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up the spout Idiom B2 Wasted, ruined, or lost with no chance of being recovered.
usefulness Word The quality of being helpful, practical, or effective for a particular purpose.
utilitarianism Word C1 Utilitarianism is the ethical view that the best action is the one that produces the greatest overall well-being.
variable Word B2 A variable is something that can change or have different values.
venom Word Venom is a poisonous substance produced by some animals and delivered by a bite or sting.
versatile Word Able to do many different things well or be used in many different ways.
vibe Word B2 A vibe is the general feeling or atmosphere you sense from a place, person, or situation.
vibes Word B2 “Vibes” are the feelings or atmosphere you get from a person, place, or situation.
vice Word C1 A vice is either an immoral habit or a tool that clamps and holds something firmly.
victim Word A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.
vigilant Word Vigilant means carefully watching for possible danger or problems.
virtue Word Virtue is a good moral quality or habit, such as honesty or kindness.
vulnerability Word C1 Vulnerability is the state of being exposed to harm, criticism, or failure because you are not fully protected.
wander Word To wander means to walk or move around without a clear destination or plan.
watch the pennies Idiom B2 To be very careful about spending small amounts of money in order to save and avoid waste.
wilderness Word A wilderness is a large area of wild land that is not developed or inhabited.
witter on Idiom B2 To keep talking for a long time in a boring or unfocused way.
xenophobia Word C1 Xenophobia is a strong dislike or fear of people from other countries or cultures.
xenophobic Word C1 Showing fear or strong dislike of people from other countries or cultures.
yonks Idiom B2 A very long time, especially from a time in the past until now.