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vegetationnounAll the plant life in a particular region or period.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Pleistocene vegetation.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

vegetativeadjectiveRelating to involuntary bodily functions.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Vegetative functions such as digestion or growth or circulation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French.

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vehemencenounIntensity or forcefulness of expression.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The vehemence of his denial.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

vehementadjectiveCharacterized by great force or energy.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A vehement defense.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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vehiclenounA medium for the expression or achievement of something.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A congregation is a vehicle of group identity.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French.

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veiledadjectiveMuted or unclear.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The image is veiled or foggy.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

veinnounA blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

All veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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venaladjectiveCapable of being corrupted.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A venal police officer.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Hindi, Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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venerableadjectiveImpressive by reason of age.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A venerable sage with white hair and beard.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

venerateverbRegard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We venerate genius.

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vengeancenounThe act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He swore vengeance on the man who betrayed him.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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venomousadjectiveMarked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Venomous criticism.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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venousadjectiveOf or contained in or performing the function of the veins.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Venous circulation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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ventverbGive expression or utterance to.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The graduates gave vent to cheers.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle French, Spanish, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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ventilationnounA mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She was continually adjusting the ventilation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Late Latin, Latin, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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ventraladjectiveToward or on or near the belly (front of a primate or lower surface of a lower animal).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The ventral aspect of the human body.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

venturesomeadjectiveDisposed to venture or take risks.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A venturesome investor.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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verbaladjectiveRelating to or having facility in the use of words.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A good poet is a verbal artist.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Hindi, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

verbalizeverbExpress in speech.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

This depressed patient does not verbalize.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

verballyadverbBy means of language.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Verbally expressive.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Hindi, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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verbatimadjectiveIn precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Repeated their dialog verbatim.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

verbiagenounThe manner in which something is expressed in words.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Use concise military verbiage.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

vergenounThe limit beyond which something happens or changes.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

On the verge of tears.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

verifyverbConfirm the truth of.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Please verify that the doors are closed.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

veritableadjectiveNot counterfeit or copied.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Photographs taken in a veritable bull ring.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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verminnounAny of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He examined the child's head for vermin.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vernaladjectiveOf or characteristic of or occurring in spring.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The vernal equinox.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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versatileadjectiveAble to move freely in all directions.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An owl's versatile toe can move backward and forward.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

versionnounSomething a little different from others of the same type.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An experimental version of the night fighter.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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verticaladjectiveAt right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A vertical camera angle.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

veryadjectivePrecisely as stated.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The very center of town.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

vetverbExamine carefully.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Someone should vet this report before it goes out.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Georgian, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Middle Georgian, Old English, Old Georgian. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

veteranadjectiveRendered competent through trial and experience.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Veteran steadiness.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vexverbSubject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Vex the subject of the death penalty.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

vexedadjectiveCausing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The vexed issue of priorities.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vexingadjectiveCausing irritation or annoyance.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It is vexing to have to admit you are wrong.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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viaticaladjectivePertaining to the purchase of insurance policies from terminally ill policy holders.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Viatical companies.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

vibenounA distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It gave me a nostalgic vibe.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

vibrantadjectiveVigorous and animated.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A vibrant group that challenged the system.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vibratornounA mechanical device that vibrates.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A reed is the vibrator that produces the sound.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vicariousadjectiveExperienced at secondhand.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Read about mountain climbing and felt vicarious excitement.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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vicenounA specific form of evildoing.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Vice offends the moral standards of the community.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

vicinitynounA surrounding or nearby region.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

viciouslyadverbIn a vicious manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was viciously attacked.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

victimizationnounAn act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly).advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

victorynounA successful ending of a struggle or contest.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Clinched a victory.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

videonounBroadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She is a star of screen and video.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

viewnounA way of regarding situations or topics etc.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Consider what follows from the positivist view.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

viewpointnounA mental position from which things are viewed.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

