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- verbatim
- word for word; in the same words; repeating the actual words exactly
- verbiage
- pompous array of words; too many unnecessary words; wordiness
- verbose
- wordy
- verdant
- fresh and green
- verdigris
- green coating or patina on copper which has been exposed to the weather
- verge
- border; edge, rim, or margin; ex. on the verge of: very near to
- verisimilar
- having the appearance of truth or reality; probable or likely to be true; plausible
- verisimilitude
- appearing true or real
- veritable
- real, rightly named
- verity
- quality of being true; lasting truth or principle
- vernacular
- living language (as compared to the official language); language spoken in a country or region; natural style
- vernal
- pertaining to spring
- versatile
- having many talents; capable of working in many fields; having many uses or functions
- vertex
- summit; highest point
- vertigo
- severe dizziness; giddiness
- verve
- spirit, vigor, enthusiasm
- vestige
- trace or sign
- veto
- vested power to reject a bill; exercise of this right
- vex
- annoy, distress, trouble
- viable
- capable of maintaining life; feasible; practical or workable
- viand
- food
- vibrant
- full of vigor or energy; vibrating
- vicarious
- experienced as if one were taking part in the experience of another; done by a deputy for other people; acting as a substitute
- vicar
- parish priest; representative
- vicissitude
- change (esp. from good to bad); change of fortune
- victuals
- food; provisions
- vie
- contend; compete
- vigilance
- watchfulness, self-appointed group who maintain order
- vigilant
- watchful; on the alert; watchfully awake; alert to spot danger
- vigil
- keeping watch (during normal sleeping hours)
- vigilante
- one who without authority assumes law enforcement powers
- vigor
- active strength; energy; enthusiasm
- vigorous
- strong, energetic
- vignette
- small drawing placed at the beginning or end of a chapter; picture; short literary sketch; short written description of a character or scene
- vilify
- slander, say evil things
- vindicate
- clear from blame; free from blame or accusation (with supporting proof); exonerate; substantiate; justify or support; avenge
- vindictive
- having a desire to revenge
- vintner
- wine merchant; winemaker; seller of wine
- viper
- poisonous snake
- virago
- a loud, domineering woman; a scold or nag
- virile
- manly; having masculine spirit or strength; full of strength
- virtual
- in essence; existing in essence though not in actual form; for practical purposes
- virtue
- goodness; moral excellence; good quality; advantage
- virtuoso
- highly skilled artist (esp. in music)
- virulent
- (of a disease or poison) extremely harmful or poisonous; (of a feeling) hostile; bitter
- virus
- disease communicator
- visage
- face; appearance
- visceral
- of the internal organs of the body
- viscid
- adhesive; gluey
- viscous
- sticky/semi-fluid