quirky

Pronunciation: adjective. Synonyms: eccentric, unorthodox, idiosyncratic

adjective

Definition of quirky

unusual in an endearing or peculiar way

Synonyms for quirky

quirky in a Sentence

  1. Her quirky fashion sense always made her stand out.

Why quirky Matters for GRE & SAT

"quirky" is a adjective that means "unusual in an endearing or peculiar way" closely related to words like "eccentric", "unorthodox", "idiosyncratic". As a word starting with Q, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.

On the GRE, understanding "quirky" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "quirky" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.

Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (adjective). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "quirky" into long-term memory.

How to Remember quirky

One effective way to remember "quirky" (adjective) is to group it with similar words you already know: "eccentric" and "unorthodox" and "idiosyncratic". When you encounter "quirky" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "unusual in an endearing or peculiar way".

Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "quirky" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.

  • Querulous — Complaining in a whiny or petulant manner.
  • qualitative — Relating to the quality or character of something
  • qualm — a feeling of apprehension or doubt
  • quandary — a dilemma; a difficult decision or situation
  • quantitative — Relating to, measuring, or measured by quantity

More Vocabulary Words Starting with Q

  • Querulous — Complaining in a whiny or petulant manner.
  • qualitative — Relating to the quality or character of something
  • qualitative — Relating to the quality or character of something rather than its quantity
  • qualitative — Relating to the quality or character of something rather than its quantity
  • qualm — a feeling of apprehension or doubt
  • qualm — a feeling of apprehension or doubt
  • quandary — a dilemma; a difficult decision or situation
  • quandary — a dilemma; a difficult decision or situation
  • quantitative — Relating to, measuring, or measured by quantity
  • quantitative — Relating to or measured by the quantity of something