Archive for the 'U Glossary' Category

utmost

utmost

utmost n.

The greatest possible extent.




utility

utility

utility n.

Fitness for some desirable practical purpose.




utilitarianism

utilitarianism

utilitarianism n.

The ethical doctrine that actions are right because they are useful or of beneficial tendency.




usury

usury

usury n.

The demanding for the use of money as a loan, a rate of interest beyond what is allowed by law.




usurp

usurp

usurp v.

To take possession of by force.




usurious

usurious

usurious adj.

Taking unlawful or exorbitant interest on money loaned.




usage

usage

usage n.

Treatment.




urgency

urgency

urgency n.

The pressure of necessity.




urchin

urchin

urchin n.

A roguish, mischievous boy.




urbanity

urbanity

urbanity n.

Refined or elegant courtesy.







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