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The action of using something; the way in which a word or phrase is normally used.
"The book explains the proper usage of technical terms."
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."
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
"The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates."
To take someone else's position or power illegally or by force.
"He tried to usurp the throne from the rightful king."
The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
"The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest."
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
"The law strictly prohibits usury."
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."
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."
The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.
"The utility of smartphones in daily life is undeniable."
Greatest or highest in degree, importance, or extent.
"She showed the utmost respect to her teachers."
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
"Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity."
To speak or pronounce words aloud.
"He could barely utter a word after the shocking news."
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
"He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said."
to leave or give up a place, seat, or position
"They had to vacate the apartment by the end of the month."
to give a vaccine to protect against a disease
"Children are usually vaccinated before starting school."
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
"He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer."
The inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecisiveness.
"His constant vacillation frustrated his colleagues during the meeting."
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
"She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion."
A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.
"The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment."
A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.
"The old vagabond lived on the streets of the city."
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
"The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult."
A person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place.
"The police offered shelter to a vagrant sleeping on the street."
Not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided.
"Her explanation was so vague that nobody understood the plan."
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