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3.30.GRE.q.1
3.30.GRE.q.1
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03/30/2009
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quack
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imposter
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quadruped
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four-footed animal
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quaff
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drink copiously (plentifully)
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quagmire
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soft, wet, boggy land
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quail (v.)
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lose heart
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quaint
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odd; old-fashioned
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*qualified
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limited; restricted
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qualms
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misgivings; uneasy fears
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quandary
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dilemma
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quarantine
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isolation of a person, place, or ship to prevent spread of infection
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quarry
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victim; object of a hunt
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quarry (2)
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dig into
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quash
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crush; squash
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quay
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dock; landing place
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queasy
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easily nauseated; squeamish
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quell
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extinguish; put down; quiet
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quench
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extinguish; allay; satisfy
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querulous
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whining
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query [kweer-ee]
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inquiry; question
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queue [kyoo]
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line
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*quibble
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minor objection or complaint
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*quiescent [kwee-es-uhnt]
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at rest; temporarily inactive
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quietude [kwahy-i-tood]
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quiet; stillness
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quintessence
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purest and highest embodiment
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quip
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taunt
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quirk
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startling twist
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quisling [kwiz-ling]
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traitor who aids invaders
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quiver (n.)
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case for arrows
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quixotic [kwik-sot-ik]
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idealistic but impractical
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quizzical
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teasing; bantering
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