Words That Start With V Flashcards
1
Q
viceregal
A
Relating to a viceroy, which is a ruler exercising authority in a colony in place of a king/sovereign.
vice= archaic French for 'in place of' roi= archaic French for 'king'
“the city centered around the viceregal court.”
2
Q
venal
A
Motivated by or showing susceptibility to bribery
3
Q
vagaries
A
An unexpected or inexplicable change in someone’s behavior