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Topic: Politics

quagmire

IPA: /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

KK: /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

noun

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.

quango

IPA: /ˈkwæŋɡoʊ/

KK: /ˈkwæŋɡoʊ/

noun

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.

quash

IPA: /kwɑːʃ/

KK: /kwɑʃ/

transitive verb

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.

quashing

IPA: /ˈkwɒʃɪŋ/

KK: /kwɑːʃɪŋ/

noun

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.

verb

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.

queendom

IPA: /ˈkwiːndəm/

KK: /ˈkwidəm/

noun

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.

queenship

IPA: /ˈkwiːnʃɪp/

KK: /ˈkwinˌʃɪp/

noun

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.

quell

IPA: /kwɛl/

KK: /kwɛl/

noun

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

transitive verb

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.

quibble

IPA: /ˈkwɪbəl/

KK: /ˈkwɪbəl/

intransitive verb

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.

noun

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.

quisling

IPA: /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/

noun

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.

quislingism

IPA: /ˈkwɪzlɪŋɪzəm/

KK: /ˈkwɪzlɪŋɪzəm/

noun

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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