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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

Definition of Pya structure with sloping sides that meets at the top and sits on a triangular or squareExamples of Pyramid in a senA pyramid of delicious cupcakes was positioned on the triangular display.  An unusual glass elevator traveled up the sloping side of the pyramid at a 40 degree angle.  Making their way into the colossal pyramid, archeologists searched for … [Read more...] about Pyramid used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puzzla feeling of confusion or bewildeExamples of Puzzlement in a senThe student voiced his puzzlement when trying to solve the complex geometry problem.  Looking at the map with puzzlement, the lost driver tried to figure out which direction she should travel toward.  The labyrinth was a great source of puzzlement from those trying to escape the … [Read more...] about Puzzlement used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puconfused; perpExamples of Puzzled in a senFootprints in the snow puzzled the hunters who mistakenly assumed they were alone in the forest.  Puzzled by the equation, the student raised her hand and asked her teacher for assistance.  Without a map to guide their trip, Lewis and Clarke were puzzled when they reached a fork in the path.  The woman was … [Read more...] about Puzzled used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Protting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaExamples of Putrid in a senDealing with dead bodies, he encountered plenty of putrid odors.  The armadillo was run over by a car four days ago, which left it putrid.  Being left out too long, the tomatoes became putrid.  The old cave was filled with a putrid odor, leading them to think something had … [Read more...] about Putrid used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Putreundergoing the process of putrefaction (rotting and beginning to smell because of the dExamples of Putrescent in a senMore putrescent fruit was added to the rotting pile of banana peels by unconcerned campers who didn’t care that rotting food brings flies.  The detective couldn’t handle the smell of the putrescent body and vomited right next to the … [Read more...] about Putrescent used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puto produce a strong odor while decExamples of Putrefy in a senSo many soldiers died during the war, with their decomposing bodies left to putrefy in the fields.  As rotting fruit began to putrefy in the compost pile, flies swarmed the mound.  The smell of the bodies that had begun to putrefy caused authorities to become suspicious of the abandoned … [Read more...] about Putrefy used in sentence example & words in English