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SAT 6000 - Set 15

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WordPOSDefinition
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