| quail1 |
any of a number of ground-dwelling birds related to the chicken and often hunted for sport and food. |
| quail2 |
to show signs of great fear, as by shrinking back, cowering, or shaking. |
| quaint |
pleasingly old-fashioned; picturesque. [2 definitions] |
| quake |
to shake, as from fear, coldness, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| Quaker |
a member of the Society of Friends. |
| Quaker meeting |
a religious meeting of Quakers, characterized by long periods of meditation and silent prayer. |
| quaking aspen |
a North American poplar, the small, roundish leaves of which tremble in even a slight breeze. |
| quaky |
inclined to shake or tremble. |
| qualification |
that which makes someone suitable for, or is required for, an activity, job, or the like. [5 definitions] |
| qualified |
having the required competency, qualities, or skills, esp. for a job. [2 definitions] |
| qualifier |
a person or thing that qualifies, esp. to participate in a competition. [2 definitions] |
| qualify |
to make eligible or competent, as for a job; certify as competent. [8 definitions] |
| qualitative |
of or concerning the nature or attributes of something, as opposed to its amount. (Cf. quantitative.) |
| qualitative analysis |
the chemical analysis of a compound or mixture to determine the elements and other ingredients of which it is composed. |
| quality |
a distinguishing feature or inherent characteristic; property or trait. [5 definitions] |
| quality circle |
any small group of workers in a factory or the like that meets regularly to discuss production improvements. |
| quality control |
a system by which to maintain a desired standard of quality in a product or process. |
| qualm |
a feeling of guilt, doubt, or misgiving. [2 definitions] |
| quandary |
a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma. |
| quanta |
pl. of quantum. |
| quantifiable |
capable of being measured or counted, or of being conceived in terms of amount. |