Spelling list: qua words

After qu the short sound /o/ is usually spelled with the letter a.

qualify
She must pass an exam to qualify for that job.
quality
The team lost the game despite their quality,.
quandary
Rob was in a quandary. He could not make up his mind.
quantity
A large quantity of fruit was found in the truck.
quarrel
A small quarrel could be called a squabble.
quarry
Stone for building is cut from a quarry.
squash
Squash the box flat before putting it in the bin.
squat
Squat means to crouch down low.
squalid
The conditions in the zoo were dirty and squalid.
squalor
The tramp lived in squalor.
squabble
A small quarrel could be called a squabble.
squander
Don't squander your money on useless things.
squadron
The squadron pilots took off together.
quad
A quad bike has four wheels.