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  1. vessel
    an object used as a container, especially for liquids
  2. velvet
    a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
  3. vigorish
    an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
  4. vacillate
    be undecided about something
  5. vacuous
    devoid of matter
  6. vagary
    an unexpected and inexplicable change in something
  7. vain
    having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
  8. vainglorious
    feeling self-importance
  9. valediction
    a farewell oration
  10. valiant
    having or showing heroism or courage
  11. validate
    confirm the legal force of
  12. valor
    courage when facing danger
  13. vanguard
    the leading units moving at the head of an army
  14. vanquish
    defeat in a competition, race, or conflict
  15. vapid
    lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
  16. variance
    the quality of being subject to change
  17. vassal
    a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
  18. vaunt
    show off
  19. vehement
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
  20. venal
    capable of being corrupted
  21. vendetta
    a blood feud between members of opposing parties
  22. veneer
    coating consisting of a thin layer of wood
  23. venerable
    profoundly honored
  24. venial
    warranting only temporal punishment
  25. venom
    toxin secreted by animals
  26. venture
    an undertaking with an uncertain outcome
  27. venturesome
    disposed to take risks
  28. venue
    the scene of any event or action
  29. veracity
    unwillingness to tell lies
  30. veranda
    a porch along the outside of a building
  31. verbatim
    using exactly the same words
  32. verbose
    using or containing too many words
  33. verdant
    characterized by abundance of vegetation and green foliage
  34. verdict
    findings of a jury on issues submitted to it for decision
  35. vernacular
    the everyday speech of the people
  36. vertigo
    a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
  37. vestige
    an indication that something has been present
  38. veto
    a vote that blocks a decision
  39. viable
    capable of life or normal growth and development
  40. viaduct
    a segmented, elevated bridge carrying a road over a valley
  41. viand
    a choice or delicious dish
  42. vicious
    having the nature of evildoing
  43. vicissitude
    a variation in circumstances or fortune
  44. victuals
    a source of food or nourishment
  45. victual
    any substance that can be used as food
  46. vie
    compete for something
  47. vigil
    a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
  48. vigilant
    carefully observant or attentive
  49. vigor
    forceful exertion
  50. vilify
    spread negative information about
  51. vindicate
    show to be right by providing justification or proof
  52. vindictive
    disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
  53. virile
    characteristic of a man
  54. virtuoso
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  55. virulent
    extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
  56. visage
    the human face
  57. viscid
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  58. vital
    performing an essential function in the living body
  59. vitiate
    make imperfect
  60. vitreous
    relating to or resembling or derived from glass
  61. vitriolic
    harsh, bitter, or malicious in tone
  62. vituperative
    marked by harshly abusive criticism
  63. vivacious
    vigorous and animated
  64. vivid
    having striking color
  65. vocation
    the particular occupation for which you are trained
  66. vociferous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
  67. vogue
    a current state of general acceptance and use
  68. volant
    with wings extended in a flying position
  69. volatile
    liable to lead to sudden change or violence
  70. volition
    the act of making a choice
  71. voluble
    marked by a ready flow of speech
  72. voluminous
    large in capacity or bulk
  73. voracious
    devouring or craving food in great quantities
  74. votary
    a priest or priestess in a non-Christian religion or cult
  75. vouchsafe
    grant in a condescending manner
  76. vulgarity
    the quality of lacking taste and refinement
  77. vulnerable
    capable of being wounded or hurt
  78. vulpine
    resembling or characteristic of a fox
  79. vulpecular
    resembling or characteristic of a fox
  80. veritable
    not counterfeit or copied
  81. vindication
    the act of defending against criticism or censure
  82. veracity
    unwillingness to tell lies
  83. mendacity
    the tendency to be untruthful
Created on Tue Oct 27 10:00:21 EDT 2009

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