T, U, and V Lists Vocabulary

Question 1

characterized by or subject to tempests; tumultuous, turbulent

Answer 1

tempestuous

Question 2

nominal, having the title but none of the associated properties

Answer 2

titular

Question 3

a problem situation in which there are not two but three possible courses of action, each having its own disadvantages

Answer 3

trilemma

Question 4

vile, shameful, or base character; depravity

Answer 4

turpitude

Question 5

existing or being everywhere, esp. at the same time; omnipresent

Answer 5

ubiquitous

Question 6

find fault w/ or reproach severely

Answer 6

upbraid

Question 7

of or relating to a bear/bears

Answer 7

ursine

Question 8

zealous, ardent, impassioned; violent, intense, strenuous

Answer 8

vehement

Question 9

to appraise, verify, check for accuracy, authenticity, validity; to work as a vet

Answer 9

vet (v)

Question 10

change in variation occurring in the course of something; mutation, mutability

Answer 10

vicissitudes

Question 11

decorative design or small illustration used on the title page of a book; any small pleasing picture

Answer 11

vignette

Question 12

a fierce, bad-tempered woman

Answer 12

virago

Question 13

actively poisonous; highly infective; violently/spitefully hostile/malicious

Answer 13

virulent

Question 14

characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect

Answer 14

visceral