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B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

Tal
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
Das grüne Tal erstreckte sich über Meilen zwischen den Bergen.
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.
C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

Ärger
Meaning
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Example
She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.
Sie konnte ihre Ärger nach den wiederholten Verzögerungen nicht verbergen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

Weingut
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
Das alte Weingut war mit Weinreben bedeckt.
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

schimpfend
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
Die schimpfenden Bemerkungen des Lehrers ließen die Schüler in Tränen zurück.
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 /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 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

Vintage / klassisch
Meaning
Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
Example
She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.
Sie trug ein Vintage-Kleid aus den 1950er Jahren.
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 vəˈlɪʃən

volition

Wille
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
Sie verließ den Job aus eigener Volition.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

verletzlich
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
Kinder sind in Krisenzeiten oft die verletzlichsten.
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

der Wahrheit ähnlich
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
Die Geschichte schien der Wahrheit ähnlich, obwohl sie völlig fiktiv war.
C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

unsichtbar; ohne Meinungen
Meaning
invisible; having no views or opinions
Example
The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.
Das Gespenst blieb für die meisten Menschen im spukenden Haus unsichtbar.
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.
C2 noun /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

valedictorian

bester Schüler
Meaning
The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.
Example
She was honored as the valedictorian of her class.
Sie wurde als bester Schüler ihrer Klasse geehrt.
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

visualisieren
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
Sie versuchte, ihren Erfolg vor der großen Präsentation zu visualisieren.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

Vizekönig
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
Der Vizekönig regierte die Kolonie im Namen des Königs.
C2 noun /vɛnˈdɪʃən/

vendition

verkauf
Meaning
The act of selling; sale.
Example
The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.
Die Auktion war eine formelle Verkauf der Vermögenswerte des Anwesens.
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

Pergament
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
Das alte Manuskript wurde auf Pergament geschrieben.
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.
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

Eitelkeit
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
Seine Rede war voller Eitelkeit und Eigenlob.
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 /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.
B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

durch
Meaning
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means
Example
She sent the documents via email.
Sie schickte die Dokumente per E-Mail.
C2 verb /vɔːnt/

vaunt

prahlen
Meaning
to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
Example
He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.
Er prahlte oft mit seinen Erfolgen vor seinen Kollegen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

Anhänger
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
Er ist ein Anhänger der klassischen Musik und besucht jedes Konzert.
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

wurmähnlich
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
Der Künstler verwendete ein wurmähnliches Design, um den Rand des Manuskripts zu dekorieren.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

virtuelle Realität
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
Virtuelle Realität (VR) wird in Spielen und Trainingssimulationen weit verbreitet eingesetzt.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

ventral
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
Der Fisch hat eine weiße ventrale Oberfläche.
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.
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/noun /vɛnt/

vent

lüften / Öffnung, durch die Luft oder Gas strömt
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
Sie ließ ihre Frustration nach dem langen Meeting heraus.
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

Reise; Seereise
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
Die Schiffsreise über den Atlantik dauerte zwei Wochen.
C2 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

Weinbauer / Weinhändler
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
Der Weinbauer erklärte den Prozess der Herstellung von Rotwein.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈvɔːntɪd/

vaunted

übermäßig gelobt
Meaning
praised or boasted about, especially excessively
Example
The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.
Die übermäßig gelobte Technologie konnte die erwarteten Ergebnisse nicht liefern.
B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

Verifizierung
Meaning
The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
Example
The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.
Die Bank verlangt eine Identitätsverifizierung, bevor ein Konto eröffnet wird.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

bezüglich Wachstum oder der grundlegenden Lebensprozesse
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
Der Patient blieb nach dem Unfall in einem vegetativen Zustand.
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 /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

Eitelkeit
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
Ihre Eitelkeit ließ sie Stunden im Spiegel verbringen.
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

grüne oder blaue Ablagerung
Meaning
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
Example
The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.
Die alte Statue war nach Jahren der Regenexposition mit Verdigris bedeckt.
C1 noun /ˈviːəməns/

Vehemence

Vehemenz; Intensität der Gefühle oder Ausdrucksweise
Meaning
great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction
Example
He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.
Er diskutierte mit solcher Vehemenz, dass jeder überrascht war.
C1 adjective /ˈvendʒ.fəl/

Vengeful

rächerisch
Meaning
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive
Example
She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.
Sie fühlte sich rachsüchtig, nachdem ihre Freundin ihr Vertrauen verraten hatte.
B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

Sichtbarkeit
Meaning
The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.
Example
Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.
Erhöhte Sichtbarkeit in den sozialen Medien kann Unternehmen helfen, zu wachsen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

Dampf
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
Der Wasserdampf stieg nach dem Regen vom heißen Gehweg auf.
B1 noun /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/

Vegetarian

Vegetarier
Meaning
a person who does not eat meat or fish; relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism
Example
She became a vegetarian for health and environmental reasons.
Sie wurde Vegetarierin aus gesundheitlichen und ökologischen Gründen.
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.
B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

verschwinden
Meaning
to disappear suddenly; to become invisible
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
Der Zauberer ließ das Kaninchen aus dem Hut verschwinden.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪrəl/

virile

viril
Meaning
having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor
Example
The actor was admired for his virile appearance.
Der Schauspieler wurde für sein viriles Aussehen bewundert.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

Variante; alternative Version
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
Es gibt mehrere Varianten dieses Wortes.
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.
B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

Impfung
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
Kinder erhalten die Impfung gegen Masern im jungen Alter.
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 /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.
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.
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 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

laut protestieren
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
Die Protestierenden riefen laut gegen das ungerechte Gesetz.
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.
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

Vigilanz
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
Ständige Vigilanz ist in der Cybersicherheit erforderlich.
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 /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

glasig
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
Das Mineral hat einen glasigen Glanz.
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.
C1 noun ˈvɜːmɪn

vermin

kleine schädliche Tiere oder Insekten, die schwer zu kontrollieren sind und Krankheiten verbreiten
Meaning
Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.
Example
The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.
Das Haus war mit vermin befallen, was sofortige Maßnahmen erforderte.
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.
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.
A2 noun /væn/

van

Lieferwagen
Meaning
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The delivery van stopped in front of our house.
Der Lieferwagen hielt vor unserem Haus an.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

visionär; fantasievoll;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
Steve Jobs war ein visionärer Führer, der die Technologie revolutionierte.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈvæljuːləs/

valueless

wertlos
Meaning
having no worth, importance, or usefulness
Example
The old broken phone was considered valueless.
Das alte kaputte Telefon wurde als wertlos angesehen.
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 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

wahrlich
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
Wahrlich, ich sage euch, dies ist die Wahrheit.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

Redseligkeit
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
Seine Redseligkeit machte ihn zu einem erfolgreichen Radio-Moderator.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

Vakuum
Meaning
A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.
Example
The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.
Der Wissenschaftler hat eine Vakuumkammer für das Experiment geschaffen.
C1 verb /ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/

venerate

verehrend
Meaning
to regard with great respect; revere
Example
People venerate saints for their holiness.
Menschen verehren Heilige wegen ihrer Heiligkeit.
C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

zu Glas werden
Meaning
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
Example
Sand can vitrify under intense heat.
Sand kann bei intensiver Hitze zu Glas werden.
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 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

Vignette
Meaning
A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.
Example
The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.
Der Autor fügte eine bewegende Vignette in die Einleitung des Buches ein.
C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

Vulgärität
Meaning
the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste
Example
The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.
Die Witze des Komikers wurden wegen ihrer Vulgarität kritisiert.
C1 noun /væt/

vat

großer Behälter
Meaning
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
Example
The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.
Die Arbeiter füllten den großen Behälter mit frisch gepresstem Traubensaft.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈvɒl.juːm/

volume

Volumen
Meaning
the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container
Example
The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.
Das Volumen des Wassers im Tank nahm nach dem Regen zu.
B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

Sieg
Meaning
The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.
Example
The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.
Der Sieg von Bangladesch am 16. Dezember ist ein Moment des Stolzes.
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.
C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

belebend
Meaning
to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven
Example
The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.
Die Begeisterung des Lehrers half, den langweiligen Vortrag zu beleben.
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.
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

Rand; Grenze; Schwelle
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
Sie war am Rande der Tränen.
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.
C2 noun /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

leuchtend rot-orange Farbe; ein Pigment dieser Farbe
Meaning
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
Example
The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.
Der Künstler benutzte vermillionfarbene Farbe für den Sonnenuntergang.
C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

heftig; intensiv; leidenschaftlich; energisch
Meaning
showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense
Example
She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.
Sie gab eine heftige Ablehnung der Anschuldigungen.
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

Bestechlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
Der Skandal enthüllte die Bestechlichkeit mehrerer hochrangiger Beamter.
B2 noun /vɒlˈkæn.ɪk ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

volcanic eruption

vulkanische eruption
Meaning
The discharge of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.
Example
The volcanic eruption covered the town in ash.
Der Vulkanausbruch bedeckte die Stadt mit Asche.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

value-based education

wertorientierte Bildung
Meaning
Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.
Example
Value-based education shapes moral character.
Wertorientierte Bildung formt den moralischen Charakter.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

pflanzlich
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
Die Suppe hatte einen ausgeprägten pflanzlichen Geschmack.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

verteidigend
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
Seine verteidigenden Bemerkungen stellten seinen Ruf wieder her.
C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

Abschieds-
Meaning
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
Example
He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.
Er hielt eine Abschiedansprache auf der Konferenz.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

lebendig; hell; klar;
Meaning
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense
Example
She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.
Sie hat lebendige Erinnerungen an ihre Kindheit auf dem Land.
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 /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

Geige
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
Sie spielt wunderschön Geige im Orchester.
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 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

freiwillig
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
Sie hat eine freiwillige Spende an die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation gemacht.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

Verdampfer
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Sie benutzte einen Verdampfer, um ihren Husten zu lindern.
C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

plötzlich die Richtung ändern
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
Das Auto lenkte plötzlich von der Straße ab, um den Unfall zu vermeiden.
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.
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

Version; Form; Bericht
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
Dies ist die neueste Version der Software.
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.
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

variieren
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
Die Wetterbedingungen variieren den ganzen Tag über.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

wahrhaft
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
Das Haus war ein wahrhaftiges Schloss im Vergleich zu unserem.
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.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

freiwillige Organisation
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean ist eine freiwillige Organisation, die Recycling fördert.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

volitiv
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
Der Vertrag wurde unter volitivem Einverständnis zwischen beiden Nationen unterzeichnet.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

Wort
Meaning
a word, term, or sound that has meaning
Example
The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.
Das Wörterbuch enthielt Tausende von Vokabeln aus verschiedenen Sprachen.