6000 SAT words
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SAT 6000 - Set 15
(465 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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typify | verb | To serve as a typical example or characteristic of something |
typographical | adj. | Related to the style, appearance, or arrangement of text and printed material |
typography | noun | The art or process of arranging type to make written language legible and appealing |
tyrannical | adj. | Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way. |
tyranny | noun | Cruel and oppressive rule or government |
tyro | noun | A person who is new to an activity or field |
ubiquitous | adj. | Present or existing everywhere |
ulterior | adj. | Hidden or concealed, often with a deceptive intention |
ultimate | adj. | Being the best or most extreme example of its kind |
ultimatum | noun | A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations |
ultramontane | adj. | Relating to the advocacy of papal authority over local temporal or national ecclesiastical matters. |
ultramundane | adj. | Pertaining to regions beyond the physical world |
umbrage | noun | Offense or annoyance |
unabashed | adj. | Not embarrassed or ashamed |
unaccountable | adj. | Not able to be explained or understood |
unaffected | adj. | Not changed or influenced |
unalterable | adj. | Unable to be changed |
unambiguous | adj. | Clear and precise; having only one possible interpretation |
unanimity | noun | Complete agreement among everyone involved |
unanimous | adj. | Fully in agreement |
unappreciated | adj. | Not recognized or valued |
unapproachable | adj. | Not friendly or easy to talk to |
unassailable | adj. | Impossible to challenge or attack |
unassuming | adj. | Modest and not drawing attention |
unattainable | adj. | Impossible to achieve or reach |
unavoidable | adj. | Impossible to prevent or evade |
unbearable | adj. | Too painful or unpleasant to endure |
unbecoming | adj. | Not appropriate or suitable; not flattering |
unbelief | noun | Lack of faith or conviction |
unbiased | adj. | Fair and impartial |
unbridled | adj. | Not controlled or restrained |
uncanny | adj. | Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way |
uncharted | adj. | Not mapped or explored |
uncommon | adj. | Not frequently found or seen |
uncommunicative | adj. | Not willing to talk or share thoughts |
unconditional | adj. | Not subject to any conditions or limitations |
unconscionable | adj. | Not right or reasonable |
unconscious | adj. | Not awake, especially after being hit or injured |
unconventional | adj. | Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed. |
uncouth | adj. | Lacking good manners or refinement |
unction | noun | Anointing with oil as part of a religious ceremony |
unctuous | adj. | Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily |
undaunted | adj. | Not discouraged by difficulty or danger |
undeceive | verb | To free from deception or falsehood |
undercharge | verb | To charge less than the correct price |
underexposed | adj. | Insufficiently exposed to light, resulting in a dark image |
undergarment | noun | Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, usually next to the skin. |
underhanded | adj. | Marked by deception or dishonesty |
underlie | verb | To be the foundation or basis of something |
underling | noun | A person of lower status or rank, often in a workplace or organization. |
underman | verb | To provide with insufficient staff or crew |
undermine | verb | To weaken or damage something gradually |
underrate | verb | To estimate as less important or valuable than it actually is |
underscore | verb | To emphasize or highlight something |
undersell | verb | To sell at a lower price than competitors |
undersized | adj. | Smaller than the usual or expected size |
understate | verb | To describe something as being smaller or less important than it actually is |
undervalue | verb | To assign too low a value to something or someone |
underworld | noun | A realm of the dead in various mythologies |
underwrite | verb | To assume financial responsibility for something, often by providing insurance or backing a financial venture. |
undue | adj. | Exceeding what is appropriate or normal |
undulate | verb | To move in a smooth, wave-like motion |
undulous | adj. | Having a wavy form or appearance |
unencumbered | adj. | Free from burdens or responsibilities |
unequivocal | adj. | Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous |
unexceptionable | adj. | Beyond criticism or objection |
unfaltering | adj. | Steady and resolute |
unfathomable | adj. | Impossible to understand |
unfavorable | adj. | Not beneficial or advantageous |
unfettered | adj. | Not restricted or restrained |
unfledged | adj. | Inexperienced or immature |
unfounded | adj. | Lacking a basis in fact or reality |
ungainly | adj. | Lacking grace in movement or posture; awkward |
unguent | noun | A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin |
unicellular | adj. | Consisting of a single cell |
unify | verb | To make or become a single unit |
