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B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

impfen
Meaning
to give a vaccine to protect against a disease
Example
Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.
Kinder werden in der Regel vor dem Schulbeginn geimpft.
B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

vegetation
Meaning
Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.
Example
The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.
Der Wald war dicht mit einer großen Vielfalt an Vegetation.
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

Verehrung
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
Viele Kulturen zeigen Verehrung für ihre Vorfahren.
C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

Lebensfreude
Meaning
The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.
Example
The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.
Die Lebensfreude des Kindes erhellte den gesamten Raum.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

viskos
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
Example
Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.
Honig ist eine viskose Flüssigkeit, die langsam fließt.
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

Freiwilliger
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
Viele Freiwillige halfen dabei, Obdachlosen Essen zu verteilen.
C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

luxuriös
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
Der Künstler malte eine luxuriöse Figur, die auf dem Sofa lag.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

Wert; Preis; Bedeutung
Meaning
the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth
Example
This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.
Diese antike Vase hat einen großen sentimentalen Wert für unsere Familie.
C1 verb /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

vanquish

besiegen
Meaning
to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition
Example
The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy.
Die Armee besiegte ihre Feinde mit einer überlegenen Strategie.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

venere
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
Ärzte warnen vor den Gefahren von venerischen Krankheiten.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

Tugend; Moralität; nützliche Qualität
Meaning
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing
Example
Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.
Ehrlichkeit wird in vielen Kulturen als höchste Tugend betrachtet.
B2 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Violation

Verletzung; Verstoß gegen Regeln
Meaning
the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement
Example
The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.
Das Unternehmen wurde mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, weil es die Umweltvorschriften verletzt hatte.
C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

Glück
Meaning
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Example
He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

vulnerability

verwundbarkeit
Meaning
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.
Example
Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.
Die Ansprechen der Verwundbarkeit ist entscheidend für die Stabilität.
B2 noun /ˈvæmpaɪər/

vampire

Glück
Meaning
a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others
Example
In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

Verkäufer
Meaning
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street
Example
The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.
Der Straßenverkäufer verkaufte frisches Obst und Gemüse.
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

besuchen
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
Wir planen, das Museum dieses Wochenende zu besuchen.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

Virus
Meaning
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Example
The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.
Der Computer war mit einem gefährlichen Virus infiziert.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

Gipfel
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
Der Bergsteiger erreichte den Gipfel des Berges.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

lebenswichtig
Meaning
essential or necessary for life or success
Example
It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.
Es ist wichtig, im Sommer hydratisiert zu bleiben.
C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

lauthals
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
Die lauthals schreiende Menge forderte Gerechtigkeit.
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

ein Gelübde ablegen
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
Sie legten das Gelübde ab, sich für immer zu lieben.
C2 adjective /vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

vertiginous

schwindelerregend
Meaning
Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.
Example
The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.
Die Touristen schauten mit Ehrfurcht von den schwindelerregenden Klippen hinunter.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪənd/

viand

Essen
Meaning
an item of food, especially a delicacy
Example
The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.
Das Bankett war voller reicher Speisen und Weine.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

Vizegraf
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
Der Vizegraf erbte das Anwesen von seinem Vater.
C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

langweilig
Meaning
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
Example
The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.
Der Vortrag war so langweilig, dass die Hälfte des Publikums eingeschlafen ist.
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

opfern
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
Die korrupten Beamten haben die armen Dorfbewohner opfergemacht.
C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

Liebhaber von Kunst
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
Das Haus des Sammlers war voller Objekte der Virtu.
C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

Lebensenergie
Meaning
energy and enthusiasm
Example
She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.
Sie führte den Tanz mit viel Lebensenergie und Begeisterung aus.
B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

lautstark
Meaning
expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice
Example
She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.
Sie war sehr lautstark über ihre Unzufriedenheit.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

