vac n. British informal term
vacancy n. being unoccupied; an empty area or space
vacant adj. void of thought or knowledge; a vacant mind; without an occupant or incumbent; the throne is never vacant
vacantly adv. in a vacant manner; she was staring vacantly into the room
vacate v. leave voluntarily; of a job, post or position; leave behind empty; move out of; You must vacate your office by tonight
vacation v. spend or take a vacation@n. leisure time away from work; devoted to rest or pleasure; the act of making something legally void
vacationer n. someone on vacation; someone who is devoting time to pleasure or relaxation rather than to work
vacationing n. the act of taking a vacation
vacationist n. someone on vacation; someone who is devoting time to pleasure or relaxation rather than to work
vacationland n. an area with recreational attractions and facilities for vacationists
vaccinate v. produce immunity in by inoculation
vaccinated adj. having been rendered unsusceptible to a disease
vaccinating n. the act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity
vaccination n. taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
vaccine n. a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies
vaccinee n. a patient who has been vaccinated
vaccinia n. a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; used to innoculate humans against smallpox
vacillant adj. uncertain in purpose or action
vacillate v. be undecided about something; move in an unstable manner
vacillating adj. uncertain in purpose or action
vacillation n. indecision in speech or action
vacillator n. one who hesitates (out of fear)
vacuity n. the absence of matter; total absence of matter; a region empty of matter; total lack of meaning or ideas
vacuolate adj. formed into or containing one or more vacuoles or small membrane-bound cavities within a cell
vacuolated adj. formed into or containing one or more vacuoles or small membrane-bound cavities within a cell
vacuolation n. the state of having become filled with vacuoles
vacuole n. a tiny cavity filled with fluid in the cytoplasm of a cell
vacuolization n. the state of having become filled with vacuoles
vacuous adj. complacently or inanely foolish; devoid of significance or point; vacuous comments
vacuously adv. in a vacuous manner
vacuousness n. total absence of matter
vacuum v. clean with a vacuum cleaner@n. the absence of matter; a region empty of matter; an electrical home appliance that cleans by suction
vagabond n. anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place; a person who has no fixed home@v. wander about aimlessly@adj. wandering aimlessly without ties to a place or community; led a vagabond life
vagabondage n. travelling about without any clear destination
vagal adj. (neurology) of or relating to the vagus nerve
vagary n. a sudden desire
vagile adj. (zoology) having freedom to move about; vagile aquatic animals
vagina n. a moist canal in female mammals extending from the labia minora to the uterus
vaginal adj. of or relating to the vagina; vaginal suppository
vaginitis n. inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis)
vaginocele n. hernia projecting into the vagina
vagrancy n. the state of wandering from place to place; having no permanent home or means of livelihood
vagrant adj. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another; vagrant hippies of the sixties@n. a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
vagrom adj. vagrant
vague adj. not clearly understood or expressed; not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished; vague feelings of sadness; lacking clarity or distinctness; saw a vague outline of a building through the fog
vaguely adv. in a vague way; he looked vaguely familiar
vagueness n. unclearness by virtue of being vague
vagus n. a mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx, larynx, lungs, heart, esophagus, stomach, and most of the abdominal viscera
vail v. to lower especially as a sign of respect or submission
vain adj. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; vain about her clothes; unproductive of success; a vain attempt
vainglorious adj. feeling self-importance
vainglory n. outspoken conceit
vainly adv. to no avail; the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution
valance n. a decorative heading to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
vale n. a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
valediction n. a farewell oration delivered by the most outstanding member of a graduating class; the act of saying farewell
valedictorian n. the student with the best grades who delivers the valedictory at graduation
valedictory adj. of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell; a valedictory address; of a speech expressing leave-taking; a valedictory address@n. a farewell oration delivered by the most outstanding member of a graduating class
valence n. (biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate; (chemistry) a property of atoms or radicals; their combining power given in terms of the number of hydrogen atoms (or the equivalent)
valency n. the phenomenon of forming chemical bonds; (biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate
valentine n. a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day; will you be my valentine?
valerian n. a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or ink flowers
valet v. serve as a valet@n. a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
valetudinarian n. weak or sickly person especially one morbidly concerned with his or her health@adj. of or relating to or characteristic of a person who is a valetudinarian
valiance n. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
valiancy n. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
valiant adj. having or showing valor; a valiant attempt to prevent the hijack
valiantly adv. with valor; in a valiant manner; he fought valiantly until the end
valid adj. well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force; a valid inference; still legally acceptable; the license is still valid
validate v. declare or make legally valid; prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something; give evidence for; make valid or confirm the validity of, as of a document; validate a ticket
validated adj. declared or made legally valid; a validated claim
validating adj. serving to support or corroborate@n. the act of finding or testing the truth of something
validation n. the act of finding or testing the truth of something; the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof
validatory adj. serving to support or corroborate
validity n. the quality of being logically valid; the quality of having legal force or effectiveness
validly adv. in a valid manner; this may not validly be done
validness n. the quality of having legal force or effectiveness
valine n. an amino acid essential for growth in children and nitrogen balance in adults
valise n. a small bag for traveling overnight
valley n. a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
valor n. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); he received a medal for valor
valorization n. the support of commodity prices by any of various forms of government subsidy -- valorize v.
valorous adj. having or showing valor
valorously adv. with valor; in a valiant manner
valorousness n. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
valour n. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
valourousness n. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
valse n. a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat
valuable adj. having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange; another human being equally valuable in the sight of God; having worth or merit or value; a valuable friend@n. something of value
valuableness n. the positive quality of being precious and beyond value
valuate v. to place a value on; appraise -- valuator n.
valuation n. an appraisal of the value of something
valuator n. one who estimates officially the worth or value or quality of things
value v. fix or determine the value of; assign a value to, as of jewelry or art work; hold dear; regard highly; think much of; place a value on; judge the worth of something@n. a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
valued adj. (usu. used in combination) having value of a specified kind; triple-valued; held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature; a valued friend
valueless adj. of no value
valuelessness n. having none of the properties that endow something with value
valuer n. (Brit) someone who asses the monetary worth of possessions
values n. beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something); he has very conservatives values
valve n. a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it; device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone
valved adj. (of brass instruments) having valves
valvular adj. relating to or operating by means of valves
valvulitis n. inflammation of a cardiac valve
vambrace n. plate armor for the forearm
vamoose v. leave (very informal usage)
vamp n. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men; an improvised accompaniment@v. make up; vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting; piece (something old) with a new part; vamp up an old speech; act seductively with (someone)
vamper n. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
vampire n. (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
van n. artists or writers whose ideas are ahead of their time; the leading units moving at the head of an army; (British) a trailer equipped with living quarters; a truck with an enclosed cargo space
vanadate n. a salt or ester of vanadic acid; an anion containing pentavalent vanadium
vanadinite n. a mineral consisting of chloride and vanadate of lead; a source of vanadium
vanadium n. a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite
vancomycin n. an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections
vanda n. any of numerous showy orchids of the genus Vanda having many large flowers in loose racemes
vandal n. someone who willfully destroys or defaces property
vandalise v. destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalism
vandalism n. willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
vandalize v. destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalism; vandalize the park
vane n. attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind; flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water; the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
vaned adj. (of an arrow) equipped with feathers
vanguard n. the leading units moving at the head of an army; artists or writers whose ideas are ahead of their time; the position of greatest advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
vanilla n. any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers; a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans)
vanillin n. a crystalline compound found in vanilla beans and some balsam resins; used in perfumes and flavorings
vanish v. get lost, esp. without warning or explanation; become invisible or unnoticeable; pass away rapidly; cease to exist; decrease rapidly, as of money
vanished adj. having passed out of existence; vanished civilizations
vanishing adj. quickly going away and passing out of sight: all I saw was his vanishing back@n. a sudden or mysterious disappearance; suddenly disappearing from sight
vanishingly adv. so as to disappear or approach zero; errors are vanishingly rare
vanity n. feelings of excessive pride; the quality of being valueless or futile; the trait of being vain and conceited; low table with mirror or mirrors where one sits while dressing or applying makeup
vanquish v. come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
vanquishable adj. susceptible to being defeated
vanquished adj. decisively defeated in combat
vanquisher n. someone who is victorious by force of arms
vantage n. place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective); the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; he experience gave him the advantage over me
vanward adj. being in or toward the vanguard; advanced -- vanward adv.
