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Word Roots: Q

 the eye of a needle, a knot, or even a monkey with its tail hanging down

quaint (know, learn): quaint, acquaintance, 

quant (how much): quantity, quantum, quantify

quer , quar, (complain, protest) quarrel, querulous, quarrelsome

quest (ask, seek): quest, request, inquest, conquest, 

quir, quer, (seek, strive for): query, inquire, require, enquire, conquer, 

quiesc (rest): quiescence, acquiesce, 

quiet: disquiet, requiem, quietude

quit (rest): coy, acquital, quite, acquit, unrequited, requite, requital, 

 

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