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9 Letter Words Starting With V

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vaaljapie(South Africa) Very raw young wine, usually with sediment.vacanciesplural of vacancyvacatableCapable of being vacated.vacationsplural of vacationvaccenate(organic chemistry) Any salt of ester of vaccenic acidvaccicide(rare) The killing of a cow.vaccinate(transitive) To treat (a person or an animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease.vaccinial(medicine) Relating to vaccinia, or cowpox.vacciniasplural of vacciniavaccinide(pathology) An eruption on the skin following injection of a vaccinevaccinine(pathology) cowpoxvaccinistOne who administers vaccines.vaccinium(botany) Any of the genus Vaccinium of ericaceous shrubs including the various kinds of blueberries and the true cranberries.vaccinize(transitive, immunology, archaic) To vaccinate repeatedly until susceptibility to a virus has completely disappeared, as indicated by the complete absence of pustules etc. at the point of application.vaccinoidResembling vaccinia or cowpox.vacillant(archaic) That vacillates; wavering; fluctuating; not constantvacillate(intransitive) To sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.vacreatorA machine that carries out pasteurisation under vacuum.vacuationThe act of emptying or clearing out.vacufugedsimple past and past participle of vacufugevacuitiesplural of vacuityvacuitousLacking substance; trivial; meaningless.vacuolaryOf or relating to the vacuole.vacuolate(cytology) To develop or form vacuoles.vacuoliseAlternative form of vacuolize.vacuolizeTo form vacuoles.vacuoloid(biology) A vesicle in cytoplasm that, unlike a true vacuole, is not bounded by a membrane.vacuosityVacuousness; the state or quality of being vacuous.vacuouslyIn a vacuous manner, lacking thought.vacuumingpresent participle and gerund of vacuumvacuumizeTo produce, or to subject to a vacuumvacuumousResembling or consisting of vacuum.vademecumAlternative form of vade mecum.vadimezanThe anticancer agent 5,6-dimethylxantheonone-4-acetic acidvadocaine(pharmacology) An anesthetic drug.vagabondsplural of vagabondvagariousSubject to vagaries; erratic.vaginallyVia the vagina, as (usually, more specifically) by the vaginal route of administration.vaginated(botany) Having a sheath.vaginitis(medicine) Inflammation of the vagina.vaginosis(medicine) Any disease or infection of the vagina.vaginulid(zoology) Any slug in the family Vaginulidae, a synonym of the Veronicellidae.vagolyticRelating to vagolysis.vagotonia(pathology) irritability of the vagus nerve that adversely affects the function of the blood vessels, stomach, and musclesvagotonicOf or pertaining to vagotoniavagovagal(anatomy, physiology) Relating to the vagus nerve and the vagal complex of the brainvagrantlyIn a vagrant manner.vagueblog(Internet, neologism) To post deliberately cryptic statements on a social media or blogging platform.vaguebook(Internet slang, intransitive) To post deliberately cryptic statements on social media (particularly Facebook) so as to elicit attention or requests for detail.vagueness(uncountable) The condition of being imprecise or unclear in meaning: vague.vaguepost(Internet slang, social media, ambitransitive) To create a vaguepost.vaingloryExcessive vanity.vajaycialAlternative spelling of vajacial.vajdakite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, molybdenum, and oxygen.vajrasanaA kneeling asana in yoga. The practitioner sits on the heels with the calves beneath the thighs.valancingA decorative hanging; a valance.valencane(organic chemistry) An organic compound found in agarwood oil.valencene(organic chemistry) The sesquiterpene octahydro-1,8a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethenyl)naphthalene, which has a citrus aromavalenciesplural of valencyvalentineA person to whom a valentine is given or from whom it is received, especially on February 14th.valeologyThe science of healthy living.valeratesplural of valeratevalerenic(organic chemistry) Relating to valerenic acid or its derivatives.valeriansplural of valerianvalethoodThe status or office of valet.valeyable(US) Pronunciation spelling of valuable.valiantlyIn a valiant manner; showing bravery.valiaunceObsolete form of valiance.validatedsimple past and past participle of validatevalidatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of validatevalidatorOne who validates.validnessThe state of being valid.valinemiaSynonym of hypervalinemia.valisefulA quantity contained in a valise.valkyriesplural of valkyrievallation(archaic) A rampart or entrenchment.vallecula(anatomy, botany) A depression, channel, or groove.vallenato(music, uncountable) A popular style of folk music from Colombia.valleyfulAs much as fills a valley.valleyletA little valley.vallinoidMisspelling of vanilloid.valloniid(zoology) Any snail in the family Valloniidae.valorizedsimple past and past participle of valorizevalorizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of valorizevalorlessWithout valor.valouriseAlternative form of valorize.valourizeAlternative form of valorize.valourousAlternative form of valorous.valporateMisspelling of valproate.valproate(chemistry, pharmacology) Any salt or ester of valproic acid.valsartan(pharmacology) An antihypertensive drug C₂₄H₂₉N₅O₃ that is taken orally and blocks the action of angiotensin II. It is marketed under the trademark Diovan and when used in combination with amlodipine, under the trademark Exforge.valspodarAn analogue of cyclosporin A used as a multidrug resistance modulator.valuablesvaluable items collectively.valuationAn estimation of something's worth.valuativeOf or relating to values or valuation; not factual or descriptive.valuatorsplural of valuatorvalueableMisspelling of valuable.valuelessHaving no value; worthless.valueness(programming, rare) The quality of being a value or a value type.valvassorAlternative form of vavasour.valvelessHaving no valves.valvelikeResembling or characteristic of a valve.valvifersplural of valvifervalviformShaped like a valve.valvotomy(surgery) An incision into a narrowed valve of the heart, in order to restore the proper flow of bloodvalvulateHaving valvulesvamachara(countable) Any such path, set of practices or individual practice.vambasium(historical) A defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted.vambraced(especially heraldry) Wearing a vambrace.vambracesplural of vambracevamoosingpresent participle and gerund of vamoosevampinessThe quality of being vampy.vampiressA female vampire.vampirina(rare) A female vampire.vampiriseAlternative form of vampirize.vampirishPertaining to a vampire, characteristic of a vampire; photophobic, parasitic etc.vampirism(pathology) Systemic lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disease)vampiristA person with a mental disorder causing a craving for blood and behavior similar to that expected of a vampire.vampirize(transitive) To make into a vampire.vampiroidA person who emulates the imagined lifestyle of a vampire, generally as part of a subculture or alternative lifestyle.vampishlyIn a vampish manner.vampyrismArchaic form of vampirism.vanadatesplural of vanadatevanadiate(obsolete) vanadatevanadiousAlternative form of vanadous.vanaspati(botany) Any plant that bears fruits but no evident flowers.vandaliseTo needlessly destroy or deface other people’s property or public property; to commit vandalism.vandalishCharacteristic of a vandal; wantonly