quail
(to feel afraid and show it by shaking)
- She quailed at the thought of going into the dark house alone.
(a small wild bird with a short tail that its meat and eggs are used for food)
- We have quail for dinner tonight.
- Quail eggs are rich in vitamins and minerals which help support our immune system.
quell
(to stop or reduce)
- We need extra troops to quell the disorder.
- The medicine quelled my sore throat.