vapid adj. lacking taste or flavor or tang; vapid beer; lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest; a vapid conversation
vapidity n. the quality of being vapid and unsophisticated
vapidly adv. in a vapid manner; a vapidly smiling salesman
vapidness n. the quality of being vapid and unsophisticated
vapor n. a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance; the process of becoming a vapor
vaporific adj. used of substances; resembling or characteristic of vapor
vaporing n. an instance of boastful talk
vaporisation n. the process of becoming a vapor; annihilation by vaporizing something
vaporish adj. resembling or characteristic of vapor
vaporizable adj. used of substances
vaporization n. annihilation by vaporizing something; the process of becoming a vapor
vaporize v. turn into gas; lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue
vaporized adj. converted into a gas or vapor
vaporizer n. a device that vaporizes something (as a fuel oil or a medicated liquid)
vaporous adj. so thin as to transmit light; vaporous silks; resembling or characteristic of vapor; vaporous clouds; filled with vapor; a vaporous bog
vapory adj. vaporous, vague
vapour n. a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance; the process of becoming a vapor
vapourific adj. resembling or characteristic of vapor
vapourish adj. resembling or characteristic of vapor
vapourous adj. resembling or characteristic of vapor
vaquero n. local names for a cowboy (`vaquero' is used especially in SW and C Texas; `buckaroo' is used especially in California)
var n. a unit of electrical power in an AC circuit equal to the power dissipated when 1 volt produces a current of 1 ampere
vara n. a Spanish unit of length (about a yard) having different values in different localities
varan n. any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards of Africa Asia and Australia; fabled to warn of crocodiles
varia n. pl. miscellany; especially a literary miscellany
variability n. the quality of being subject to variation; a quality of variability and lack of uniformity
variable adj. liable to or capable of change; rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable; marked by diversity or difference@n. something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation; the weather is one variable to be considered
variableness n. the quality of being subject to variation
variably adv. with variation; in a variable manner or to a variable degree; it will be variably cloudy
variance n. an event that departs from expectations; discord that splits a group; the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value
variant adj. differing from a norm or standard; a variant spelling@n. an event that departs from expectations; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups; a variable quantity that is random
variate n. a variable quantity that is random
variation n. an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change; an activity that varies from a norm or standard; any variation in his routine was immediately reported; a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
variational n. characterized by variation
varicella n. an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body
varicolored adj. having a variety of colors; having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
varicoloured adj. having a variety of colors; having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
varicose adj. abnormally swollen or knotty; varicose veins
varied adj. characterized by variety; immigrants' varied ethnic and religious traditions; widely different; varied motives prompt people to join a political party
variedness n. characterized by variation
variegate v. make something more diverse and varied
variegated adj. having a variety of colors
varietal adj. of or relating to a variety; being a variety rather than an individual or species -- varietally adv.
variety n. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; he had a variety of disorders; noticeable heterogeneity; the range and variety of his work is amazing; a specific kind of something
variform adj. varying in form or shape
variola n. a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars
variometer n. for measuring variations in a magnetic field
variorum adj. containing various versions of a text of notes by various scholars; a variorum edition@n. an edition containing various versions of a text or notes by various scholars or editors
various adj. of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity; his disguises are many and various; considered individually; the various reports all agreed
variously adv. in diverse ways; the alternatives that are variously represented by the participants
varlet n. a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel; in medieval times a youth acting as a knight's attendant as the first stage in training for knighthood
varment n. any usually predatory wild animal considered undesirable; e.g. coyote
varmint n. an irritating or obnoxious person; any usually predatory wild animal considered undesirable; e.g. coyote
varnish v. cover with varnish@n. a paint that provides a hard glossy transparent coating
varnished adj. having a coating of stain or varnish
varsity n. a British abbreviation; usually Oxford and Cambridge Universities; a team representing a college or university
vary v. make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; Prices vary according to the season; be at variance with; be out of line with; be subject to change: Prices vary
varying adj. marked by diversity or difference; the varying angles of roof slope
vas n. a tube in which a body fluid circulates
vascular adj. of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids; vascular constriction
vasculitis n. inflammation of a blood vessel
vase n. an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
vasectomize v. remove the vas deferens; of males
vasectomy n. surgical removal of all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization)
vasiform adj. having the form of a cylinder or tube
vasoconstrictor n. any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
vasodilation n. dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries)
vasodilator n. a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels
vasomotor adj. relating to the nerves and muscles that cause the blood vessels to constrict or dilate
vasopressin n. hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland; stimulates capillary muscles and reduces urine flow
vassal n. a person holding a fief
vassalage n. the state of a serf
vast adj. unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope; at vast (or immense) expense
vastly adv. to an exceedingly great extent or degree; He had vastly overestimated his resources
vastness n. unusual largeness in size or extent
vasty adj. vast, immense
vat n. a large open container for holding or storing liquids
vatic adj. resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
vatical adj. resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
vaticination n. knowledge of the future (usually obtained from a divine source)
vaudeville n. a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
vaudevillian n. a performer who works in vaudeville
vault v. jump across or leap over (an obstacle); bound vigorously@n. a burial chamber (usually underground); a compartment or room (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables; an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof; the act of vaulting
vaulted adj. having a hemispherical vault or dome
vaulter n. an athlete who jumps over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole
vaulting n. (architecture) a vaulted structure; arches and vaulting; a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down@adj. revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights; vaulting ambition
vaunt n. extravagant self-praise@v. show off
vaunter n. a very boastful and talkative person
vauntingly adv. in a boastful manner
veal n. meat from a calf
veau n. meat from a calf
vector n. a variable quantity that can be resolved into components; a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction
vedalia n. native to Australia; introduced elsewhere to control scale insects
veer v. turn sharply; change direction abruptly
veering n. the act of turning aside suddenly
veery n. tawny brown North American thrush noted for its song
vegan n. someone who eats no animal products at all
vegetable n. edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant@adj. of the nature of or characteristic of or derived from plants; decaying vegetable matter
vegetal adj. (of reproduction) characterized by asexual processes; composed of vegetation or plants; regions rich in vegetal products
vegetarian n. one who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products
vegetarianism n. a diet excluding all meat and fish
vegetate v. lead a passive existence without using one's body or mind; establish vegetation on; produce vegetation; The fields vegetate vigorously; grow like a plant; propagate asexually
vegetation n. all the plant life in a particular region; inactivity that is passive and monotonous
vegetational adj. composed of vegetation or plants; vegetational cover
vegetative adj. of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous; a dull vegetative lifestyle; (physiology) used of involuntary bodily functions; vegetative functions such as digestion or growth or circulation
vegetive adj. of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous
veggie n. edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
vehemence n. intensity or forcefulness of expression: the vehemence of his denial or; the property of being wild or turbulent
vehement adj. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; fervid; vehement dislike; characterized by great force or energy; vehement deluges of rain
vehemently adv. in a vehement manner; he vehemently denied the accusations against him
vehicle n. a conveyance that transports people or objects; a medium for the expression or achievement of something; his editorials provided a vehicle for his political views
vehicular adj. of or relating to or intended for (motor) vehicles; vehicular traffic
veil n. a garment that covers the head and face; the inner embryonic membrane of higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth); Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl@v. to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil
veiled adj. having or as if having a veil or concealing cover; a veiled dancer; muted or unclear; veiled sounds
veiling n. a transparent fabric with a loose open weave
vein n. a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; all veins except the pulmonary carry unaerated blood; a distinctive style or manner; he continued in this vein for several minutes@v. make a veinlike pattern
veinal adj. relating to the veins of plants; leaves affected with veinal mosaic
veined adj. having or showing markings that resemble veins
veinlike adj. having or showing markings that resemble veins
velar adj. of or relating to the velum; produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate (as `k' in `cat' and `g' in `gun' and `ng' in `sing')
velcro v. fasten with velcro; velcro the belt
veld n. elevated open grassland in southern Africa
veldt n. elevated open grassland in southern Africa
velleity n. a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain; volition in its weakest form
vellicate v. squeeze tightly between the fingers
vellum n. a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment; fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb
velocipede n. any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel; a vehicle with three wheels
velociraptor n. small active carnivore that probably fed on protoceratops; possibly related more closely to birds than to other dinosaurs
velocity n. distance travelled per unit time
velour n. heavy fabric that resembles velvet
velours n. heavy fabric that resembles velvet
veloute n. white sauce made with stock instead of milk
velum n. membrane of the young sporophore of various mushrooms extending from the margin of the cap to the stem and is ruptured by growth; represented in mature mushroom by an annulus around the stem and sometimes a cortina on the margin of the cap
velvet adj. smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste; resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface@n. a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
velveteen n. a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet
velvetleaf n. arborescent perennial shrub having palmately lobed furry leaves and showy red-purple flowers; southwestern United States
velvetweed n. tall annual herb or subshrub of tropical Asia having velvety leaves and yellow flowers and yielding a strong fiber; naturalized in southeastern Europe and United States
velvety adj. smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste; resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface
vena n. a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; all veins except the pulmonary carry unaerated blood
venal adj. capable of being corrupted; a venal police officer
venality n. prostitution of talents or offices or services for reward
venally adv. in a corrupt and deceitful manner
venation n. an arrangement or system of veins; the venation of the hand; leaf venation
vend v. sell or offer for sale from place to place
vendable adj. fit to be offered for sale
vendee n. a person who buys
vender n. someone who exchanges goods or services for money
vendetta n. a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other
vendible adj. fit to be offered for sale
vending n. selling goods for a living
vendition n. selling goods for a living
vendor n. someone who exchanges goods or services for money
vendue n. the public sale of something to the highest bidder
veneer n. a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood; an ornamental coating to a building@v. cover with veneer, as of furniture
veneering n. a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood; the act of applying veneer
venerable adj. impressive by reason of age; a venerable sage with white hair and beard; profoundly honored
venerate v. be in awe of
venerated adj. worthy of adoration or reverence
venerating adj. feeling or manifesting veneration
veneration n. a profound fear inspired by a deity; religious zeal; willingness to serve God
venereal adj. of or relating to the external sex organs; venereal disease
venesection n. surgical incision into a vein
vengeance n. the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life; he swore vengeance on the man who betrayed him
vengeful adj. disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
vengefully adv. in a vindictive, revengeful manner
vengefulness n. a malevolent desire for revenge
venial adj. (theology) warranting only temporal punishment; venial sin; easily excused or forgiven; a venial error
venison n. meat from a deer used as food
venogram n. an X ray of a vein injected with a radiopaque contrast medium
venography n. roentgenographic examination of veins
venom n. a poison secreted by certain animals; feeling a need to see other suffer
venomed adj. full of malice or hate; venomed remarks
venomous adj. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom; venomous snakes; harsh or corrosive in tone; marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful; venomous criticism
venomously adv. in a very malevolent manner
venose adj. having or showing markings that resemble veins
venous adj. of or contained in or performing the function of the veins; venous inflamation
vent v. give expression or utterance to; The graduates gave vent to cheers; expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen@n. an opening for the escape of gas or air; external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate
ventail n. a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck
vented adj. supplied with a vent or vents for intake of air or discharge of gases
venter n. the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
venthole n. an opening for the escape of gas or air
ventilate v. expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; give expression or utterance to
ventilated adj. exposed to air; a well ventilated room
ventilation n. the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air; a system in a building that provides fresh air; she was continually adjusting the ventilation
ventilator n. a device that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
ventilatory adj. provided with ventilation or involving pulmonary ventilation
venting n. the act of venting
ventral adj. toward or on or near the belly (front of a primate or lower surface of a lower animal); the ventral aspect of the human body; (biology) nearest to or facing toward the axis of an organ or organism
ventrally adv. in a ventral location or direction
ventricle n. one of four connected cavities in the brain; is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid; a chamber of the heart that receives blood from an atrium and pumps it to the arteries
ventricose adj. (biology; anatomy) having a swelling on one side; the ventricose gullet of an insect
ventricous adj. (biology; anatomy) having a swelling on one side
ventricular adj. of or relating to a ventricle (of the heart or brain)
ventriculus n. thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding food
ventriloquism n. the art of projecting your voice so that it seems to come from another source (as from a ventriloquist's dummy)
ventriloquist n. a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy
ventriloquy n. the art of projecting your voice so that it seems to come from another source (as from a ventriloquist's dummy)
venture v. proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers; out forward, of a guess; express in spite of possible refutation; brave the dangers of@n. any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
venturesome adj. involving risk or danger; a venturesome journey in wintertime; willing to take risks and try new things; a new venturesome spirit among today's young people; disposed to venture or take risks; a venturesome investor
venturesomeness n. the trait of being adventurous
venturi n. a tube with a constriction; used to control fluid flow (as in the air inlet of a carburetor)
venturous adj. involving risk or danger; a venturous enterprise; disposed to venture or take risks; a venturous spirit
venue n. the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting); in law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held
venula n. a minute vein continuous with a capillary
venule n. a minute vein continuous with a capillary
veracious adj. habitually speaking the truth; a veracious witness; precisely accurate; a veracious account
veracity n. unwillingness to tell lies
veranda n. a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
verandah n. a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
verapamil n. a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as calcium blocker
verb n. a word that serves as the predicate of a sentence; a content word that denotes an action or a state
verbal adj. communicated in the form of words; verbal imagery; of or relating to or formed from words in general; verbal ability; of or relating to or formed from a verb; verbal adjectives like `running' in `hot and cold running water'
verbalization n. expressing something in words
verbalize v. express in speech
verbalized adj. communicated in words
verbally adv. as a verb; he had a habit of using nouns verbally; by means of language; verbally expressive
verbatim adv. using exactly the same words; he repeated her remarks verbatim@adj. in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker; repeated their dialog verbatim
verbena n. any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers
verbiage n. overabundance of words; the manner in which something is expressed in words
verbify v. make into a verb; has been verbified
verbolatry n. worship of words
verbose adj. using or containing too many words; verbose and ineffective instructional methods
verbosely adv. in a verbose manner; she explained her ideas verbosely
verboseness n. an expressive style that uses excessive words
verbosity n. an expressive style that uses excessive words
verboten adj. forbidden usually by authority and often unreasonably
verdancy n. lush greenness of flourishing vegetation
verdant adj. green with growing things
verdict n. the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
verdigris v. color verdigris@n. a fine layer of oxide on the surface of a metal
verdin n. very small yellow-headed titmouse of Western North America
verdolagas n. weedy trailing mat-forming herb with bright yellow flowers cultivated for its edible mildly acid leaves eaten raw or cooked especially in Indian and Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine; cosmopolitan
verdure n. green foliage; lush greenness of flourishing vegetation
verge n. a region marking a boundary; the limit beyond which something happens or changes; on the verge of tears; a ceremonial or emblematic staff; (British) a grass border along a road@v. verge on; come close to
verger n. a church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant during ceremonies
veridical adj. coinciding with reality
verifiable adj. capable of being verified; a verifiable account of the incident; capable of being verified or disproved by experiment or observation
verification n. additional proof that something that was believed is true
verificatory adj. serving to support or corroborate
verified adj. supported or established by evidence or proof; a verified case; proved to be true; a verified claim
verify v. confirm the truth of; Please verify that the doors are closed; verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard, of scientific experiments
verifying adj. serving to support or corroborate
verily adv. (archaic) truly or confidentially; I verily think so; in truth; beyond doubt or question
verisimilar adj. appearing to be true or real; a verisimilar tale
verisimilitude n. the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true
veritable adj. often used as intensifiers; he's a veritable swine; not counterfeit or copied; photographs taken in a veritable bull ring
verity n. conformity to reality or actuality; an enduring or necessary ethical or religious or aesthetic truth
vermeil n. vermilion; gilded silver, bronze, or copper
vermicelli n. pasta in strings thinner than spaghetti
vermicular adj. decorated with wormlike tracery or markings; vermicular (or vermiculated) stonework
vermiculate adj. eaten (or as if eaten) by worms; decorated with wormlike tracery or markings
vermiculated adj. decorated with wormlike tracery or markings; vermicular (or vermiculated) stonework
vermiculation n. the process of wave-like muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along; a decoration consisting of wormlike carvings
vermiform adj. resembling a worm; long and thin and cylindrical
vermifuge n. a medication capable of destroying or expelling parasitic intestinal worms
vermilion v. color vermilion@n. a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge@adj. of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
vermillion adj. of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
vermin n. an irritating or obnoxious person; any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats
verminous adj. of the nature of vermin; very offensive or repulsive
vermouth n. any of several white wines flavored with aromatic herbs; used as aperitifs or in mixed drinks
vernacular n. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language)@adj. being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language; a vernacular term
vernal adj. suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh; of or characteristic of or occurring in spring; the vernal equinox
vernier n. a small movable scale that slides along a main scale; the small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale
vernonia n. any of various plants of the genus Vernonia of tropical and warm regions of especially North America that take their name from their loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly take on a rusty hue
veronal n. a barbiturate used as a hypnotic
veronica n. any plant of the genus Veronica
verruca n. (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus
verrucose adj. (of skin) covered with warts or projections that resemble warts
versatile adj. (used of persons) having many skills; having great diversity or variety; his vast and versatile erudition; changeable or inconstant; versatile moods
versatility n. having a wide variety of skills
verse v. compose verses; put into verse@n. literature in metrical form; a piece of poetry; a line of metrical text
versed adj. thoroughly acquainted with and skilled in something through study or experience; well versed in classical languages
versicle n. a short verse said or sung by a priest or minister in public worship and followed by a response from the congregation
versification n. the writing of verse
versifier n. a writer of poems
versify v. compose verses; put into verse
version n. an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint; his version of the fight was different from mine; something a little different from others of the same type; an experimental version of the night fighter
verso n. left-hand page; the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
verst n. a Russian unit of length (1.067 km)
versus prep. against; John Doe versus Richard Roe; in contrast or as an alternative to; free trade versus protection
vertebra n. one of the bony segments of the spinal column
vertebral adj. of or relating to or constituting vertebrae
vertebrate adj. (zoology) having a backbone or spinal column@n. animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium
vertex n. the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure; the highest point of something
vertical n. something that is oriented vertically; a vertical structural member as a post or stake@adj. at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line; a vertical camera angle; upright in position or posture
verticality n. position at right angles to the horizon
vertically adv. in a vertical direction; a gallery quite often is added to make use of space vertically as well as horizontally
verticalness n. position at right angles to the horizon
verticil n. a whorl of leaves growing around a stem
verticillate adj. forming one or more whorls (especially a whorl of leaves around a stem)
verticillated adj. forming one or more whorls (especially a whorl of leaves around a stem)
verticilliosis n. caused by soil-borne fungi of the genus Verticillium
verticillium n. a fungus of the genus Verticillium
vertiginous adj. having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling; a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff
vertigo n. a reeling sensation; feeling about to fall
vertu n. love of or taste for fine objects of art; artistic quality
vervain n. any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers
verve n. an energetic style
vervet n. South African monkey with black face and hands
very adv. intensifiers; she was very gifted; he played very well; (`real' is sometimes used informally for `really' as in; `rattling' is informal as in )@adj. precisely as stated; the very center of town; being the exact same one; not any other:
vesica n. a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas)
vesical adj. of or relating to a bladder (especially the urinary bladder)
vesicant n. a chemical agent that causes blistering@adj. causing blisters
vesicatory n. a chemical agent that causes blistering@adj. causing blisters
vesicle n. a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid)
vesicular adj. of or relating to or involving vesicles; normal vesicular breathing
vesiculitis n. inflammation of a seminal vesicle (usually in conjunction with prostatitis)
vesper n. cap: the evening star; a vesper bell; archaic: evening, eventide; vesper adj. of or relating to vespers or to the evening
vespers n. the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays; a late afternoon or evening worship service
vespertilionid n. a variety of carnivorous bat
vespertine adj. of, relating to, or taking place in the evening; active or flourishing in the evening
vespid n. mostly social nest-building wasps
vessel n. a tube in which a body fluid circulates; a craft designed for water transportation; an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
vest n. a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat; a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body@v. provide with power and authority; clothe formally; esp. in ecclesiastical robes
vestal adj. of or relating to Vesta; vestal virgin; in a state of sexual virginity; pure and vestal modesty@n. a chaste woman
vested adj. fixed and absolute and without contingency; a vested right
vestee n. an ornamental piece showing between the open edges on the front of a woman's jacket or blouse
vestiary adj. relating to clothing (especially vestments)
vestibular adj. relating to the sense of equilibrium
vestibule n. a large entrance or reception room or area; any of various bodily cavities leading to another cavity (as of the ear or vagina)
vestige n. a clue that something has been present
vestigial adj. (biology) not fully developed in mature animals
vestment n. esp, ceremonial garments worn by the clergy
vestmental adj. of or relating to or resembling a vestment
vestmented adj. dressed in ceremonial garments especially clerical vestment
vestry n. in the Protestant Episcopal Church: a committee elected by the congregation to work with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church; a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held
vestryman n. a man who is a member of a church vestry
vestrywoman n. a woman who is a member of a church vestry
vesture v. provide or cover with vesture@n. covering designed to be worn on a person's body
vesuvian n. a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
vesuvianite n. a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
vet n. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine; a person who has served in the armed forces@v. work as a veterinarian; examine carefully; Someone should vet this report before it goes out; provide (a person) with medical care
vetch n. any of various climbing plants of the genus Vicia having pinnately compound leaves that terminate in tendrils and small variously colored flowers; includes valuable forage and soil-building plants
vetchling n. any of various small plants of the genus Lathyrus; climb usually by means of tendrils
vetchworm n. larva of a noctuid moth; highly destructive to esp. corn and cotton and tomato crops
veteran n. a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; a person who has served in the armed forces; an experienced person@adj. rendered competent through trial and experience; veteran steadiness
veterinarian n. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
