A-Z-51

60 words & definitions

vagabond
A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job
uppity
Self-important; arrogant
vapid
Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
usurp
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force
unscathed
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm
vanish
To disappear suddenly and completely
vendetta
A blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family
vanquish
To defeat thoroughly
vain
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
valor
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
unflappable
Having or showing calmness in a crisis
unhinged
Mentally unbalanced and unstable
veer
To change direction suddenly
valiant
Possessing or showing courage or determination
vast
Of very great extent or quantity; immense
unravel
To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads.
unscrupulous
Behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want
vanguard
A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.
unfazed
Not surprised or worried
unsung
Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment
upbeat
Having an attitude that is positive, hopeful, and optimistic.
vague
Not clear
upgrade
To improve something to a higher level
unsettling
Causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing.
uptick
a small increase in the level or value of something
unthinkable
So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible
validate
To prove that something is true
untenable
An idea or position that cannot be defended against criticism
unforgivable
So bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused
unleash
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
unnerving
Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure.
unrelenting
Persistent or continuous, without stopping or diminishing in intensity
unrest
A state of public dissatisfaction, disturbance, or turmoil, often involving protests or conflict.
unspoken
Not expressed in words, but understood or implied, especially when something is felt deeply but not discussed.
undoing
The process through which something falls apart or is ruined
uneasy
Feeling anxious, worried, or uncomfortable about something; feeling a sense of discomfort or restlessness.
unkempt
Messy or untidy in appearance, especially referring to hair or clothing, giving a neglected impression.
unsteady
Not firm, stable, or balanced; likely to wobble or fall.
unstoppable
So powerful, determined, or effective that it cannot be halted, defeated, or resisted.
upend
To disrupt or overturn the normal order or situation; to defeat or overthrow someone or something unexpectedly
upheaval
A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder.
upscale
Of superior quality or status, often used to describe products, services, or areas.
upshot
The final result or outcome of a situation or series of events.
usurp
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to seize or assume something without the right to do so.
utmost
The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent
vacillate
To waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive.
vandalism
An act of damaging or defacing something that does not belong to you; the deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.
utopia
A real or imaginary place or state of things where everything is perect.
urgent
Requiring immediate attention or action; something that needs to be dealt with quickly.
unforgiving
Not making an allowance for error or weakness in others; not willing to forgive others for things they might have done wrong.
upgrade
To improve and raise to a higher standard.
untimely
Not happening at a useful or expected time.
unrepentant
Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong.
unreliable
Undependable, untrustworthy; an unreliable
variety
a lot of different kinds of activities, situations, or people
uproot
To remove or tear away from a native place or environment
vanity
Excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements
uplifted
Feeling happy and full of hope.
uplifted
Feeling happy and full of hope.
upright
Showing a strict regard for what is morally correct.