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

vilify Verb C1

To speak or write about someone in a harshly critical or abusive way.

village Noun A1

A small community of houses in the countryside, smaller than a town.

villain Noun A2

A character in a story who acts against the hero and is often the main source of conflict.

vim Noun C1

Energy and enthusiasm.

vindicate Verb B2

To prove that someone or something was right, justified, or innocent, especially after doubt or criticism.

vindictive Adjective C1

Having a strong desire for revenge; spiteful.

vine Noun A1

A climbing plant with a long stem that grows along the ground or up a support.

vintage Noun C1

The year or place a particular wine was produced, or something from the past valued for its quality.

vintage Adjective C1

Of high quality and lasting value from the past, especially describing wine or classic items.

violate Verb B2

To break a law, rule, or agreement, or to fail to respect someone's rights.

violation Noun B2

An act that breaks a law, rule, or agreement.

violence Noun B2

Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.

violent Adjective B1

Involving or caused by physical force intended to hurt or kill; extremely forceful.

violet Noun A1

A small flower with purple petals, or the deep purple color named after it.

violin Noun A1

A wooden musical instrument with four strings, played with a bow.

virtual Adjective A2

Existing or happening on a computer or online rather than in the physical world.

virtually Adverb B2

Almost entirely; nearly.

virtue Noun B2

A quality considered morally good, or an advantage or benefit.

virtuoso Noun C2

A person with exceptional skill in a particular field, especially music.

virtuous Adjective B1

Behaving in a morally good and honest way.

virulent Adjective C1

Extremely severe or harmful, especially describing a disease, or bitterly hostile.

virus Noun B1

A tiny infectious particle that can only reproduce by invading the cells of a living host.

viscid Adjective C1

Thick, sticky, and slow to move; glutinous.

viscosity Noun B2

A measure of how thick a fluid is and how much it resists flowing.

viscous Adjective A2

Thick and sticky, flowing slowly rather than easily.

visible Adjective B1

Able to be seen.

vision Noun A2

The ability to see, or an idea of what the future could be like.

visit Verb A1

To go to see a person or place for a period of time.

visitor Noun A2

A person who visits a place or person.

visual Adjective B2

Relating to seeing or sight.

vital Adjective A2

Absolutely necessary for something to succeed, function, or stay alive.

vitamin Noun A1

A natural substance found in food that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy.

vitamins Noun B1

Natural substances found in food that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy and function properly.

vitriol Noun C2

Bitter, harsh criticism or hostility.

vitriolic Adjective C1

Filled with bitter, harsh criticism or hatred.

vituperate Verb C1

To criticize someone harshly and abusively.

vivacious Adjective B1

Full of life, energy, and cheerful spirit.

vivid Adjective A1

Bright and strong in color, or very clear and detailed in the mind.

vocabulary Noun A2

The set of words that a person knows or that belongs to a particular language or subject.

vocal Adjective A2

Expressing your opinions loudly and often, or relating to the human voice.

vocation Noun C1

A strong feeling that a particular career or way of life is right for you; a calling.

vociferous Adjective B1

Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully.

voice Noun A1

The sound a person makes when they speak or sing.

void Noun B1

An empty space, or a strong feeling of loss or emptiness.

volatile Adjective B2

Likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially for the worse, or easily evaporating.

volatile compound Noun B1

A chemical substance that evaporates easily at normal temperatures.

volcanic Adjective A2

Relating to or produced by a volcano.

volcanic eruption Noun B1

The sudden release of lava, ash, and gas from a volcano.