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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

velocity Noun B2

The speed of something in a particular direction.

veneer Noun C1

A thin decorative covering over a surface, or a superficial appearance that hides the truth.

venerable Adjective C1

Greatly respected because of age, wisdom, or achievement.

venerate Verb B1

To regard someone or something with deep respect, bordering on reverence.

venn diagram Noun B1

A diagram using overlapping circles to show what is shared and what is different between groups of things.

venom Noun A2

A poisonous liquid produced by some animals, such as snakes or scorpions, usually delivered through a bite or sting.

ventricle Noun B2

One of the two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out to the lungs or the rest of the body.

venture Noun A2

A new project or business activity, especially one that carries some risk.

venue Noun B2

The place where an event or meeting is held.

veracity Noun C1

Conformity to truth or fact; accuracy.

verb Noun A2

A word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.

verbose Adjective C1

Using more words than needed; wordy.

verdant Adjective C1

Covered with lush green vegetation.

verifiable Adjective B2

Able to be checked and shown to be true.

verify Verb B1

To check that something is true, accurate, or correct.

verisimilar Adjective C1

Having the appearance of being true or real.

verisimilitude Noun C1

The quality of seeming real or true to life, even within a work of fiction.

vernacular Noun B2

The everyday language spoken by ordinary people in a particular place, as opposed to a formal or literary language.

vernal Adjective C1

Relating to or occurring in spring.

version Noun B1

One particular form of something that exists in more than one form.

versus Preposition B2

Against, especially in a contest, comparison, or legal case.

vertebrate Noun B1

An animal that has a backbone, such as a fish, bird, reptile, or mammal.

vertical Adjective A2

Standing or pointing straight up, at a right angle to the ground.

very Adverb A1

Used before an adjective or adverb to make it stronger.

vessel Noun B2

A ship or large boat, or a container for holding liquid.

vest Noun A1

A sleeveless piece of clothing worn over or under a shirt.

vestige Noun B1

A small remaining trace of something that used to exist or be much larger.

vestigial structure Noun B2

A body part that has lost most or all of its original function over the course of evolution but is still present in a species.

vet Noun A1

A doctor who treats sick or injured animals.

veteran Noun B2

A person with long experience in a particular field, or a former member of the armed forces.

vex Verb C1

To annoy, worry, or confuse someone.

via Preposition B2

By way of, or by means of.

viable Adjective B2

Capable of working successfully or, for a living thing, capable of surviving and growing.

vibrate Verb A2

To shake with small, fast movements.

vibration Noun A2

A continuous, rapid shaking movement.

vicarious Adjective C1

Experienced through the actions or feelings of another person rather than firsthand.

vicariously Adverb B1

Experiencing something indirectly through imagining or watching someone else do it.

vicissitude Noun C1

A change of circumstances, especially an unwelcome or unpleasant one.

vicky Noun A1

An informal short form of the given name Victoria or Victor.

victim Noun B1

A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event.

victory Noun A2

Success achieved in a battle, game, or competition.

video Noun A1

A recording of moving images, often with sound.

view Noun A1

An opinion about something, or the things you can see from a particular place.

viewer Noun B1

A person who watches something, especially television or a video.

viewpoint Noun A2

A particular way of thinking about or judging a situation.

vigilance Noun B1

Careful and continuous attention to possible danger or problems.

vigilant Adjective C1

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulty.

vigor Noun B1

Physical or mental energy and strength.