U, V. W, Z Vocabulary Flashcards

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ubiquitous

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existing everywhere, widespread

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umbrage

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resentment, offense

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unctuous

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smooth or greasy in texture, appearance, manner

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undulate

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to move in waves

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upbraid

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to criticize or scold severely

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usurp

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to seize by force, take possession of without right

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vacillate

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to fluctuate, hesitate

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vacuous

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lack of content or ideas, stupid

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vapid

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lacking liveliness, dull

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variegated

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diversified, distinctly marked

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venerate

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to regard with respect or to honor

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veracity

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truthfulness, accuracy

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verdant

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green in tint or color

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vex

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to confuse or annoy

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vicarious

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experiencing through another

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vicissitude

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event that occurs by chance

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vilify

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to lower in importance, defame

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viscous

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not free flowing, syrupy

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vitriolic

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having a caustic (scathing, bitter) quality

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vituperate

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to berate (scold or criticize)

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wanton

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undisciplined, lewd, lustful

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winsome

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charming, pleasing

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wistful

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full of yearning, musingly sad

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wizened

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dry, shrunken, wrinkled

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zenith

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the highest point, culminating point

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zephyr

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a gentle breeze