tutelage
(n) guardianship, guidance
uncanny
(adj) so keen and perceptive as to seem supernatural, peculiarly unsettling
unconscionable
(adj) unscrupulous; shockingly unfair or unjust
untoward
(adj) difficult to handle or work with
usury
(n) the practice of lending money at exorbitant rates
variegated
(adj) varied; marked with different colors
vehemently
(adj) marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
veracity
(n) accuracy, truth
verbose
(adj) wordy
veritable
(adj) being without question, often used figuratively
Vernacular
(n) everyday language used by ordinary people; specialized language of a profession
Vernal
(adj) related to spring; fresh
Vicariously
(adv) felt or undergone as if one were taking part in the experience or feelings of another
Vilify
(v) to slander, defame
Vim
(n) vitality and energy
Vindicate
(v) to clear of blame; support a claim
Virulent
(adj) extremely poisonous; malignant; hateful
Visceral
(adj) instinctive, not intellectual; deep, emotional
Vituperate
(v) to abuse verbally, berate
Vociferous
(adj) loud, noisy
Volley
(n) a flight of missiles; round of gunshots
Voluble
(adj) talkative, speaking easily, glib
Wan
(adj) sickly pale
Wanton
(adj) undisciplined, unrestrained; reckless
Wax
(v) to increase gradually; to begin to be
Wield
(v) to exercise authority or influence effectively
Wily
(adj) clever; deceptive
Winsome
(adj) charming, happily engaging
Worst
(v) to gain the advantage over; to defeat
Wry
(adj) bent or twisted in shape or condition; dryly humorous
Yen
(n) a strong desire, craving
Zenith
(n) the point of culmination; peak
Zephyr
(n) a gentle breeze; something airy or unsubstantial