12-letter words containing q, u, a, l
- quartz glass — lechatelierite.
- quartz plate — a carefully cut quartz crystal that is piezoelectrically active. Compare crystal (def 10).
- quasi-feudal — of, relating to, or of the nature of a fief or fee: a feudal estate.
- quasi-normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- quasicrystal — a form of solid matter whose atoms are arranged like those of a crystal but assume patterns that do not exactly repeat themselves.
- quasilogical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- quasineutral — not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others: a neutral nation during World War II.
- queenslander — a native or inhabitant of Queensland
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- quetzalcoatl — the feathered serpent god of the Aztec and Toltec cultures.
- quillai bark — soapbark (def 2).
- quinalizarin — a red, crystalline organic compound, C 14 H 8 O 6 , used to dye cotton.
- quindecaplet — a group of 15
- quinquennial — of or lasting for five years.
- quitclaiming — Present participle of quitclaim.
- quixotically — In a quixotic manner.
- quizzicality — The state or condition of being quizzical.
- quotableness — the condition or quality of being quotable
- raphaelesque — of, relating to, or characteristic of the style of the painter Raphael.
- royal quarto — a book size, 10 by 121⁄2 inches
- sequentially — characterized by regular sequence of parts.
- sesquialtera — a mixture stop on an organ
- slate quarry — a quarry where slate is mined
- square-built — sturdy and strong-looking
- squaresville — a thing, place, etc., regarded as conventional, unfashionable, or conservative.
- squaw valley — valley in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, E Calif., near Lake Tahoe: a ski resort
- squeeze play — Baseball. Also called suicide squeeze, suicide squeeze play. a play executed when there is a runner on third base and usually not more than one out, in which the runner starts for home as soon as the pitcher makes a motion to pitch, and the batter bunts. Also called safety squeeze, safety squeeze play. a similar play in which the runner on third base waits until the batter has successfully bunted before trying to score.
- subquarterly — as one of the quarterings of a grand quarter: a coat of arms borne subquarterly.
- superquality — above-average quality
- tranquilizer — a person or thing that tranquilizes.
- tranquillity — quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.
- tranquillize — To tranquillize a person or an animal means to make them become calm, sleepy, or unconscious by means of a drug.
- unacquirable — to come into possession or ownership of; get as one's own: to acquire property.
- unequivalent — equal in value, measure, force, effect, significance, etc.: His silence is equivalent to an admission of guilt.
- unliquidated — to settle or pay (a debt): to liquidate a claim.
- unloquacious — talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest.
- unnilquadium — rutherfordium.
- unquenchable — to slake, satisfy, or allay (thirst, desires, passion, etc.).
- unquenchably — in an unquenchable manner
- unrequitable — to make repayment or return for (service, benefits, etc.).
- unsequential — characterized by regular sequence of parts.
- white squall — a whirlwind at sea or a violent disturbance of small radius not accompanied by clouds but indicated merely by whitecaps and turbulent water.