destructive.vandalismWillful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement.vandalist(nonstandard, non-native speakers' English) A vandal.vandalizeAmerican, Canadian, and Oxford British English standard spelling of vandalise.vandalousvandalistic; resembling vandalismvandykingEdging with ornamental triangular points.vaneferinA particular steroid glycoside.vanguardsplural of vanguardvanikorid(zoology) Any sea snail in the family Vanikoridae.vanillaedFlavoured with vanillavanillafy(informal, transitive) To make generic, tame, or anodyne.vanillate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of vanillic acid.vanilleryA vanilla plantation.vanillinsplural of vanillinvanilloes(archaic) An inferior kind of vanilla, the pods of Vanilla pompona.vanilloid(organic chemistry) Any of many organic compounds having a vanillyl-based structurevanilloylAlternative form of vanillyl.vaniloquy(literary, rare) Idle or vain talk.vanishify(humorous) to vanish, to disappearvanishingThat vanishes.vanjarrahAlternative form of bunjara.vannellid(zoology) Any amoebozoan in the family Vannellidae.vannermanA man employed to operate a vanner (machine for concentrating ore).vanomycinMisspelling of vancomycin.vanquishtObsolete form of vanquished.vantbraceAlternative form of vambrace.vantbrassObsolete form of vambrace.vapidnessThe state or quality of being vapid; vapidity.vapiprost(pharmacology) An antiplatelet drug.vaporettiplural of vaporettovaporettoA public water bus, originally steam-powered, found especially in Venice.vaporific(chemistry) Producing vapourvaporisedsimple past and past participle of vaporisevaporiserAlternative spelling of vaporizer.vaporisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vaporisevaporizedsimple past and past participle of vaporizevaporizerA device with a heating element, used to vaporize a liquid.vaporizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vaporizevaporlessWithout vapor.vaporlikeResembling vapor; vaporous, misty.vaporsomeFull of vapor; steamy, vaporous.vaporware(chiefly computing) An advertised product, often computer software, whose launch has not happened yet and might not ever happen.vaporwave(music, art) A genre of electronic music and visual arts style that emerged in the early 2010s. As a musical genre, it evolved from chillwave and seapunk with influences from lounge music, elevator music, smooth jazz, and 1980s dance-pop. As an aesthetic, it is influenced by 1990s web design and digital art, anime, and cyberpunk.vapouringpresent participle and gerund of vapourvapouriseMisspelling of vaporise.vapourishCharacteristic of vapour.vapourizeOxford British English and Canada standard form of vaporize.vapourousAlternative spelling of vaporous.varactorsplural of varactorvaranopid(zoology) Any of the extinct tetrapods in the family Varanopidae.variablesplural of variablevariadicsplural of variadicvariancesplural of variancevariantlyIn a variant manner.variationThe act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.variativeSynonym of variational.variaunceObsolete form of variance.varicatedMarked by varicose formations.varicella(pathology) chicken poxvaricosedSynonym of varicose.varicosesplural of varicosisvaricosis(medicine) The condition of being varicose or of having varicose veinsvaricotic(of a vein or set of veins) Having varicosis.variegate(transitive) To add variety to something.varietalsplural of varietalvarietiesplural of variety.varietism(obsolete) The practice of nonmonogamy.varietist(obsolete) Of, relating to, or practicing sexual varietism.varietize(rare, transitive) To vary; to add variety to.varifocalHaving a variable focal length, with focus that changes in synchronization.varigaugeOf varying thickness.varioceleMisspelling of varicocele.variogram(statistics) A function of the spatial dependence of variance; a graph of this functionvariolateHaving the pitted appearance of smallpox.varioline(dated, pathology) The supposed causative agent of variola (smallpox)variolite(geology) A rock containing centimeter-scale spherical or globular structures (varioles) in a fine-grained matrix.varioloidOf or resembling smallpoxvariolous(medicine, archaic) Of or pertaining to smallpox.variomics(genetics) The genomics of variomesvariosity(rare) Synonym of variety.variouslyIn various ways; diversely.variphone(linguistics) Any of a group of sounds that are used interchangeably in a languagevarisciteA relatively rare hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral (AlPO₄·2H₂O), sometimes confused with turquoise.varisizedOf various sizes.varispeedTo modify the speed of playback of a sound.varistorsplural of varistorvaritypedsimple past and past participle of varitypevarletessA female varlet.varminterA rifle designed or modified to increase accuracy so that it can be used for varmint shooting.varnishedsimple past and past participle of varnishvarnisherAgent noun of varnish; one who varnishes.varnishesplural of varnishvarriated(heraldry) Cut in the form of vair; battlemented with solid projections and crenelles, both pointed, but in the latter case reversed.varroosisA disease of honey bees, caused by parasitic mites of species Varroa destructor.varsitiesplural of varsityvarvelledHaving varvels, or rings.varyationMisspelling of variation.varyinglyIn a manner that varies.vasculateTo pervade as (or like) veins; to produce vasculation (in).vasculomeAll the vasculature of an organism or individualvasculoseSynonym of vascular.vasculousAlternative form of vascular.vasectomy(surgery) The surgical incision of all or part of the vas deferens as a means of male sterilization.vasemakerA manufacturer of vases.vasicinolThe quinazoline derivative(3S)-1,2,3,9-tetrahydropyrrolo[2,1-b]quinazoline-3,7-diol related to vasicinonevasocrineDescribing a paracrine secretion that affects vasodilation or vasoconstrictionvasogenicThat originates in the blood vessels.vasohibin(biochemistry) Any of a family of angiogenesis inhibitors found in the endotheliumvasomotorOf or pertaining to the regulation of the diameter of blood vessels.vasospasmSpasm of the blood vessels, leading to vasoconstriction and potentially tissue ischemia and necrosis.vasostomy(medicine, pathology) artificial creation of an opening into the vas deferens.vasotocin(biochemistry) An oligopeptide found in nonmammalian vertebrates with properties similar to oxytocin and vasopressin.vasotonicAffecting the tone of vessels (almost always with reference to blood vessels); that is, affecting the muscle tone of the smooth muscle in the walls of blood vessels, thus influencing blood flow within the lumen.vasotonustone of the vascular systemvasotribe(rare) Synonym of angiotribe.vasovagal(medicine) Pertaining to the vagus nerve as well as the vascular system; often describing an attack etc. characterised by slowing of the pulse and a fall in blood pressure.vassalageThe state of being a vassal; fealty.vassaldomState of being a vassal; vassalage.vassaless(archaic) A female vassal.vassaliseAlternative spelling of vassalize.vassalismThe system of vassalage.vassalityThe condition of being a vassal.vassalize(transitive) To make into a vassal.vastationDevastation, laying waste.vastidityVastness; immensity.vastiness(archaic, literary) vastnessvastitudevastness; immensityvasulitisMisspelling of vasculitis.vatalanibA particular drug that inhibits angiogenesis.vateriticOf, pertaining to, or containing vateritevaticallyIn a vatic manner.vaticidalCommitting or pertaining to