Vakanz; ein leerer Platz oder eine unbesetzte Stelle
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
In unserem Unternehmen gibt es eine Vakanz für einen Softwareingenieur.
C2 noun /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

religiöse Kleidung
Meaning
a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services
Example
The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.
Der Priester trug während der Zeremonie ein goldenes Gewand.
C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

venös
Meaning
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.
Der Arzt untersuchte die venöse Zirkulation des Patienten.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

bunt gefärbt
Meaning
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
Example
The garden was full of variegated plants.
Der Garten war voller bunt gefärbter Pflanzen.
C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

wetteifern
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
Mehrere Unternehmen konkurrieren um den Vertrag.
C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

verrügen
Meaning
To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.
Example
The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.
Der Politiker war schnell dabei, seine Gegner während der Debatte zu verrügen.
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

räumen
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
Die Mieter müssen die Wohnung bis Ende des Monats räumen.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

rechtfertigend
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
Ihr vindikativer Ton zeigte, dass sie fest an ihre Unschuld glaubte.
B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

validieren
Meaning
To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.
Example
The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.
Der Wissenschaftler hat hart gearbeitet, um die Ergebnisse des Experiments zu validieren.
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

Schwafel
Meaning
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
Example
The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.
Der Vertrag war mit unnötigem rechtlichen Schwafel gefüllt.
B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

Unternehmen
Meaning
Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.
Example
Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.
Luxus-Ventures im Weltraum ziehen wohlhabende Kunden an.
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

schwacher Wunsch
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
Sein Interesse an Malerei wuchs nie über einen schwachen Wunsch hinaus.
B2 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

Belüftung
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
Eine angemessene Belüftung ist entscheidend, um die Luftqualität zu erhalten.
B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

verschiedene; viele Arten von
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
Sie hat in verschiedenen Ländern auf der ganzen Welt gelebt.
C1 noun /ˌvəʊ.kəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

vocalization

Vokalisierung, Ausdruck von Gedanken oder Gefühlen in gesprochenen Worten
Meaning
The action of producing sounds with the voice; the expression of thoughts or feelings in spoken words.
Example
The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience.
Die Vokalisierung des Sängers fesselte das Publikum.
B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

körperliche Stärke und gute Gesundheit; Anstrengung, Energie und Enthusiasmus
Meaning
physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm
Example
She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.
Nach dem Urlaub ging sie ihre Arbeit mit neuer Energie an.
C2 adjective /vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

vestigial

vestigial
Meaning
Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.
Example
Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.
Menschen haben ein vestigiales Steißbein, das seine ursprüngliche Funktion nicht mehr erfüllt.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

flüchtig
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
Der Aktienmarkt ist heutzutage äußerst flüchtig.
B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

erfahrener Mensch / ehemaliger Soldat
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
Er ist ein Veteran der Softwareindustrie.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

Vitamin
Meaning
a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.
Obst und Gemüse sind reich an Vitaminen.
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

leer
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
Sie gab während der ernsten Diskussion ein leeres Lächeln.
C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

vitalisieren
Meaning
To give life, energy, or strength to something.
Example
Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.
Frische Luft und Bewegung können den Körper und Geist vitalisieren.
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

vielfalt; abwechslung
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
Das Restaurant bietet eine große Auswahl an internationalen Gerichten.
B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

Vers
Meaning
A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.
Example
She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.
Sie schrieb ein schönes Vers für die Hochzeitszeremonie.
C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

Rache
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
Er schwor, Rache an denen zu nehmen, die ihm Unrecht getan hatten.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

zähflüssig
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
Der Saft hatte eine viskose Textur, die an seinen Händen klebte.
C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

Viola
Meaning
A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.
Example
She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.
Sie wählte es, die Viola im Schulorchester zu spielen.
A2 noun /ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nər/

Vaccum cleaner

Staubsauger
Meaning
an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors
Example
She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room carpet.
Sie benutzte den Staubsauger, um den Teppich im Wohnzimmer zu reinigen.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

Abschiedsrede
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
Der Professor hielt eine berührende Abschiedsrede bei seiner Ruhestand Zeremonie.
C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

Vasall
Meaning
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
Example
The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.
Der König gewährte seinem Vasallen Land im Austausch für Loyalität und Dienst.
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

