Vocabulary Cards
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A2 noun
vocabulary
Meaning
the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject
Example
Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.
B2 adjective
vocal
Meaning
expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice
Example
She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.
C1 noun
vocalization
Meaning
The action of producing sounds with the voice; the expression of thoughts or feelings in spoken words.
Example
The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience.
C2 adjective
vocative
Meaning
relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone
Example
In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.
C2 noun
vociferance
Meaning
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
Example
The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.
C2 verb
vociferate
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
C2 adjective
vociferous
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
C1 noun
vogue
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
A2 noun
voice
Meaning
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
C2 adjective
volant
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
C1 adjective
volatile
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
C1 noun
volatility
Meaning
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.
Example
The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.
B2 noun
volcanic eruption
Meaning
The discharge of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.
Example
The volcanic eruption covered the town in ash.
B1 noun
Volcano
Meaning
a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape
Example
The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.
C2 noun
volition
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
C2 adjective
volitive
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
A2 noun
volleyball
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
C2 noun
volubility
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
C2 adjective
Voluble
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
B1 noun
volume
Meaning
the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container
Example
The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.
C1 adjective
voluminous
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
B2 adjective
Voluntary
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
B1 noun
Volunteer
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
B2 noun
volunteer organization
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.