement about something that is not significant.
Example: They had a quibble about the details of the contract, but it didn't affect the overall agreement.
IPA: /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/
KK: /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/
Definition: A person who betrays their own country by helping an enemy, often acting as a collaborator or traitor.
Example: During the war, he was labeled a quisling for assisting the invading forces.
IPA: /ˈkwɪzlɪŋɪzəm/
KK: /ˈkwɪzlɪŋɪzəm/
Definition: The act of betraying one's country by cooperating with an enemy that has taken control.
Example: The government was accused of quislingism for working with the invading forces.
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