vaticide.vaticinalOf or pertaining to prophecy; prophetic.vatrushkaA sort of small, round pastry filled with cottage cheese, popular in Eastern Europe.vaughnite(mineralogy) Alternative spelling of vaughanite.vaultableAble to be vaulted or leaped over.vaultedlyWith a vaulted structure or appearance.vaultlikeHaving characteristics of a vaultvauntmureA false wall raised in front of the main wall as a fortification.vaxxidentAlternative form of vaxident.vazirshipDated form of viziership.vbicationObsolete typography of ubication.vealinessThe quality of being vealy.veatchine(organic chemistry) A particular diterpene alkaloid.veatchite(mineralogy) A strontium borate mineral.vectorial(mathematics) Of or pertaining to a vector.vectoringpresent participle and gerund of vectorvectoriseAlternative spelling of vectorize.vectorize(computer graphics, transitive) To convert an image into a vector graphics format.vecturistA collector of transportation tokens.vedutista(art) A landscape painter.vedutisteAlternative form of vedutista (“landscape painter”).veeringlyWith a veering motion.veganaisevegan imitation mayonnaiseveganhoodThe state or condition of being a vegan.vegannessThe quality of being vegan.vegetablyResembling or characteristic of vegetables.vegetallyIn a vegetal manner.vegetatedsimple past and past participle of vegetatevegetatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vegetatevegetized(US) To which ingredients found in vegetables have been added, especially minerals and vitamins.veggiedogAlternative form of veggie dog.vehemenceAn intense concentration, force or power.vehemency(archaic) Vehemence.vehicularOf or pertaining to a vehicle or vehicles, usually specifically cars and trucks; involving a vehicle.veigaiaid(zoology) Any member of the Veigaiaidae.veilinglySo as to veil or cover.veillance(neologism) The recording of an activity.veilleuseA shaded night-lampveilmakerA manufacturer of veils.veinationAlternative form of venation.veininessThe quality of being veiny.veinouslyIn a veinous manner.veinstone(geology, mining) Synonym of gangue.veinstuff(mining) Minerals found in a vein, of lesser value than ores.veisalgia(medicine) The unpleasant after-effects of the consumption of alcohol; a hangover.velarizedsimple past and past participle of velarizevelarizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of velarizevelarnessQuality of being velar.velcroingpresent participle and gerund of velcroveldcraftbushcraft associated with the African veldveldskoen(South Africa) Originally, a shoe with untanned leather upper sewn without nails, similar to the Canadian moccasin; now generally a heavy boot for outdoor labour.veliferid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Veliferidae of velifers or sailfin moonfishes.veliparibA potential anticancer drug acting as a PARP inhibitor.vellicate(transitive) To touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.vellichor(neologism) The pensive nostalgia and temporality of used bookstores; the feeling evoked by the scent of old books or paper.vellosine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Geissospermum vellosii, a plant of Brazil; it has antiperiodic properties.velociman(historical) An early form of bicycle propelled by hand.velocious(rare) Rapid; fast.velodromeAn indoor arena, having an oval banked track for bicycle racing.velogenicHighly virulent.velometerAn instrument that measures the speed of air.velophileSomeone who enjoys bicycles or cyclingveloutineA corded fabric of merino and fancy wool.velutinid(zoology) Any of the gastropods in the family Velutinidae.velveteenA cotton fabric with a short pile, resembling velvet.velvetingpresent participle and gerund of velvetvenalnessQuality of being venal.venanatinA particular steroid glycoside.venanzite(mineralogy) An olivine melilitite mineral from San Venanzo in Italy.venaticalAlternative form of venatic.venationsplural of venationvendettasplural of vendettavenditate(obsolete, transitive) To exhibit, as though for sale; to show off.vendition(archaic) The act of vending or selling; sale.venectomy(surgery) The excision of part of a vein, typically as a treatment for varicose veinsveneeringpresent participle and gerund of veneerveneficalObsolete form of veneficial.venenific(archaic) poisonousvenerableCommanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.venerablyIn a venerable manner.veneratedsimple past and past participle of venerateveneratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of venerateveneratorOne who venerates.venereallObsolete spelling of venereal.venereous(obsolete) venereal (of diseases)venerious(obsolete) Venereal.venetiansplural of venetianvengeable(obsolete) Vengeful.vengeanceRevenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.vengement(obsolete) Retribution; vengeance.vengesome(rare) Vengeful.veniality(uncountable) The quality of being venial (pardonable).venireman(law) A potential juror summoned for duty.veniremenplural of veniremanvenomlessWithout venom.venomlikeResembling or characteristic of venom.venomotorRelating to blood flow in a veinvenomsomeVenomous, poisonsome, poisonsome.venopathyAny disorder of veins (for example, phlebitis, veno-occlusive disease).venosinusA venous sinus, especially a dural venous sinus (but see usage notes).venotonicSynonym of phlebotonic.ventailleObsolete form of ventail.ventiductA ventilation ductventifactA pebble or little stone shaped and polished by wind-blown sand.ventilateTo replace stale or noxious air with fresh.ventosityThe quality or state of being windy or flatulent; windiness or flatulence.ventrallyIn a ventral manner or orientation.ventrescaFlesh from the belly of a tuna, which is prepared in oil and served as food.ventricalMisspelling of ventricle.ventricle(anatomy, zootomy) Any small cavity within a body; a hollow part or organ, especially:venturersplural of venturerventurineGold powder for covering varnished surfaces in japanning.venturingpresent participle and gerund of ventureventurousAdventurous; venturesome; willing to undertake activities involving risk.veraciousTruthful; speaking the truth.verandaedHaving a veranda.verandahsplural of verandahverapamil(pharmacology) A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used to treat angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmias.veratrate(chemistry) Any salt of veratric acid.veratrinaAlternative form of veratrine.veratrineA poisonous mixture of alkaloids (veratridines) obtained from the seeds of the sabadilla plant (Schoenocaulon officinale).veratrizeSynonym of veratrinize.veratrole(organic chemistry) The compound 1,2-dimethoxybenzene, a dimethyl ether derived from pyrocatechol.veratrumsplural of veratrumverbaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of verbalize.verbalismThe expression of a concept in words; the wording used in such an expressionverbalistOne who possesses verbal or oratorical skill.verbalityThe state or characteristic of consisting of words; that which consists simply of verbiage.verbalize(transitive) To speak or to use words to express.verbarian(rare) One who coins words.verbarium(dated) A word game in which the players are given a set of letters and must form as many words as possible from subsets of those letters.verbascum(chiefly botany, taxonomy) A mullein (of genus Verbascum)verbenone(organic chemistry) A terpenoid ketone found in many plantsverberate(obsolete, transitive) To hit; to beat; to strikeverbicideThe destruction or elimination of a word.verbifiedsimple past and past participle of verbifyverbivore(humorous) One who has an enjoyment of words and wordplay.verbologyThe study of words or (sometimes, specifically) verbs.verboselyIn a verbose manner; in a fashion employing more lengthy phrasing, using extraneous words, making use of superfluous verbiage, applying more grandiose verbal construction, etc., than is strictly required, necessary, or desirable, in order to convey the essential nature of the communication.verbosity(rhetoric) The excess use of words, especially using more than are needed for clarity or precision.verbunkosAn 18th-century Hungarian military genre of dance and music, typically divided into fast and slow sections.vercackteAlternative spelling of verkakte.verdaccioA mixed greenish pigment used in painting.verdaille(uncommon, art) A method of painting or other work which employs only varying shades of green, or work executed with this method.verdantlyIn a verdant manner; in a fashion indicating greenness (green color.)verdegrisAlternative form of verdigris.verdigrisA blue-green patina or rust that forms on copper-containing metals.verditure(obsolete) A very faint, pale green dye.verdohemeAn oxygenated form of hemeverdolagaPortulaca oleracea, common purslane.verdurousFreshly green; verdant; covered with verdure, or consisting of it.vergaloue(archaic) virgalieu, a variety of pear.vergencesplural of vergencevergeressA female verger.vergerismThe role or status of a verger.vergobret(history) A magistrate in ancient Gaul who held the highest office in many Gallic cities, especially among the Aedui.veridicalPertaining to an experience, perception, or interpretation that accurately represents reality.verifiersplural of verifierverifyingpresent participle and gerund of verifyverinuradA drug used for the treatment of hyperuricemia and goutveritablyIn a veritable manner; in a way that truly and accurately describes something.verjuicedOf a person: sour; bitter.verklemmtAlternative spelling of verklempt.verklempt(US, colloquial) Overcome with emotion, choked up.verlanise(British spelling) Alternative spelling of verlanize.verlanizeto transform a French word into verlanverlukast(pharmacology) A drug that is a potent leukotriene D4 antagonist.vermarine(mineralogy) A green variety of quartz.vermeiled(poetic) vermilion; bright redvermeille(archaic) A brownish-red variety of almandine garnet.vermelone(organic chemistry) The derivative of naphthalenol 3,8-dihydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one that is a precursor to melaninvermicideAny substance used to kill worms, especially parasitic intestinal wormsvermiculeA small worm or worm-like organism.vermiformIn the shape of a worm.vermifuge(medicine, dated) Acting as a drug to cause the expulsion or death of intestinal worms.vermilionA vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide, cinnabar.vermilledAlternative form of vermeiled.verminate(intransitive) To breed vermin.verminousInfested with vermin.vermipostwormcasts used as compostvermivoreA vermivorous creature; one that eats worms.vermiwashA solution, obtained by passing water through vermicompost, used as a compostvermouthsplural of vermouthvernadite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-dipyramidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and sodium.vernaliseAlternative form of vernalize.vernalityThe quality of being vernal or spring-like.vernalizeTo subject to vernalizationvernationThe appearance of new leaves.verneshotAlternative letter-case form of Verneshot.vernicose(botany) Having a brilliantly polished surface, like some leaves.vernility(obsolete, rare) Fawning or obsequious behaviour; servility.verodoxinA particular steroid glycoside.veronicasplural of veronicaverotoxinAny of various toxins produced by some strains of Escherichia coli that are similar to those produced by Shigella.verprolin(biochemistry) Any of a class of actin-binding proteins that are regulators of cytoskeletal organisation in vertebrate cells.verriculeA tuft of upright hairs.verrillon(music) The glass harpverrucateSynonym of verrucose.verrucoseCovered in warts; wartyverrucouswart-like, resembling a verruca; verrucoseverrugoseAlternative form of verrucose.versality(mathematics) The condition of being versalversatileCapable of doing many things competently.verselessWithout poetry.verseletsplural of verseletversifiedsimple past and past participle of versifyversifierOne who versifies.versifiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of versifyversiform(obsolete) Various in form.versionalOf or pertaining to versions.versioned(computing) Subject to versioning; of which more than one version may be stored.verstehen(sociology) A stance that attempts to understand the meaning of action from the actor’s point of view, so that the actor is seen as a subject rather than an object of observation.vertaline(organic chemistry) A particular alkaloid found in plants of the family Lythraceae.vertebraeplural of vertebra; the bones that make up the spinal column.vertebral(anatomy) Of or relating to a vertebra or the spine.vertebrasplural of vertebravertexialAlternative form of vertexal.verticalsplural of verticalverticialAlternative form of vertexal.verticityThe quality or power of turning; revolution; rotation.vertigoes(dated) plural of vertigovertiport(aviation) An airport for VTOL aircraft.vertisolsplural of vertisolvervelessLacking verve.vervelledAlternative form of varvelled.vervellesplural of vervelleverylightAlternative form of very light.vesamicol(organic chemistry, medicine) The drug 2-(4-phenyl-1-piperidyl)cyclohexan-1-ol that inhibits acetylcholinevescalgin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.vesicantsplural of vesicantvesicularOf or pertaining to vesicles (vesiculae).vesivirusAny virus of the genus Vesivirusvesosomal(medicine) Of or relating to a vesosome.vesperateTo darken as at the beginning of nightvespering(poetic) westward; moving toward the setting sun.vespiform(biology) Resembling a waspvesselfulAs much as a vessel can hold.vessoniteAlternative form of vesuvianite.vestibule(anatomy) Any of a number of body cavities or channels, serving as or resembling an entrance to another bodily space.vestigate(obsolete or nonstandard) To investigate.vestigialOf or pertaining to a vestige or remnant; like a trace from the past.vestigium(now rare) A vestige.vestiment(obsolete) Clothing, clothes, especially ecclesiastical.vestitone(organic chemistry) The hydroxylated isoflavanone (3R)-7-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-onevestiture(biology) The hairs of plants, invertebrates and other non-mammalian organisms, taken as a whole.vestmentsplural of vestmentvestrydomThe system of the government of parishes by vestries.vestryismSynonym of vestrydom.vestrymanA member of a parochial vestry, especially one who is a man.vesuviate(rare) To burst forth like an eruption.vetchlingA leguminous climbing plant, notably:vetivenol(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene alcohol found in vetiver oil and having the chemical formula C₁₅H₂₄O.vetiverol(organic chemistry) An alcohol found in vetiver oil, used in perfumery.vetkousie(South Africa) The flowering plant Carpanthea pomeridiana.vetocracy(government, political science) A dysfunctional system of governance whereby no single entity can acquire enough power to make decisions and take effective charge.vetoisticRelating to vetoism.vetoproof(US, politics) Having a strong enough majority to override any presidential veto.vetturiniplural of vetturinovetturino(historical) One who lets or drives a vettura.vetustity(rare) The state of being old; old age.veuglaire(historical) A wrought-iron cannon, part of the artillery of France in the Middle Ages.vexationsplural of vexationvexatiousCausing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.vexednessThe quality of being vexed; irritation or annoyance.vexillary(mathematics) Creating a partition.vexillate(botany) Having vexilla.vexillize(vexillology) To gather or to lead an army under a flag.vezirshipDated form of viziership.viabilityThe property of being viable; the ability to live or to succeed.viaductedConverted to or supplied with a viaductviaeneite(mineralogy) A monoclinic yellow mineral containing iron, lead, oxygen, and sulfur.viamentlyMisspelling of vehemently.viaticalsLife insurance policies which are sold at a discount to the face amount, or death benefit, of people who have been medically determined to have life expectancies of less than two years.viatorialOf or pertaining to travel or journeys.vibeyness(informal) The quality or state of being vibey.vibraharpthe vibraphonevibrantlyIn a vibrant manner.vibraslapA percussion instrument, descendant of the jawbone, made of stiff wire connecting a wood ball to a block of wood with metal teeth inside, which when struck, creates a rattling sound.vibratileAdapted to, or used in, vibratory motion; having the power of vibrating.vibratingThat vibrates.vibrationThe act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated.vibrative(now rare) Involving vibration; vibrating, vibratory.vibratome(cytology) A vibrating microtome used to section soft tissue without freezingvibratoneLeslie speaker designed for use with electric guitars, manufactured by Fender from 1967-1972vibratorsplural of vibratorvibratoryCausing or exhibiting vibrations.vibriocinAny of a group of bacteriocins produced by, and active against, gram-negative bacteria in the genus Vibrio.vibrionicRelating to vibrions.vibriosis(pathology) Infection by bacteria of the genus Vibrio.vibrioticRelating to vibriosisvibrissaeplural of vibrissavibrissalOf or pertaining to vibrissaevibroflotA horizontally vibrating tool used in vibroflotation.vibrogramThe product of a vibrographvibroseisA method of propagating signals into the ground (as a seismic survey, for oil).vibrotomeAlternative form of vibratome.viburnumsplural of viburnumvicaragesplural of vicaragevicariantOf, relating to, or as a result of vicariancevicariate(Christianity) The office, authority, or district of a vicar.vicarlessWithout a vicar.vicarshipThe office, position, or dignity of a vicar.vicecomes(obsolete) A viscount.vicegeralPertaining to a vicegerent or vicegerency.vicennals(historical, rare) Synonym of vicennalia: the festival and religious ritual held on the 20th anniversary of a Roman emperor's reign.vicennialOccurring once every twenty years.vicennium(rare) A period of twenty years.viceregalOf, or pertaining to, a viceroy or viceroyalty.vicereineThe wife of a viceroy.viceroyalSynonym of viceregal.vicesimalSynonym of vigesimal.vicianose(organic chemistry) A disaccharide found in vicianin.viciationObsolete form of vitiation.vicinagesplural of vicinagevicinallyIn a vicinal mannerviciosity(archaic, rare) Viciousness.viciouslyIn a vicious manner; ferociously or maliciously.vicissity(chiefly in the plural, now very rare) A change, as of fortune.vicomtessAlternative form of vicomtesse.vicontiel(law, UK, obsolete) Of or pertaining to the viscount or sheriff of a county.victicrat(US politics) One who espouses a victim mentality, especially believing that every negative situation in their life is brought about due to their race.victimageThe state of being a victim.victimate(obsolete) To make a victim of; to sacrifice; to immolate.victimiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of victimize.victimismA tendency to play the victim; the adoption of a victimized persona.victimistCharacteristic of victimism; feigning or co-opting victimhood.victimize(transitive) To make (someone) a victim or sacrifice.victocratAlternative form of victicrat.victoress(obsolete) A female victor.victoriasplural of victoriavictoriesplural of victoryvictorine(dated) A woman's fur tippet, fastened at the neckvictorium(obsolete) A supposed chemical element discovered in 1898, later found to be a mixture of rare earths.victricesplural of victricevictrolasplural of victrolavictrollaMisspelling of victrola.victualerAlternative spelling of victualler.videlicetNamely, to wit, that is to say (used when clarifying or naming the preceding item or topic)videoblogA weblog using video as its primary presentation format.videobookA book developed in video format, or a video structured similarly to a book, used chiefly in teaching and learning.videocallAlternative form of video call.videocardAlternative form of video card.videochatAlternative form of video chat.videoclipAlternative form of video clip.videodiscAn optical disc containing a video recording that can be viewed on a television receiver.videodiskAlternative spelling of videodisc.videogameAlternative spelling of video game.videogramA physical object containing an audiovisual work, such as a videotape or DVD.videoland(informal) The world of video-watching audiences.videolessWithout video.videolikeResembling or characteristic of a video recording.videolinkA connection enabling somebody to communicate audiovisually from a remote location.videomailA proposed form of electronic mail taking the form of an audiovisual recording.videotapeto make a recording of something on videotapevideotextAlternative form of videotex.videotrapA trap (typically for animals) equipped with a video cameravideowallA bank of tiled videoscreens forming one large screen on a wall.videozineA zine published on videotape rather than in paper or computer format.vidnumber(science fiction) vidphone numbervidscreen(science fiction) A videoscreen.viementinMisspelling of vimentin.viewgraphA graph (or similar chart) produced as a transparency for use with an overhead projector.viewinessThe quality of being viewy (having unpractical views)viewphoneSynonym of videophone.viewplaneAlternative form of view plane.viewplate(science fiction, now rare) An electronic screen capable of displaying images or data.viewpointThe position from which something is observed or consideredviewquake(informal) A sudden drastic shift in someone's view on the world or a particular subject.viewscapeA vista; a view or prospect from a particular place.viewshaftA gap between buildings or other visual obstructions that allows a view of something scenic.vigesimalOccurring in intervals of twenty.vigezzite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing calcium, cerium, niobium, oxygen, tantalum, and titanium.vigilanceAlert watchfulness.vigilancy(archaic) Vigilance.vigilanteA member of a vigilance committee. [from 19th c.]vigintileAny one of the twenty groups so divided.vignetterA maker of vignettes.vignettesplural of vignettevigorlessWith an absence of vigor.vigourousMisspelling of vigorous.vihuelistSomeone who plays a vihuela.vikingite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic gray mineral containing bismuth, lead, silver, and sulfur.vilifiersplural of vilifiervilifyingpresent participle and gerund of vilifyviliorate(rare, obsolete) To lessen the quality of; to degenerate.villagersplural of villagervillagery(obsolete) A