Xenophobia fear or hatred of foreigners; n. Xenophobe

yen strong desire; longing; urge; Ex. yen for travel

yeoman man or farmer owning small estate; middle-class farmer

yield amount produced; crop; income on investment; profit obtained from an investment; V: produce; give in; surrender

yoke join together; unite; N: crossbar used to joining two draft animals

yokel rustic; country bumpkin;

yore time long past; Ex. in the days of yore

zany comic; crazy; N: clown; comical person (given to outlandish behavior)

zeal eager enthusiasm (to a cause or ideal); ADJ. zealous

zealot one who is zealous; fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal

zenith point directly overhead in the sky; summit; acme; highest point

zephyr gentle breeze; west wind