unilateral | adj. | Performed by or affecting only one side or party |
unimpeachable | adj. | Not able to be doubted or questioned |
uninhibited | adj. | Expressing feelings or thoughts freely without restraint |
unique | adj. | Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. |
unison | noun | Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech |
unisonant | adj. | In agreement or harmony |
unity | noun | The state of being united or joined as a whole |
univalence | noun | The state of having a single valence or valency, especially in chemistry where an element can form one bond. |
universal | adj. | Applicable everywhere or in all cases |
unjust | adj. | Not based on fairness or justice |
unjustified | adj. | Lacking a good reason or explanation |
unkempt | adj. | Having an untidy or disheveled appearance |
unlawful | adj. | Not permitted by law |
unlicensed | adj. | Not having official permission or authorization |
unlimited | adj. | Without any limits or restrictions |
unmitigated | adj. | Absolute and not lessened |
unnatural | adj. | Not occurring naturally; not in accordance with nature. |
unnecessary | adj. | Not needed or required |
unobtainable | adj. | Impossible to get or achieve |
unobtrusive | adj. | Not attracting attention |
unorthodox | adj. | Not following traditional rules or beliefs |
unpack | verb | To remove items from a container |
unparalleled | adj. | Having no equal or match; exceptional |
unprecedented | adj. | Never done or known before |
unprepossessing | adj. | Not attractive or appealing |
unpretentious | adj. | Simple and modest, not trying to impress others |
unprincipled | adj. | Lacking moral principles or ethical standards |
unravel | verb | To untangle or separate the threads of something |
unregulated | adj. | Not controlled or supervised by rules or laws |
unrelenting | adj. | Not yielding in strength or severity |
unremitting | adj. | Never relaxing or slackening; persistent |
unrequited | adj. | Not returned or reciprocated |
unresponsive | adj. | Not reacting or responding to stimuli or requests |
unrestrained | adj. | Not controlled or limited |
unruly | adj. | Difficult to control or manage |
unsavory | adj. | Disagreeable or unpleasant, especially in taste or smell |
unscathed | adj. | Not injured or harmed |
unscheduled | adj. | Not planned or arranged in advance |
unseemly | adj. | Inappropriate or improper |
unsettle | verb | To disturb or make someone feel anxious |
unsightly | adj. | Not pleasant to look at |
unsophisticated | adj. | Lacking refinement or complexity |
unspeakable | adj. | Too terrible to be expressed in words |
unspecified | adj. | Not clearly defined or identified |
unstable | adj. | Prone to change, not steady |
unsullied | adj. | Not spoiled or made impure |
untenable | adj. | Not able to be maintained or defended |
untimely | adj. | Happening or done at an unsuitable time |
untoward | adj. | Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient |
unutterable | adj. | Impossible to express in words |
unveil | verb | To remove a covering from; to reveal or disclose |
unwarranted | adj. | Not justified or authorized |
unwavering | adj. | Steady and resolute |
unwieldy | adj. | Difficult to carry or handle because of size, shape, or weight |
unwise | adj. | Lacking good judgment or prudence |
unwitting | adj. | Not aware or knowing |
unwonted | adj. | Not usual or expected; unusual |
unyielding | adj. | Not giving way to pressure; firm |
unyoke | verb | To release from a burden or constraint |
up-keep | noun | The process of maintaining something in good condition |
upbraid | verb | To criticize or scold someone |
upbringing | noun | The treatment and instruction received by a child from its parents throughout its childhood |
upcast | verb | To throw or cast something upwards |
upheaval | noun | A strong or violent change or disturbance |
upheave | verb | To lift or move something upwards with force |
uphold | verb | To maintain or support |
uppermost | adj. | Highest in position or rank |
uproarious | adj. | Extremely funny |
uproot | verb | To pull out of the ground |
upshot | noun | The final result or outcome of a situation |
upturn | noun | An increase or improvement in a situation |
urban | adj. | Related to a city or town |
urbane | adj. | Having a refined, polite, and sophisticated manner |
urbanity | noun | Politeness and refinement of manner |
urchin | noun | A mischievous or playful young child, often poor and raggedly dressed. |
urgency | noun | The quality of requiring swift action or attention |
usage | noun | The way something is used |
usurious | adj. | Relating to or involving extremely high interest rates |
usurp | verb | To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force. |
usury | noun | Charging excessively high interest on loans |
utilitarian | adj. | Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive |
utilitarianism | noun | A philosophy that actions are right if they benefit the majority |
utility | noun | The state of being useful or beneficial |
utmost | adj. | Greatest or highest in degree or intensity |
