Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
vaporizer
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
C2 adjective
Vaporous
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
B2 noun
Vapour
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
B2 adjective
Variable
Meaning
able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
Example
The weather has been very variable this week.
C1 noun
variance
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
B2 adjective
Variant
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
B2 noun
Variation
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
B2 adjective
Varied
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
C2 verb
variegate
Meaning
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
Example
The artist used different shades to variegate the design.
C2 adjective
variegated
Meaning
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
Example
The garden was full of variegated plants.
C2 noun
variegation
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
B1 noun
Variety
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
B1 adjective
Various
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
C1 noun/verb
varnish
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
B1 verb
vary
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
C2 noun
vassal
Meaning
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
Example
The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.
B2 adjective
Vast
Meaning
extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense
Example
The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
C1 noun
vat
Meaning
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
Example
The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.
C2 noun
vaudeville
Meaning
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
Example
The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.
C1 noun/verb
vault
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
C2 verb
vaunt
Meaning
to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
Example
He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.
C2 adjective
vaunted
Meaning
praised or boasted about, especially excessively
Example
The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.
C1 verb
veer
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
A1 noun
vegetable
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.