V Flashcards
Veil
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.
Verity
truth
Valiant
Valy’ent
possessing or showing courage or determination.
Virile
Vir’el
having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive (typically used of a man).
having or characterized by strength and energy.
Visceral
relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.
Vacant
(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.
Vet
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.
Visual sentence
A sentence that evokes imagery, implications, and is emotionally charged
Valence
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.
Valenced
having an emotional value, or being either positive or negative
Vantage
a place or position affording a good view of something.
Vat
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.
Validate
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
Validity
Lucidity
Vicariously
in a way that is experienced in the imagination through the activities of other people, rather than by doing something yourself