district of villages.villagiseAlternative form of villagize.villagismThe belief that society should be divided into small independent village communities.villagize(transitive) To subject to villagization.villainlyCharacteristic of a villain.villainryVillainousness.villalessWithout a villa.villalikeResembling or characteristic of a villa.villanageAlternative form of villeinage.villanizeObsolete spelling of villainize.villanousObsolete spelling of villainous.villemiteAlternative form of willemite.villenageAlternative form of villeinage.villenousOf or pertaining to a villein.villicate(obsolete) To do damage (to).villifiedMisspelling of vilified.villiform(biology) Having villi; having the shape of villi or small hairs.villosityThe state of being villous.vimineousOf or pertaining to twigs.vinaceousContaining wine.vinagrousAlternative spelling of vinaigrous.vincamine(pharmacology) An indole alkaloid used as a peripheral vasodilator to increase blood flow to the brain.vinconateA synthetic vincamine analogue used as a nootropic.vinculate(arithmetic) To calculate a vinculum.vinculineAlternative form of vinculin.vinculumsplural of vinculumvindaloosplural of vindaloovindemial(rare) Of or pertaining to the harvesting of grapes.vindesine(pharmacology) An antimitotic vinca alkaloid used in chemotherapy.vindicate(transitive) To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.vindoline(organic chemistry) A polycyclic alkaloid that dimerises to form the compounds vinblastine and vincristine that are used in chemotherapyvineberrya berry that grows on a vine, especially a cranberry or grapevinegaredSeasoned with vinegar.vinegarerA manufacturer of vinegar.vinescent(Pertaining to) changing to a wine-red colour.vinestalkThe stalk of a vine.vinestockThe principal stem of a vinevineyardsplural of vineyardvingerpol(South Africa) euphorbia, spurgevingtaine(Jersey) A subdivision of a parish, corresponding to a cueillette in the parish of Saint Ouen.vinhaticoThe Madeira mahogany; Persea indica.viniferin(organic chemistry) A dimeric stilbenoid phenol found in Vitis vinifera.vinifyingpresent participle and gerund of vinifyvinolence(rare) The state or condition of being vinolent; drunkenness.vinolency(obsolete) Drunkenness.vinometerA device used to estimate the alcohol content of wine via its surface tension (in the absence of sugar).vinophileSynonym of oenophile.vintagersplural of vintagervintagingpresent participle and gerund of vintagevintenaryA unit of twenty infantrymen in medieval England, commanded by a vintenar.vinylated(organic chemistry) reacted with an acetylene to form a vinyl compoundvinylogue(organic chemistry) A vinyl homologueviolacein(biology) A violet pigment produced by certain bacteria.violantin(chemistry, archaic) A complex nitrogenous substance derived from barbituric acid.violarite(mineralogy) A red-violet supergene sulfide mineral associated with the weathering and oxidation of primary pentlandite nickel sulfide ore minerals.violatersplural of violater (alternative spelling of violators).violatingpresent participle and gerund of violateviolationThe act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.violative(US) Tending to violate; constituting a violation; of or relating to violation.violatorsplural of violatorviolatorySynonym of violative.violencesplural of violenceviolentlyIn a violent manner.violetearAny of the American hummingbirds of the genus Colibri, whose males have a violet-blue patch running back and down from the eye.violetishSomewhat violet (in colour).violiningpresent participle and gerund of violinviolinistA person who plays the violin.violurate(chemistry) Any salt of violuric acidviomycinsplural of viomycinviosterol(dated) A preparation of irradiated ergosterol.vipassana(Buddhism) Insight into the true nature of reality, namely as the three marks of existence: impermanence, suffering or unsatisfactoriness, and the realisation of nonself.viperfishAny of the genus Chauliodus of deepwater fishes, fierce predators with long, needle-like teeth and hinged lower jaws, found mainly in tropical and temperate waters.viperidic(rare, non-native) Of, belonging to, or relating to viperids.viperlikeResembling or characteristic of a viper.viperlingThe young of a viperviprostol(pharmacology) A particular synthetic prostaglandin analogue.viqualineA psychoactive drug and research chemical of the quinoline class, with antidepressant and anxiolytic properties.viralness(advertising, marketing) Synonym of virality.vireonineRelating to, or characteristic of the vireovirescentGreen or greenish.virgalieuA valuable kind of pear, of an obovate shape and with melting flesh of delicious flavor; also called White Doyenne.virgilite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-trapezohedral colorless mineral containing aluminum, lithium, oxygen, and silicon.virginaleA book of prayers and hymns to the Virgin Mary.virginalsplural of virginalvirginialSynonym of virginal.virginite(Newfoundland, mineralogy) The mottled green rock and mineral mariposite.virginityThe state or characteristic of being a virgin.virginium(obsolete) A rejected name for francium.virginizeTo make virgin, give a virgin character to.virgulate(botany) Shaped like a little twig or rod.virialiseAlternative spelling of virialize.virialize(transitive) To cause virialization.viricidalOf or pertaining to a viricide (killing of a husband)viridnessviridity; greennessvirilismsplural of virilismvirilizer(biochemistry) A protein active in virilization.virilocal(anthropology) Patrilocal.virmilionArchaic form of vermilion.virocidalAlternative form of virucidal.virogenic(virology) Relating to virogenesisvirologicOf or pertaining to virologyvirolysisThe breakup of a virusvirolyticRelating to, or causing virolysisvirometryThe detection and measurement of virusesviropauseSynonym of andropause.viropexis(biology) The process whereby certain viruses become attached to a cell surface membrane and are incorporated into the host cell.virophage(virology) Any virus that infects other viruses.virophagyThe feeding on viruses.viroplasmAn inclusion body, in a cell, in which viral replication/assembly occursviroporinAny of a family of viral porinsvirosomalRelating to a virosomevirotoxinAny toxin produced by a virusvirstatin(organic chemistry) The benzo-isoquinoline 4-(1,3-dioxo-1H-benzo[de]isoquinolin-2(3H)-yl)butanoic acid that inhibits the expression of cholera toxinvirtuallyAlmost but not quite.virtuosic(music) requiring a high level of technical skill.virtuososplural of virtuosovirucidalKilling or destroying viruses.virucidesplural of virucidevirulenceThe state of being virulent.virulencyDated form of virulence.viruscideAlternative form of viricide.virusemiaSynonym of viraemia.virusemicRelating to virusemia.viruslessNot having a virus or viruses.viruslikeLike a virus; inclined to spread through infection.visagisteA make-up artist.viscachasplural of viscachaviscidityThe quality of being viscid.viscidiumA sticky pad in the flowers of most orchidsviscidize(ambitransitive) To make or become viscid.viscidone(biochemistry) A phytochemical from the plant Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus, systematically named 1-[(2R)-5-hydroxy-2-(3-hydroxyprop-1-en-2-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-6-yl]ethanoneviscoidalSomewhat viscousviscosifyTo make more viscous, to increase the viscosity of.viscosity(uncountable) The state of being viscous.viscountsplural of viscountviscountyThe territory