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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 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

verehrt
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
Der verehrte Professor wurde mit einem Preis ausgezeichnet.
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.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

besiegbar
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
Der Feind schien nach dem Verlust ihrer Hauptbasis besiegbar.
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.
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

risikoreiches Unternehmen, Unternehmung, sich wagen
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
Sein neues Unternehmen im E-Commerce war erfolgreich.
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.
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 /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

vibrieren
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
Das Telefon begann zu vibrieren auf dem Tisch.
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 /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

Rehfleisch
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
Das Restaurant serviert köstliche Rehsteaks.
C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

Variegation
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
Variegation lässt das Laub attraktiver wirken.
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.
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.
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.
A1 adverb /ˈver.i/

Very

sehr; extrem; äußerst
Meaning
to a high degree; extremely; greatly
Example
She is very intelligent and works very hard.
Sie ist sehr intelligent und arbeitet sehr hart.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

Vorhut
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
Das Unternehmen ist an der Spitze der technologischen Innovation.
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.
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.
B1 noun /vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Volcano

Glück
Meaning
a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape
Example
The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 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.
B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

Gültigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound
Example
The validity of the contract expires next month.
Die Gültigkeit des Vertrags läuft nächsten Monat ab.
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 /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/

Vagabond

Vagabund; Landstreicher
Meaning
a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place
Example
The old vagabond wandered through the streets looking for food.
Der alte Vagabund wanderte durch die Straßen auf der Suche nach Essen.
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.
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 /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

Glück
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
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.
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 /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 /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

tapfer
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
Der tapfere Soldat führte seine Truppen ohne Zögern in die Schlacht.
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.
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.
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 /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

Glück
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

gegen
Meaning
against (in a competition or conflict)
Example
The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.
Das Team spielt gegen seine größten Rivalen.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

Strudel
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
Das Flugzeug wurde in einen gefährlichen Luftstrudel geraten.
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 /ˈvɪstə/

vista

Aussicht
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
Vom Gipfel des Berges bewunderten wir die atemberaubende Aussicht auf das Tal unten.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

frühlingshaft
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
Der Garten war nach dem langen Winter mit frühlingshafter Schönheit erfüllt.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

gesprächig; wortreich
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
Der gesprächige Verkäufer redete stundenlang über seine Produkte.
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 /vaɪn/

vine

Weinrebe
Meaning
a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes
Example
The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.
Die Weinrebe kletterte die Wand hinauf und bedeckte sie mit grünen Blättern.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Visible

sichtbar; klar; offensichtlich
Meaning
able to be seen; noticeable; apparent
Example
The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.
Der Gipfel des Berges war von unserem Hotelzimmer aus deutlich sichtbar.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

praktisch; fast;
Meaning
nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
Example
The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.
Das Gebäude wurde beim Erdbeben praktisch zerstört.
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.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

verbalization

Verbalisation
Meaning
The action of expressing something in words.
Example
The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct.
Die Verbalisation seiner Gedanken war klar und direkt.
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 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 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

rechtfertigen
Meaning
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
Example
The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.
Die neuen Beweise halfen, den zu Unrecht beschuldigten Mann zu rechtfertigen.
C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

Rache
Meaning
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
Example
The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.
Die beiden Familien waren über Generationen hinweg in eine bittere Rache verstrickt.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

Schiff
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
Das Schiff trug wichtige Vorräte.
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.
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 /ˈviːzə/

visa

Visum
Meaning
an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country
Example
She applied for a visa to study abroad.
Sie beantragte ein Visum, um im Ausland zu studieren.
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

Standpunkt
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
Aus seinem Standpunkt war die Situation hoffnungslos.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

Vibration
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
Die Vibration des Telefons weckte mich auf.
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.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

Virtuose
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
Der Pianist ist ein wahrer Virtuose, der weltweit das Publikum fesselt.
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.
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 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 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.
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

eitel; vergeblich
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
Sie verbrachte Stunden vor dem Spiegel und war ziemlich eitel.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

lebenswichtig
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
Der Zugang zu sauberem Wasser ist lebenswichtig für die öffentliche Gesundheit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

unerwartete Veränderung
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
Example
The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
Die Launen des Wetters erschwerten die Planung.
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.
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 /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

variabel
Meaning
able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
Example
The weather has been very variable this week.
Das Wetter war diese Woche sehr variabel.
A2 verb /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

visiting

besuchen
Meaning
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Example
The group is visiting islands during the expedition.
Die Gruppe besucht während der Expedition Inseln.
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 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.
B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

gültig; rechtlich oder offiziell akzeptiert
Meaning
legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact
Example
The passport is valid for ten years.
Der Reisepass ist für zehn Jahre gültig.
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.
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

siegreich
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
Das siegreiche Team feierte seinen Meisterschaftsgewinn mit großer Freude.
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.
C1 verb /veks/

vex

ärgern
Meaning
to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble
Example
The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.
Der ständige Lärm von der Baustelle ärgert die Anwohner.
C1 noun vaɪˈtæləti

vitality

Vitalität, Energie
Meaning
The state of being strong and active; energy.
Example
The vitality of the team helped them succeed in the competition.
Die Vitalität des Teams half ihnen, in der Konkurrenz erfolgreich zu sein.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

Dorf
Meaning
a small community or group of houses in a rural area
Example
They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.
Sie leben in einem kleinen Dorf, das von Bergen umgeben 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.
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.