12-letter words containing q, u, e, n
- quantum leap — Physics. an abrupt transition of a system described by quantum mechanics from one of its discrete states to another, as the fall of an electron in an atom to an orbit of lower energy.
- quarter bend — a 90° bend, as in a plumbing pipe.
- quarter note — a note equivalent to one fourth of a whole note; a crotchet.
- quarter tone — an interval equivalent to half of a semitone.
- quarter turn — 90-degree rotation
- quarterfinal — of or relating to the contest or round preceding the semifinal one.
- quasineutral — not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others: a neutral nation during World War II.
- quaternities — Plural form of quaternity.
- quattrocento — the 15th century, used in reference to the Italian art and literature of that time.
- queen closer — a brick of normal length and thickness but of half normal width, used to complete a course or to space regular bricks.
- queen mother — a queen dowager who is mother of a reigning sovereign.
- queen regent — a queen who reigns in behalf of another.
- queen's ware — a hard, cream-colored earthenware, perfected c1765 by Wedgwood.
- queenslander — a native or inhabitant of Queensland
- quenchlessly — without quenching
- querimonious — Complaining; querulous. (from 17th c.).
- question tag — interrogative ending to a sentence
- 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.
- questionings — Plural form of questioning.
- questionless — unquestionable; doubtless: a questionless fact.
- quieten down — If someone or something quietens down or if you quieten them down, they become less noisy or less active.
- quilting bee — a social gathering at which the participants make quilts.
- quinacridone — Any of a group of synthetic organic compounds whose molecules contain three benzene and two pyridine rings arranged alternately. They include a number of red to violet pigments.
- quinceaneras — Plural form of quinceanera.
- quindecagons — Plural form of quindecagon.
- quindecaplet — a group of 15
- quinquenniad — a period of five years, quinquennium
- quinquennial — of or lasting for five years.
- quinquennium — a period of five years.
- quinqueremes — Plural form of quinquereme.
- quintessence — the pure and concentrated essence of a substance.
- quotableness — the condition or quality of being quotable
- quote-driven — denoting an electronic market system, esp for stock exchanges, in which prices are determined by quotations made by market makers or dealers
- re-equipment — the act of re-equipping
- reacquainted — to make more or less familiar, aware, or conversant (usually followed by with): to acquaint the mayor with our plan.
- relinquished — to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.): to relinquish the throne.
- relinquisher — to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.): to relinquish the throne.
- requirements — that which is required; a thing demanded or obligatory: One of the requirements of the job is accuracy.
- sequentially — characterized by regular sequence of parts.
- sine qua non — an indispensable condition; requisite.
- somniloquize — to talk in one's sleep
- square dance — hoedown, barn dance
- square piano — a piano with a rectangular, horizontal body.
- square-dance — to perform or participate in a square dance.
- squared ring — boxing ring.
- squarishness — the condition or quality of being somewhat square
- subsequently — occurring or coming later or after (often followed by to): subsequent events; Subsequent to their arrival in Chicago, they bought a new car.
- tag question — Also called tag. a short interrogative structure appended to a statement or command, as isn't it in It's raining, isn't it?, are you in You're not going, are you?, or German nicht wahr.
- the conquest — the conquest by the United Kingdom of French North America, ending in 1763