Lack
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
Der Tischler lackierte den Tisch, um ihm eine glänzende Oberfläche zu geben.
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

verderben
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
Ein unüberlegter Kommentar kann das gesamte Argument verderben.
B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

gegen
Meaning
used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things
Example
The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.
Das Spiel war Brasilien gegen Argentinien im Finale.
C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

bürgen
Meaning
to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something
Example
I can vouch for his honesty.
Ich kann für seine Ehrlichkeit bürgen.
C1 noun /ˈves.tɪdʒ/

Vestige

Spur
Meaning
a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
Example
No vestige of the ancient city remains.
Kein Spur der alten Stadt bleibt übrig.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrdənt/

verdant

grün und üppig
Meaning
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.
Example
The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains.
Die Hügel sahen nach dem Monsunregen grün und üppig aus.
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

Glück
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

vage; unklar
Meaning
unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed
Example
His explanation was too vague for me to understand.
Seine Erklärung war zu vage, um sie zu verstehen.
C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

volatility

Volatilität
Meaning
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.
Example
The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.
Die Volatilität des Aktienmarkts macht Investitionen riskant.
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

Bewertung
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
Die Bewertung der Immobilie war viel höher als erwartet.
B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

Veranstaltungsort
Meaning
a place where an event or activity takes place
Example
The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.
Der Veranstaltungsort der Hochzeit war wunderschön dekoriert.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

votiv
Meaning
Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.
Example
She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.
Sie zündete eine votive Kerze in der Kirche als Gebet an.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

Hypochonder
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Er galt als ein Hypochonder, der sich immer um seine Gesundheit sorgte.
C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

verzeihbar; nicht wirklich falsch; geringfügig
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
Seine späte Ankunft wurde als verzeihliches Vergehen betrachtet.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

Vernakularsprache
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Er hielt seine Rede in der lokalen Vernakularsprache, damit jeder es verstehen konnte.
C2 noun /ˈvɛrɪti/

verity

Wahrheit
Meaning
a true principle or belief; the state of being true
Example
The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence.
Die Wahrheit seiner Aussage wurde durch Beweise bestätigt.
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

Tresor / springen
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
Die Bank bewahrte ihre Goldbarren in einem sicheren Tresor auf.
C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

vorteilhafter Standort
Meaning
a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view
Example
From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.
Von diesem Standort aus konnten wir das gesamte Tal sehen.
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

Wurmzucht
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
Vermiculture bereichert den Boden mit natürlichen Nährstoffen.
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

tapfer; heldenhaft
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
Der tapfere Soldat kämpfte tapfer, um sein Land zu schützen.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

vertikal
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
Der Wolkenkratzer hat ein perfekt vertikales Design.
C2 noun /ˈvɪtrioʊl/

vitriol

scharfe Kritik
Meaning
harsh and bitter criticism
Example
The politician faced vitriol from the public.
Der Politiker sah sich scharfer Kritik aus der Öffentlichkeit gegenüber.
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

Glück
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

pflanzenöl
Meaning
Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking
Example
She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.
Sie erhitzte Pflanzenöl in der Pfanne, bevor sie das Gemüse hinzufügte.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

tugendhaft; rechtschaffen; moralisch ausgezeichnet;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
Sie ist für ihren tugendhaften Charakter und ehrliche Geschäfte bekannt.
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

Varianz
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
Es gibt eine große Varianz in den Leistungsniveaus der Studenten.
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

Wechsel des Lebens
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
Die Wechsel des Lebens lehren oft Resilienz.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

tadelnswert
Meaning
Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.
Example
His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.
Seine rücksichtslosen Handlungen machten ihn in den Augen seiner Kollegen tadelnswert.
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

Virulenz
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
Wissenschaftler untersuchten die Virulenz des neuen Virus-Stamms.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

Gewalt; Brutalität; extreme Intensität
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
Die Regierung verurteilte alle Formen von Gewalt gegen Zivilisten.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

Verletzer
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
Die Polizei erwischte den Verkehrsverletzer an der Kreuzung.
A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