administered by a viscount as (notably royal) officialviscouslyIn a viscous manner.visfatineAlternative form of visfatin.visiblize(transitive) To make visible.visionaryHaving vision or foresight.visioneerOne who makes a vision or a dream a reality; one who builds a concept into a workable application.visioningpresent participle and gerund of visionvisiphone(science fiction, dated) A telephone capable of making video calls.visiplate(science fiction) An electronic screen capable of displaying images or data.visitableCapable of being visited.visitator(Catholicism) An apostolic visitor.visitress(archaic) A female visitor.visnadineAlternative spelling of visnadin.visometerA device for measuring the degree of visibility in the atmosphere, based on the principle of the extinction photometer.visometryThe measurement of visual acuity.visorlessWithout a visor.visorlikeResembling or characteristic of a visor.vistalessWithout a vista.vistepite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal yellowish orange mineral containing boron, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and tin.visualiseNon-Oxford British spelling of visualize.visualismThe privileging of vision over other means of sensory perception.visualistA person with a strong visual sense.visualityThe quality of being visualvisualizeTo perceive (something) visually; to see.visuotopySynonym of retinotopy.vitaceous(botany) Of or relating to the family Vitaceae of vines including grape.vitalisedsimple past and past participle of vitalisevitaliserAlternative form of vitalizer.vitalismsplural of vitalismvitalistsplural of vitalistvitalizedsimple past and past participle of vitalizevitalizerThat which vitalizes; a source of vitality.vitalizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vitalizevitamericOf or relating to a vitamer.vitaminesplural of vitaminevitaminicOf or pertaining to vitamins.vitamisera kitchen appliance used for reducing fruit and vegetables to liquids, a blendervitamizerAlternative form of vitamiser.vitascope(historical) An early machine for exhibiting animated pictures.vitellary(biology) Vitelline.vitellineOf, pertaining to, or resembling the yolk of an egg.vitellinsplural of vitellinvitiatingpresent participle and gerund of vitiatevitiationA reduction in the value, or an impairment in the quality of something.vitiatorsplural of vitiatorviticetum(botany) A collection of vines.vitiosity(rare) viciousnessvitiouslyObsolete form of viciously.vitivirusAny virus of the genus Vitivirus.vitrailedHaving a stained glass window.vitreallyWith respect to the vitreous humorvitrector(surgery) A tool used to cut the vitreous humour for subsequent removal during a vitrectomy.vitreitis(pathology) inflammation of the vitreous humourvitrifiedsimple past and past participle of vitrifyvitrifiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vitrifyvitriform(archaic) Having the shape or appearance of glass.vitriniteOne of the primary components of coals and most sedimentary kerogens, with a shiny appearance resembling glass.vitriolic(inorganic chemistry, dated) Of or pertaining to vitriol; derived from or resembling vitriol.vivaciousLively and animated; full of life and energy.vivandierA sutler accompanying a continental European army, especially the French army.vivariumsplural of vivariumviverrineOf or pertaining to the mammals of the subfamily Viverrinae.vivianite(mineralogy) A blue, green or colourless mineral of monoclinic crystals, Fe₃(PO₄)₂·8H₂O.vividnessThe quality or state of being vivid.vivifyingpresent participle and gerund of vivifyviviparid(zoology) Any member of the family Viviparidae of river snails.vivotoxinA pathotoxin that leads to disease in the infected plantvixenhoodThe state, condition, or quality of a vixenvixenlikeResembling or characteristic of a vixen.vizierateThe office, dignity, or authority of a vizier.vizierialOf, pertaining to, or issued by, a viziervizirshipAlternative form of viziership.vizorlessWithout a vizor.vizorlikeAlternative form of visorlike.vlasovite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing oxygen, silicon, sodium, and zirconium.vocabular(archaic) Relating to vocabulary.vocaliserAlternative form of vocalizer.vocalisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vocalisevocalistsplural of vocalistvocalizedsimple past and past participle of vocalizevocalizerOne who vocalizes.vocalnessThe quality of being vocal; outspokenness.vocationsplural of vocationvocimotorRelating to the process of articulation in order to speak.vodcasterOne who, or that which, vodcasts.vodkalessWithout vodka.vodkalikeResembling or characteristic of vodka.vodkatiniA vodka martini.vodounistAlternative form of voodooist.voenkomatA military commissariat in Russia and other post-Soviet countries.vogliboseAn alpha glucosidase inhibitor used to lower blood glucose levels in diabetics.voguishlyIn a voguish manner.voiceable(linguistics) Able to be voiced.voiceband(electronics) The range of frequencies typically audible to humans, from about 20 Hz to 20 kHz.voicebankA system for the storage and retrieval of recorded messages.voicecast(dated) A voice broadcast.voicegrama spectrogram of a person's voicevoicelessLacking a voice, without vocal sound.voicelikeResembling a voice.voicemail(countable, by extension) An individual message on such a system.voicening(rare, nonstandard, phonetics, linguistics) Voicing (“process by which a phoneme becomes voiced”).voicenoteAn audio message, usually (1) in lieu of an SMS text message or (2) as a note to self in audio form.voiceoverAlternative form of voice-over.voicepipeA speaking tube.voicewiseIn terms of voice.voiceworktherapy intended to help the patient with speakingvoidancesplural of voidancevoiturier(historical) One who lets horses and carriages to travellers.voivodateSynonym of voivodeship.volalkali(obsolete, inorganic chemistry) ammonia (volatile alkali)volarwardToward the palm of the hand.volatilesplural of volatilevolcanian(geology, obsolete) Synonym of volcanic, of or related to volcanoes and volcanism.volcaniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of volcanize.volcanism(volcanology) Any of the natural phenomena and processes associated with the action of volcanos, geysers and fumarolesvolcanist(volcanology) Someone interested in volcanism and volcanology the study of volcanoes.volcanite(obsolete) A volcanic rockvolcanityArchaic form of volcanicity.volcanize(transitive) To expose to volcanic heat.volcanoesplural of volcanovolemitol(organic chemistry) A seven-carbon sugar alcohol, widely distributed in plants, red algae, fungi, mosses, and lichens.volitable(obsolete) volatilizablevolitient(archaic) wilful; acting out of choice.volitionsplural of volitionvolkensin(biochemistry) A toxic ribosome-inactivating protein isolated from the roots of Adenia volkensiivolksliedA German folk song.volkstaatA proposed state for Afrikaners, to be founded on principles of self-determination.volleyingpresent participle and gerund of volleyvolsellarRelating to a volsellavolsellumAlternative form of vulsellum.voltatype(obsolete) An electrotype.voltigeur(military, historical) One of a picked company of skirmishers in each regiment of the French infantry during the Napoleonic Wars.voltinism(biology) The number of broods or generations of an organism in one year.voltmeterAn instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.voltmetreAlternative form of voltmeter.voltolize(transitive) To use an electric discharge