Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈvɛnɪsən/

meat from a deer

"The restaurant served venison steak with red wine."

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vanquish

verb
/ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition

"The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy."

adjective
/ˈvæljuːəbl/

worth a great deal of money or importance

"The diamond ring is very valuable."

noun
/ˈvænɡɑːrd/

the forefront of an action, movement, or military force

"The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation."

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noun
/ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.

"The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects."

adjective
/ˈvendʒ.fəl/

seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive

"She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust."

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venereal

adjective
/vəˈnɪəriəl/

relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases

"Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases."

noun
/vəˈlɪd.ə.ti/

the quality of being logically or factually sound; legal acceptability

"The lawyer questioned the validity of the contract."

adjective
/ˈvɔːntɪd/

praised or boasted about, especially excessively

"The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results."

noun
/ˈvæləns/

A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.

"She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom."

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vale

noun
/veɪl/

A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.

"The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale."

noun
/ˈvel.vɪt/

a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side

"The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet."

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Verge

noun
/vɜːrdʒ/

the edge or border of something; very close to happening

"She was on the verge of tears."

adjective
/ˈvɜːrdənt/

Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.

"The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains."

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noun
/ˈvɛsəl/

A ship or large boat; also a container for holding liquids or a tube in the body that carries blood.

"The fishing vessel returned safely to the harbor."

adjective
/ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

used to emphasize that something is genuine or true

"The house was a veritable palace compared to ours."

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Vendor

noun
/ˈvɛndɔːr/

A person or company that sells goods or services.

"The street vendor sold fresh fruits every morning."

noun
/ˈvɛləm/

a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing

"The ancient manuscript was written on vellum."

ventures definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈven.tʃərz

Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.

"Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients."

vermin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈvɜːrmɪn/

small animals or insects that are harmful or destructive, such as rats, lice, or fleas

"The old warehouse was overrun with vermin."

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Vast

adjective
/vɑːst/

extremely large in size, amount, or extent

"The desert stretches across a vast area of land."

noun
/ˈvɪktɪm/

a person who suffers harm, injury, or death due to an event or action

"The victim of the accident was taken to the hospital immediately."

adjective
/ˈviːnəs/

relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart

"The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation."

adjective
/ˈvɛntrəl/

relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ

"The fish has a white ventral surface."

adjective
/ˈvɛərɪd/

showing many different kinds or forms

"The menu offers a varied selection of dishes."

noun
/vɛnˈdɪʃən/

The act of selling; sale.

"The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets."

noun
/ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province

"The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name."

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Venue

noun
/ˈven.juː/

a place where an event or activity takes place

"The wedding venue was beautifully decorated."

adjective
/vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.

"The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe."

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vegetate

verb
/ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort

"He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV."

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vex

verb
/vɛks/

to annoy, irritate, or cause distress

"The constant noise began to vex the neighbors."

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vertical

adjective
/ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.

"The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design."

valuation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

the process of deciding how much money something is worth; an estimated value

"The property valuation came in higher than expected."

noun
/ˌvæsɪˈleɪʃən/

The inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecisiveness.

"His constant vacillation frustrated his colleagues during the meeting."

noun
/juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.

"Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness."

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vertex

noun
/ˈvɜːrtɛks/

The highest point; the top or the apex.

"The climber reached the vertex of the mountain."

noun
/vɜːrv/

Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.

"The actor performed his role with remarkable verve."

adjective
/ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

"The building had a simple utilitarian design."

adjective
/ˈviːəmənt/

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

"She made a vehement argument against the proposal."

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vat

noun
/væt/

A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.

"The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice."

viability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Ability to work successfully.

"The viability of a business depends on financial stability."

vegetation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

plants collectively, especially those found in a particular area or environment

"The valley is rich in lush green vegetation."

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van

noun
/væn/

a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people

"The delivery van stopped in front of our house."

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Venom

noun
/ˈvɛnəm/

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."

verb
/ˈvɛrɪfaɪ/

To make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified.

"Please verify your email address to complete the registration."

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valueless

adjective
/ˈvæljuːləs/

having no worth, importance, or usefulness

"The old broken phone was considered valueless."

noun
/ˈviːɪkəl/

a machine used for transporting people or goods

"He drives a vehicle to work every day."

verb
/ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.

"The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers."

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noun
/vəˈlɒsəti/

the speed of something in a given direction

"The velocity of the car increased as it moved downhill."

adjective
/ˈvɛə.ri.əs/

different from one another; of several different kinds

"She owns various kinds of books."