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Q — Quack to Quotidian (Part 10 of 13)

Quiddle, v. n. Dawdle, waste time in trifles, be busy about trifles.

Quiddle, Quiddler, n. Trifler, dawdler.

Quidnunc, n. Newsmonger, gossiper.

Quid pro quo. [L.] Equivalent, tit for tat.

Quiescence, n.

    1. Rest, repose, quiet, quietude, stillness, calmness, calm, tranquillity, peace.
    2. Suspense, intermission, remission, dormancy, abeyance.
    3. Silence.

Quiescent, a.

    1. Quiet, resting, still, motionless, at rest, at a stand, stock-still, standing still.
    2. Quiet, still, placid, calm, unagitated, undisturbed, tranquil, serene, unruffled.
    3. Silent.

Quiet, a.

    1. Still, quiescent, unmoved.
    2. Tranquil, calm, peaceful, peaceable, silent, gentle, mild, meek, contented.
    3. Smooth, unruffled, unmolested, undisturbed, placid, tranquil.
    4. Calm, patient, contented.
    5. Retired, secluded.

Quiet, n.

    1. Rest, repose, stillness, calm, calmness, quietude, quiescence, quietness.
    2. Tranquillity, peace, security, ease, calm, calmness, silence, quietness, serenity, repose, freedom from disturbance or alarm.