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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 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.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, durch Worte ausgedrückt
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
Verbale Kommunikation ist in den meisten Situationen wichtig.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

wortwörtlich oder buchstäblich
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
Sie wiederholte seine Anweisungen wortwörtlich, um Fehler zu vermeiden.
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 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

ehrwürdig; respektiert
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
Der ehrwürdige Professor hat fünfzig Jahre lang an der Universität unterrichtet.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

verkaufbar
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
Nur verkaufbare Produkte wurden auf der Handelsmesse ausgestellt.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

lebendig; energiegeladen; strahlend
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Die lebendigen Farben des Sonnenuntergangs malten den Himmel wunderschön.
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 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

äußerst schädlich
Meaning
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Example
The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.
Die virulente Krankheit verbreitete sich schnell in der Region.
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.
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.
B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

Schleier; Maske; Brautschleier;
Meaning
a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises
Example
The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.
Die Braut trug während der Zeremonie einen schönen weißen Schleier.
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.
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 /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.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

Mode
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
Minimalistisches Design ist derzeit in Mode.
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 /ˈvenəm/

Venom

gift
Meaning
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness
Example
The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.
Das Schlangengift kann tödlich sein, wenn es nicht schnell behandelt wird.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A1 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

Gemüse
Meaning
plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots
Example
We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.
Wir sollten mehr Gemüse essen, um eine gesunde Ernährung aufrechtzuerhalten.
B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

Wahl
Meaning
the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
Example
Voting is an important part of a democratic society.
Wählen ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil einer demokratischen Gesellschaft.
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.
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

Lebensfähigkeit
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
Die Lebensfähigkeit des Projekts hängt von der Finanzierung ab.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

Ader; Vene
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
Die Krankenschwester fand eine Vene in seinem Arm, um Blut zu entnehmen.
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

geier
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
Der Geier drehte seine Kreise über uns, wartend auf seine Beute.
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 /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 /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.
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 /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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

Energie
Meaning
Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.
Example
The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.
Der Schauspieler spielte seine Rolle mit bemerkenswerter Energie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

Vaudeville
Meaning
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
Example
The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.
Die Vaudeville-Show beinhaltete Komiker, Magier und Tänzer.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

Glück
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

lebendig
Meaning
Attractively lively and animated.
Example
She was admired for her vivacious personality.
Sie wurde für ihre lebendige Persönlichkeit bewundert.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

leer; nicht besetzt; verfügbar
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
Es gibt eine leere Wohnung im zweiten Stock.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

virtuell
Meaning
almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact
Example
The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.
Das virtuelle Meeting ermöglichte es Teilnehmern aus verschiedenen Ländern zusammenzuarbeiten.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

visuell
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
Der Film wurde für seine beeindruckenden visuellen Effekte gelobt.
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.
C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

vertikale Landwirtschaft
Meaning
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
Example
Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.
Vertikale Landwirtschaft gewährleistet eine maximale Raumnutzung in städtischen Gebieten.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

Zögern
Meaning
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
Example
His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.
Seine ständige Zögern zwischen Karrierentscheidungen frustrierte seine Eltern.
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.
A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

Wortschatz
Meaning
the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject
Example
Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.
Tägliches Lesen verbessert deinen Wortschatz.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

variieren
Meaning
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
Example
The artist used different shades to variegate the design.
Der Künstler benutzte verschiedene Schattierungen, um das Design zu variieren.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

Energie
Meaning
Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.
Example
She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.
Sie ging das Projekt mit großer Energie und Entschlossenheit an.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

voluminös, groß, umfangreich
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
Die Bibliothek hatte eine voluminöse Sammlung von Büchern.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

wählen
Meaning
to make a choice in an election; to express preference
Example
Citizens vote to choose their representatives.
Bürger wählen, um ihre Vertreter auszuwählen.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.