V for Vendetta Flashcards
conducive to success; favourable
auspicious
a person’s nickname
sobriquet
in a way that is experienced in the imagination through the actions of another person
vicariously
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant
vicissitude
a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material
veneer
courageous; valiant; brave
valorous
make more lively or interesting; enliven
vivify
(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects
virulent
give or grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner
vouchsafe
wanting or devouring great quantities of food
voracious
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong
vengeance
a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer’s family
vendetta
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion
vindicate
using or expressed in more words than are needed
verbose
prove more powerful or superior
prevail