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U

urge

to advise strongly; to make a great effort to get someone to do something

urgent

needing an immediate decision or action

us

the form of the word "we" used after a preposition ("He said he would write to us.") or used as an object of a verb ("They saw us yesterday.")

use

to employ for a purpose; to put into action

usual

as is normal or common; as is most often done, seen or heard

uterus

a part of the female reproductive system where a fetus develops

V

valley

a long area of land between higher areas of land

value

the quality of being useful, important or desired; the amount of money that could be received if something is sold

vegetable

a plant grown for food

vehicle

anything on or in which a person or thing can travel or be transported, especially anything on wheels; a car or truck


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