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vaagmaerAlternative form of vaagmer (“dealfish”).vaalhaai(South Africa) The tope Galeorhinus galeus.vacabond(obsolete) Alternative form of vagabond.vacantlyIn a vacant manner; inanely or foolishly.vacatingpresent participle and gerund of vacatevacationAn extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure.vaccariaAny pink of the genus Vaccaria.vaccenicOf or pertaining to vaccenic acid or its derivativesvaccenyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical, octadec-11-enyl, found in compounds related to vaccenic acid.vaccinal(medicine) Of or relating to vaccine or vaccinationvaccineeThe person who receives a vaccine.vaccinerOne who administers vaccines.vaccinesplural of vaccinevaccinia(medicine) An infection of cowpox.vaccinum(immunology) An immunogen, consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells, injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodiesvacherinA soft cow's-milk cheese from France and Switzerland.vachette(veterinary surgery) A piece of strong steel wire with the ends curved and pointed, used on toe or quarter cracks to bind the edges together and prevent motion. It is clasped into two notches, one on each side of the crack, burned into the wall with a cautery iron.vacinityMisspelling of vicinity.vacivityEmptiness; vacancy.vactrainA theoretical maglev running in vacuum tunnels.vacufugeA centrifuge that operates in a vacuum; especially one used to concentrate or dehydrate biological samplesvacuitieObsolete spelling of vacuity.vacuolarOf, pertaining to, or containing vacuoles.vacuolesplural of vacuolevacuolicOf or pertaining to vacuoles.vacuolin(biochemistry) Any of several small proteins that bind to cytoplasmic surfacesvacutome(surgery) An electrodermatome that raises the skin by suction prior to taking a skin graftvacuumedHaving been cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.vacuumerOne who, or that which, vacuums.vadelect(obsolete) A personal servant; a man who is a member of the household staff.vadimony(obsolete, law) A bond or pledge for appearance before a judge on a certain day.vadosityThe condition of being vadose.vadouvanA paste of burnt garlic and onion with herbs, from India; a type of masala.vaejovid(zoology) Any scorpion in the family VaejovidaevagabondA person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time.vagaboneArchaic form of vagabond.vagacialAlternative spelling of vajacial.vagarianOne with ridiculous or whimsical ideas; a crackpot.vagariesplural of vagaryvagarish(obsolete) capricious; whimsical; vagariousvagaristOne whose thought wanders in many directions.vagarity(rare) The character or state of being vagarious; capriciousness; irregularity.vagarous(very rare) That is characterized by vagary.vagation(obsolete) The act of wandering, straying, or departing from the expected or regular course; an instance or occasion of this; a wandering; a rambling; a roaming; an aberration.vagility(biology) The degree to which an organism or taxon can or does move or spread within an environment.vaginaedHaving a (specified kind of) vagina.vaginant(botany) Serving as a sheath.vaginate(transitive) To ensheathe; to enclose in a sheath.vaginism(social media) A term that refers to gender-critical feminism, based on its obsession with vaginas.vaginize(transitive, informal, rare) To emasculate.vaginoid(medicine) A surgically-constructed vagina created in male-to-female sexual reassignment surgery.vaginula(botany) A little sheath, such as that about the base of the pedicel of most mosses.vaginuleAlternative form of vaginula.vagitateTo wail, mewl (as an infant).vagotomy(surgery) The surgical resection of the vagus nerve so as to reduce the secretion of acid in the stomach and so control duodenal ulcers.vagrance(archaic) Vagrancy, wandering.vagrancythe state of being a vagrantvagrantsplural of vagrantvagueish(colloquial) Quite vague.vaguened(informal) Made vague; blurred, obscured.vagulateTo wander in a vague mannervagulousvague, waywardvainesseObsolete form of vainness.vainnessThe property of being vain.vairagya(Hinduism) detachment from the material worldvaishyasplural of vaishyavajacialA personal care beauty treatment which involves cleansing and moisturizing of the vulva and bikini area.vajayjayAlternative form of va-jay-jay.vajazzle(slang) A cosmetic treatment in which jewels are placed on a woman's vulva and/or pubic area.vajungle(slang, derogatory) A vagina with unkempt or poorly maintained pubic hair.valancedFurnished or ornamented with a valance.valancesplural of valancevalancheObsolete form of avalanche.valaunceObsolete spelling of valance.valedictTo farewell; to make a valediction or parting gesture.valenced(psychology) Having a (often specified type of) valuevalencesplural of valencevalenciaA kind of woven fabric for waistcoats, having the weft of wool and the warp of silk or cotton.valentiaAlternative form of valencia.valerate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of valeric acid.valerene(organic chemistry) A mixture of monoterpenes obtained from the essential oil or valerianvalerianA hardy perennial flowering plant, Valeriana officinalis, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers.valerone(organic chemistry) A ketone, 2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanone, obtained from isovaleric acidvaletageThe work of a valet.valetdomThe realm or sphere of valets.valetingpresent participle and gerund of valetvaletismThe status or office of valet.valianceThe quality of being valiant; heroism, bravery or valour.valiancy(now rare) Valour, bravery.valiantsplural of valiantvaliauntObsolete form of valiant.validate(transitive) To render valid.validityThe state of being valid, authentic or genuine.valishipAlternative form of waliship.valkyrie(Norse mythology) Any of the female attendants of Odin, figures said to guide fallen warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla.vallanceObsolete spelling of valance.vallatedAlternative form of vallate (“cup-shaped”).valleyedHaving a valley or valleys.vallidom(obsolete, UK, dialect) worth; valuevalofaneA sedative prodrug structurally related to the barbiturates.valoniasplural of valoniavaloriseAlternative spelling of valorize.valorize(transitive) To assess (something) as being valuable or admirable.valorousHaving or displaying valour.valproicOf or pertaining to valproic acid or its derivativesvalravenAlternative form of valravn.valspeakThe sociolect spoken by stereotypical Southern Californian valley girls.valtrate(organic chemistry) Any of a group of valepotriate sedativesvaluableHaving a great value.valuablyIn a valuable way, or in a way that adds valuevaluatedsimple past and past participle of valuatevaluatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of valuatevaluatorA person who estimates the value of something; an appraiser.valudateMisspelling of validate.valurous(obsolete) valuablevalvasorAlternative form of vavasour.valvatedSynonym of valvate.valvatid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Valvatidae.valvemanA man employed to operate a valve in pumping water.valvifer(entomology) Any of the basal plates of an insect's ovipositor