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Veil

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Vayl

a piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face, especially in marriage

a thing that serves to cover, conceal, or disguise.

cover with a veil.

cover, conceal, or disguise.

Beyond the veil: in a mysterious or hidden place or state, especially the unknown state of life after death.

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Verity

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truth

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Valiant

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Valy’ent

possessing or showing courage or determination.

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Virile

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Vir’el

having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive (typically used of a man).

having or characterized by strength and energy.

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Visceral

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relating to the viscera.

relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.

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Vacant

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(of premises) having no fixtures, furniture, or inhabitants; empty.

(of a position or office) not filled.

(of a person or their expression) having or showing no intelligence or interest.

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Vet

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make a careful and critical examination of (something).

investigate (someone) thoroughly, especially in order to ensure that they are suitable for a job requiring secrecy, loyalty, or trustworthiness.

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Visual sentence

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A sentence that evokes imagery, implications, and is emotionally charged

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Valence

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the combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with.

relating to or denoting electrons involved in or available for chemical bond formation.

a length of decorative drapery hung above a window to screen the curtain fittings.

the pleasantness or unpleasantness of an emotional stimulus.

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Valenced

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having an emotional value, or being either positive or negative

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Vantage

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a place or position affording a good view of something.

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Vat

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a large tank or tub used to hold liquid, especially in industry.

place or treat in a vat.

a water-insoluble dye, such as indigo, that is applied to a fabric in a reducing bath which converts it to a soluble form, the color being obtained on subsequent oxidation in the fabric fibers.

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Validate

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check or prove the validity or accuracy of (something).

Demonstrate or support the truth or value of.

make or declare legally valid.

recognize or affirm the validity or worth of (a person or their feelings or opinions); cause (a person) to feel valued or worthwhile

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Validity

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Lucidity

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Vicariously

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in a way that is experienced in the imagination through the activities of other people, rather than by doing something yourself

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Vanquish

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Defeat thoroughly.

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Vulgar

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lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.

making explicit and offensive reference to sex or bodily functions; coarse and rude

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Void

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not valid or legally binding.

(of speech or action) ineffectual; useless.

completely empty.

free from; lacking.

(of an office or position) vacant.

a completely empty space.

an unfilled space in a wall, building, or other structure.

an emptiness caused by the loss of something

declare that (something) is not valid or legally binding

discharge or drain away (water, gases, etc.).

excrete (waste matter).

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Viatical

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of or denoting a road or a journey

Referring to the sale of a life insurance policy by a person who is dying to another party at a price lower than the policy’s value.

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Viator

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Traveller

In life insurance, the owner of a policy who sells the policy’s ownership and beneficiary rights to a third party for less than its face value

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Vociferously

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in a loud and forceful manner

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Vanilla

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a substance obtained from vanilla beans or produced artificially and used to flavor sweet foods or to impart a fragrant scent to cosmetic preparations

ice cream flavored with vanilla

of the yellowish-white color of vanilla ice cream.

having no special or extra features; ordinary or standard.

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Vestigial

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forming a very small remnant of something that was once much larger or more noticeable.

(of an organ or part of the body) degenerate, rudimentary, or atrophied, having become functionless in the course of evolution.

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Vivify

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enliven or animate.

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Vagary
an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behavior.
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Veto
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body a rejection of a law. a prohibition. exercise a veto against (a decision or proposal made by a law-making body). refuse to accept or allow.
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Valid
(of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent. legally binding due to having been executed in compliance with the law. legally or officially acceptable.
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Variant
a form or version of something that differs in some respect from other forms of the same thing or from a standard.
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Venerate
regard with great respect; revere.
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Virtuality
the fact of existing, but not in a way that is physically real, or a thing that is imagined or considered rather than being real
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Vicarious
experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person. acting or done for another. of or pertaining to the performance by one organ of the functions normally discharged by another.
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Varicose
affected by a condition causing the swelling and tortuous lengthening of veins, most often in the legs.
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Vacuously
in a way that is empty, mindless, or unintelligent.
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Venomously
full of anger or hate, or in a very malevolent manner
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Villainous
relating to, constituting, or guilty of wicked or criminal behavior. extremely bad or unpleasant.
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Vivid
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind. (of a color) intensely deep or bright.
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Velvet
a closely woven fabric of silk, cotton, or nylon, that has a thick short pile on one side. soft downy skin that covers a deer's antler while it is growing. On velvet: in an advantageous or prosperous position.
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Vaguely
in a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear; roughly. in a way that is unfocused or lacks attention; absentmindedly. slightly
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Vicissitude
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. alternation between opposite or contrasting things.
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Vigor
physical strength and good health. effort, energy, and enthusiasm. In vigor: in force or operation.
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Variegated
exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or streaks. (of a plant or foliage) having or consisting of leaves that are edged or patterned in a second color, especially white as well as green. marked by variety.
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Variegate
alter in appearance, especially by adding different colors. make more diverse or varied.
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Valuation
an estimation of something's worth, especially one carried out by a professional appraiser. the monetary worth of something, especially as estimated by an appraiser.
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Vindication
the action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion. proof that someone or something is right, reasonable, or justified.
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Vestibule
an antechamber, hall, or lobby next to the outer door of a building. an enclosed entrance compartment in a railroad car. a chamber or channel opening into another. the central cavity of the labyrinth of the inner ear. the part of the mouth outside the teeth. the space in the vulva into which both the urethra and vagina open.
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Venereal
relating to sexual desire or sexual intercourse. relating to venereal disease.
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Vehemently
in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.
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Vindicate
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion. show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
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Validatable
That which can be validated; that stands up to validation.
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Virtuosic
displaying or characterized by exceptional technical skill in music or another artistic pursuit.
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Veritable
used as an intensifier, often to qualify a metaphor.
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Verify
make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified. swear to or support (a statement) by affidavit.
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Vice
immoral or wicked behavior criminal activities involving prostitution, pornography, or drugs. an immoral or wicked personal characteristic. a weakness of character or behavior; a bad habit.
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Vice
as a substitute for. short for vice president, vice admiral, etc.
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Vice-
acting as deputy or substitute for; next in rank.
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Vise
a metal tool with movable jaws that are used to hold an object firmly in place while work is done on it, typically attached to a workbench.
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Virtue
behavior showing high moral standards. a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person. a good or useful quality of a thing. (in traditional Christian angelology) the seventh highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy. by virtue of: because or as a result of Make a virtue of: derive benefit or advantage from submitting to (an unwelcome obligation or unavoidable circumstance).
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Vermin
wild animals that are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals, or game, or that carry disease, e.g., rodents. parasitic worms or insects people perceived as despicable and as causing problems for the rest of society.
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Voraciously
in a way that is extremely eager or avid, especially when referring to eating or consuming something in large quantities
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Vexed
(of a problem or issue) difficult and much debated; problematic. annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
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Vex
make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.

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