英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
"Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors."
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
"Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases."
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
"He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him."
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive
"She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust."
forgivable, not seriously wrong
"Forgetting to call was a venial fault."
meat from a deer
"The restaurant served venison steak with red wine."
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes or spiders; also used to describe intense ill will or malice
"The snake injected its venom into the prey."
secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile
"The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey."
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
"The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation."
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."
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
"The fish has a white ventral surface."
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."
Willing to take risks or try out new and exciting things; adventurous.
"The venturous explorers set out to cross the uncharted desert."
a place where an event or activity takes place
"The wedding venue was beautifully decorated."
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
"She gave a veracious account of what happened that day."
Conformity to truth or fact; accuracy or truthfulness.
"The lawyer questioned the veracity of the witness’s testimony."
relating to words or speech rather than writing or action
"They had a verbal agreement instead of a written one."
The action of expressing something in words.
"The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct."
In exactly the same words as were originally used; word for word.
"He repeated the instructions verbatim."
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
"The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage."
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
"His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue."
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.
"The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains."
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
"The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain."
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."
truly; certainly; without a doubt
"Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth."
appearing to be true or real
"The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional."
the appearance of being true or real
"The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events."
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
"The house was a veritable palace compared to ours."
a true principle or belief; the state of being true
"The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence."
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
"The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript."
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
"Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients."
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
"The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset."
small animals or insects that are harmful or destructive, such as rats, lice, or fleas
"The old warehouse was overrun with vermin."
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
"He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand."
related to spring; fresh, youthful
"The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter."
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."
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
"His versatility allows him to excel in multiple fields."
A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.
"She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony."
A particular form or variant of something.
"The software has a new version with added features."
against (in a competition or conflict)
"The team is playing versus their biggest rivals."
The highest point; the top or the apex.
"The climber reached the vertex of the mountain."
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
"The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design."
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
"Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas."
Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.
"The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe."
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
"She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building."
