Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
viceroy
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
C2 noun
vicissitude
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.
C2 noun
victuals
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
C2 adjective
Viewless
Meaning
invisible; having no views or opinions
Example
The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.
C2 verb
vilify
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.
C2 noun
vim
Meaning
energy and enthusiasm
Example
She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.
C2 adjective
vincible
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
C2 adjective
vindicative
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
C2 adjective
vindicatory
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
C2 noun
vinery
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
C2 noun
vintner
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
C2 noun
viol
Meaning
A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.
Example
The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.
C2 noun
violoncello
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
C2 noun
virago
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
C2 adjective
virile
Meaning
having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor
Example
The actor was admired for his virile appearance.
C2 noun
virtu
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
C2 noun
virulence
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
C2 noun
visage
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
C2 adjective
viscid
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
C2 noun
viscount
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
C2 adjective
visuospatial
Meaning
Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.
Example
Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.
C2 verb
vitalize
Meaning
To give life, energy, or strength to something.
Example
Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.
C2 verb
vitiate
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
C2 adjective
vitreous
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.