V Flashcards
(27 cards)
Word
Definition
vacillate (v.)
to fluctuate, hesitate
vacuous (adj.)
lack of content or ideas, stupid
validate (v.)
to confirm, support, corroborate
vapid (adj.)
lacking liveliness, dull
variegated (adj.)
diversified, distinctly marked (Each wire in the engineering exam was variegated by color so that the students could figure out which one was which.) vehemently (adv.) marked by intense force or emotion
veneer (n.)
a superficial or deceptively attractive appearance, façade
venerable (adj.)
deserving of respect because of age or achievement
venerate (v.)
to regard with respect or to honor
veracity (n.)
truthfulness, accuracy
verbose (adj.)
wordy, impaired by wordiness
verdant (adj.)
green in tint or color
vestige (n.)
a mark or trace of something lost or vanished
vex (v.)
to confuse or annoy
vicarious (adj.)
experiencing through another
vicissitude (n.)
event that occurs by chance
vigilant (adj.)
watchful, alert
vilify (v.)
to lower in importance, defame
vindicate (v.)
to avenge; to free from allegation; to set free
vindictive (adj.)
vengeful
virtuoso (n.)
one who excels in an art; a highly skilled musical performer (Even though Lydia has studied piano for many years, she’s only average at it. She’s no virtuoso, that’s for sure.) y r a l u b a c o
viscous (adj.)
not free flowing, syrupy
vitriolic (adj.)
having a caustic quality
vituperate (v.)
to berate