veterinary n. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine@adj. of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine
veto n. a vote that blocks a decision; the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act esp the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature@v. vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent; command against
vex v. cause annoyance in; disturb, esp. by minor irritations
vexation n. anger produced by some annoying irritation; the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed; something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; the act of annoying someone
vexatious adj. causing irritation or annoyance; a vexatious child
vexed adj. troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances; the vexed parents of an unruly teenager; causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed; the vexed issue of priorities
vexing adj. extremely annoying or displeasing; causing irritation or annoyance; it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong
vi adj. denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
via prep. by way of; goods shipped via the Panama Canal
viability n. (of living things) capable of normal growth and development; capable of become practical and useful
viable adj. capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are; capable of life or normal growth and development; viable seeds
viaduct n. a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley
vial n. a bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
viand n. a choice or delicious dish
viands n. a stock or supply of foods
viatical adj. pertaining to the purchase of insurance policies from terminally ill policy holders; viatical business
viatication n. purchasing insurance policies for cash from terminally ill policy holders
viaticum n. pl. -cums or -ca; an allowance especially in money for traveling needs and expenses; the Christian Eucharist given to a person in danger of death
viaticus n. purchasing insurance policies for cash from terminally ill policy holders
vibes n. a distinctive emotional atmosphere; sensed intuitively; the place gives me bad vibes; an percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound
vibraharp n. an percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound
vibrancy n. having the character of a loud deep sound
vibrant adj. vigorous and active; a vibrant group that challenged the system
vibraphone n. an percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound
vibrate v. shake, quiver, or throb; move mack and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner; move or swing from side to side regularly; as of a pendulum, for example
vibrating adj. moving very rapidly to and fro or up and down; the vibrating piano strings
vibration n. the act of vibrating; a shaky motion; (physics) a regular variation in value about a mean
vibrational adj. of or relating to or characterized by vibration
vibrations n. a distinctive emotional atmosphere; sensed intuitively
vibrato n. (music) a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch
vibrator n. has a vibrating tip that is used as a dildo; produces vibratory motion; used for massage
vibratory adj. moving very rapidly to and fro or up and down
vibrio n. curved rodlike motile bacterium
vibrion n. curved rodlike motile bacterium
vibrionic adj. caused by bacteria of the genus Vibrio; vibrionic dysentary
vibrissa n. a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat
viburnum n. any of several shrubs or trees related to the honeysuckle with small usually white flowers in broad clusters
vicar n. a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman; (US Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel; (Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish
vicarage n. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
vicarial adj. of or relating to or characteristic of a vicar
vicariate n. the religious institution under the authority of a vicar
vicarious adj. experienced at secondhand; read about mountain climbing and felt vicarious excitement
vicariously adv. indirectly, as, by, or through a substitute; she enjoyed the wedding vicariously
vicarship n. the religious institution under the authority of a vicar
vice n. moral weakness; a specific form of evildoing; vice offends the moral standards of the community
vicegerent n. someone appointed by a ruler as an administrative deputy
vicennial adj. happening once every twenty years
viceregal adj. of or relating to a viceroy; the viceregal visit
vicereine n. wife of a viceroy; governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
viceroy n. governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign; showy American butterfly resembling the monarch but smaller
viceroyalty n. a district or province governed by a viceroy
viceroyship n. the position of viceroy
vichyssoise n. a thick soup made especially from leeks or onions and potatoes and usually served cold
vicinage n. a neighboring or surrounding district; vicinity
vicinal adj. belonging to or limited to a vicinity
vicinity n. a surrounding or nearby region
vicious adj. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; vicious kicks; having the nature of vice; marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful; vicious gossip
viciously adv. in a vicious manner; he was viciously attacked
viciousness n. the trait of extreme cruelty
vicissitude n. a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something; mutability in life or nature (especially successive alternation from one condition to another)
victim n. an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance; a person who is tricked or swindled
victimisation n. an act that exploits or victimizes someone
victimise v. make a victim of
victimization n. an act that exploits or victimizes someone
victimize v. make a victim of; punish unjustly
victimized adj. of persons; taken advantage of
victor n. a combatant who is able to defeat rivals; the contestant who wins the contest
victoria n. a low 4-wheeled carriage with a folding top and a raised seat in front for the driver
victorian adj. exaggeratedly proper; typical of the moral standards or conduct of the age of Victoria
victorious adj. having won; the victorious entry; experiencing triumph
victoriously adv. in a victorious manner; Virginia had defended her land victoriously
victory n. a successful ending of a struggle or contest; the general always gets credit for his army's victory
victual v. supply with food; lay in provisions; feed; of domestic animals (rare usage); partake of victuals; esp. of animals@n. any substance that can be used as food
victualer n. an innkeeper (especially British); a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army
victualler n. an innkeeper (especially British); a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army
victuals n. a stock or supply of foods; a source of nourishment; any substance that can be used as food
vicuna n. the wool of the vicuna; a soft wool made from the fleece of the vicuna; small wild cud-chewing Andean animal similar to the guanaco but smaller; valued for its fleecy undercoat
vide v. imper; see -- used to direct a reader to another item
videlicet adv. as follows
video n. the visible part of a television transmission; the visual elements of television; broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
videocassette n. a cassette for videotape
videotape n. a video recording made on magnetic tape; a relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording visual images and associated sound@v. record on videotape
vie v. compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
view v. consider or deem to be; regard; look at carefully; study mentally; view a problem; see or watch@n. a way of regarding situations or topics etc.; consider what follows from the positivist view; the visual percept of a region
viewer n. a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind); an optical device for viewing photographic transparencies
viewers n. the audience reached by television
viewfinder n. helps to find the target of interest
viewgraph n. a transparency for use with an overhead projector
viewing n. the display of motion picture; a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial
viewless adj. not having or expressing opinions or views
viewpoint n. a mental position from which things are viewed; we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians; a place from which something can be viewed
vigesimal adj. relating to or based on the number twenty
vigil n. a period of sleeplessness; a devotional watch (especially on the eve of a religious festival); a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
vigilance n. the process of paying close and continuous attention; vigilant attentiveness
vigilant adj. carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger; the vigilant eye of the town watch
vigilante n. member of a vigilance committee
vigilantism n. the actions of a vigilance committee in trying to enforce the laws
vigilantly adv. in a watchful manner
vignette n. brief description; a photograph whose edges shade off gradually; a small sketch (as sometimes placed at the beginning of chapters in books)
vigor n. an exertion of force; active strength of body or mind; an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing)
vigorous adj. characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity; a vigorous hiker; strong and active physically or mentally
vigorously adv. with vigor; in a vigorous manner; he defended his ideas vigorously
vigour n. an exertion of force; active strength of body or mind; an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing)
vile adj. morally reprehensible; the vile development of slavery appalled them; (informal) thoroughly unpleasant; filthy (or foul or nasty or vile) weather we're having; causing or able to cause nausea
vilely adv. in a vile manner; his vilely spelt and illiterate letters
vileness n. the quality of being wicked; the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions
vilification n. slanderous defamation
vilify v. spread negative information about
villa n. (British) detached or semi-detached suburban house; country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings around a courtyard; pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds
village n. a community of people smaller than a town; a settlement smaller than a town
