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Definition of Quthe termination of something, usually unpleasant in naExamples of Quietus in a senThe police officer’s arrival brought a quietus to the argument between the two neighbors.  After weeks of suffering, the cancer-stricken cat received a quietus of the pain by taking her final nap.  The quietus of the riots won't occur until more police officers are … [Read more...] about Quietus used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quia state of quiet stillness and calExamples of Quietude in a senIn quietude and coolness, the couple enjoyed a picnic on a grassy knoll beside the calm stream.  An eerie quietude filled the house as the children napped on their mats.  Needing a great amount of quietude, the hermit secluded himself in his peaceful home.  Quietude occupied the … [Read more...] about Quietude used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of calm with little or no Examples of Quiet in a senMoving into a quiet neighborhood, the couple was glad to be able to sleep peacefully at night.  On the quiet summer night, the only thing that could be heard was the croaking of the frogs in the pond.  The sleepy toddler was quiet and stopped whining as she drifted off to sleep.  It is important to be … [Read more...] about Quiet used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quiesnot active; Examples of Quiescent in a senFor once, our hyperactive Great Dane is quiescent and resting on the rug.  Now that school has started back, my neighborhood is pretty quiescent during the day.  While the bees are quiescent early in the morning and in the evening, they are overactive in the middle of the day.  During the quiescent … [Read more...] about Quiescent used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quiesa period of time when things are quietly inactive or doExamples of Quiescence in a senAlthough the inactive volcano has been in a state of quiescence for quite some time, it could erupt again very soon.  Any extended period of quiescence in the Brady house meant that the unusually quiet children were up to no good.  Malinda used her morning … [Read more...] about Quiescence used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quia busybody who always wants to know other people’s busExamples of Quidnunc in a senThe town’s biggest quidnunc, Nancy loved to gossip about other people’s personal lives.  You should stop being a gossiping quidnunc and mind your own business!  My aunt is a nosy quidnunc who calls my mother each evening to hear the latest town gossip.  Rolling her … [Read more...] about Quidnunc used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quithe qualities of something that makes it what it is, usually on puExamples of Quiddity in a senEven though the boy always lied, he actually realized the quiddity of each lie that he told.  The actual quiddity of his leadership skills shined through when Timothy was able to easily convince a crowd of people about his viewpoint.  The stout and … [Read more...] about Quiddity used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quid pra Latin term that refers to a deal in which something is given but only in exchange for something else, often used in legal Examples of Quid pro quo in a senContinuing quid pro quo, the bread maker always gave the butcher loaves in exchange for beef.  Accused of quid pro quo sexual harassment, the CEO denied promising his assistant a job in exchange … [Read more...] about Quid pro quo used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quat a rapid speed; fExamples of Quickly in a senSpeeding quickly down the highway, the distracted driver missed a curve and careened off of the mountainside.  The runner moved quickly towards the finish line and ended up in 1st place.  Pulling the trigger quickly, the cowboy was able to win the duel by shooting his foe first.  Escaping quickly out … [Read more...] about Quickly used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of moving fast or doing something in a short timeExamples of Quick in a senThe rabbit was much too quick for my large dog to catch him, darting away and into a small crevice.  A basketball player must be quick on his feet to move around the court and react to the actions of other players.  In a Wild West showdown, a quick cowboy that could draw his gun in … [Read more...] about Quick used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quto quarrel about minor maExamples of Quibble in a senIt is normal for married couples to quibble over small things like who controls the television remote.  Whenever the two historians meet, they quibble over historical facts before drinking a pitcher of beer.  We should not quibble over a small detail like borrowed money before your surgery. … [Read more...] about Quibble used in sentence example & words in English

Definition ofa witty or clever remark that is said in a tauntinExamples of Quib in a senThe barmaid continued to flirt with the man, throwing every quib and witty joke she could think of into the conversation.  Only a comedian could come up with such a funny quib on the spur of the moment.  The jokebook includes puns about many different topics and even a quib or two … [Read more...] about Quib used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of a waiting list or line in which people and/or problems are dealt with in Examples of Queue in a senWe stood in the queue for hours waiting to get tickets to the championship game.  Even though I arrived at the post office early, I still had to wait in the queue before I could see a clerk.  The queue to get onto the bus was so long I wondered if I would … [Read more...] about Queue used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Questiona set of questions used to gain specific information from people responding to the sExamples of Questionnaire in a senRespondents to the second questionnaire provided follow up information about the types of cleaning products they use.  Although the questionnaire was aimed at married couples, many single parents responded to the poll as well. … [Read more...] about Questionnaire used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Questto be doubted or called into considerExamples of Questioned in a senMy father doesn’t like having his rules questioned, but seeing as how he doesn’t know everything, I still doubt them sometimes.  The soldiers questioned the seemingly insane plan of their leader, but they still obeyed his orders to the letter.  Some people say authority shouldn’t be … [Read more...] about Questioned used in sentence example & words in English