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What are some words that the prefix is qua?

You're very close! The prefix you're thinking of is actually "quasi-".

Here are some words with the prefix "quasi-":

* Quasistar: A celestial object that resembles a star but is not a star.

* Quasigroup: A mathematical structure similar to a group, but with less restrictive properties.

* Quasi-experiment: An experiment that does not meet the rigorous standards of a true experiment.

* Quasi-official: Having a semi-official status or recognition.

* Quasi-contract: A legal term for a situation that resembles a contract but is not technically one.

* Quasi-judicial: Having the characteristics of a judicial process, but not a formal court.

The prefix "quasi-" means "almost," "resembling," or "having the characteristics of." It suggests something that is similar to or like something else, but not quite the same.

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