Besucher
Meaning
a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time
Example
The museum had many visitors last weekend.
Das Museum hatte am letzten Wochenende viele Besucher.
B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

erbrechen
Meaning
to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick
Example
The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.
Der Patient begann zu erbrechen, nachdem er das Medikament eingenommen hatte.
C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

wachsam
Meaning
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
Example
The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
Die Wachen blieben die ganze Nacht über wachsam.
B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

riesig; weit; umfangreich
Meaning
extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense
Example
The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
Der weite Ozean dehnte sich bis zum Horizont aus.
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

Vielseitigkeit
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
Seine Vielseitigkeit machte ihn in verschiedenen Bereichen erfolgreich.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

Impfstoff
Meaning
a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease
Example
The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.
Der COVID-19-Impfstoff hat dazu beigetragen, schwere Krankheiten zu reduzieren.
B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

Zuschauer
Meaning
a person who watches something, especially television or video content
Example
The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.
Der Zuschauer kann mit der Fernbedienung den Kanal wechseln.
C1 adjective /ˈven.ə.məs/

Venomous

giftig; bösartig;
Meaning
secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile
Example
The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey.
Die giftige Schlange griff schnell ihr Opfer an.
C2 adjective /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

vainglorious

eitel
Meaning
Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.
Example
The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements.
Der eitler Führer prahlte mit seinen kleinen Erfolgen.
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

lautstarke oder herrschsüchtige Frau
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
Das Stück stellte die Heldin als eine furchtlose Virago dar, die die Tradition herausforderte.
C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

gültig
Meaning
in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner
Example
The contract was validly signed by both parties.
Der Vertrag wurde von beiden Parteien gültig unterzeichnet.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

verstoßen
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
Hier parken verstößt gegen die Stadtvorschriften.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

wahrheitsgemäß
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Sie gab einen wahrheitsgemäßen Bericht über das, was an diesem Tag passiert ist.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

wortreich
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Seine wortreiche Erklärung verwirrte das Publikum, anstatt das Problem zu klären.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

lebensfähig, praktikabel
Meaning
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Example
A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.
Eine lebensfähige Lösung ist für den langfristigen Erfolg notwendig.
B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

Fahrzeug; Auto; Mittel
Meaning
a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something
Example
The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.
Das Elektrofahrzeug wird heutzutage immer beliebter.
B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

Wähler
Meaning
a person who votes in an election
Example
Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.
Die Wähler standen vor dem Wahllokal Schlange, um ihre Stimme abzugeben.
A2 noun /vjuː/

View

Aussicht; Perspektive; Meinung
Meaning
the ability to see something; a particular way of considering or regarding something; an opinion
Example
The mountain view from our hotel room was breathtaking.
Die Aussicht vom Hotelzimmer auf den Berg war atemberaubend.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

Glück
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

Proviant
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
Die Reisenden packten genug Proviant für ihre lange Reise.
C2 verb /ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

vouchsafe

gewähren
Meaning
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
Example
He vouchsafed them a rare smile.
Er gewährte ihnen ein seltenes Lächeln.
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

virtuelle Klassenräume
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
Virtuelle Klassenräume ermöglichen das Fernlernen für Schüler weltweit.
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

vegetieren
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
Er verbrachte seinen Urlaub damit, auf der Couch vor dem Fernseher zu vegetieren.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

wichtige Ressourcen
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
Wasser ist eine der wichtigsten Ressourcen von Bangladesch.
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

wertvoll; wichtig
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
Das Gemälde ist sehr wertvoll und kostet Millionen.
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

Geschwindigkeit
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge reduzieren die Reisezeit erheblich.
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

gefräßig
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
Er hat einen gefräßigen Hunger nach Wissen.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

Vokativ
Meaning
relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone
Example
In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.
Im Lateinischen wird der Vokativ verwendet, um jemanden direkt beim Namen zu rufen.
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

dampfend; vage
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
Die Morgenluft war mit dampfendem Nebel gefüllt.