Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
utilitarianism
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
B2 noun
Utility
Meaning
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service
Example
The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.
B2 noun
utilization
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
B2 verb
utilize
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
B2 adjective
Utmost
Meaning
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
Example
She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.
C1 noun
utopia
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
B2 adjective
Utter
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
B2 adverb
Utterly
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
C2 adjective
uxorious
Meaning
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
Example
He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said.