Words Starting With V

be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

devoid of significance or point

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)

continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

having or showing valor

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest

change the appearance of, especially by marking with different colors

show off

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

capable of being corrupted

coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

warranting only temporal punishment

unwillingness to tell lies

in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker

using or containing too many words

characterized by abundance of verdure

the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true

often used as intensifiers

the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language)

competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another

a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall

an indication that something has been present

disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

causing irritation or annoyance

capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are

occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function

a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

a small illustrative sketch (as sometimes placed at the beginning of chapters in books)

spread negative information about

clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge; - Shakespeare; - M.R.Cohen

a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry

extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

having a relatively high resistance to flow

take away the legal force of or render ineffective

of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

spread negative information about

vigorous and animated

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor

the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; - George Meredith

marked by a ready flow of speech

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

devouring or craving food in great quantities