Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele
CEFR Level
to make practical or effective use of something
"The company aims to utilize solar energy for production."
Greatest or highest in degree, importance, or extent.
"She showed the utmost respect to her teachers."
To speak or pronounce words aloud.
"He could barely utter a word after the shocking news."
completely or absolutely
"She was utterly surprised by the news."
An unoccupied position or available space.
"There is a job vacancy at the bank."
empty, unoccupied, or not being used
"The apartment has been vacant for three months."
to give a vaccine to protect against a disease
"Children are usually vaccinated before starting school."
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
"Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age."
Not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided.
"Her explanation was so vague that nobody understood the plan."
Having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.
"He is too vain to admit his mistakes."
To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.
"The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results."
the quality of being logically or factually sound; legal acceptability
"The lawyer questioned the validity of the contract."
A business or marketing statement that summarizes why a consumer should buy a product or use a service.
"A strong value proposition attracts more buyers."
a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others
"In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood."
to disappear suddenly and completely
"The magician made the rabbit vanish into thin air."
excessive pride in one's appearance, achievements, or possessions
"His vanity made him buy an expensive car just to impress others."
a mass of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere; gas formed from a liquid
"Water vapour rises from the hot tea cup."
liable to change; in mathematics, a symbol representing a quantity that may change
"The weather is highly variable in this region."
A form or version of something that differs in some way from other forms of the same thing.
"The new variant of the virus spread rapidly."
A change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level.
"There is a wide variation in climate across the country."
showing many different kinds or forms
"The menu offers a varied selection of dishes."
extremely large in size, amount, or extent
"The desert stretches across a vast area of land."
plants collectively, especially those found in a particular area or environment
"The valley is rich in lush green vegetation."
a piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face
"The bride wore a beautiful white veil during her wedding ceremony."
a tube in the body that carries blood to the heart
"The nurse checked the patient's veins for an IV insertion."
a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side
"The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet."
A person or company that sells goods or services.
"The street vendor sold fresh fruits every morning."
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
"She vented her frustration after the long meeting."
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
"Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality."
a risky or daring journey, project, or undertaking; to undertake something risky
"They ventured into the forest despite the warnings."
Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.
"Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients."
a place where an event or activity takes place
"The wedding venue was beautifully decorated."
relating to words or speech rather than writing or action
"They had a verbal agreement instead of a written one."
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
"The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation."
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
"She was on the verge of tears."
The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
"The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account."
To make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified.
"Please verify your email address to complete the registration."
able to adapt or be used in many different ways; having many skills
"She is a versatile actress who can perform in both comedies and dramas."
A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.
"She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony."
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
"The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design."
A ship or large boat; also a container for holding liquids or a tube in the body that carries blood.
"The fishing vessel returned safely to the harbor."
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
"He is a veteran of the software industry."
capable of working successfully or able to survive
"They need a viable business plan to attract investors."
full of energy and life; bright and striking
"The city is vibrant with culture and color."
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
"The phone began to vibrate on the table."
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
"The phone's vibration woke me up."
immoral or wicked behavior; a weakness in someone's character
"Greed is a vice that can destroy lives."
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
"There are many shops in the vicinity of the school."
Deliberately cruel, violent, or immoral.
"The dog gave a vicious growl when the stranger approached."
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
"The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy."