Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adverb
/ˈjuːʒuəli/

Under normal conditions; most of the time.

"She usually walks to school."

noun
/ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.

"The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership."

adjective
/juːˈʒʊəriəs/

Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.

"The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates."

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usurp

verb
/juːˈzɜːrp/

To take someone else's position or power illegally or by force.

"He tried to usurp the throne from the rightful king."

noun
/ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.

"The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest."

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usury

noun
/ˈjuːʒəri/

The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.

"The law strictly prohibits usury."

noun
/juːˈten.səlz/

tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food

"Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner."

adjective
/ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

"The building had a simple utilitarian design."

noun
/juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.

"Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness."

noun
/juːˈtɪləti/

The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.

"The utility of smartphones in daily life is undeniable."

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noun
ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

"The efficient utilization of resources is key to success."

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utilize

verb
/ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

to make practical or effective use of something

"The company aims to utilize solar energy for production."

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Utmost

adjective
/ˈʌtmoʊst/

Greatest or highest in degree, importance, or extent.

"She showed the utmost respect to her teachers."

noun
/juːˈtoʊpiə/

An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.

"Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity."

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Utter

verb
/ˈʌtər/

To speak or pronounce words aloud.

"He could barely utter a word after the shocking news."

adverb
/ˈʌtərli/

completely or absolutely

"She was utterly surprised by the news."

adjective
/ʌkˈsɔːriəs/

excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife

"He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said."