that arise from the eighth and ninth abdominal segmentsvalvular(medicine, biology) Of or pertaining to valves, such as those of the heart.valylene(organic chemistry) The organic compound 2-methylbut-1-en-3-yne HC≡C-C(CH₃)=CH₂vambrace(historical) The piece of armor designed to protect the arm from the elbow to the wrist.vamoosedsimple past and past participle of vamoosevamoosesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vamoosevampetteA young female vampire.vamphorn(music, historical) A horn without holes or keys, used to amplify the voice in singing.vampiestsuperlative form of vampy: most vampyvampiresplural of vampirevampirey(informal) Of, relating to, or characteristic of vampires.vampiricHaving the traits of a vampire.vamplateA round of iron on the shaft of a tilting lance, to stabilize and protect the hand.vampyric(pseudo-archaic) vampiricvanadate(chemistry) Any salt of vanadic acid.vanadianOf, pertaining to, or containing vanadium.vanadite(chemistry) Any salt or ester of vanadous acidvanadiumA chemical element (symbol V) with atomic number 23; it is a transition metal, used in the production of special steels.vanadoan(mineralogy) Containing divalent vanadium.vanadousOf, pertaining to or containing vanadium, especially in an oxidation number of 4.vanalite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, oxygen, sodium, and vanadium.vanbraceAlternative form of vambrace.vandalicHaving the nature of vandalism.vandykesplural of vandykevanelessWithout vanes.vanelikeResembling or characteristic of a vane.vaneprim(pharmacology) An antibiotic.vanessidAny butterfly of the genus Vanessa.vanguard(military) The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.vanillar(of flavor, etc.) Of vanilla.vanillasplural of vanillavanillic(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to vanillin or vanillic acid.vanillinA chemical compound, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, that is the primary constituent of vanilla.vanillon(archaic) Synonym of vanilloes (“Vanilla pompona”).vanillyl(organic chemistry) A functional group that characterizes the vanilloids.vanishedNo longer apparent; not extant; gone.vanisherOne who vanishes.vanishesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vanishvanitiesplural of vanityvanitize(ambitransitive) To embellish for reasons of vanity.vanitoryA dressing table with a built-in washbasin.vankyrin(biochemistry) A viral ankyrinvanliferSomeone leading a vanlife.vanoxite(mineralogy) A trigonal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, and vanadium.vanquish(transitive) To defeat (someone); to overcome.vantagesplural of vantagevantbrasObsolete form of vambrace.vapidism(rare) vapidityvapidityThe state or quality of being vapid; vapidness.vaporary(medicine, archaic) Synonym of vaporarium (“a steam bath”).vaporate(obsolete) To emit vapourvaporingpresent participle and gerund of vaporvaporiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of vaporize.vaporishAlternative spelling of vapourish.vaporiumA curved hollow metal sheet that is filled with boiling water and used for the therapeutic application of heat.vaporize(ambitransitive) To turn into vapor.vaporole(medicine, historical) A thin glass capsule containing a volatile drug wrapped in cotton wool and enclosed in a silk bag, to be crushed in the fingers so as to permit inhalation.vaporoseSynonym of vaporous.vaporousOf or relating to vapour; also, having the characteristics or consistency of vapour.vapouredsimple past and past participle of vapourvapourerAny of several tussock moths (family Erebidae, subfamily Lymantriinae), especially of the genus Orgyia.vapularySynonym of vapulatory.vapulate(obsolete, transitive) To flog or whip; to beat or strike.vaqueriaA farm for grazing cattle.vaquerosplural of vaquerovaractor(electronics) A solid-state diode whose capacitance varies with the applied voltage.varanianRelating to, or characteristic of the varansvaranidsplural of varanidvaranine(zoology) Of, or pertaining to, a monitor lizard.varanoid(zoology) Any member of the superfamily Varanoidea of lizards, including the well-known Australian family Varanidae (the goannas).vardapet(Christianity) A highly educated archimandrite in the Armenian Apostolic Church tradition who holds a Doctorate in Theology.varenikiAlternative spelling of varenyky.varenykyBoiled dumplings stuffed with potato, cheese, or other filling; a serving of these; plural of varenyk.vargueno(furniture) A decorative cabinet of a kind originating near Toledo in Spain, having a rectangular body supported on legs or an ornamental framework, and a front that opens downwards on hinges to serve as a writing desk.variableAble to vary or be varied.variablyIn a variable manner.variacinA particular bacteriocin, related to lacticin.variadic(programming, mathematics, linguistics) Taking a variable number of arguments; especially, taking arbitrarily many arguments.varianceThe act of varying or the state of being variable.variancyAlternative form of variance.variantsplural of variantvariatesplural of variatevariatorA device that can change the parameters of something.variauntObsolete form of variant.varicealOf or pertaining to a varix (or varices)varicoidResembling a varix.variconeA varicose growth conevaricose(usually of a vein or set of veins) Abnormally swollen, dilated or knotty.varicousObsolete form of varicose.variedlyIn a varied manner.varieginA particular anticoagulant.varietal(biology) Pertaining to a distinct variety of organism.varifold(mathematics) A certain generalization of a differentiable manifoldvariformThat can take various forms.varihuedvaricolouredvariolar(medicine, dated) variolous (pertaining to smallpox)variolesplural of variolevariolic(archaic, medicine) Of or pertaining to smallpoxvariorumAn edition of a written work (especially the complete works of a classical writer) showing the notes and readings of a variety of different editors or commentators.varisomeCharacterised or marked by variation; various.varistor(electronics) An electronic component having a variable resistance; used to protect circuits against power surges.varitron(physics) An alleged subatomic particle with variable mass that Armenian physicists claimed to have discovered in the 1940s, but which was subsequently debunked.varitype(printing, historical) A kind of advanced typewriter that could use various different typefaces.varletry(obsolete) The rabble; the crowd; the mob.varletto(obsolete) A varlet; a scoundrel.varmeterA reactive voltammeter measuring reactive power in varsvarmintsplural of varmintvarnishtObsolete form of varnished.varnishyResembling or characteristic of varnish.vartabadAlternative form of vardapet.vartabedAlternative form of vardapet.vartabetAlternative form of vardapet.vartapetAlternative form of vardapet.varulite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, iron, manganese, oxygen, phosphorus, and sodium.varveledAlternative form of varvelled.vascular(anatomy) Relating to the flow of fluids, such as blood, lymph, or sap, through the body of an animal or plant, or to the vessels that carry such fluidsvasculumA container used by botanists to store newly-collected samples.vaselikeResembling or characteristic of a vase.vaselinePetroleum jelly.vasevineClematis viorna, a plant of eastern North America.vasewareVases collectively.vaseworkThe decorative arranging of flowers in a vase.vasicine(organic chemistry) A quinazoline alkaloid found in Justicia adhatoda and Peganum harmala.vasiform(biology) Having the form of a vessel or duct.vasilite(mineralogy) An isometric-hextetrahedral steel gray mineral containing copper, palladium, sulfur, and tellurium.vasogramThe diagnostic image produced in vasography.vasotomy(surgery) incision into the vas deferensvasquine(historical) A type of frock worn in Spain between the 17th and 19th centuries.vassalicof or pertaining to vassalsvassalryCollectively, the vassals.vassaltySynonym of vassaldom (“state of being a vassal; vassalhood”).vastatin(medicine) Any of a specific type of statinsvastiestsuperlative form of vasty: most vastyvastness(uncountable) The quality of being vast.vateriteA polymorph of calcium carbonate, chemical formula CaCO₃.vaticideThe murder of a prophet.vaticine(obsolete) A prediction; a vaticination.vatmakerSomeone who makes vats.vaultage(obsolete) A vaulted place or arched cellar.vaultersplural of vaultervaultfulAs much as a vault will hold.vaultingThe practice of constructing vaults, or a particular method of such construction.vaultmanAn employee responsible for removing goods from a storage vault as needed.vauntageObsolete form of vantage.vauntery(obsolete, poetic) vaunting; boastfulnessvauntful(archaic) boastful; vainly ostentatious.vauntingpresent participle and gerund of vauntvavangueVangueria madagascariensis, a flowering plant with a large orange edible fruit.vavasory(law, obsolete) The quality or tenure of the fee held by a vavasour.vavasour(historical) a subvassal; someone holding their lands from a vassal of the crown rather than from the crown directlyvavassorAlternative form of vavasour.vaxathon(informal) An event at which numerous people receive vaccinations.vaxident(medicine, slang, neologism) An unexpected medical incident occurring after the administration of a COVID vaccination.vaxxhole(derogatory, neologism) Alternative form of vaxhole.vealiestsuperlative form of vealy: most vealyveallikeResembling or characteristic of veal.vealskinThe skin of a calf.vectigal(obsolete) A tax.vectoralRelating to a vectorvectoredsimple past and past participle of vectorvederala(Ayurveda) A practitioner of Ayurveda.vedettesplural of vedettevedutistAlternative form of vedutista (“landscape painter”).veerableCapable of being veered.veganify(transitive, rare) To make vegan; to veganize.veganismA way of life which strictly avoids animal products and services involving the use of living animals.veganite(nonstandard, very rare, proscribed) A vegan.veganityThe state of being vegan.veganize(transitive) To convert (a recipe, a meal, a person, etc.) to be vegan.vegaronivegan imitation pepperonivegaviidAny species of the extinct family Vegaviidae of goose-like birds.vegelate(rare, derogatory) Chocolate containing vegetable fat (not a permitted ingredient in parts of the European Union).vegemiteAlternative letter-case form of Vegemite.vegetantCharacteristic of vegetationvegetare(rare) To adhere to a vegetarian diet; to eat vegetables and not meat.vegetaryCharacterized by life and growth.vegetate(of a plant) To grow or sprout.vegetism(rare) vegetal, vegete, or vegetarian state or characteristicvegetist(archaic) vegetarianvegetiveOf or pertaining to vegetation.vegetize(intransitive, chiefly figurative) To be in a vegetative state.vegetous(obsolete) vigorous; lively; active; energetic.vegivoreA person with a strong fondness for eating vegetables.vehementShowing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.vehicledHaving a vehicle.vehiclesplural of vehicleveigaiid(zoology) Any mite in the family Veigaiidae.veiledlyIn a way that is secretive or obscure.veillessWithout a veil.veillikeResembling or characteristic of a veil.veiltailA variety of goldfish with a long, flowing double tail and high sail-like dorsal fin.veilwiseIn the manner of a veil.veiningsplural of veiningveinlessWithout veins.veinlikeResembling or characteristic of a vein.veinuletA venule or veinlet.veinwise(mineralogy) In the manner of a vein.veinworkA veined pattern.velarialRelating to a velariumvelariseAlternative form of velarize.velarity(phonetics) The quality of being a velar sound (a sound articulated at the velum or soft palate).velarium(zoology) The marginal membrane of certain medusae belonging to the Discophora.velarize(phonology) To raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant, such as the l of English pool.velationA veiling; concealment; mystery.velatura(art) A translucent whitish glaze in painting.velcroedsimple past and past participle of velcrovelcroid(slang) One who stays physically near to an influential person, especially in an effort to increase their own media exposure.veldfireA wildfire on the veld.velellid(zoology) Any hydrozoan in the family Velellidae, synonym for the Porpitidae.veligersplural of veligervelikite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-scalenohedral mineral containing copper, mercury, sulfur, and tin.velitaryObsolete spelling of velleitary.velleityThe lowest degree of desire or volition; a total lack of effort to act.velocity(physics) A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.velodyneA device that regulates the rotational speed of a shaftvelologyThe hobby of collecting vehicle tax discs.velotaxipedicab, cycle rickshaw (cycle rickshaw used as taxi)velouredCovered in velour.velskoenAlternative form of veldskoen.velveeta(Internet, rare) The crossposting of a message to an unreasonably large number of newsgroups.velveretSynonym of velveteen.velvetedCovered with velvet; wearing velvet clothing.velvetryGarments or furnishings made from velvet.velvettyAlternative form of velvety.venalityThe fact or state of being for sale, especially with reference to bribes or corruption.venalize(transitive) To make venal; to put up for purchase.venaticaObsolete spelling of vinhatico.venation(botany, entomology) The arrangement of veins in a leaf, wing, or similar structure.venatoryvenatorial; relating to huntingvendableAlternative form of vendible.vendacesplural of vendacevendangeThe annual grape harvest, especially in France.vendavalA westerly wind, especially one that blows into the Mediterranean Sea around the area of the Straits of Gibraltar and Morocco, or a similar wind in the Philippines.vendavelAlternative form of vendaval.vendeuseA saleswoman in a fashionable clothing store.vendibleSalable; able to be bought, sold, or traded.vendress(rare) Female equivalent of vendor: a woman or girl who vends; a female vendor.veneeredsimple past and past participle of veneerveneererA person who makes and applies veneers.venefice(obsolete) The act or practice of poisoning.venemousObsolete spelling of venomous.venenate(obsolete, transitive) To poison; to infect with poison.venenoseAlternative form of venenous (“venomous; poisonous”).venenous(archaic) Venomous; poisonous.venerant(obsolete, rare) veneratingvenerate(transitive) To treat with great respect and deference.venerealOf or relating to the genitals or sexual intercourse.venerean(obsolete) Devoted to the offices of Venus, or love; venereal.venerialArchaic form of venereal.veneriesplural of veneryveneroidAny bivalve mollusc of the order VeneridavenerousObsolete form of venereous.venesect(surgery) To carry out a venesectionvenetian(usually in the plural) Ellipsis of Venetian blind or alternative letter-case form of Venetian.vengeantSeeking or taking vengeance; avenging.vengefulVindictive or wanting vengeance.vengenceMisspelling of vengeance.veniable(obsolete) venial; pardonableveniallyIn a venial manner.venidiumAn African daisy of the genus Arctotis (syn. Venidium), native to South Africa.venisonsplural of venisonvenitive(grammar, of a word, particle, or inflection) Indicating motion to or toward a thing.venogram(medicine) An X-ray of a vein that has been injected with an opaque materialvenombin(biochemistry) Any of a class of thrombin-like enzymes from snake venom.venomics(genetics) The study of the proteome of venomsvenomize(transitive) To treat (an ailment) or process (a laboratory specimen) with venom.venomoidA venomous snake that has undergone a surgical procedure to remove or inhibit the production of snake venom.venomousOf or pertaining to venom.venosityThe quality of being venous or venose.venosomeAn extracellular vesicle, in wasps, that transports venomvenotomysurgical incision into a veinvenously(anatomy, medicine) In terms of, or by means of, the vein.ventableCapable of being vented.ventagesplural of ventageventaileObsolete form of ventail.ventailsplural of ventailventanna(obsolete) A window.ventayleObsolete form of ventail.ventholeA hole through which gas or air can escape.ventlessWithout a vent or vents.ventouse(medicine) A suction cup-like device used on a baby's head to assist in difficult childbirths.ventralsplural of ventralventrite(entomology) A ventral plate.ventrousObsolete spelling of venturous.venturedsimple past and past participle of ventureventurerOne who ventures; a traveller or explorer.venturesplural of venturevenulose(botany) Full of venules (small veins).venulousOf or relating to venules.venville(historical) A system of tenure in Dartmoor, England, allowing residents to graze animals on the moor and to gather coal, turf, etc. from the forest.veracity(uncountable, of a person) The quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness.veraisonA stage in the ripening process of grapes or olives. It is the relatively short period during which the firm, green berries begin to soften and change colour.verandah(archaic or Australia and New Zealand) Alternative spelling of veranda.verandasplural of verandaveratria(chemistry, archaic) veratrineveratric(organic chemistry) Pertaining to, or derived from, plants of the genus Veratrum (the false hellebores.veratrinAlternative form of veratrine.veratrol(organic chemistry) A liquid hydrocarbon obtained by the decomposition of veratric acid, and constituting the dimethyl ether of pyrocatechin.veratrumAny of various poisonous herbs of the genus Veratrumveratryl(organic chemistry, in combination) The univalent (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl radicalverazideAn antitubercular drug.verazine(organic chemistry) A tetrahydropyridine alkaloid derived from a sterol found in Veratrum species, with IUPAC name (3S,8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(1S)-1-[(3S)-3-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydropyridin-6-yl]ethyl]-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-olverballyIn a verbal manner; with words; by speaking.verbatimWord for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.verbatumMisspelling of verbatim.verbenasplural of verbenaverbenolA monoterpene alcohol found in verbena.verbformAlternative form of verb form.verbhoodThe quality or state of being a verb.verbiageOverabundance of words.verbless(linguistics) Without a verb.verblikeresembling a verb, having characteristics of a verbverbness(grammar) Quality of being a verb.verbnoun(Welsh grammar) A verb form which acts as a defective noun, having functions similar to the English infinitive and gerund, and the Latin supine.verboten(often emphatic or humorous) (Strictly) forbidden or prohibited.verdancyThe state of being verdant.verdazyl(organic chemistry) Any of several delocalized radicals derived from hydrazylverdello(horticulture) a light green variety of summer lemon made from Sicily, similar to a limeverderer(British) An official in charge of a royal forest; in modern times, still extant in the New Forest and the Forest of DeanverderorAlternative form of verderer.verdictsplural of verdictverditer(obsolete) verdigrisverdomde(South Africa) damned (as an expletive)verdugalObsolete form of farthingale.verduredCovered with verdure; green and lush; verdant.verecund(rare, literary, poetic) modestvergalooDated form of virgalieu.vergence(physiology) The simultaneous turning of both eyes when focusing.vergencyThe reciprocal of the focal distance of a lens, used as a measure of the divergence or convergence of a pencil of rays.vergescu(rare, historical) The white shield that was the mark of novice knights, especially in Arthurian legend.vergette(heraldry) A small pale (vertical band down the middle of a shield).veridianUncommon spelling of viridian.veriditytruth; veridicalityverifiedsimple past and past participle of verifyverifierAgent noun of verify: someone or something that verifies.verifiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of verifyveristicOf or relating to the art movement called verism.veritiesplural of verityveritismA materialist sociophilosophical ideology that rejects organized religion.veritistA proponent of veritism.verjuiceA very acidic juice made by pressing unripe grapes, crab-apples, or other sour fruit.verkramp(South Africa) Politically conservative.verligte(South Africa) A person with a verlig (enlightened) political attitude.vermetid(zoology) Any species of Vermetidae (worm snails).vermetus(zoology) Any of the many species of marine gastropods belonging to Vermetus and allied genera, of the family Vermetidae.vermicleAlternative spelling of vermicule.verminedInfested with vermin.verminerA dog kept to kill vermin.verminly(obsolete) Resembling vermin.vermisolA kind of soil subject to worm activity.vermouthA dry, or sweet apéritif wine flavored with aromatic herbs, and often used in mixed drinks.vernacle(obsolete) A veronica (image of Jesus).vernalinA hypothetical plant hormone thought to be responsible for vernalization.vernallyIn a vernal manner or context; in spring.verniersplural of verniervernonin(organic chemistry) A particular glucoside extractable from the root of various South African plant of the genus Vernonia, once used as a mild heart tonic.veronica(bullfighting) A circular swinging movement of the cape, used to avoid the bull.verquere(historical) A board game related to backgammon.verrucaeplural of verrucaverrucasplural of verrucaverrugasplural of verrugaversableCapable of being turned; flexible, changeable, or inconsistent.versantsplural of versantverseletA little verse or poem.versemanA por, especially an inferior one; a versemonger.versette(music) Alternative form of verset (“very