vigilancenounThe process of paying close and continuous attention.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

vigilantadjectiveCarefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The vigilant eye of the town watch.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

vigorousadjectiveCharacterized by forceful and energetic action or activity.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A vigorous campaign.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

vigorouslyadverbWith vigor; in a vigorous manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He defended his ideas vigorously.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

villainousadjectiveExtremely wicked.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A villainous band of thieves.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vimnounA healthy capacity for vigorous activity.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He seemed full of vim and vigor.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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vindicateverbClear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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vindicationnounThe act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Friends provided a vindication of his position.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

vindictiveadjectiveDisposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

More vindictive than jealous love.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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violableadjectiveCapable of being violated.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A violable contract.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

violateverbAct in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Violate the basic laws or human civilization.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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violationnounAn act that disregards an agreement or a right.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

violencenounAn act of aggression (as one against a person who resists).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

violentadjectiveActing with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Felt a violent dislike.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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violentlyadverbIn a violent manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They attacked violently.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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virginaladjectiveUntouched or undefiled.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nor is there anything more virginal than the shimmer of young foliage.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

virileadjectiveCharacterized by energy and vigor.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A new and virile leadership.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French.

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virologicaladjectiveOf or relating to the science of virology.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Virological research.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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virtualadjectiveBeing actually such in almost every respect.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

virtuallyadverb(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Virtually all the parties signed the contract.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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virtuosoadjectiveHaving or revealing supreme mastery or skill.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A virtuoso performance.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Italian, Late Latin, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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virulencenounExtreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The virulence of the plague.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

virulentadjectiveExtremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A virulent insect bite.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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virusnounA software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A true virus cannot spread to another computer without human assistance.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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visibilitynounQuality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Low visibility caused by fog.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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visibleadjectiveCapable of being seen; or open to easy view.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A visible change of expression.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

visiblyadverbIn a visible manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was visibly upset.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

visionnounA vivid mental image.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He had a vision of his own death.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

visionaryadjectiveNot practical or realizable; speculative.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Visionary schemes for getting rich.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

visitverbGo to certain places as for sightseeing.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Did you ever visit Paris?

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

visitingnounThe activity of making visits.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The purpose was to promote homes, clubs, visiting, and other services.

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visualizeverbForm a mental picture of something that is invisible or abstract.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Mathematicians often visualize.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

visuallyadverbWith respect to vision.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Visually distorted.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

vitaladjectiveUrgently needed; absolutely necessary.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Vital for a healthy society.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vitalitynounThe property of being able to survive and grow.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The vitality of a seed.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vitallyadverbTo a vital degree.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

This is vitally important.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

vitriolicadjectiveHarsh or corrosive in tone.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A vitriolic critique.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vivaciousadjectiveVigorous and animated.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A vivacious folk dance.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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vividadjectiveEvoking lifelike images within the mind.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A vivid description.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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vividlyadverbIn a vivid manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He described his adventures vividly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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vividnessnounInterest and variety and intensity.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The characters were delineated with exceptional vividness.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vocabularynounThe words known or used by a person or group.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Reading helped expand her vocabulary.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vocaladjectiveHaving or using the power to produce speech or sound.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

All vocal beings hymned their praise.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vocallyadverbIn a vocal manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She defended herself vocally.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vocationaladjectiveOf or relating to a vocation or occupation; especially providing or undergoing training in special skills.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Vocational students learning to repair a motor.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Hindi, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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vociferouslyadverbIn a vociferous manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He complained vociferously.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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voguenounThe popular taste at a given time.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Leather is the latest vogue.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French, Old French, Old Saxon. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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voicenounThe distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A shrill voice sounded behind us.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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voicedadjectiveProduced with vibration of the vocal cords.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A frequently voiced opinion.

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voicelessadjectiveUttered without voice.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Voiceless whispers.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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voidadjectiveContaining nothing.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The earth was without form, and void.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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