Synonyms

The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quack' meaning charlatan/imposter has synonyms: Swindler, Charlatan, Imposter. 'Duck' is the bird - a completely different word, not a synonym. Therefore A (Duck) is the correct answer because it's NOT a synonym of quack (fraud).

 Marsh is similar in meaning to quagmire. Swamp is similar, but it refers to a larger area which can include quagmires and marshes. Boor refers to a rude and unsophisticated man and is therefore the correct answer.

The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quaff' means to drink something heartily. Synonyms include: Drain (drink completely), Empty (drain), Slurp (drink noisily). 'Staff' refers to employees or a walking stick - completely unrelated to drinking. Therefore C (Staff) is the correct answer as it's NOT a synonym.

 Discern means to find out or recognize and is therefore not synonymous with qualm.

The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quail' means to shrink back in fear or apprehension. Synonyms include: Flinch, Cringe, Coil (shrink back). 'Hail' refers to frozen rain pellets or calling out to someone - unrelated to fear/shrinking. Therefore A (Hail) is correct as it's NOT a synonym.

The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quaint' means attractively old-fashioned or unusual. Synonyms include: Strange, Odd, Old-fashioned. 'Faint' means lacking clarity or brightness, or to become unconscious - unrelated to being charmingly old-fashioned. Therefore B (Faint) is correct as it's NOT a synonym.

The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quarrel' means an angry argument or dispute. Synonyms include: Squabble (petty argument), Wrangle (dispute), Altercation (noisy argument). 'Scribble' means to write hastily or carelessly - unrelated to arguments. Therefore B (Scribble) is correct as it's NOT a synonym.

The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quarry' has two meanings: (1) an open-pit mine (2) prey/target being hunted. Synonyms for the hunting sense: Prey, Victim, Target. 'Pit' only relates to the mining meaning, not the hunting sense. Since most other options relate to the hunting meaning, A (Pit) is correct as it's NOT a synonym in that context.

The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quasi' means seemingly or apparently - used to indicate something that has some but not all features of another thing. Synonyms include: Seemingly, Apparently, Pseudo (false but claiming to be). 'Standard' means normal or regular - the opposite of something that is quasi/pseudo. Therefore D (Standard) is correct as it's NOT a synonym.

The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quay' means a stone or metal platform beside water for loading/unloading ships. Synonyms include: Dock, Harbour, Marina (related terms for boat landing areas). 'Frail' means weak or delicate - completely unrelated to waterfront structures. Therefore B (Frail) is correct as it's NOT a synonym.

Queer means strange or unusual. Out is not a synonym, while the other options (strange, unusual, weird) all mean roughly the same thing.

Quench means to satisfy especially thirst. Flake means a small piece or to break off, making it the non-synonym. Satiate, sate, and slake all mean to satisfy a need.

Quaver means to tremble or shake especially the voice. Waiver is a legal term meaning voluntary relinquishment, unrelated to shaking. The other options all describe shaking movements.

Quell means to suppress, subdue, or put down an uprising. Bursar is a financial officer in an institution, completely unrelated to suppressing. The other options all mean to suppress or subdue.

Quest means a journey or search in pursuit of something. Travelogue is a written account or film about travel, not the act of traveling itself. The other options all describe journeys or searches.

Queue means a line or sequence. Never ending doesn't mean queue and doesn't fit grammatically. The word Qqueue appears to be a typo for Queue. File, chain, and string all describe lines or sequences.

Quibble means to argue or raise petty objections. Fervent means intensely passionate or enthusiastic, completely unrelated to arguing. Protest, cavil, and grouse all mean to complain or raise objections.

Quiescent means inactive, quiet, or dormant. Voracious means extremely hungry or greedy, unrelated to inactivity. Dormant, inert, and idle all mean inactive or motionless.

Quirk means an unusual behavior or peculiar feature. Smirk means a smug or silly smile, unrelated to unusual behaviors. Eccentricity, oddity, and peculiarity all refer to unusual traits or behaviors.

Quip means a witty or clever remark. Slang refers to informal language, not specifically witty remarks. Pun, jest, and witticism all refer to clever or humorous remarks.

Quotidian means daily, ordinary, or everyday. Remarkable means extraordinary or worth noticing, the opposite of quotidian. Diurnal, everyday, and routine all mean daily or recurring.

Quisling means a traitor or collaborator with enemy. Trepidation means fear or anxiety, unrelated to betrayal. Turncoat, secret agent, and traitor all relate to betrayal or treachery.

Quixotic means idealistic, romantic, or utopian - having unrealistic ideas. 'Lewd' means sexually obscene or crude, which is completely unrelated to the meaning of quixotic. The other options (Utopian, Extravagant, Romantic) all share some semantic overlap with quixotic's idealistic nature.

Quiver means to tremble or shake slightly. 'Shake', 'Quaver' (tremble in voice), and 'Shudder' all describe trembling movements. 'Flake' means to peel off in layers or refers to a fragment, which has nothing to do with trembling.