Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
veneer
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
C1 adjective
Venerable
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
C1 verb
venerate
Meaning
to regard with great respect; revere
Example
People venerate saints for their holiness.
C1 adjective
venerated
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
C1 noun
veneration
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
C2 adjective
venereal
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
C1 noun
Vengeance
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
C1 adjective
Vengeful
Meaning
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive
Example
She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.
C2 adjective
Venial
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
C1 noun
Venison
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
C1 noun
Venom
Meaning
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness
Example
The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.
C1 adjective
Venomous
Meaning
secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile
Example
The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey.
C1 adjective
venous
Meaning
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.
B2 verb/noun
vent
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
B2 noun
ventilation
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
C2 adjective
ventral
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
B2 noun/verb
venture
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
B2 noun
ventures
Meaning
Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.
Example
Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.
C2 adjective
Venturous
Meaning
willing to take risks; adventurous; bold
Example
The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.
B2 noun
Venue
Meaning
a place where an event or activity takes place
Example
The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.
C2 adjective
veracious
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
C1 noun
veracity
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
B2 adjective
verbal
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
C1 noun
verbalization
Meaning
The action of expressing something in words.
Example
The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct.