Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈveɪkənsi/

An unoccupied position or available space.

"There is a job vacancy at the bank."

🏚️

Vacant

adjective
/ˈveɪkənt/

empty, unoccupied, or not being used

"The apartment has been vacant for three months."

vacate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/vəˈkeɪt/

to leave or give up a place, seat, or position

"They had to vacate the apartment by the end of the month."

🏖️

Vacation

noun
/vəˈkeɪʃən/

an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or traveling

"We went on vacation to the beach last summer."

verb
/ˈvæksɪneɪt/

to give a vaccine to protect against a disease

"Children are usually vaccinated before starting school."

noun
/ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

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."

noun
/ˈvæk.siːn/

a substance used to stimulate the body's immune response against diseases

"Children are given the polio vaccine to prevent infection."

noun
/ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nər/

an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors

"She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room carpet."

vacillate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈvæsɪleɪt/

to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive

"He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer."

noun
/ˌvæsɪˈleɪʃən/

The inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecisiveness.

"His constant vacillation frustrated his colleagues during the meeting."

vacuous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈvækjuəs/

Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

"She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion."

noun
/ˈvæk.juːm/

A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.

"The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment."

noun
/ˈvæɡəbɒnd/

A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.

"The old vagabond lived on the streets of the city."

🌦️

vagary

noun
/ˈveɪɡəri/

An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.

"The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult."

noun
/ˈveɪɡrənt/

A person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place.

"The police offered shelter to a vagrant sleeping on the street."

🌫️

Vague

adjective
/veɪɡ/

Not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided.

"Her explanation was so vague that nobody understood the plan."

🪞

Vain

adjective
/veɪn/

Having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.

"He is too vain to admit his mistakes."

adjective
/veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.

"The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements."

noun
/ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.

"His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise."

noun
/ˈvæləns/

A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.

"She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom."

🏞️

vale

noun
/veɪl/

A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.

"The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale."

noun
/ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.

"The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony."

noun
/ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.

"She was honored as the valedictorian of her class."

valedictory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.

"He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference."

noun
/ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.

"He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health."

adjective
/ˈvæliənt/

Showing courage, determination, and bravery.

"The firefighters made a valiant effort to save the building."

adjective
/ˈvælɪd/

Having a sound basis in logic or fact; legally or officially acceptable.

"Her argument was valid and convincing."

✔️

validate

verb
/ˈvælɪdeɪt/

To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.

"The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results."

noun
/vəˈlɪd.ə.ti/

the quality of being logically or factually sound; legal acceptability

"The lawyer questioned the validity of the contract."

adverb
/ˈvælɪdli/

in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner

"The contract was validly signed by both parties."

noun
/ˈvæli/

a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it

"The valley was covered in lush green grass and flowers."

🏅

valor

noun
/ˈvælər/

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

"The soldier was honored for his valor during the war."

adjective
/ˈvælərəs/

showing great courage and bravery

"The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation."

adjective
/ˈvæljuːəbl/

worth a great deal of money or importance

"The diamond ring is very valuable."

valuation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

the process of deciding how much money something is worth; an estimated value

"The property valuation came in higher than expected."

💰

Value

noun
/ˈvæljuː/

the importance, worth, or usefulness of something

"The value of education cannot be overstated."

value proposition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈvæl.juː ˌprɒ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

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."

value-based education definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.

"Value-based education shapes moral character."

🗑️

valueless

adjective
/ˈvæljuːləs/

having no worth, importance, or usefulness

"The old broken phone was considered valueless."

noun
/ˈvæmpaɪər/

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."

🚐

van

noun
/væn/

a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people

"The delivery van stopped in front of our house."

noun
/ˈvænɡɑːrd/

the forefront of an action, movement, or military force

"The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation."

vanish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈvæn.ɪʃ/

to disappear suddenly and completely

"The magician made the rabbit vanish into thin air."

noun
/ˈvænɪti/

excessive pride in one's appearance, achievements, or possessions

"His vanity made him buy an expensive car just to impress others."

⚔️

vanquish

verb
/ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition

"The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy."

noun
/ˈvæntɪdʒ/

a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view

"From this vantage, we could see the entire valley."

😐

vapid

adjective
/ˈvæpɪd/

lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired

"The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep."

verb
/ˈveɪpəraɪz/

to turn into vapor or gas

"The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface."

🌫️

vaporizer

noun
/ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation

"She used a vaporizer to ease her cough."

adjective
/ˈveɪpərəs/

consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial

"The morning air was filled with vaporous mist."