utopian | adj. | Idealistic and aiming for a perfect society |
utter | verb | To say something or to make a sound with one's voice |
uxorious | adj. | Having or showing an excessive fondness for one's wife |
vacate | verb | To leave a place that one currently occupies |
vaccinate | verb | To administer a vaccine to provide immunity against a disease |
vacillate | verb | To be unable to decide between different options |
vacuous | adj. | Lacking thought or intelligence |
vacuum | noun | A space devoid of matter |
vagabond | noun | A person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or job |
vagary | noun | An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior. |
vagrant | noun | A person without a permanent home or job who wanders from place to place |
vague | adj. | Not clear |
vain | adj. | Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth. |
vainglorious | adj. | Excessively proud of oneself; overly boastful |
vainglory | noun | Excessive pride in one's achievements or appearance |
vale | noun | A valley, especially a broad one |
valediction | noun | An act of saying farewell |
valedictorian | noun | The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class. |
valedictory | adj. | Relating to a farewell |
valiant | adj. | Showing courage or determination |
valid | adj. | Legally or logically acceptable |
validate | verb | To confirm the accuracy or truthfulness of something |
valor | noun | Courage or bravery in dangerous situations |
valorous | adj. | Showing great courage in the face of danger |
vanguard | noun | The leading position in a movement or field. |
vanity | noun | Excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements |
vanquish | verb | To defeat thoroughly |
vantage | noun | A position giving a strategic advantage or a comprehensive view |
vapid | adj. | Lacking liveliness or interest |
vaporizer | noun | A device that turns liquid into vapor |
variable | noun | A symbol, character, or quantity that can change or vary |
variance | noun | The fact or quality of being different or inconsistent |
variant | noun | A form or version that differs in some respect from other forms of the same thing or from a standard. |
variation | noun | A change or difference in condition, amount, or level |
variegate | verb | To diversify in appearance, especially by adding different colors |
variegated | adj. | Exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or streaks. |
varying | verb | To change or alter |
vassal | noun | A person or country in a subordinate position to another |
vast | adj. | Of very great extent or size; immense |
vaudeville | noun | A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century featuring a variety of acts such as music, dance, and comedy |
vault | noun | A secure room or compartment for storing valuables |
vaunt | verb | To boast about something excessively |
veer | verb | To change direction suddenly |
vegetal | adj. | Related to plants or vegetation. |
vegetarian | noun | A person who does not eat meat |
vegetate | verb | To live in a passive and unengaged way |
vegetation | noun | Plants collectively, especially those found in a particular area or environment. |
vegetative | adj. | Related to plant growth or life |
vehement | adj. | Showing strong and intense feelings |
velocity | noun | The speed of something in a given direction |
velvety | adj. | Having a smooth and soft texture |
venal | adj. | Open to corruption or bribery |
vendetta | noun | A prolonged and bitter feud or rivalry |
vendible | adj. | Suitable for sale |
vendition | noun | The act of selling or the state of being sold. |
vendor | noun | A person or company that sells goods or services |
veneer | noun | A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material. |
venerable | adj. | Deserving respect because of age, wisdom, or character |
venerate | verb | To regard with great respect or reverence |
venereal | adj. | Relating to diseases transmitted through sexual contact |
venial | adj. | Pardonable or forgivable, often used in a moral or religious context |
venison | noun | Meat from a deer |
venom | noun | A toxic substance produced by some animals, such as snakes and spiders, used to immobilize or kill prey. |
venous | adj. | Relating to the veins in the body |
venturesome | adj. | Willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action. |
venue | noun | Place for an event |
veracious | adj. | Truthful or honest |
veracity | noun | Conformity to facts; accuracy |
verbal | adj. | Related to words or speech |
verbatim | adv. | In exactly the same words |
verbiage | noun | Excessive use of words |
verbose | adj. | Using more words than necessary |
verdant | adj. | Green with vegetation |
verification | noun | The process of establishing the truth or validity of something |
verify | verb | To confirm the truth or accuracy of something |
verily | adv. | In truth or certainly |
verisimilitude | noun | The appearance of being true or real |
veritable | adj. | Used as an intensifier to qualify a metaphor; real or genuine |
verity | noun | A true principle or belief, especially one of fundamental importance |
vermin | noun | Small animals or insects that are harmful to crops, livestock, or humans |
vernacular | noun | The everyday language spoken by ordinary people in a particular region |
vernal | adj. | Related to or occurring in spring |
versatile | adj. | Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities |
version | noun | A particular form of something differing in certain respects from an earlier form or other forms of the same type of thing. |
vertex | noun | A point where two or more lines or edges meet. |
vertical | adj. | At right angles to the horizon or to level ground; pointing up or down rather than in a horizontal direction. |
vertigo | noun | A sensation of spinning or dizziness |
verve | noun | Energy and enthusiasm in expression or performance |
vestige | noun | A small remaining part of something that once existed |
vestment | noun | An official or ceremonial garment, especially one worn by clergy during services. |
veteran | noun | A person who has served in the military |
veto | noun | A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal |
vex | verb | To annoy or irritate |
vexation | noun | State of being annoyed or frustrated |
viable | adj. | Capable of working successfully |
vibrant | adj. | Full of energy and life |
vicarious | adj. | Experienced through the actions or feelings of another person |
vice | noun | Immoral or wicked behavior |
viceroy | noun | A ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign |
vicinity | noun | The area near a particular place |
vicissitude | noun | A change or variation occurring in the course of something. |
victor | noun | The winner in a fight, battle, contest, or struggle |
vie | verb | To compete eagerly with someone in order to achieve something. |
vigilance | noun | The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. |
vigilant | adj. | Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties |
vignette | noun | A short descriptive piece of writing or scene |
vigorous | adj. | Strong, healthy, and full of energy |
vile | adj. | Extremely unpleasant or morally bad |
vilify | verb | To speak or write harshly about someone, making them seem bad. |
villain | noun | A character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot. |
vincible | adj. | Capable of being defeated or overcome |
vindicate | verb | To clear from blame or suspicion |
vindicative | adj. | Having a strong desire for revenge |
vindicatory | adj. | Serving to clear someone from blame or suspicion |
vindictive | adj. | Having a strong desire for revenge |
vinery | noun | A place where grapevines are grown, especially for wine production. |
vintage | adj. | Classic and high-quality from a past era |
viol | noun | A stringed musical instrument from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and held between the legs. |
viola | noun | A string instrument slightly larger than a violin with a deeper sound. |
violation | noun | Act of breaking a rule or law |
violator | noun | A person who breaks a rule or law. |
violoncello | noun | A string instrument of the violin family, larger than a violin and tuned an octave lower. |
virago | noun | A loud and overbearing woman |
virile | adj. | Having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive; traditionally associated with masculinity. |
virtu | noun | Love or appreciation for rare, curious, or fine objects, especially works of art |
virtual | adj. | Existing or occurring on computers or the internet rather than in the physical world |
virtue | noun | Moral excellence or goodness |
virtuoso | noun | A person highly skilled in a particular art, especially music |
virulence | noun | The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison |
virulent | adj. | Extremely severe or harmful in its effects |
visage | noun | The face or facial expression |
viscera | noun | Internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially those in the abdomen |
visceral | adj. | Relating to deep inward feelings rather than intellect |
viscid | adj. | Having a thick, sticky consistency |
viscount | noun | A noble rank below an earl and above a baron |
vista | noun | A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening |
visual | adj. | Relating to sight or seeing |
visualize | verb | To form a mental image |
vital | adj. | Extremely important or necessary |
vitality | noun | The state of being strong and active |
vitalize | verb | To give life or energy to something |
vitiate | verb | To impair or spoil the quality or efficiency of something |
vitreous | adj. | Having the nature of glass; glassy |
vitriolic | adj. | Filled with bitter criticism or malice |
vituperable | adj. | Deserving or open to blame and criticism |
vituperative | adj. | Characterized by harsh and abusive language |
vivacious | adj. | Full of life and energy |
vivacity | noun | The quality of being lively and animated |
vivid | adj. | Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind |
vivify | verb | To give life or energy to something |
