Meaning: Too unlikely or extreme to be considered.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The idea of losing the championship was unthinkable for the team.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• inconceivable
• impossible

Antonyms:

• thinkable
• believable

Meaning: Not having a title.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The artist displayed an untitled painting at the gallery.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms:

• nameless
• unlabeled

Antonyms:

• titled
• named

Meaning: To provide furniture with padding, covering, and springs.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to upholster the old sofa.

Category: Arts › Furniture Design

Synonyms:

• furnish
• cover

Meaning: A person who upholsters furniture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The upholsterer worked on several antique chairs.

Category: Arts › Furniture Design

Synonyms:

• furniture maker
• upholstery specialist

Meaning: The art or process of covering furniture with fabric.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The upholstery on the chair was very elegant.

Category: Arts › Furniture Design

Synonyms:

• furnishing
• covering

Meaning: Causing a feeling of happiness or hope.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The movie had an uplifting message.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms:

• inspiring
• encouraging

Antonyms:

• discouraging
• depressing

Meaning: A seating area in a theater, usually higher up.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We sat in the upper circle for the performance.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• balcony
• loge

Meaning: A type of piano that stands upright rather than horizontally.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She plays the upright piano beautifully.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: vertical piano

Meaning: Extremely funny or noisy.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The uproarious laughter filled the room.

Category: Arts › Comedy

Synonyms:

• hilarious
• boisterous

Antonyms:

• quiet
• serious

Meaning: To divert attention from someone else to oneself.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He tends to upstage his co-stars during performances.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• outshine
• overshadow

Antonyms:

• support
• assist

Meaning: A container for holding ashes or liquids.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The urn held the ashes of the deceased.

Category: Arts › Ceramics

Synonyms:

• vase
• container

Meaning: The original text of a work, especially in music or literature.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The urtext of the symphony reveals the composer’s intentions.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms: original text

Meaning: To guide someone to a place.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The attendant will usher you to your seat.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• guide
• lead

Meaning: A female usher, often in a theater.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The usherette showed us to our seats.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• attendant
• guide

Meaning: the letter V

Part of speech: noun

Example: The word 'victory' starts with the letter V.

Category: Arts

Meaning: The intentional destruction of property.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The school suffered from vandalism after the weekend.

Synonyms:

• destruction
• damage

Antonyms:

• preservation
• protection

Meaning: To deliberately destroy or damage property.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They vandalized the park by spray-painting the benches.

Category: Arts › Public Art

Synonyms:

• deface
• damage

Antonyms:

• repair
• restore

Meaning: To disappear suddenly and completely.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.

Category: Arts › Magic

Synonyms:

• disappear
• evaporate

Antonyms:

• appear
• materialize

Meaning: The point in a perspective drawing where parallel lines appear to converge.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The vanishing point creates depth in the artwork.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms:

• perspective point
• convergence point

Meaning: Lacking flavor, zest, or interest.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The movie was so vapid that I fell asleep.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• insipid
• dull

Antonyms:

• exciting
• interesting

Meaning: A liquid that is applied to surfaces to create a shiny finish.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He applied varnish to the wooden table.

Category: Arts › Painting

Synonyms:

• finish
• lacquer

Meaning: A theatrical variety show popular in the early 20th century.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Vaudeville featured comedians, musicians, and dancers.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• variety show
• entertainment

Meaning: A theater that hosts vaudeville performances.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Vaudeville theatre was packed with eager audiences.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• variety theater
• entertainment venue

Meaning: showing strong feeling

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She was vehement in her opposition to the plan.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• passionate
• intense

Antonyms:

• calm
• indifferent

Meaning: a fine parchment made from animal skin

Part of speech: noun

Example: The manuscript was written on vellum.

Category: Arts › Materials

Synonyms:

• parchment
• paper

Meaning: the art of speaking without moving the lips

Part of speech: noun

Example: He amazed the audience with his ventriloquism.

Category: Arts › Performance

Synonyms:

• dummy speaking
• voice throwing

Meaning: a green pigment obtained from copper

Part of speech: noun

Example: Verdigris is often used in art.

Category: Arts › Materials

Synonyms: green pigment

Meaning: the appearance of being true or real

Part of speech: noun

Example: The novel's verisimilitude made it believable.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• realism
• authenticity

Antonyms:

• falseness
• insincerity

Meaning: A bright red to reddish-orange color.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The artist used vermillion for the sunset.

Category: Arts › Color

Synonyms:

• red
• scarlet

Meaning: A private viewing of an art exhibition.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The artist invited friends to the vernissage before the public opening.

Category: Arts › Exhibitions

Synonyms:

• preview
• opening

Meaning: Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She is a versatile musician, playing several instruments.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• adaptable
• flexible

Antonyms: inflexible

Meaning: Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She performed the dance with great verve.

Category: Arts › Performance

Synonyms:

• enthusiasm
• energy

Meaning: Full of energy and life; bright and striking.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The vibrant colors of the painting caught my eye.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms:

• lively
• bright

Antonyms: dull

Meaning: To look at or inspect something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She went to view the new art exhibit.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• see
• watch

Antonyms: ignore

Meaning: A particular attitude or way of considering a matter.

Part of speech: noun

Example: From my viewpoint, the project is a success.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• perspective
• standpoint

Meaning: Energy or enthusiasm in action or expression.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He approached the project with great vigoro.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• energy
• vitality

Meaning: A musician who plays the viola.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The violist played beautifully in the orchestra.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: viola player

Meaning: A string instrument, also known as a cello, played with a bow.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She studied the violoncello for many years.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: cello

Meaning: A strong, brave, or warlike woman.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She was known as a virago for her fearless leadership.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms: warrior woman

Meaning: The astrological sign for those born between August 23 and September 22.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a Virgo, known for being practical and analytical.

Category: Arts › Astrology

Synonyms: zodiac sign