V Words

Question 1

Vagary

Answer 1

An unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person’s behavior, etc)

Syn: unpredictability, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, caprice, whim, foible, eccentricity

Question 2

Venerable

Answer 2

Worthy of respect or reverence by reason of age and dignity, character, or position

Syn: esteemed, reputable, patriarchal, honorable, worshipful

Question 3

Vindicated

Answer 3

To clear from criticism, blame, guilt, suspicion, etc.; Uphold by evidence or argument

Syn: justified, defend, corroborate, assert, absolve, condone, endorse, authenticate, validate

Question 4

Virtuoso

Answer 4

A person who has special knowledge or skill in a field

Syn: expert, maestro, professional, maven, mavin, Connoisseur, adept, masterly

Question 5

Vulnerable

Answer 5

1. Easily hurt, as by adverse criticism; sensitive
2. Capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by weapon

Syn: exposed, defenseless, insecure, liable, precarious, prone, jeopardized, feeble, impotent, pregnable

Question 6

Vicinity

Answer 6

1. The area near or surrounding a particular place

Syn: surrounding area, neighborhood, district, region, sector

2. Proximity in space or relationship

Syn: Closeness, nearness, juxtaposition

Question 7

Vendetta

Answer 7

A blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seems vengeance on the murderer or the murderer’s family

Syn: revenge, quarrel, fight, grudge, animosity