U, V. W, Z Vocabulary

Question 1

ubiquitous

Answer 1

existing everywhere, widespread

Question 2

umbrage

Answer 2

resentment, offense

Question 3

unctuous

Answer 3

smooth or greasy in texture, appearance, manner

Question 4

undulate

Answer 4

to move in waves

Question 5

upbraid

Answer 5

to criticize or scold severely

Question 6

usurp

Answer 6

to seize by force, take possession of without right

Question 7

vacillate

Answer 7

to fluctuate, hesitate

Question 8

vacuous

Answer 8

lack of content or ideas, stupid

Question 9

vapid

Answer 9

lacking liveliness, dull

Question 10

variegated

Answer 10

diversified, distinctly marked

Question 11

venerate

Answer 11

to regard with respect or to honor

Question 12

veracity

Answer 12

truthfulness, accuracy

Question 13

verdant

Answer 13

green in tint or color

Question 14

vex

Answer 14

to confuse or annoy

Question 15

vicarious

Answer 15

experiencing through another

Question 16

vicissitude

Answer 16

event that occurs by chance

Question 17

vilify

Answer 17

to lower in importance, defame

Question 18

viscous

Answer 18

not free flowing, syrupy

Question 19

vitriolic

Answer 19

having a caustic (scathing, bitter) quality

Question 20

vituperate

Answer 20

to berate (scold or criticize)

Question 21

wanton

Answer 21

undisciplined, lewd, lustful

Question 22

winsome

Answer 22

charming, pleasing

Question 23

wistful

Answer 23

full of yearning, musingly sad

Question 24

wizened

Answer 24

dry, shrunken, wrinkled

Question 25

zenith

Answer 25

the highest point, culminating point

Question 26

zephyr

Answer 26

a gentle breeze