vivisection | noun | The practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research |
vocable | noun | A word or term, especially one that is used in a particular context or field. |
vocation | noun | A person's occupation or profession, especially regarded as particularly worthy and requiring dedication |
vocative | noun | A grammatical case used to address or call upon someone or something directly |
vociferance | noun | Loud or forceful shouting or outcry |
vociferate | verb | To shout or complain loudly |
vociferous | adj. | Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully |
vogue | noun | The prevailing fashion or trend at a particular time |
void | adj. | Not valid or legally binding |
volant | adj. | Capable of flying |
volatile | adj. | Likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. |
volition | noun | The act of making a choice or decision |
volitive | adj. | Relating to the use of one's will |
voluble | adj. | Speaking a lot and with ease |
voluminous | adj. | Very large or full |
voluptuous | adj. | Full of delight or pleasure to the senses |
voracious | adj. | Having an extremely strong appetite or desire for something |
vortex | noun | A whirling mass of fluid or air |
votary | noun | A devoted follower or advocate of a particular cause or person |
votive | adj. | Offered or performed as an expression of a vow or gratitude |
vulgarity | noun | The quality of being crude or offensive |
vulnerable | adj. | Capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt |
wade | verb | To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance |
waffle | verb | To speak or write evasively without making a clear point |
waft | verb | To move gently through the air |
waggish | adj. | Playfully humorous or mischievous |
waif | noun | A homeless and helpless person, especially a neglected or abandoned child. |
wail | verb | To make a prolonged, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger. |
waistcoat | noun | A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket |
waive | verb | To refrain from enforcing a rule or fee |
waiver | noun | An official document that states someone gives up a right or claim |
wallow | verb | To roll around in mud or water for pleasure or comfort |
wampum | noun | Beads made from shells, used by Native American tribes as currency or decoration |
wan | adj. | Pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion |
wanderlust | noun | A strong desire to travel |
wane | verb | To decrease in size, extent, or degree |
wangle | verb | To obtain something by clever or deceitful means |
wanton | adj. | Deliberate and unprovoked |
wantonness | noun | Lack of restraint or control |
warble | verb | To sing in a trilling or quavering voice |
wardrobe | noun | A large, tall cupboard or closet where clothes are stored. |
warlike | adj. | Inclined towards conflict or aggression |
warrant | noun | A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action. |
warranty | noun | A written guarantee promising to repair or replace an item if necessary within a specified period. |
warren | noun | A network of interconnected rabbit burrows |
wary | adj. | Cautious or careful about possible dangers or problems. |
watershed | noun | An area of land where all the water drains into a common waterway |
wavelet | noun | A small wave or ripple |
waver | verb | To become unsteady or unsure |
wax | noun | A solid, yellowish substance made by bees and used in making candles, polish, etc. |
waylay | verb | To stop or interrupt someone and detain them in conversation or trouble them in some other way. |
wayward | adj. | Difficult to control or predict due to unusual behavior |
weak-kneed | adj. | Lacking strength or determination |
weal | noun | A raised mark on the skin |
wean | verb | To gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal with its mother's milk and start feeding it other food. |
wearisome | adj. | Causing one to feel tired or bored |
weary | adj. | Feeling or showing tiredness |
wee | adj. | Very small in size or amount |
welfare | noun | The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group |
well-bred | adj. | Having or showing good manners and upbringing |
well-doer | noun | A person who does good deeds |
well-to-do | adj. | Having plenty of money and a good standard of living |
welter | noun | A chaotic mess or jumble |
wend | verb | To go in a specified direction, typically slowly or by an indirect route |
wharf | noun | A platform built on the shore or out from the shore beside which ships can load and unload. |
wheedle | verb | To persuade someone to do something or give something by using flattery or coaxing |
whelp | noun | A young offspring of a mammal, especially a dog or wolf. |
whereabouts | noun | The location or place where someone or something is. |
whereupon | conj. | As a result of which |
wherever | conj. | In any place or situation |
wherewith | adv. | By which or with which |
whet | verb | To sharpen a tool or blade |
whiff | noun | A slight smell carried on the air |
whim | noun | A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is odd or unexplained. |