villager n. one who has lived in a village most of their life
villain n. a wicked or evil person; the principle bad character in a work of fiction
villainage n. the legal status or condition of a villein or feudal serf
villainess n. a woman villain
villainous adj. extremely wicked; a villainous plot
villainousness n. the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior
villainy n. the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior; a treacherous or vicious act
villein n. (medieval Europe) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord
villeinage n. the legal status or condition of a villein or feudal serf; tenure by which a villein held land
villenage n. the holding of land at the will of a feudal lord; the status of a villein
villoma n. a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass
villous adj. covered with fine hairs or villi
villus n. a minute hairlike projection on mucous membrane
vim n. a healthy capacity for vigorous activity; he seemed full of vim and vigor; an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing)
vinaceous adj. of or relating to wine
vinaigrette n. oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic
vinblastine n. an antineoplastic drug (trade name Velban) that disrupts cell division
vincible adj. susceptible to being defeated
vincristine n. an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin) that is used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system
vindicate v. show to be right
vindicated adj. freed from any question of guilt; his official honor is vindicated
vindication n. the act of vindicating; subsequent events have proved to be a vindication of his position; the justification for some act or belief
vindicator n. a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution
vindicatory adj. of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; providing justification
vindictive adj. disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge; showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite; a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment
vindictively adv. in a vindictive, revengeful manner; he plotted vindictively against his former superiors
vindictiveness n. a malevolent desire for revenge
vine n. weak-stemmed plant that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
vinegar n. sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative; dilute acetic acid
vinegariness n. a sourness resembling that of vinegar
vinegarishness n. a sourness resembling that of vinegar
vinegarroon n. large whipscorpion of Mexico and southern United States that emits a vinegary odor when alarmed
vinegarweed n. aromatic plant of western United States
vinegary adj. tasting like vinegar
vinery n. a plantation of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
vineyard n. a plantation of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
vinifera n. common European grape cultivated in many varieties; chief source of Old World wine and table grapes
vinify v. convert a juice into wine by fermentation; vinify grape juice
vino n. fermented juice (of grapes especially)
vinous adj. of or relating to wine
vintage n. a season's yield of wine from a vineyard; the oldness of wines
vintner n. someone who sells wine; someone who makes wine
vinyl n. a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene; shiny and tough and flexible; used especially for floor coverings
vinylbenzene n. a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene
viol n. any of a family of instruments that preceded the violin family
viola n. any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola; slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower
violable adj. that can be violated; a violable rule
violate v. fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns; act in disregard of laws and rules; violate the basic laws or human civilization; harm or destroy; Don't violate my garden
violated adj. treated dishonorably; treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
violation n. a crime less serious than a felony; an act that disregards an agreement or a right; he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment; entry to another's property without right or permission; a disrespectful act
violative adj. violating or tending to violate or offend against; violative of the principles of liberty
violator n. someone who violates the law; someone who assaults others sexually
violence n. an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists); he may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one; the property of being wild or turbulent; the storm's violence
violent adj. acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity; a violent attack; effected by force or injury rather than natural causes; a violent death
violently adv. in a violent manner; they attacked violently
violet adj. of a color midway between red and blue@n. any of numerous low-growing small-flowered violas; a variable color that lies beyond blue in the spectrum
violin n. the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
violinist n. a musician who plays the violin
violist n. one who plays the viola
violoncellist n. cellist
violoncello n. a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing
viomycin n. a basic polypeptide antibiotic (trade name Viocin) administered intramuscularly (along with other drugs) in the treatment of tuberculosis
viosterol n. a vitamin D preparation usually in a vegetable oil
viper n. venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw
virago n. a noisy or scolding or domineering woman; a large strong and aggressive woman
viral adj. relating to or caused by a virus; viral infection
vireo n. any of various small insectivorous American birds chiefly olive-gray in color
virga n. light rain that evaporates before it reaches the ground
virgin adj. being used or worked for the first time; virgin wool; in a state of sexual virginity; a spinster or virgin lady@n. a person who has never had sex
virginal n. a legless rectangular harpsichord; played (usually by women) in the 16th and 17th centuries@adj. characteristic of a virgin or virginity; virginal white dresses; untouched or undefiled; in a state of sexual virginity
virginity n. the condition or quality of being a virgin
virgule n. a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
viricidal adj. tending to destroy viruses
viricide n. an agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses
viridescent adj. slightly green; greenish
viridity n. the property of being green; resembling the color of growing grass
virile adj. characterized by energy and vigor; a virile and ever stronger free society; characteristic of a man; (of a male) able to copulate
virility n. the property of being capable of copulation and procreation; the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
virilization n. the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction)
virion n. a complete viral particle; nucleic acid and capsid (and a lipid envelope in some viruses)
viroid n. a plant virus with its RNA arranged in a circular chromosome without a protein coat
virological adj. of or relating to the science of virology; virological research
virology n. the branch of medical science that studies viruses and viral diseases
virtu n. love of or taste for fine objects of art; artistic quality; productions of art (especially fine antiques)
virtual adj. being actually such in almost every respect; the once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin; being such in essence or effect though not in actual fact; a virtual dependence on charity
virtually adv. (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration; in essence or effect but not in fact; the strike virtually paralyzed the city
virtue n. the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong; any admirable quality or attribute; morality with respect to sexual relations; a particular moral excellence
virtuosity n. technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso
virtuoso n. someone who is very highly skilled@adj. having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; a virtuoso performance
virtuous adj. of moral excellence; morally excellent; behaving according to standards of what is right or just; led a virtuous (or moral) life; in a state of sexual virginity
virtuously adv. in a moral manner; in a chaste and virtuous manner
virtuousness n. the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
virucidal adj. tending to destroy viruses
virucide n. an agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses
virulence n. extreme harmfulness; the virulence of the plague; extreme hostility; the virulence of the malicious old man
virulent adj. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom; a virulent insect bite; infectious; having the ability to cause disease; harsh or corrosive in tone
virulently adv. in a virulent manner; an old woman advanced a few paces to shake her fist virulently in my face
virus n. ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic
virusoid n. a plant virus with its RNA arranged in a circular chromosome without a protein coat
visa n. an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it@v. provide (a passport) with a visa; approve officially
visage n. the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face'); the appearance conveyed by a person's face; a stern visage
visaged adj. (combining form) having a face or visage as specified; gloomy-visaged funeral directors
viscacha n. gregarious burrowing rodent larger than the chinchillas
viscera n. internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
visceral adj. relating to or affecting the viscera; visceral bleeding; derived from or prompted by a natural tendency; visceral revulsion
viscerally adv. in an unreasoning visceral manner; in the viscera; he is bleeding viscerally
viscid adj. having the properties of glue
viscidity n. the property of being cohesive and sticky
viscidly adv. in a sticky viscid manner
viscidness n. the property of being cohesive and sticky
viscoelastic adj. (physics) having viscous as well as elastic properties
viscometer n. an instrument for measuring viscosity
viscometric adj. of or relating to the measurement of viscosity
viscometry n. the measurement of viscosity
viscose n. obtained by treating cellulose with caustic soda; a fabric made from viscose (cellulose xanthate) fibers
viscosimeter n. an instrument for measuring viscosity
viscosimetric adj. of or relating to the measurement of viscosity
viscosity n. resistance of a liquid to sheer forces (and hence to flow)
viscount n. (in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count; a British peer who ranks below an earl and above a baron
viscountcy n. the dignity or rank or position of a viscount or viscountess; the title of a viscount
viscountess n. a wife or widow of a viscount; a noblewoman holding the rank of viscount in her own right
viscounty n. the dignity or rank or position of a viscount or viscountess; the domain controlled by a viscount or viscountess
viscous adj. having a relatively high resistance to flow; having the properties of glue
viscousness n. resistance of a liquid to sheer forces (and hence to flow)
viscus n. pl. viscera; an internal organ of the body; especially one (as the heart or liver) located in the cavity of the trunk
vise n. a device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place
viselike adj. clamped as in a vise; a viselike grip
visibility n. quality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye: low visibility caused by fog; the state of being conspicuous
visible adj. perceptible especially by the eye; or open to easy view; a visible object; obvious to the eye; a visible change of expression; being often in the public eye; a visible public figure; present and easily available; a visible supply
visibleness n. quality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye
visibly adv. in a visible manner; he was visibly upset; so as to be visible; the sign was visibly displayed
vision n. a vivid mental image; he had a vision of his own death; the ability to see; the faculty of vision; the perceptual experience of seeing; the runners emerged from the trees into his clear vision; the power of imagination
visionary n. a person with unusual powers of foresight@adj. not practical or realizable; speculative; visionary schemes for getting rich
visit v. visit a place, as for entertainment; go to certain places; pay a brief visit; come to see in an official or professional capacity@n. the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time; he dropped by for a short visit
visitant n. someone who visits
visitation n. an annoying or frustrating event; a visitation of the plague; an official call for inspection or supervision
visiting adj. staying temporarily; a visiting foreigner@n. the activity of making visits; visiting with the neighbors filled her afternoons
visitor n. someone who visits
visor n. a piece of armor (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face; a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
visored adj. having or provided with a visor or a visor of a particular kind; their spic, red-visored caps
vista n. the visual percept of a region
visual adj. relating to or using sight; visual powers; able to be seen; a visual presentation
visualisation n. a mental image that is similar to a visual perception
visualization n. a mental image that is similar to a visual perception
visualize v. imagine; see in one's mind
visualized adj. seen in the mind as a mental image; the visualized scene lacked the ugly details of real life
visualizer n. one whose prevailing mental imagery is visual
visually adv. with respect to vision; visually distorted
vita n. pl. vitae; a brief autobiographical sketch
vital adj. urgently needed; absolutely necessary; vital for a healthy society; relating to the chief data about lives; vital records; giving or having the power to give life and spirit; the vital rays of the warming sun
vitalise v. make vital
vitalism n. a doctrine that life is a vital principle distinct from physics and chemistry
vitalist n. one who believes in vitalism
vitality n. an energetic style; a healthy capacity for vigorous activity; (biology) a hypothetical force (not physical or chemical) once thought to cause the evolution and development of organisms
vitalize v. make vital
vitalizing adj. giving or having the power to give life and spirit
vitally adv. to a vital degree; this is vitally important
vitalness n. the quality possessed by something that you cannot possibly do without; the quality of being essential to maintain life
vitals n. a bodily organ that is essential for life
vitamin n. any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism
vitamine n. any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism
vitaminize v. add vitamins as a supplement, as of foods
vitiate v. corrupt morally; make imperfect; take away the legal force of or render ineffective
vitiated adj. impaired by diminution; ruined in character or quality
vitiation n. nullification by the destruction of the legal force; rendering null; the vitiation of the contract
vitiliginous adj. of or relating to or having vitiligo
vitiligo n. an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of unpigmented skin (often surrounded by a heavily pigmented border)
vitreous adj. of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye; the vitreous chamber; relating to or resembling or derived from or containing glass; vitreous rocks
vitrification n. the process of becoming vitreous
vitrified adj. (of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it
vitrify v. change into glass or a glass-like substance by applying heat; undergo vitrification; become glassy or glass-like
vitriol n. (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry; the expression of bitter deep-seated ill will; rancor
vitriolic adj. harsh or corrosive in tone; of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
vitriolically adv. in a caustic vitriolic manner
vittle n. victual
vituperate v. spread negative information about
vituperation n. the expression of bitter deep-seated ill will; rancor
vituperative adj. marked by harshly abusive criticism; her vituperative railing
viva interj. used to express goodwill
vivace adv. lively, in music; play this section vivace!@adj. (of tempo) very fast and lively
vivacious adj. vigorous and active; a charming and vivacious hostess
vivaciously adv. with vivacity; he describes his adventures vivaciously
vivacity n. characterized by high spirits and animation
vivarium n. tank filled with water for keeping fish and underwater animals
viverrine n. small catlike predatory mammals of warmer parts of the Old World
vivid adj. evoking lifelike images within the mind; a vivid description; having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience; a vivid recollection; having striking color; a bird with vivid plumage
vividly adv. in a vivid manner; he described his adventures vividly
vividness n. interest and variety and intensity; chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vividness of hue
vivification n. the activity of giving vitality and vigour to something
vivify v. give new life or energy to
vivifying n. the activity of giving vitality and vigour to something
viviparous adj. (zoology) producing living young
vivisect v. cut (a body) open while still alive; people no longer vivisect animals--it's considered unethical
vivisection n. operating on living animals especially in scientific research
vivisectionist n. cuts open live animals for research
vixen n. a malicious fierce-tempered woman
vixenish adj. shrewish and malicious; a vixenish old woman
vizard n. a mask for disguise or protection
vizier n. a high official in a Moslem government (especially in the Ottoman Empire)
viziership n. the position of vizier
vizla n. Hungarian hunting dog resembling the Weimaraner but having a rich deep red coat
vizor n. a piece of armor (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face; a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
vocable n. a word that is spoken aloud
vocabulary n. a listing of the words used in some enterprise; a language user's knowledge of words; the system of techniques or symbols serving as a means of expression (as in arts or crafts); he introduced a wide vocabulary of techniques
vocal adj. relating to or designed for or using the singing voice; vocal technique; having or using the power to produce speech or sound; vocal organs; using the voice in song; vocal music
vocalic adj. being or containing or characterized by vowels; vocalic sounds; relating to or associated with or containing a vowel; vocalic segments; (phonology) of liquids and nasals
vocalist n. a person who sings
vocalization n. the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
vocalize v. utter with vibrating vocal chords; sing with one vowel; pronounce as a vowel; express or state clearly
vocalizing n. the act of singing vocal music
vocally adv. in a vocal manner; she defended herself vocally
vocation n. the particular occupation for which you are trained; a body of people doing the same kind of work
vocational adj. of or relation to a vocation or occupation; especially providing or undergoing training in special skills; vocational school
vocationalism n. emphasis on vocational training in education
vocationally adv. affecting the pursuit of a vocation or occupation; vocationally trained
vocative adj. (linguistics) relating to a case used in some languages; vocative verb endings@n. the case (in some inflected languages) used when the referent of the noun is being addressed
vociferate v. utter in a very loud voice
vociferation n. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
vociferous adj. conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; a vociferous mob
vociferously adv. in a vociferous manner; he complained vociferously
vodka n. unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia
vodoun n. a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities
vogue n. the popular taste at a given time; leather is the latest vogue; a current state of general acceptance and use
voguish adj. elegant and stylish; a suit of voguish cut; in accord with the latest fad; voguish terminology
voice n. the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech; A shrill voice sounded behind us; the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract@v. give voice to
voiced adj. produced or delivered by the voice; often used in combination; a frequently voiced opinion; (linguistics) of speech sounds
voiceless adj. (linguistics) of speech sounds; not using the voice; uttered without voice; voiceless whispers
voicelessness n. a disorder of the vocal organs that results in the loss of voice
