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Definition of Qualhaving the specific skills or training to complete aExamples of Qualified in a senAlthough she wasn’t really qualified for the position, the high-school dropout was able to convince the CEO to give her a shot.  To be qualified to teach, the professor will need to take a licensing test and receive his certification.  Both candidates or qualified for … [Read more...] about Qualified used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Qualifica special skill or requirement that makes a person eligible for a position or actExamples of Qualification in a senOne qualification for employment is that the potential employee must meet a drug screener.  The inexperienced clerk was not hired since she did not meet the three year work qualification requirement.  Credit qualification was … [Read more...] about Qualification used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of QA nickname for a religious member of the Religious Society of FrExamples of Quaker in a senThe Quaker believer spent his nights reading the doctrine of the Inner Light.  Rejecting formal ministry based assemblies, the Quaker set up a prayer meeting in his house.  Quaker friends believe that there is God in everyone and everyone has a direct line to God. … [Read more...] about Quaker used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Qappearing old-fashioned in an appealinExamples of Quaint in a senMy grandmother’s quaint home is filled with knick-knacks from her childhood.  As I walked through the quaint shop, I felt as though I was transported back in time.  The quaint village does not appear to have changed since it was first settled in the early 1900s.  Before I left the old … [Read more...] about Quaint used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of a small, short-tailed, commonly huntedExamples of Quail in a senKnown as a gourmet chef, Emeril Lagasse created a masterpiece of flavors by snipping off the wings and removing the feathers off the quail before roasting and serving it to the queen.  For the experienced hunters, hunting quail proved difficult due to its high flying abilities and its brown … [Read more...] about Quail used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of to hastily consume a bevExamples of Quaff in a senThe huge athlete was able to quaff down a gallon of water in less than two minutes.  On any college campus, you can find at least one frat boy who will quaff any beverage given to him.  My husband always has to quaff a pot of coffee before leaving for work.  When the thirsty sailors were on leave, … [Read more...] about Quaff used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quadruplto multiply something byExamples of Quadruplicate in a senSince there were four members in each group, we had to quadruplicate the craft supplies by four.  Using four specific sample sets, we tried to quadruplicate the original results.  Four different concert dates required the musicians to quadruplicate their performance over and over. … [Read more...] about Quadruplicate used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quadmultiply byExamples of Quadruple in a senWhen the star player took the basketball court, the home team’s score seemed to quadruple within a short period of time from 10 to 40.  Ever since football helmets became optional for the local ragtag football team, the hospital got ready because it knew their injuries would quadruple.  Harry received the … [Read more...] about Quadruple used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quadan animal that has four Examples of Quadruped in a senMy little girl likes to walk on her knees and hands like a quadruped.  When the furry quadruped had one of its legs amputated, it became a three-legged cat.  A pig moves on four legs so by definition it is a quadruped.  Although my dog is a quadruped who walks on four legs, it will walk as a … [Read more...] about Quadruped used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of QuadrilaFour-Examples of Quadrilateral in a senThe quadrilateral shaped garden contained a different vegetable in each of the four quadrants.  A triangular cake was baked but the bride insisted on a quadrilateral dessert with an extra-side.  Decorative wrapping paper covered each of the four sides of the quadrilateral box.  Claiming a side of the … [Read more...] about Quadrilateral used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of QuadrA large muscle in the thigh (front) that is used to extend the leg or bend thExamples of Quadriceps in a senStretching his quadriceps helped the runner prepare for the strain his leg would endure during the race.  A strain in his quadriceps caused the man to have trouble doing simple things like bending his leg.  Although his sartorius muscle is … [Read more...] about Quadriceps used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quadrelasting or occurring every four Examples of Quadrennial in a senThe quadrennial election happens every four years.  In my family, we have a quadrennial reunion in which all family members come together every four years.  Since he was elected for a quadrennial term, the mayor will have the next four years to clean up the city.  It seemed that … [Read more...] about Quadrennial used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quaone section of something that is divided into four Examples of Quadrant in a senDuring the hurricane, the low-lying fourth quadrant of the city was hit much harder than the other three areas.  One quadrant of the classroom was set up with a computer lab while the other areas were filled with desks, a reading center, and the teacher’s personal space. … [Read more...] about Quadrant used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quadra rectangular or square shaped courExamples of Quadrangle in a senOverlooking the quadrangle, the children could not wait to leave their apartment and play in the square courtyard.  Surrounding the quadrangle were many elaborately built houses and luscious gardens that took away from the square.  A picturesque quadrangle was positioned in the middle … [Read more...] about Quadrangle used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quadishonest practices and claims to have special knowledge and skill in some field, typically medExamples of Quackery in a senBecause of the medical quackery going on in the clinic, the dishonest practitioner was shut down.  The doctor’s practice is pure quackery that stems from a fake medical degree and little real knowledge.  My doctor is a true … [Read more...] about Quackery used in sentence example & words in English