Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˈvɪtriəs/

having a glass-like appearance or quality

"The mineral has a vitreous shine."

verb
/ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat

"Sand can vitrify under intense heat."

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vitriol

noun
/ˈvɪtrioʊl/

harsh and bitter criticism

"The politician faced vitriol from the public."

adjective
/ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

filled with bitter criticism or malice

"His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room."

adjective
/vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.

"His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues."

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vituperate

verb
/vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.

"The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate."

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adjective
/vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

Characterized by abusive or harsh language.

"The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears."

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viva voce

noun
ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.

"Viva Voce tests communication skills."

adjective
/vɪˈveɪʃəs/

Attractively lively and animated.

"She was admired for her vivacious personality."

noun
/vɪˈvæsɪti/

The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.

"The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room."

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Vivid

adjective
/ˈvɪvɪd/

producing strong, clear, and detailed images in the mind; strikingly bright or intense

"She gave a vivid description of her childhood home."

verb
/ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven

"The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture."

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noun
/ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research

"Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists."

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vocable

noun
/ˈvoʊkəbəl/

a word, term, or sound that has meaning

"The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages."

noun
/vəˈkæbjʊləri/

the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject

"Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary."

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vocal

adjective
/ˈvoʊkəl/

expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice

"She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction."

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noun
/ˌvəʊ.kəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The action of producing sounds with the voice; the expression of thoughts or feelings in spoken words.

"The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience."

adjective
/ˈvɒkətɪv/

relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone

"In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name."

noun
/voʊˈsɪfərəns/

the act of shouting or making a loud outcry

"The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets."

verb
/voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently

"The protesters vociferated against the unfair law."

adjective
/voʊˈsɪfərəs/

expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way

"The vociferous crowd demanded justice."

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vogue

noun
/voʊɡ/

the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time

"Minimalist design is currently in vogue."

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voice

noun
/vɔɪs/

the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself

"She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience."

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volant

adjective
/ˈvoʊlənt/

able to fly or moving swiftly

"The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky."

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adjective
/ˈvɑːlətl/

likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse

"The stock market is extremely volatile these days."

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noun
ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ə.ti

Instability, fluctuation, unpredictability.

"Market volatility can lead to financial losses."

volcanic eruption definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/vɒlˈkæn.ɪk ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

The discharge of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.

"The volcanic eruption covered the town in ash."

noun
/vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape

"The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades."

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noun
/voʊˈlɪʃən/

The power or faculty of using one's will; the act of making a conscious choice.

"She signed the agreement of her own volition."

adjective
/ˈvɑːlətɪv/

Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.

"The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations."

noun
/ˈvɒlibɔːl/

a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands

"She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend."

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volubility

noun
/ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.

"His volubility made him a successful radio host."

adjective
/ˈvɑːljəbl/

Speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently.

"She became more voluble as the evening progressed."

noun
/ˈvɒl.juːm/

the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container

"The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain."

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adjective
/vəˈluːmənəs/

Occupying or containing much space; large in volume.

"She wore a voluminous dress that filled the room."

adjective
/ˈvɑːlənteri/

done willingly and without being forced

"She does a lot of voluntary work for local charities."

noun/verb
/ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪə/

a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being paid

"She decided to volunteer at the local animal shelter."

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noun
ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

"BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling."

adjective
/vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.

"The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch."

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vomit

verb
/ˈvɒmɪt/

to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick

"The patient began to vomit after taking the medication."

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voracious

adjective
/vəˈreɪʃəs/

Having a very eager approach to an activity; extremely hungry.

"She is a voracious reader who finishes a book in just two days."

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vortex

noun
/ˈvɔːrtɛks/

A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.

"The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air."

noun
/ˈvoʊtəri/

A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.

"He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert."

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vote

verb/noun
/vəʊt/

to express a choice or opinion in a formal decision-making process, especially in elections

"I will vote for the candidate who supports environmental policies."

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voter

noun
/ˈvəʊtə/

a person who votes in an election

"Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots."

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voting

noun
/ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote

"Voting is an important part of a democratic society."

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votive

adjective
/ˈvoʊtɪv/

Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.

"She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer."

verb
/vaʊtʃ/

to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something

"I can vouch for his honesty."

verb
/ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner

"He vouchsafed them a rare smile."

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vow

noun
/vaʊ/

a solemn promise or assertion, typically one made publicly

"They took a vow to always support each other."