U V Flashcards
ubiquitous
existing everywhere, widespread
umbrage
resentment, offense
uncanny
of supernatural character or origin; extraordinary
unctuous
smooth or greasy in texture, appearance, manner
undulate
to move in a wave-like or a rhythmic motion
upbraid
to criticize or scold severely
usurp
to seize by force, take possession of without right
utilitarian
relating to or aiming at usefulness
utopia
an imaginary and remote place of perfection
vacillate
to fluctuate, hesitate
vacuous
lack of content or ideas, stupid
validate
to confirm, support, corroborate
vapid
lacking liveliness, dull
variegated
diversified, distinctly marked
vehement
marked by intense force or emotion
veneer
a superficial or deceptively attractive appearance, facade
venerable
deserving of respect because of age or acheivement
venerate
to regard with respect or to honor
veracity
truthfulness, accuracy
verbose
wordy, impaired by wordiness
verdant
green in tint or color
vestige
a mark or trace of something lost or vanished
vex
to confuse or annoy
vicarious
experiencing through another
vicissitude
event that occurs by chance
vigilant
watchful, alert
vilify
to lower in importance, defame
vindicate
to free from allegation, to set free
vindictive
vengeful
virtuoso
one who excels in an art; a highly skilled musical performer
viscous
not free flowing, syrupy
vitriolic
having a caustic quality
vituperate
to berate
vivacious
lively, sprightly
vocation
the work in which someone is employed, profession
vociferous
loud, boisterous
