One Word Substitutions Starting with V

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Va – Ve

Vacant – Empty, not occupied

Vacillate – To waver between opinions

Vacuous – Empty-minded, lacking ideas

Vacuum – Complete emptiness

Vagabond – A wanderer, tramp

Vagrant – Homeless wanderer

Vague – Unclear, indefinite

Valediction – Farewell speech

Valiant – Brave, courageous

Validate – To confirm truth

Valour – Great courage

Vandal – One who willfully destroys property

Vanity – Excessive pride

Vantage – Position giving an advantage

Vapid – Dull, lacking liveliness

Variable – Likely to change

Variant – Different form/version

Variation – Slight change

Variegated – Having many colors

Varnish – Glossy finish

One Word Substitutions Starting with V

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Ve – Vi

Vassal – Servant, subordinate

Vast – Very large

Vault – Arched roof or secure room

Vector – Carrier of disease

Vegetarian – Person who avoids meat

Vehement – Strong, forceful

Venerate – Regard with deep respect

Venial – Forgivable (sin/mistake)

Venomous – Poisonous

Veracious – Truthful

Veracity – Truthfulness

Verbatim – Word for word

Verbose – Using too many words

Verdict – Judgment by a court

Verge – Edge or border

Verify – Confirm truth

Versatile – Able to do many things

Version – Particular form of something

Vertex – Highest point

Vestige – Trace/remnant

Veteran – Experienced person

Viable – Workable, practicable

Vicarious – Experienced through another

Vice – Moral fault/evil habit

Vicinity – Nearby area

Victim – One who suffers harm

Victor – Winner

Victory – Success in contest

Vigilant – Watchful, alert

Vignette – Short descriptive sketch

One Word Substitutions Starting with V

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Vi – Vo

Vile – Extremely unpleasant

Villain – Wicked character

Vindicate – Prove right, justify

Vindictive – Revengeful

Vintner – Wine merchant

Virtuoso – Highly skilled artist/musician

Virtue – Moral excellence

Virtual – Existing in effect, not in reality

Virtuous – Morally good

Virulent – Highly infectious, harmful

Visage – Face or appearance

Visionary – One with foresight/dreams

Visitant – One who comes/appears (esp. ghost/angel)

Vital – Essential, necessary for life

Vitality – Energy, life force

Vitiate – To spoil, make ineffective

Vitriolic – Bitter, harsh criticism

Vivacious – Full of life, lively

Vivid – Clear, bright, lively

Vocation – Occupation or profession

One Word Substitutions Starting with V

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Vo – Vu

Vociferous – Loud, noisy

Void – Empty, invalid

Volatile – Changeable, explosive

Volition – Act of choosing/will

Voluble – Talkative

Volunteer – Person who offers services freely

Voluptuous – Luxuriously sensual

Voracious – Very hungry, greedy

Vortex – Whirling mass of water/air

Vote – Formal expression of choice

Votary – Devoted follower

Vouch – Guarantee, affirm

Vow – Solemn promise

Voyage – Long journey by sea

Vulgar – Rude, ill-mannered

Vulnerable – Open to harm

Vulture – Bird feeding on dead animals

Vulgarian – Person of bad taste but wealth

Vulgarism – Offensive expression

Vulpine – Cunning like a fox

One Word Substitutions Starting with V

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Miscellaneous (High-frequency for Exams)

Vacancy – Empty post/seat

Vaccinate – To administer a vaccine

Vacation – Holiday, break from work

Valedictorian – Top student giving farewell speech

Vanquish – To defeat completely

Vassalage – Position of servitude

Vegetate – Live a dull life

Venom – Poison

Vestibule – Entrance hall/lobby

Veterinary – Animal doctor

One Word Substitutions Starting with V

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