physique
the build of a person's body
The boxer had a @ that was the result of hard training and good diet.
plummeted
fell straight down
The stock prices @ as soon as the economic situation became clear.
question
something asked; a suggestion to be voted on
The chairman put the @ to the members for a vote.
quandary
a state of confusion or doubt
The children found themselves in a @ when they saw the huge dog in their path.
lacquer
a material like varnish that dries quickly into a shiny layer
The little box was covered in black @, and glistened in the candlelight.
squad
a small organized group of soldiers, especially, a small unit that can be easily directed in the field; a small group engaged in a common effort
The rescue @ searched the mountainside for traces of the lost hikers.
squander
to spend foolishly or wastefully
Since he ignored the advice not to @ his money, he was penniless now.
exuded
discharged slowly through pores or cuts; gave forth
Since the Secretary @ confidence about the economy, they bought stocks.
brokers
persons who act as agents in the purchase and sale of property
Investors had bought more from their @ than they were able to pay for.
quill
the hollow tube-like part of a feather; one of the hollow sharp spines of a porcupine or hedgehog; a pen made from a feather
Thomas Jefferson dipped his @ into the inkpot, and signed his name.
quest
an act or instance of seeking; a search; an adventurous journey by a knight in a tale of olden days
The explorers set forth on their @ for a shorter route to the Indies.
impending
threatening to occur immediately; about to happen
The people were unaware of the @ financial disaster on the horizon.
unique
being the only one of its kind; very unusual
Taft was in a @ situation to change the economic practice of the nation.
acclaim
the act of applauding or praising greatly
The sports stars of the 1920s won the @ of millions.
opaque
not letting light through, not transparent; hard to understand; not reflecting light
The glass on the door was @, to preserve privacy in the office.
qualm
a sudden fear; a feeling of doubt or indecision in matters of right and wrong
The mayor had not a single @ about using public money for his own pleasure.
quibble
talk about the unimportant rather than the real point; to find fault or argue over unimportant points
The matter was far too important for them to @ over details.
equator
an imaginary circle around the earth everywhere equally distant from the north pole and the south pole
The climate along the @ is always intensely hot.
stockpiles
extra supplies especially of something necessary accumulated within a country for use during a shortage
Business @ were very high just before the onset of the Great Depression.
quirky
relating to an odd personal habit
The reclusive woman had several @ habits.