unflappable

Staying calm even in difficult circumstances.

unicity

The quality of being the only one of its kind: uniqueness or oneness.

uniquity

The quality of being the only one of its kind.

upcycling

The conversion of a discarded object into something of higher value.

ursiform

Having the form or appearance of a bear.

uvula

The small, fleshy mass that hangs in the back of the mouth, above the throat.

vamp

1. The front upper part of a shoe.

vandal

One who willfully damages another’s property.

vandalize

To willfully damage another’s property.

vardy

Judgment or opinion.

variegate

To diversify, enliven, or to make more interesting, especially with colors.

vaward

The forefront; vanguard.

velvet glove

An outward appearance of gentleness concealing an underlying firmness or resolve.

verbify

To convert into a verb.

verbigerate

To obsessively repeat meaningless words and phrases.

verigreen

A simple or gullible person.

verstehen

The use of empathy in understanding human actions and behavior, especially in interpreting sociologi...

vesta

A short wooden match.

victual

Food, especially food fit for human consumption.

virid

Bright green.

vituperatory

Criticizing bitterly, scathing, abusive.

votive

Relating to a vow, wish, desire, etc.

Vulcan

1. A blacksmith or a metalworker.

vulcanize

To harden or improve, for example, rubber by application of sulfur and heat.

vulnerary

Something used for the healing of wounds.

waffle

A crisp cake made by baking batter in an appliance with a gridlike pattern.

wantwit

A fool; one lacking good sense.

war hawk

One who advocates war, military intervention, or other aggressive measures.

Watergate

A scandal involving abuse of office, deceit, and cover-up.

weasel

1. Any of various small slender carnivorous mammals of the genusMustela.

well-heeled

Having plenty of money.