void n. the state of nonexistence; an empty area or space@v. declare invalid; avoid a plea; take away the legal force of or render ineffective; excrete or discharge from the body@adj. lacking legal force; containing nothing
voidable adj. capable of being rescinded or voided; voidable contracts
voidance n. the act of removing the contents of something
voiding n. the bodily process of discharging waste matter
voile n. a light semitransparent fabric
volaille n. the flesh of a chicken used for food
volant adj. (heraldry) with wings extended in a flying position
volary n. a building where birds are kept
volatile n. a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor@adj. (chemistry) evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures; volatile oils; liable to lead to sudden change or violence
volatility n. the trait of being unpredictably irresolute; being easily excited
volatilizable adj. used of substances
volatilize v. make volatile; cause to pass off in a vapor
volatilized adj. converted into a gas or vapor
volcanic adj. relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes; volcanic steam; igneous rock produced by eruption and solidified on or near the earth's surface; rhyolite or andesite or basalt; volcanic rock includes the volcanic glass obsidian
volcanically adv. by or like volcanoes; volcanically created landscape
volcanism n. the phenomena associated with volcanic activity
volcano n. a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt; a mountain formed by volcanic material
volcanology n. the branch of geology that studies volcanoes
vole n. any of various small mouselike rodents of the family Cricetidae esp. of genus Microtus having a stout short-tailed body and inconspicuous ears and inhabiting fields or meadows
volition n. the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; the act of making a choice
volitional adj. with deliberate intention; a volitional act
volitionally adv. in a willing manner
volley n. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms@v. be dispersed in a volley; hit on the volley, of a tennis ball; propel while in the air and before touching the ground, as of a ball in a game; discharge in, or as if in, a volley
volleyball n. a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands; an inflated ball used in playing volleyball
volplane v. to glide in an airplane
volt n. a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
voltage n. the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts; the difference in electrical potential between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
voltaic adj. (electricity) pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action; a voltaic (or galvanic) couple
voltmeter n. measures the potential difference between two points
volubility n. the quality of being facile in speech and writing
voluble adj. marked by a ready flow of speech; she is an extremely voluble young woman who engages in soliloquies not conversations
volubly adv. in a chatty manner
volume n. the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object; the gas expanded to twice its original volume; the property of something that is great in magnitude; the volume of exports
volumetric adj. using measurement by volume, as in volumetric analysis
volumetrical adj. using measurement by volume, as in
volumetrically adv. with respect to volume; analyzed volumetrically
voluminosity n. greatness of volume
voluminous adj. large in volume or bulk; a voluminous skirt
voluminousness n. greatness of volume
voluntarily adv. out of your own free will; he voluntarily submitted to the fingerprinting
voluntary n. a person who freely enlist for military service@adj. of your own free will or design; not forced or compelled; man is a voluntary agent; (physiology) controlled by individual volition
volunteer adj. without payment; a volunteer fire department@n. a person who freely enlist for military service; a person who performs voluntary work@v. tell voluntarily; agree freely; do volunteer work
voluptuary adj. furnishing gratification of the senses@n. a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
voluptuous adj. having strong sexual appeal; a voluptuous woman; (of a woman's body) having pleasing curves; furnishing gratification of the senses; Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence
voluptuously adv. in a shapely and voluptuous manner; a voluptuously curved woman; in an indulgently voluptuous manner; he sniffed the perfume voluptuously
voluptuousness n. the quality of having a well-rounded body
volute adj. in the shape of a coil@n. a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center; something wound in a continuous series of loops
voluted adj. in the shape of a coil
volution n. a rolling or revolving motion
volva n. cup-like structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi
vomit v. eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth@n. the matter ejected in vomiting; a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting; the act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
vomiting n. the act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
vomitive n. a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
vomitory n. an entrance to an amphitheater or stadium
vomitus n. the matter ejected in vomiting
voodoo v. bewitch by or as if by a voodoo@n. an object superstitiously believed to embody magical powers; a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities
voodooism n. a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities
voracious adj. excessively greedy and grasping; paying taxes to voracious governments; devouring or craving food in great quantities; voracious sharks
voraciously adv. in an eagerly voracious manner; she reads voraciously
voraciousness n. excessive desire to eat; extreme gluttony
voracity n. excessive desire to eat; extreme gluttony
vortex n. the shape of something rotating rapidly; a powerful circular current of water (usually the resulting of conflicting tides)
vorticella n. protozoa having a transparent goblet-shaped body with a retractile stalk
votary n. one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service; a priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult: a votary of Aphrodite
vote v. express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote; express one's choice or preference by vote; vote the Democratic ticket; express a choice or opinion@n. a choice that is made by voting
voteless adj. deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote
voter n. a citizen who has a legal right to vote
voting n. a choice that is made by voting
votive adj. dedicated in fulfillment of a vow; votive prayers
vouch v. give personal assurance; guarantee; Will he vouch for me?; give surety or assume responsibility; I vouch for the quality of my products; summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title; give supporting evidence
vouchee n. (law) a person called into court to defend a title
voucher n. a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed
vouchsafe v. grant in a condescending manner; promise or agree condescendingly, as a special favor
vouge n. a kind of pike used by foot soldiers in the 14th century
voussoir n. wedge-shaped stone used in constructing an arch or vault
vow n. swearing to the truth of a statement; to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury@v. make a vow; promise; dedicate to a deity by a vow
vowel n. a speech sound made with the vocal tract open; a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel
vowelize v. pronounce as a vowel
vowellike adj. having characteristics of a vowel sound; the vowellike nature of `r'
voyage v. travel by boat@n. an act of traveling by water; a journey to some distant place
voyager n. a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)
voyageur n. a boatman and trapper in the Northwest; especially one employed by a fur company
voyeur n. a viewer who enjoys seeing the sex acts or sex organs of others
voyeurism n. preoccupation with seeing sex acts or sex organs of others
voyeuristic adj. of or relating to voyeurs or voyeurism; his voyeuristic pleasures
voyeuristical adj. of or relating to voyeurs or voyeurism
voyeuristically adv. like a voyeur; he sneaks voyeuristically around the swimming pool
vulcanisation n. process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them
vulcanite n. a hard nonresilient rubber formed by vulcanizing natural rubber
vulcanization n. process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them
vulcanize v. undergo vulcanization; vulcanize rubber; subject to vulcanization
vulcanized adj. (used of rubber, e.g.) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity)
vulcanology n. the branch of geology that studies volcanoes
vulgar adj. lacking refinement or cultivation or taste; appealing to the vulgar taste for violence; of or associated with the great masses of people; a vulgar and objectionable person
vulgarian n. a vulgar person
vulgarisation n. the act of making something attractive to the general public
vulgarism n. obscene word or phrase; the quality of lacking taste and refinement
vulgarity n. the quality of lacking taste and refinement
vulgarization n. the act of making something attractive to the general public
vulgarize v. cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public
vulgarly adv. in a smutty manner
vulnerability n. the state of being vulnerable or exposed; or vulnerability to litigation; susceptibility to injury or attack
vulnerable adj. susceptible to attack; a vulnerable bridge; susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation; vulnerable to bribery; capable of being wounded or hurt; vulnerable parts of the body; susceptible to physical or emotional injury
vulnerably adv. in a vulnerable manner
vulpecular adj. resembling or characteristic of a fox
vulpine adj. resembling or characteristic of a fox; vulpine cunning
vulture n. any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion; someone who attacks in search of booty
vulturine adj. living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey; a vulturine taste for offal
vulturous adj. living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
vulva n. external parts of the female genitalia
vulval adj. of or relating to the vulva
vulvar adj. of or relating to the vulva
vulvectomy n. surgical removal of part or all of the vulva
vulvitis n. inflammation of the vulva
vying pres part of vie