whimsical | adj. | Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way |
whine | verb | To complain in an annoying way |
whit | noun | A very small amount |
whittle | verb | To carve or shape by cutting small pieces from it. |
wholly | adv. | Completely or entirely |
whorl | noun | A pattern of spirals or concentric circles |
widespread | adj. | found or distributed over a large area or number of people |
wield | verb | To hold and use a weapon or tool |
wile | noun | Cunning or trickery used to achieve a goal |
willful | adj. | Intentional or deliberate |
wily | adj. | Skilled at gaining an advantage, often through deceit |
wince | verb | To make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement due to pain or distress. |
windfall | noun | Unexpected gain or advantage |
winnow | verb | To remove chaff from grain by blowing air on it |
winsome | adj. | Attractive or appealing in a sweet or innocent way |
wintry | adj. | Characteristic of or resembling winter, especially in feeling or appearance. |
wiry | adj. | Thin but strong and tough |
wispy | adj. | Thin and fine |
wistful | adj. | Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing |
wistfully | adv. | In a way that shows a feeling of longing or yearning |
wit | noun | Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence. |
witchcraft | noun | The practice of magical skills and abilities |
withdraw | verb | To take back or remove |
withdrawal | noun | The act of removing or taking back |
withdrawn | adj. | Shy and not wanting to interact with others |
wither | verb | To become dry and shriveled |
withered | adj. | Dried up and shriveled, often due to lack of moisture |
withhold | verb | To refuse to give something that is due or desired. |
withstand | verb | To remain undamaged or unaffected by something |
witless | adj. | Lacking intelligence or sense |
witling | noun | A person who pretends to be witty or clever but is actually foolish. |
witticism | noun | A clever or witty remark |
wittingly | adv. | Done with awareness or intention |
witty | adj. | Showing quick and inventive verbal humor |
wizardry | noun | The art or practice of magic |
wizen | verb | To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled due to aging or drying |
wizen-faced | adj. | Having a face that appears wrinkled and aged |
wizened | adj. | Having a shriveled or wrinkled appearance, often due to aging |
woe | noun | Great sorrow or distress |
wondrous | adj. | Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight |
wont | noun | A habitual way of doing something |
working-man | noun | A person who is employed for wages, especially in manual or industrial work |
workmanlike | adj. | Competent but not outstanding |
workmanship | noun | The skill and quality shown in the making of something |
worldly | adj. | Experienced and knowledgeable about life and society |
wraith | noun | A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death. |
wrangle | verb | To argue or dispute |
wrath | noun | Extreme anger |
wreak | verb | To cause something harmful or damaging |
wrench | noun | A tool used for gripping and turning objects |
wrest | verb | To take something away by force |
wretched | adj. | In a very unhappy or unfortunate state |
wretchedness | noun | A state of severe distress or misery |
wring | verb | To twist and squeeze something to remove liquid |
writ | noun | A formal written order issued by a court |
writhe | verb | To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort |
writing | noun | The activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper and composing text |
wrought | adj. | Shaped or made with care |
wry | adj. | Expressing dry, especially mocking, humor |
xenophobia | noun | An intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries. |
yahoo | noun | A person who is unrefined or uncouth |
yearling | noun | An animal, especially a horse, that is one year old or in its second year. |
yearn | verb | To have a strong desire or longing for something |
yearning | noun | A strong desire or longing for something |
yelp | verb | To make a short, sharp cry |
yen | noun | The basic monetary unit of Japan |
yeoman | noun | A farmer who owns a small amount of land |
yield | verb | To produce or provide |
yoke | noun | A wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull. |
yokel | noun | A person from a rural area, often seen as unsophisticated or naive |
yonder | adj. | Located at a distance, usually within sight |
yore | noun | A time long past |
zany | adj. | Amusingly unconventional or idiosyncratic |
zeal | noun | Great enthusiasm or energy in pursuit of a cause or objective |
zealot | noun | A person who is fanatically committed to a cause |
zealous | adj. | Showing great energy or enthusiasm |
zeitgeist | noun | The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history, as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time. |
zenith | noun | The highest point or peak |
zephyr | noun | A gentle, mild breeze |
zest | noun | Great enthusiasm and energy |
zodiacabase | noun | A database or collection of information about zodiac signs |