Week 25 Flashcards
Vaccine, n.
A suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies.
Vacuum, n.
A space empty of matter.
Valet, n.
A man’s male servant, who takes care of his clothes and performs other personal services.
Valley, n.
An elongated lowland between ranges of mountains, hills, or other uplands, often having a river or stream running along the bottom.
Vanilla, n.
A flavoring extract prepared from the cured seedpods of the vanilla orchid or produced synthetically.
Variable, adj.
Tending or apt to vary or change.
Veal, n.
The meat of a calf.
Vegetable, n.
The edible part of a plant raised for an edible part.
Vegetarian, adj.
Consisting mainly of vegetables and vegetable products.
Vein, n.
Any of the membranous tubes that form a branching system and carry blood to the heart.
Velocity, n.
Quickness of motion; swiftness, speed.
Vengeance, n.
Infliction of punishment in return for an injury or offense.
Venom, n.
Poisonous matter usually secreted by some animals.
Verbatim, adv.
Word for word.
Versatile, adj.
Capable of doing many things; having many uses or serving various functions.
Vertebrate, adj.
Having a spinal column.
Vessel, n.
A craft, especially one larger than a rowboat, designed to navigate on water.
Victorious, adj.
Being the winner in a contest or struggle.
Vinaigrette, n.
A sauce made typically of vinegar, oil, onions, parsley, and herbs.
Vindicate, v.
To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt; to justify.
Vinegar, n.
A sour liquid used as a condiment or preservative that is obtained by acetic fermentation of dilute alcoholic liquids (as fermented cider, malt beer, or wine) and is often seasoned especially with herbs.
Vineyard, n.
A field of grapevines.
Violated, v.
Disturbed rudely or improperly; interrupted.
Violin, n.
A bowed stringed instrument having four strings, a shallow body, a fingerboard without frets, and a curved bridge.
Virtuoso, n.
A musician with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.
Visibility, n.
The degree or extent to which something is capable of being seen.
Volatile, adj.
Easily passing off by evaporation.
Vulture, n.
Any of various large raptorial birds characteristically having dark plumage and a featherless head and neck and generally feeding on decaying flesh of dead animals.
Wallet, n.
Flat, small, folding case, usually made of leather, for holding paper money, cards, or photographs; a billfold.
Waltz, n.
A moderately fast dance in three-quarter time with a strong accent on the first beat of the measure and characterized by one step per beat.
Wander, v.
To move about without a definite destination or purpose.
