the vanquished–valentine Vocabulary (V Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

the vanquished

PoliticsC2

Meaning: Those who have been defeated in a conflict or competition.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The vanquished were taken prisoner after the battle.

Category: Politics › Conflict

Synonyms:

defeated
losers

Antonyms:

victors
winners

the vicinity

GeographyB2

Meaning: The area near or surrounding a particular place.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There are many restaurants in the vicinity.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

neighborhood
area

the vitals

MedicineC2

Meaning: The essential organs necessary for life.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The doctor checked the vitals of the patient.

Category: Medicine › Anatomy

Synonyms:

organs
essentials

the Voice of America

MediaC2

Meaning: The U.S. government-funded international radio and television service.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: The Voice of America broadcasts news in multiple languages.

Category: Media

the Volunteer Reserve Forces

MilitaryC2

Meaning: A military organization composed of volunteers.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: He joined the Volunteer Reserve Forces to serve his country.

Category: Military

the Vulgate

ReligionC2

Meaning: the Latin version of the Bible

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Vulgate is an important historical text.

Category: Religion › Scripture

Synonyms: Latin Bible

V

ArtsA1

Meaning: the letter V

Part of speech: noun

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

Category: Arts

vac

TravelA2

Meaning: short for vacation

Part of speech: noun

Example: I'm going on a vac next week.

Category: Travel

vacancy

BusinessB1

Meaning: an unoccupied position or job

Part of speech: noun

Example: There is a vacancy for a manager at the company.

Category: Business › Human Resources

Synonyms:

opening
position

Antonyms: occupancy

vacant

Real EstateB1

Meaning: not occupied

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The house has been vacant for years.

Category: Real Estate

Synonyms:

empty
unoccupied

Antonyms: occupied

vacant possession

Real EstateC1

Meaning: the right to occupy a property without any tenant

Part of speech: noun

Example: The buyer will receive vacant possession of the house.

Category: Real Estate

vacation

TravelA1

Meaning: a period of time spent away from home or work

Part of speech: noun

Example: We are planning a vacation to the beach.

Category: Travel

Phrase: go on vacation

Phrase example: I will go on vacation next month.

Synonyms:

holiday
break

Antonyms: work

vacation-er

TravelB2

Meaning: a person who is on vacation

Part of speech: noun

Example: The vacation-er enjoyed the sunny weather.

Category: Travel

Synonyms:

traveler
holidaymaker

vaccinate

MedicineB2

Meaning: to give someone a vaccine

Part of speech: verb

Example: They will vaccinate children against measles.

Category: Medicine › Vaccination

Synonyms:

immunize
inoculate

vaccine

MedicineB1

Meaning: a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies

Part of speech: noun

Example: The flu vaccine is available every year.

Category: Medicine › Vaccination

Synonyms:

immunization
inoculation

vacillate

PsychologyC1

Meaning: to waver between different opinions or actions

Part of speech: verb

Example: She tends to vacillate when making decisions.

Category: Psychology

Synonyms:

hesitate
fluctuate

Antonyms: decide

vacuity

PhilosophyC2

Meaning: the state of being empty or lacking content

Part of speech: noun

Example: The vacuity of his argument was evident.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

emptiness
void

Antonyms: fullness

vacuole

ScienceC2

Meaning: a space within a cell that contains fluid

Part of speech: noun

Example: The plant cell has a large vacuole.

Category: Science › Biology

vacuous

LanguageC1

Meaning: having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His vacuous comments annoyed everyone.

Category: Language

Synonyms:

empty
inane

Antonyms: intelligent

vacuum

ScienceC2

Meaning: a space entirely devoid of matter

Part of speech: noun

Example: In space, there is a vacuum.

Category: Science › Physics

Synonyms:

void
emptiness

vacuum cleaner

HomeA2

Meaning: an electric device for cleaning floors

Part of speech: noun

Example: I bought a new vacuum cleaner for my house.

Category: Home › Cleaning

Synonyms: hoover

vacuum flask

HomeB1

Meaning: a container that keeps liquids hot or cold

Part of speech: noun

Example: I use a vacuum flask for my coffee.

Category: Home › Kitchen

Synonyms: thermos

vade mecum

EducationC2

Meaning: a handbook or guide

Part of speech: noun

Example: He carries a vade mecum for quick reference.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

manual
guide

vagabond

SocietyB2

Meaning: a person who wanders from place to place

Part of speech: noun

Example: The vagabond traveled across the country.

Category: Society

Synonyms:

wanderer
drifter

Antonyms: settler

vagaries

NatureC1

Meaning: unexpected changes or variations

Part of speech: noun

Example: The vagaries of the weather can be surprising.

Category: Nature › Weather

Synonyms:

whims
fancies

vagina

MedicineC2

Meaning: the muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the uterus

Part of speech: noun

Example: The vagina is part of the female reproductive system.

Category: Medicine › Anatomy

vagrancy

SocietyC2

Meaning: the state of wandering without a permanent home

Part of speech: noun

Example: Vagrancy is often associated with homelessness.

Category: Society

Synonyms:

wandering
drifting

vagrant

SocietyC2

Meaning: a person who has no home and wanders

Part of speech: noun

Example: The vagrant slept on the park bench.

Category: Society

Synonyms:

homeless person
drifter

vague

LanguageB1

Meaning: not clear or specific

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His explanation was vague and confusing.

Category: Language

Synonyms:

unclear
ambiguous

Antonyms: clear

vaguely

LanguageB2

Meaning: in a way that is not clear

Part of speech: adverb

Example: I vaguely remember meeting her.

Category: Language

Synonyms:

unclearly
indistinctly

vain

PsychologyB2

Meaning: having an excessively high opinion of oneself

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He is too vain to accept criticism.

Category: Psychology

Synonyms:

conceited
proud

Antonyms: humble

vainglorious

PsychologyC2

Meaning: excessively proud of oneself

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Her vainglorious attitude was off-putting.

Category: Psychology

Synonyms:

boastful
arrogant

Antonyms: humble

vainly

LanguageC1

Meaning: without success

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She tried vainly to convince him.

Category: Language

Synonyms:

futilely
unsuccessfully

valance

HomeB2

Meaning: a decorative drapery

Part of speech: noun

Example: The valance added color to the room.

Category: Home › Decor

Synonyms:

drapery
fringe

vale

NatureC1

Meaning: a valley

Part of speech: noun

Example: The vale was lush and green.

Category: Nature › Geography

Synonyms:

valley
glen

valediction

LanguageC2

Meaning: the act of saying farewell

Part of speech: noun

Example: His valediction was heartfelt.

Category: Language

Synonyms:

farewell
goodbye

valedictorian

EducationB2

Meaning: the student with the highest academic rank

Part of speech: noun

Example: She was named valedictorian of her class.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

top student
honor student

valedictory

EducationC2

Meaning: serving as a farewell

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He gave a valedictory speech at graduation.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

farewell
goodbye

valency

ScienceC2

Meaning: the combining capacity of an element

Part of speech: noun

Example: Oxygen has a valency of two.

Category: Science › Chemistry

Synonyms: valence

valentine

CultureA2

Meaning: a card or gift given on Valentine's Day

Part of speech: noun

Example: I received a lovely valentine from my friend.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms:

love note
card

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