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accessory an item added on to something else to make it prettier, more complete, or more useful. [1/2 definitions]
advantageous giving a benefit or advantage; helpful; useful.
almanac a book of interesting and useful facts about many different subjects. [2 definitions]
asset something useful or valuable. [1/2 definitions]
bacteria microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. Bacteria are each made up of only one cell, but different kinds of bacteria can take different shapes. These organisms live in all parts of the earth including oceans, deserts, glaciers, hot springs, and in the bodies of most living things. While some kinds of bacteria are dangerous, most kinds are useful because they help in the digestion of food, in the making of soil, in the creation of medicines, and in many other natural processes.
bacterium singular form of "bacteria." Bacteria are tiny living things made up of one cell each. Bacteria live in most living things and in all parts of the earth. Most bacteria are useful to people, but some are harmful because they can cause disease.
better more useful; having more desirable results. [1/11 definitions]
convenience the quality of being useful or handy for someone's purpose or need. [1/2 definitions]
convenient easily used for someone's needs, purposes, or comfort; useful. [1/2 definitions]
damage harm or injury that makes something less useful or valuable. [1/2 definitions]
desirable having good, valuable, or useful qualities that people want. [1/2 definitions]
generalize to make useful to a wide range of situations or ideas. [1/3 definitions]
good When something is good, you can depend on it. It is strong or useful. [1/12 definitions]
handy useful. [1/3 definitions]
hickory a tree of the walnut family, found mostly in North America. The hickory has nuts that can be eaten and wood that is hard and useful. [1/2 definitions]
impractical not useful or wise to do; not practical. [1/2 definitions]
lead2 a heavy, soft gray metal that is one of the chemical elements. Because it is very heavy and dense, lead is useful for making things such as weights, shot, and shields that protect against radiation. (symbol: Pb) [1/2 definitions]
manure Manure is the waste matter of animals, such as cows and horses. Manure is a useful substance because it can help plants grow. Farmers often spread it on their fields.
mine2 When people mine, they dig into the earth to find valuable and useful things. People often mine for things like gold, silver, diamonds, and coal. [1/5 definitions]
ore a rock or mineral from which a metal or other useful substance can be removed.
pewter a metal made from tin, copper, and other metals. Pewter looks like silver and is used to make plates, candlesticks, and other objects that are both useful and beautiful.