to increase the oiliness of (an oil).volucraryA bestiary (medieval treatise on animals) dealing specifically with birds.volucrine(rare) Of or pertaining to birds.volumeterAny instrument used to measure the volume of a substance.volumetryvolumetric analysisvolumetteA short volume (publication)voluminalOf or pertaining to volume, the measurement of three-dimensional space.volumizedsimple past and past participle of volumizevolumizerA cosmetic product that adds volume to the hair.voluntaryDone, given, or acting of one's own free will.volunteerOne who enters into, or offers themselves for, any service of their own free will, especially when done without pay.voluntoldsimple past and past participle of voluntellvoluptaryObsolete form of voluptuary.volutionsplural of volutionvolvocineRelating to green algae of the genus Volvox.volvulate(medicine, surgery, especially of a bowel) To twist or form a knot: to undergo volvulus.volvulize(medicine, surgery) Synonym of volvulate.vombatoidRelating to or characteristic of the vombatids.vomitableCapable of being vomited.vomitingsplural of vomitingvomitivesplural of vomitivevomitlessWithout vomit.vomitlikeResembling vomit.vomitoxinA mycotoxin, a type B trichothecene that occurs predominantly in grains.vomitwortA flowering plant of species Lobelia inflata.vomworthy(slang, derogatory) Disgusting, nauseating, gross; contemptible.vonderfulPronunciation spelling of wonderful.vonsenite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing boron, iron, and oxygen.voodooish(rare) Reminiscent of voodoo; dark and sinister.voodooism(uncountable) A religious cult, from Haiti, involving witchcraft and sorcery.voodooistA practitioner or student of voodoo.voorkamer(South Africa) voorhuisvoorleser(US, historical) A prominent citizen in New Amsterdam, whose duties spanned across law, education and religion.voracious(of a person or their appetite) Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.vorapaxarA thrombin receptor used to treat patients with a history of myocardial infarction or with peripheral arterial disease.voraulite(archaic, mineralogy) lazulitevorlauferforerunner, especially a skier who skis a course before competitors in order to establish a standard timevorlooper(South Africa, historical) A boy who assisted a wagon driver by watching the oxen and checking for obstacles.vorondreoA bird, the courol (Leptosomus discolor).vorpaliseAlternative form of vorpalize.vorpalize(transitive, roleplaying games) To improve (a weapon) magically, such that it becomes more effective against a specific type of creature.vortexingThe formation of a vortex.vorticialPertaining to a vortex.vorticismA short-lived modernist movement in British art and poetry of the early 20th century, incorporating elements of cubism and futurism.vorticistOf or pertaining to vorticism.vorticity(mathematics, fluid dynamics) A property of a fluid flow related to local angular rotation; defined as the curl of the flow's velocity field.vorvolakaSynonym of vrykolakas.vosaroxin(medicine) A topoisomerase inhibitor used as a drug against leukemiavotaristsplural of votaristvoterland(politics, colloquial) The realm or sphere of voters; the everyday world of the electorate.votership(uncountable) The position or status of a voter; eligibility to vote.votesheet(chiefly demoscene) A form to be filled in by voters to indicate their preference among various choices in various categories.votumumab(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody used to detect colorectal tumours.vouacapan(organic chemistry) The diterpenoid (4aS,5R,6R,6aR,7S,11aS,11bR)-5,6-dihydroxy-4,4,11b-trimethyl-1,2,3,4a,5,6,6a,7,11,11a-decahydronaphtho[2,1-f][1]benzofuran-7-carboxylic acid in the seeds of Pterodon polygalaeflorusvoucheredsimple past and past participle of vouchervouchmentA solemn assertion.vouchsafe(transitive) To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.voussoirsplural of voussoirvowelhood(linguistics) The property of being a vowel.vowelisedsimple past and past participle of vowelisevowelizedsimple past and past participle of vowelizevowelizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of vowelizevowelless(linguistics) Lacking vowels.vowellikeResembling or characteristic of a vowel.vowellingAn arrangement of vowels, for example in Semitic scripts where they are marked over the consonants.vowmakingThe making of a vow.voxelatedsimple past and past participle of voxelatevoxelizedsimple past and past participle of voxelizevoxelotorA medication used to treat sickle cell disease.voxelsizeThe size of voxels.voxelwise(computer graphics) One voxel at a time.voyageursplural of voyageurvoyeuressA female voyeur; a voyeuse.voyeurism(by extension, figuratively) The derivation of satisfaction by obsessively watching or following sensational or sordid subjects.vrykolakaSynonym of vrykolakas.vugginessQuality of being vuggy.vulcaniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of vulcanize.vulcanismAlternative spelling of Vulcanism (“historical scientific view”).vulcanistSomeone interested in volcanism, the study of volcanoes.vulcaniteA hard rubber made by vulcanization with sulfur; ebonite.vulcanize(transitive) To treat rubber with heat and (usually) sulfur to harden it and make it more durable.vulcanoid(by extension, informal) An asteroid whose orbit is wholly within the orbit of Mercury.vulgarestsuperlative form of vulgar: most vulgarvulgarianA vulgar individual, especially one who emphasizes or is oblivious to his or her vulgar qualities.vulgariseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of vulgarize.vulgarishSomewhat vulgar.vulgaristOne who supports the use of the common or less formal variety of a language.vulgarity(uncountable) The quality of being vulgar.vulgarizeTo make vulgar.vulgation(obsolete, very rare) The act of spreading or promulgating among the common people.vulnerant(medicine, dated) Causing a wound.vulneraryUseful or used for healing wounds; curative, healing.vulnerate(archaic, transitive) To wound, cause to become vulnerable.vulneroseFull of wounds.vulnology(rare) The care and treatment of wounds.vulpanserSynonym of sheldrake (the shelduck).vulpecideAlternative form of vulpicide.vulpicideSomeone who kills foxes other than by hunting them with houndsvulpiformHaving the shape of a fox.vulpinary(rare) Crafty, sly, shrewd.vulpinelyIn a vulpine manner; like a fox.vulpinism(archaic) slyness; fox-like cunning; artfulness.vulpinistOne engaged in vulpinism (cunning, deceit).vulpinite(mineralogy) A scaly granular variety of anhydrite of a grayish-white colour, used for ornamental purposes.vulpinousof a reddish colour, rufousvulsellum(surgery) A type of forceps with hooks at the tip of each blade, used in obstetrics and gynecologyvulturinePertaining to or having characteristics of vultures.vulturishLike a vulture; rapacious.vulturismThe quality of being like a vulture; rapaciousness.vulturousHaving the characteristics of a vulture, especially in being rapacious, greedy, or scavenging.vulvalessWithout a vulva.vulvalikeResembling or characteristic of a vulva.vulviformHaving the shape of a vulva; like a cleft with projecting edges.vunerableMisspelling of vulnerable.vyakarana(Hinduism) The grammar or linguistic analysis of Vedic Sanskrit, as the language of the Hindu scriptures.vyomanaut(rare, chiefly India) A person who travels in space for the Indian space program; an Indian astronaut.

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