'Word' - (form of speech)

Meaning
Usage

'Yoke' - (verb) 

to join, link
Example: We yoked together the logs by tying a string around them.

'Yield' - (verb)

 to produce or provide; to give way

 Example: The farm yields a good harvest every year.

'Yearn' - (verb)

 to long or desire strongly

 Example: She yearned to travel the world and explore new cultures.

'Yawn' - (verb)

 to open the mouth wide due to tiredness or boredom

 Example: He couldn’t stop yawning during the long lecture.

'Young' - (adjective)

 not old; youthful

 Example: The young students participated eagerly in the debate competition.

'Yonder' - (adverb/adjective)
 at some distance in the direction indicated
 Example: Look at the mountains yonder—they are beautiful in the sunset.

'Yoke' - (noun/verb)
 a device for joining together; to connect or link
 Example: The farmer used a yoke to attach the oxen to the plow.

'Yelp' - (verb)

 a short, sharp cry, usually from pain or surprise

 Example: The dog yelped when it stepped on a thorn.

'Yucky' - (adjective)

 unpleasant or disgusting

 Example: The soup tasted yucky because it was spoiled.

'Yard' - (noun)

 a piece of land surrounding a house; a measurement unit

 Example: The children played in the yard after school.

'Youthful' - (adjective)

 having the qualities of youth; energetic, lively

 Example: Her youthful spirit inspired everyone around her.