us [(1) the form of the word "we" used after a preposition; (2) or used as an object of a verb] He said he would write to us. (1) They saw us yesterday. (2)
use [(1) to employ for a purpose; (2) to put into action] We use electricity to light our house. (1) He used a piece of glass to cut the ropes that tied our hands. (2)
usual [(1) as is normal or common; (2) as is most often done, seen or heard] They watched all the usual television shows. (1) We left for work at our usual time. (2)
valley [a long area of land between higher areas of land] The people in the valley worry about snow sliding down the mountain.
value [(1) the quality of being useful, important or desired; (2) the amount of money that could be received if something is sold] His greatest value is honesty. (1) The value of their house rose 50 percent in two years. (2)
vegetable [a plant grown for food] She is healthy because she eats lots of vegetables and exercises every day.
vehicle [(1) anything on or in which a person or thing can travel or be transported, especially anything on wheels; (2) a car or truck] This area is closed to all vehicles. (1) We pay a tax based on the value of each vehicle we own. (2)
version [the form of something with different details than earlier or later forms] Are you using the latest version of that computer program?
very [extremely] He was very late.
veto [to reject or refuse to approve] The President promised to veto the bill if Congress passes it.
vicious [(1) bad; (2) dangerous; (3) showing harm or hate] They had a vicious argument about money. (1) That vicious dog has bitten several people. (2) He made some vicious statements about the President. (3)
victim [(1) someone or something that is injured, killed or made to suffer; (2) someone who is tricked] The victim never saw the vicious person who struck her. (1) The victim trusted the woman who took her money. (2)
victory [a success in a fight or competition] The little school won its first basketball victory in two years.
village [a very small town] Many villages are dying as people move to towns and cities.
violate [(1) to fail to obey or honor; (2) to break (an agreement)] He violated laws against making illegal drugs. (1) He violated the loan agreement by making payments late. (2)