short organ interlude or prelude”).versican(biochemistry) An extracellular matrix proteoglycan that is present in human tissueversicle(poetry, music) One of a series of lines that are shorter than a standard line of verse, particularly in a hymn.versionsplural of versionversipelA versipellous object or thing.verteberObsolete form of vertebra.vertebra(anatomy) Any of the bony or cartilaginous segments which make up the backbone, consisting in some lower vertebrates of several distinct elements which never become united, and in higher vertebrates having a short more or less cylindrical body whose ends articulate by pads of elastic or cartilaginous tissue with those of adjacent vertebrae and a bony arch that encloses the spinal cord.vertebre(archaic) A joint of the back.vertexalRelating to, or positioned at, a vertex.vertexesplural of vertexvertible(obsolete) Able to turn or to be turned; changeable.verticalIn a three-dimensional co-ordinate system, describing the axis z oriented normal (perpendicular, orthogonal) to the basic plane xy.verticel(botany) A circle of flowers around a node on a stem.verticesplural of vertexverticil(chiefly botany) A whorl, a group of similar parts such as leaves radiating from a shared axisverticleMisspelling of vertical.verticonSynonym of kaomoji.verticut(transitive) To mow (grass) vertically, to remove thatch buildup.vertisol(soil science) A clay soil, containing a high content of montmorillonite, that forms deep cracks in drier conditions.vertiverAlternative form of vetiver; a fragrant bunchgrass (Chrysopogon zizanioides).vertosol(soil science) A type of clay soil that develops extensive cracks when dry.vertuallObsolete spelling of virtual.vertuousObsolete spelling of virtuous.vervaineObsolete spelling of vervain.verveineObsolete form of vervain.verveledAlternative form of varvelled.vervelle(historical) A rivet containing a hole, or a staple, on a medieval helmet, by which a camail was attached (or rarely, on another piece of armor, by which e.g. a lance rest was attached).vescalin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.vesicantCausing blistering to the skin.vesicateTo blister; to raise blisters on.vesiclesplural of vesiclevesicula(biology, medicine, archaic) Synonym of vesicle (small blister).vesosome(medicine) A multi-layer liposome structure, used to deliver drugsvesperalvesper; eveningvespetroA sweet, anise-like liqueur from Canzo, Lombardy, made from spices and medicinal plants.vespiaryA nest built by a social wasp species.vespillo(Ancient Rome) One who carried out the dead bodies of the poor at night for burial.vestallyIn a vestal manner; purely; chastely.vestiary(countable) A dressing room or storeroom for clothes, especially in a church or other religious house.vestigesplural of vestigevestigiaplural of vestigiumvestitol(organic chemistry) A particular isoflavonoid found in Brazilian red propolis.vestlessWithout a vest.vestlikeResembling a vest.vestmentA robe, gown, or other article of clothing worn as an indication of office.vestriesplural of vestryvestuary(obsolete) vestryvesturalOf or relating to vesture, or clothing.vesturedsimple past and past participle of vesturevesturerThe head verger of a church.vesuvineA brown dyestuff obtained from certain basic azo compounds of benzene.veteransplural of veteranvetivene(organic chemistry) Any of a class of terpenes found in vetiver oil.vetiversplural of vetivervetivertAlternative form of vetiver (commonly the oil sense)vetivone(organic chemistry) Any of a class of sesquiterpene ketones found in vetiver oil.vetoableCapable of being vetoed.vettableCapable of being vetted.vexation(uncountable) The action of vexing, annoying, or irritating someone or something; (countable) an instance of this.vexatory(archaic) vexatiousvexillar(botany) Of or relating to the vexillum, or upper petal of papilionaceous flowers.vexillumA flag, banner, or standard.vexinglyIn a vexing manner.viaductsplural of viaductviallingpresent participle and gerund of vialviameter(archaic) An early type of odometer.viaticalOf or pertaining to a journey; viatic.viaticum(especially Catholicism) The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.viatoresplural of viatorvibeless(informal) Lacking a vibe or distinctive atmosphere; devoid of character; bland.vibrableAble to be vibrated.vibranceSynonym of vibrancy.vibrancyThe quality of being vibrant.vibratedsimple past and past participle of vibratevibratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vibratevibratorA device that vibrates or causes vibration.vibratosplural of vibratovibrioidHaving the curved commalike shape characteristic of the genus Vibrio of gram-negative bacteria.vibrissaAny of the tactile whiskers on the nose of an animal such as a cat.vibrogen(botany) Active cellular tissue arranged in layers in the cortex of certain tendrils, causing circumnutation.vibronic(physics) Describing relationships between electronic and vibrational motions or quantum statesviburnin(medicine, obsolete) A substance derived from the black haw viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium), used to treat uterine disease.viburnumAny of many shrubs and trees, of the genus Viburnum, native to the Northern Hemisphere that have showy clusters of flowers.vicarage(countable) The residence of a vicar.vicarateThe territory for which a vicar is responsible.vicaressA sister lower in order than an abbess or mother superior in a nunnery or convent.vicariad(ecology) vicariantvicarialOf or pertaining to a vicarvicarian(obsolete) A vicar.vicarishResembling or characteristic of a vicar.vicarismThe production of different species due to isolation.vicarity(uncommon) The quality of understanding or experiencing something vicariously.vicelikeAlternative spelling of viselike.vicenaryOf, pertaining to, or based on the number twenty.viceroysplural of viceroyvicianin(organic chemistry) A cyanogenic disaccharide found in the seeds of Vicia angustifolia.vicillin(medicine) An aminobenzyl derivative of penicillinvicinage(now rare) A surrounding district; a neighbourhood.vicinityProximity; the state of being near.vicomtesplural of vicomtevictoriaA kind of low four-wheeled pleasure carriage, with a calash top, designed for two persons and the driver who occupies a high seat in front.victorieObsolete spelling of victory.victorin(biochemistry) A peptide toxin, produced by the fungus Drechslera victoriae that causes blight in some cropsvictressAlternative form of victoress.victrice(obsolete) A female victor; a victress.victrolaAny upright or console model phonograph from the early 1900s, usually with a wooden cabinet body and an interior horn for the projection of sound, that plays 78 rpm records using a steel needle.victuallObsolete spelling of victual.victualsplural of victualvidendumThat which is to be seen.videocamA video camera.videocon(informal) videoconferencevideoingpresent participle and gerund of videovideotexAny of various early information retrieval services, such as viewdata and Teletext systems, that delivered pages of computerized text to users on request.vidiconsplural of vidiconvidience(rare) A group of observers.vidphone(science fiction) videophonevielbeinA polyad (generalization of vierbein)viellistA musician who plays the vielle.vierbein(physics) Synonym of tetrad.vierlingA long firearm with four barrels (typically two shotgun barrels and two rifle barrels).viewableAble to be viewed.viewablyIn a viewable way.viewbookAn illustrated promotional booklet for an academic institution.viewdata(often attributive) An information retrieval service of the 1970s and 1980s permitting subscribers to access a remote database and receive requested data on a video display.viewingsplural of viewingviewlessWithout a view.viewportA viewing window.viewshed(geography) The view from a particular vantage point.viewsome(chiefly dialectal) Having a good view; attractive; comely; neat.vigenarySynonym of vicenary, of, pertaining to, or based on the number twenty.vigilantWatchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; waryvigilate(obsolete or nonstandard) to monitor, watch over, controlvigilousRelating to observation or watchingvigneronA person who grows vines for wine production, a winegrowervignette(architecture) A running ornament consisting of leaves and tendrils, used in Gothic architecture.vigorish(uncountable, slang) A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment.vigorite(archaic) A particular explosive containing nitroglycerin.vigoroso(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played with emphasis, spirit, vigour or energy.vigorousPhysically strong and active.vigoured(chiefly in combination) Having vigour.vilayati(India) A European foreigner, especially an EnglishmanvilayetiAlternative form of vilayati.vilayetsplural of vilayetvilenessThe state of being vile.vilesomeCharacterised or marked by vilenessvilifiedsimple past and past participle of vilifyvilifierOne who vilifiesvilifiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vilifyvilipend(transitive, dated, formal) To treat (something) as inconsequential or worthless; to despise, to look down on.villadomThe world of suburban villas.villagerA person who lives in, or comes from, a village.villagesplural of villagevillagetA little village.villagey(informal) Villagelike.villagioAlternative form of viliaco.villainsplural of villainvillainy(uncountable) Evil or wicked character or behaviour.villakinA little villa.villanel(obsolete) A ballad.villatic(obsolete) rural (of or relating to a farm or village)villeinsplural of villeinvilliagoAlternative form of viliaco.villitisinflammation of the chorionic villivillotta(music) A form of popular song from Friulivimentin(biochemistry) Any of a group of polypeptides that polymerize to form filaments in the cytoskeleton.vinarianRelating to wine.vinaticoArchaic spelling of vinhatico.vincanolAn anesthetic drug.vincentsplural of vincentvinchucaThe kissing bug Triatoma infestansvincibleCapable of being defeated or overcome; assailable or vulnerable.vinciblyIn a vincible manner.vincinalOf, belonging to, or restricted to a limited area or neighborhood; local.vincottoCooked grape must (from Puglia) used as a sauce for pouring.vincture(obsolete) A binding.vincular(grammar) connective.vinculin(biochemistry) A membrane-cytoskeletal protein in focal adhesion plaques, involved in linkage of integrin adhesion molecules to the actin cytoskeletonvinculum(arithmetic) The horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction.vinculunMisspelling of vinculum.vindalhoAlternative form of vindaloo.vindalooA blend of chilis, tamarind, ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds, originally from Goa.vindical(obsolete, rare) Eager to punish; vindicative.vinegarsplural of vinegarvinegarySour; like vinegar.vinelandland where vines are grownvinelessWithout vines.vinelikeResembling or characteristic of a vine.vineriesplural of vineryvinestemThe stem of a vine.vinetree(rare, archaic) A grapevine.vinewiseIn the manner of a vine.vinewoodwood from a vinevineyardA grape plantation, especially one used in the production of wine.vinifera(wine) Vitis vinifera, the common grape vine.vinifiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vinifyvininessThe state or condition of being viny.vinnewed(dialectal) mouldyvinnexinA viral form of an innexinvinolentfond of drinking wine, especially to excessvinologyThe study of wine and winemaking.vinorine(organic chemistry) The indole alkaloid 22-norajmala-1,19-dien-17α-yl acetatevinosityThe quality or state of being vinous, or of having some essential characteristic of wine.vinouslyUnder the influence of wine; drunkenly.vinquish(dialect) A disease of sheep, associated with granite soils.vintagerOne who gathers the vintage, i.e. a grape harvester.vintagesplural of vintagevintagey(informal) Suggesting a vintage style.vintenarA leader of vintenary, a twenty infantry in medieval England, who were a medieval draft on freemen who were not knights.vintenerObsolete form of vintner.vintnersplural of vintnervintnery(uncountable) The sale of wine; the trade of a vintner.vintress(obsolete) A female vintner.vinylene(chemistry) The divalent radical, -CH=CH-, formally derived by removing a hydrogen atom from each carbon of an ethylene molecule.vinylogy(chemistry) The transmission of electronic effects through a conjugated organic bonding systemviognierA type of white wine-producing grape originally grown in the Rhône valley.violableCapable of being violated, broken, or injured.violablyDone in a violable manner.violaist(dated) Someone who plays the viola.violanin(organic chemistry) A pigment found in the wild pansy (Viola tricolor).violated(of a rule or law) Having been broken or ignored, especially in a flagrant manner.violaterAlternative spelling of violator.violatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of violateviolatorOne who violates (a rule, a boundary, another person's body, etc.); offenderviolenceExtreme force.violinicOf or relating to a violin or its sound.viologen(organic chemistry) Any of a class of quaternary ammonium salts derived from 4,4'-bipyridineviolottaA kind of tenor viola or tenor violin tuned an octave below the violin.viomycin(pharmacology) An antibiotic, of complex structure, derived from the actinomycete Streptomyces puniceus.viperessA female viper (snake, or treacherous/malignant person)viperineOf, relating to or resembling a viperviperishIn the manner of a viper.viperoidResembling or pertaining to the vipers.viperousof or pertaining to a viperviquidil(pharmacology) An isomer of quinidine used to treat cerebrovascular disorders.viracideAlternative form of viricide (“substance that kills viruses”).viraemia(pathology) The condition or disease of having a virus in the bloodstream.viraemicPertaining to viraemia; having a virus or viruses present in the bloodstreamviragoesplural of viragovirality(advertising, marketing) The state or condition of being viral: tendency to spread by word of mouth or memetic action.virandahDated form of veranda.virazoleSynonym of ribavirin.vircatorvirtual cathode oscillatorvirelaysplural of virelayvirementThe transfer of a surplus from one account to cover a deficit in another.virenose(organic chemistry) A particular methylated deoxysugar that is used as a biomarkervireonid(zoology) Any bird in the family Vireonidae.virgated(obsolete) Striped; streaked