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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

Definition oused to say “as” or “asExamples of Qua in a senAt the gallery, the work of art qua art is being displayed in a special showroom.  Many people underestimate the power of rap music qua music.  The mediocre movie cannot, qua film, have the same effect as the novel did.  Qua physician, the doctor treats hundreds of patients each year.  Most poetic … [Read more...] about Qua used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pya victory that is won but has devastating effects on the vExamples of Pyrrhic in a senThough the new mayor should have been happy to have won the pyrrhic election, the damage on his reputation made the win seem worthless.  The president-elect’s pyrrhic victory did so much damage to his party that many members wished for a loss.  Reeling from the … [Read more...] about Pyrrhic used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pyroterelated to the manufacture or use of fireExamples of Pyrotechnic in a senThe rock concert’s finale included a pyrotechnic lightshow that lit up the night sky.  Pyrotechnic enthusiasts love to use fireworks for every celebration.  Flooded with pyrotechnic difficulties, the event planner was forced to cancel the Fourth of July spectacular. … [Read more...] about Pyrotechnic used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pyroa strong urge to start fire to tExamples of Pyromania in a senDue to his obsession with pyromania, the criminal was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the arson of several properties.  Fascinated with fireworks as a child led Tommy to carry out his pyromania using a few matches and cans of lighter fluid.  The Firehawks band always had a fire display … [Read more...] about Pyromania used in sentence example & words in English

Definition ofa pile of flammable materials, often used for burning bExamples of Pyre in a senOver the pyre of wood in the backyard, we roasted marshmallows and hot dogs.  The tribesmen were burned on a pyre so the evil spirits could not capture their bodies.  When my husband left me for his clerk, I burned all his clothes in a pyre in the front yard.  Dead … [Read more...] about Pyre used in sentence example & words in English