VocabDictionary

Words Starting with “Y

Showing 7 of 7 words found in this letter category

/jæpt/

verb

To have talked incessantly, noisily, or foolishly; to have barked in a sharp, high-pitched manner.

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/jɑːrdz/

noun

Plural form of yard: a unit of linear measure equal to three feet (36 inches or approximately 0.9144 meters).

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/ˈjiːst ɪkˌstrækt/

noun

A dark brown, salty paste made from the cell contents of yeast, used as a savory food spread, flavoring, or nutrient additive.

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/ˈjɛl.oʊ ˈwɔː.tər ˈlɪl.i siːdz/

noun

The small, starch-rich edible seeds contained within the fruit of the yellow water lily (genus Nuphar), historically harvested, dried, roasted, or ground into flour.

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/jɛlp/

verb

To give a short, sharp cry, typically of pain or alarm.

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/juː/

pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.

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/juː kæn tɔːk/

idiom

A retort used to point out that the person criticizing or commenting on someone else's behavior is guilty of the same fault.

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