with rod-shaped (long and narrow) streaks.virgaterA person who owned or cultivated a virgate of agricultural land.virginalBeing or resembling a virgin.virginlyBefitting a virgin; coy, innocent, pure, unspotted; chaste, etc.virgularmade up of thin lines or strokes, usually with reference to an alphabet or writing systemviricide(medicine) Any substance that destroys or inactivates viruses.viridianA bluish-green pigment made from chromium sesquioxide.viridite(mineralogy) chlorite.viridityThe state or condition of being virid: greenness.virilelyIn a way or to an extent that is virile.virilify(transitive) To make virile.viriliseAlternative form of virilize.virilismThe condition resulting from virilization in a female.virilityThe state of being virile.virilize(biology) To make virile.viriloid(sexology) Having certain aspects of the virile.virionicOf or relating to a virion.viritope(genetics) A section of DNA that corresponds with a genevirivore(neologism) Alternative form of virovore.virivory(biology, ecology, virology) The eating of viruses. The dietary consumption of viruses. The condition of being virivorous. The condition of being a virovore.virocell(biology, virology, pathology) Any cell, infected by a virus, whose primary function is to produce virionsvirogeneA gene involved in the development of a virus.viroidalOf or pertaining to a viroidvirokine(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins, similar to cytokines, that are produced by the action of some DNA virusesvirologyThe branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral diseases.viromics(biology) The identification and study of viromesvirosomethe reconstituted membrane of an enveloped virusvirotypeSynonym of pathotype.virovore(biology, ecology, virology) An organism whose diet is primarily composed of virusesvirovoryAlternative form of virivory.virtopsyA noninvasive autopsy performed through medical imaging technology.virtuallObsolete spelling of virtual.virtuate(obsolete) To make efficacious; to give virtue of efficacy.virtuosaa female virtuosovirtuoseExhibiting the qualities and skill of a virtuoso; virtuosic.virtuosiplural of virtuosovirtuoso(now historical) An expert in virtù or art objects and antiquities; a connoisseur.virtuousFull of virtue; having excellent moral character.virucideAlternative form of viricide.virulentOf animals, plants, or substances: extremely venomous or poisonous.virulome(microbiology) The set of genes that contribute to the virulence of a bacterium.virusoidA circular single-stranded RNA, similar but not identical to a viroid, dependent on plant viruses for replication and encapsidation.visagistAlternative form of visagiste.visalessWithout a visa.viscachaAny of the several South American rodents, native to the Andes Mountains, of the genera Lagidium and Lagostomus.viscanceThe amount of energy that dissipates due to flow in a viscous system.visceralHaving to do with the response of the body as opposed to the intellect, as in the distinction between feeling and thinking.viscidlyIn a viscid fashion or manner.visciousMisspelling of vicious.viscosin(organic chemistry) A biosurfactant, [[(2S)-2-[[(3R)-3-hydroxydecanoyl]amino]-4-methyl-pentanoyl]amino]-5-oxo-pentanoic acid, produced by Pseudomonas fluorescensviscountA member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl.viscumin(biochemistry) Any of a group of toxic lectins present in mistletoe (Viscum album)viscuousMisspelling of viscous.viselikeExtremely strong or tight, like the grip of a vise.visfatin(biochemistry) An adipocyte hormone associated with diabetes mellitusvisionalOf or pertaining to visionvisioned(in combination) Having a specified quality of vision.visioner(business) One who converts a vision (such as idea or concept) into a visual image, e.g. a storyboard, animation, movie footage.visitantOne who visits; a guest; a visitor.visitingpresent participle and gerund of visitvisitorsplural of visitorvisitourObsolete form of visitor.visitrix(archaic) A female visitor.visnadinA natural vasodilator, first isolated from bishop's weed (Visnaga daucoides, syn. Ammi visnaga).visnaginA particular furanochromone.visnomieObsolete form of physiognomy.visoringpresent participle and gerund of visorvisuallyBy means of sight.vitaliseTo give life to something; to animate.vitalismThe doctrine that life involves some immaterial "vital force", and cannot be explained scientifically.vitalistOf or espousing vitalism, the doctrine that life cannot be entirely reduced to physical and chemical factors.vitalityThe capacity to live and develop.vitalizeAmerican and Oxford British English standard spelling of vitalise.vitamersplural of vitamervitamineObsolete form of vitamin.vitaminsplural of vitaminvitamiseto use a vitamiser, to blendvitative(phrenology, archaic) Of or relating to vitality, love of life, and resistance to death and disease.vitellin(biochemistry) A protein found in egg yolk.vitellus(now rare, biology) The contents or substance of the ovum; egg yolk.vitiatedsimple past and past participle of vitiatevitiatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vitiatevitiatorThat which vitiates.vitiligo(dermatology) The patchy loss of skin pigmentation.vitimite(mineralogy) A monoclinic white mineral containing boron, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.vitologyThe scientific study of life at the cellular level.vitrella(archaic, zoology) One of the transparent lens-like cells in the ocelli of certain arthropods.vitreousOf or resembling glass; glassy.vitrimer(organic chemistry) Any of a class of polymers that have the physical characteristic of glassesvitrinesplural of vitrinevitrinid(zoology) Any member of the family Vitrinidae of land snails and slugs.vitritis(pathology) inflammation associated with the vitreous humorvitrosin(biochemistry) The structural protein of the vitreous body.vitrosol(soil science) A vitric andosol.vitularyAlternative form of vitular.vitulineOf or pertaining to a calf or veal.vitusite(mineralogy) A rare, varicolored, orthorhombic mineral found in Greenland.vivacityThe quality or state of being vivacious.vivapain(biochemistry) Any of a group of cysteine proteases in Plasmodium vivaxvivariesplural of vivaryvivariumA place artificially arranged for keeping or raising living animals.viverralA cat breed, the cross between a Bengal cat and an Asian fishing catviverrid(zoology) Any member of the family Viverridaevividestsuperlative form of vivid: most vividvividity(uncountable, rare) Synonym of vividness.vivifiedsimple past and past participle of vivifyvivifierOne who or that which vivifies.vivifiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vivifyviviparaA viviparous organism.vivipary(in plants) Reproduction via embryos that develop from the outset without interruption (as opposed to germinating from a seed).vivisect(transitive) To perform vivisection upon; to dissect alive.vixenishOf or pertaining to a vixen; resembling a vixen.vizardedWearing a vizard.vizcachaAlternative spelling of viscacha.vizieralOf or relating to viziers.vizirateAlternative form of vizierate.vizirialAlternative spelling of vizierial.vloggersplural of vloggervlogging(Internet) The keeping of a vlog (video weblog).vocablesplural of vocablevocaleseJazz singing genre where the lyrics are written to melodies that were originally parts of an all-instrumental composition or improvisation.vocalicsvocal elements of communicationvocalion(music) A type of reed organvocaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of vocalize.vocalismSpeaking or singing.vocalistA singer; a person who likes to sing.vocalityThe quality or degree of being vocal.vocalizeTo express with the voice, to utter.vocation(Ecclesiastical) A divine calling to establish one's lifestyle.vocativeOf or pertaining to calling; used in calling or vocation.vocodersplural of vocodervocoidalBeing or pertaining to a vocoid or vocoids.vocologyThe science and practice of voice habilitation.vodanium(historical) A supposed chemical element, afterward found to be a mixture of several metals, such as copper, iron, lead, nickel, etc.vodouistAlternative form of voodooist.vodyanoi(Slavic mythology) Alternative spelling of vodyanoy.vodyanoy(Slavic mythology) A type of water sprite from Slavic mythology.vogesite(mineralogy) A lamprophyre mineral containing hornblende and orthoclase.vogueingfashionable, prevailingvogueishAlternative form of voguish.voicebox(colloquial) larynxvoicedlyIn a voiced or voiceful mannervoicefulHaving a loud voice or many voices.voicingsplural of voicingvoidablecapable of being voided or made void.voidanceThe act of voiding, of defecating or removing.voidlessWithout a void.voidnessThe state or condition of being void.voievodaObsolete form of voivode.voievodeAlternative form of voivode.voissoir(architecture) Alternative form of voussoir.voivodesplural of voivodevojevodaAlternative form of voivode.voladoraA small bus used for public transportation in the Dominican Republic.volaemicAlternative form of volemic.volatile(physics) Evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions.volatizeAlternative form of volatilize.volcanicOf or pertaining to a volcano or volcanoes.volcanoeMisspelling of volcano.volcanosplural of volcanovolelikeResembling or characteristic of a vole.volitantflying; capable of flight.volitary(rare) Pertaining to flight.volitileMisspelling of volatile.volitionA conscious choice or decision.volitiveOf or pertaining the will or volition.volleyedsimple past and past participle of volleyvolleyer(tennis) A player who hits volleys.volplaneA steep, controlled dive, especially by an aircraft with the engine off.volsellaA male reproductive appendage in some insects.voltagesplural of voltagevoltaism(obsolete) galvanismvoltaite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, potassium, and sulfur.voltzine(mineralogy) voltzitevoltzite(mineralogy) An oxysulfide of lead occurring in implanted spherical globules of a yellowish or brownish colour.volubile(archaic, chiefly botany) Turning or whirling; winding.volumiseAlternative spelling of volumize.volumistThe author of a volume.volumize(transitive) To add physical volume to.volutionA turning (rolling or revolving) motion.volvelle(historical) A type of slide chart, a paper construction with rotating parts, formerly used for organization and calculation in astronomy and other subjects.volvoxesplural of volvoxvolvular(medicine) Of, relating to, or characterised by volvulus.volvulus(medicine) Obstruction of the bowel in which a loop of bowel has abnormally twisted on itself.vombatid(zoology) Any marsupial of the family Vombatidae; a wombat.vomerian(anatomy) Relating to the vomer bone.vomerine(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the vomer.vomitersplural of vomitervomitingpresent participle and gerund of vomitvomition(archaic) The act of vomiting.vomitive(medicine, pharmacology) Inducing vomitingvomitoryThe entrance into a theater or other large public venue, where masses of people are disgorged into the stands; a vomitoriumvomitous(US) Characteristic of, or causing one to vomit.vondsiraAlternative form of vontsira.vontsiraAny member of the subfamily Galidiinae of small, brown, mongoose-like mammals, from Madagascar.voodooedsimple past and past participle of voodoovoodooerSynonym of voodooist.voorhuis(South Africa) entrance hall, front roomvoorslag(South Africa) whiplash (the lash of a whip)voracityThe state of being voracious; rapacity or extreme gluttony.vorlagesA particular style of tight-fitting ski pants.vorozole(pharmacology) An imidazole-based competitive inhibitor of aromatase.vorspiel(music) A prelude.vortexedmixed using a vortex mixervortexer(sciences) A vortex mixer.vortexesplural of vortexvortexon(physics) A toroidal vortex in a fluidvortexorAlternative form of vortexer.vorticalOf or pertaining to a vortex; containing vortices; moving in a vortex.vorticed(rare) Having a vortex (of a defined type)vorticesplural of vortexvortilonA small attachment mounted under the wing of an aeroplane to induce vortices to aid stability in flight.votaressA female votary.votariesplural of votaryvotarist(archaic) A votary.votationThe processing of margarine by means of a votator.voteableAlternative form of votable.votebankAlternative spelling of vote bank.votekick(video games) A vote to expel a player, taken by the other players.votelessWithout a vote or votes.votivelyIn a votive manner; in fulfilment of a vow.vouchersplural of vouchervouchingpresent participle and gerund of vouchvoulgier(uncommon) A fighter armed with a voulge, particularly in a French military context.voussoir(architecture) One of a series of wedge-shaped bricks or stones forming an arch or vault.vousvoieAlternative form of vouvoy.voutsafeObsolete form of vouchsafe.vouvoyerAlternative form of vousvoyer.vowelingAlternative form of vowelling.voweliseAlternative form of vowelize.vowelishOf the nature of a vowel; similar to a vowel.vowelismThe use of vowels.vowelist(theology) One who maintains that the vowel points in Hebrew Scripture are part of the original text and thus of divine rather than human origin.vowelize(transitive) To give the quality, sound, or office of a vowel to.vowelled(especially in combination) Having (a specified type or number of) vowels.voxelate(computing) To represent something as an array of voxels.voxeliseAlternative form of voxelize.voxelize(transitive, computer graphics) To convert (an image or model) into voxels.voyagersplural of voyagervoyageur(historical) A trader, particularly in furs, who worked (and explored) in the area of Canada and the northern United States from the 16th to early 19th centuries; they were often of Quebecois extraction.voyagingpresent participle and gerund of voyagevoyevodaAlternative form of voivode.voyevodeAlternative form of voivode.vraickerOne who gathers vraic.vrddhiedAlternative spelling of vṛddhied.vuilgoed(South Africa, slang) filth, trashvulcanicAlternative spelling of volcanic.vulgarlyIn a vulgar manner; obscenely or unrefinedly.vulgatesplural of vulgatevulgusesplural of vulgusvulnificCausing wounds.vulsellaplural of vulsellumvulturesplural of vulturevulvitis(medicine) An often painful inflammation of the vulva.vurtoxinA phospholipase present in some snake venomvuvuzelaA trumpet-shaped horn, now usually plastic, that produces a loud buzzing sound.
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