3/13/23 Flashcards
venerate
to regard with respect or to honor
veracity
truthfulness
verbose
wordy
verdant
green in tint or color
vestige
a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
vex
to annoy
vicarious
experiencing through another
vicissitude
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant
vigilant
watchful
vilify
to portray somebody as the villain
vindicate
to avenge
vindictive
vengeful
virtuoso
one who excels in an art
viscous
syrupy
vivacious
lively
vocation
a person’s employment or main occupation
vociferous
loud, boisterous
wallow
roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water
wane
to decrease in size
wanton
sexually unrestrained or having many casual sexual relationships (typically used of a woman)
whimsical
fanciful
wily
crafty
winsome
charming
wistful
full of yearning
wizened
shriveled or wrinkled with age