Gre Wordlist 49 : velocity - vogue

1.velocity	speed	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Etymology: Middle French velocité, from Latin velocitat-, velocitas, from veloc-, velox quick; probably akin to Latin vegEre to enliven -- more at WAKE 1 a : quickness of motion : SPEED <the velocity of sound> b : rapidity of movement <[my horse's] strong suit is grace & personal comeliness, rather than velocity -- Mark Twain> c : speed imparted to something <the power pitcher relies on velocity -- Tony Scherman> 2 : the rate of change of position along a straight line with respect to time : the derivative of position with respect to time 3 a : rate of occurrence or action : RAPIDITY <the velocity of historical change -- R. J. Lifton> <the narrative leaps from one frantic episode to another with impressive velocity -- James Atlas> b : rate of turnover <the velocity of money>
2.venal	capable of being bribed; corrupt; CF. vernal	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin venalis, from venum (accusative) sale; akin to Greek Oneisthai to buy, Sanskrit vasna price 1 : capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : PURCHASABLE; especially : open to corrupt influence and especially bribery : MERCENARY <a venal legislator> 2 : originating in, characterized by, or associated with corrupt bribery <a venal arrangement with the police> - ve·nal·i·ty /vi-'na-l&-tE/ noun - ve·nal·ly /'vE-n&l-E/ adverb
3.vendetta	blood feud (esp. between two families); CF. Nina Williams	Function: noun Etymology: Italian, literally, revenge, from Latin vindicta -- more at VINDICTIVE 1 : BLOOD FEUD 2 : an often prolonged series of retaliatory, vengeful, or hostile acts or exchange of such acts <waged a personal vendetta against those who opposed his nomination>
4.vendor	seller	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French vendeur, from vendre to sell, from Latin vendere 1 : one that vends : SELLER 2 : VENDING MACHINE
5.veneer	thin surface layer (of good quality wood, glued to a base of inferior material); cover; surface show; fa\c{c}ade; V.	Function: noun Etymology: German Furnier, from furnieren to veneer, from French fournir to furnish, equip -- more at FURNISH 1 : a thin sheet of a material: as a : a layer of wood of superior value or excellent grain to be glued to an inferior wood b : any of the thin layers bonded together to form plywood 2 : a protective or ornamental facing (as of brick or stone) 3 : a superficial or deceptively attractive appearance, display, or effect : FACADE, GLOSS
6.venerable	deserving high respect; commanding respect; CF. command: deserve and get	Function: adjective 1 : deserving to be venerated -- used as a title for an Anglican archdeacon or for a Roman Catholic who has been accorded the lowest of three degrees of recognition for sanctity 2 : made sacred especially by religious or historical association 3 a : calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments; broadly : conveying an impression of aged goodness and benevolence b : impressive by reason of age <under venerable pines> synonym see OLD - ven·er·a·bil·i·ty /"ve-n&-r&-'bi-l&-tE, "ven-r&-/ noun - ven·er·a·ble·ness /'ve-n&r(-&)-b&l-n&s, 'ven-r&-/ noun - ven·er·a·bly /-blE/ adverb
7.venerate	revere; treat with great respect	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Latin veneratus, past participle of venerari, from vener-, venus love, charm -- more at WIN 1 : to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference 2 : to honor (as an icon or a relic) with a ritual act of devotion synonym see REVERE - ven·er·a·tor /-"rA-t&r/ noun
8.venial	(of a fault or sin) forgivable; trivial	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin venialis, from Latin venia favor, indulgence, pardon; akin to Latin venus love, charm -- more at WIN : of a kind that can be remitted : FORGIVABLE, PARDONABLE; also : meriting no particular censure or notice : EXCUSABLE <venial faults> - ve·nial·ly adverb - ve·nial·ness noun
9.venison	meat of a deer; CF. cow: beef; CF. pig: pork, ham, bacon; CF. calf: veal; CF. sheep: mutton; CF. lamb: lamb	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural venisons also venison Etymology: Middle English, from Old French veneison hunting, game, from Latin venation-, venatio, from venari to hunt, pursue; akin to Sanskrit vanoti he strives for -- more at WIN : the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
10.venom	poison (of an animal); hatred; Ex. remarks full of venom; ADJ. venomous	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English venim, venom, from Old French venim, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin venimen, alteration of Latin venenum magic charm, drug, poison; akin to Latin venus love, charm -- more at WIN 1 : poisonous matter normally secreted by some animals (as snakes, scorpions, or bees) and transmitted to prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging; broadly : material that is poisonous 2 : ILL WILL, MALEVOLENCE
11.vent	small opening; outlet (as of fumes or a gas); Ex. He gave vent to his anger by kicking the chair.	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, probably from Middle French esventer to expose to the air, from es- ex- (from Latin ex-) + vent wind, from Latin ventus -- more at WIND 1 : to provide with a vent 2 a : to serve as a vent for <chimneys vent smoke> b : DISCHARGE, EXPEL c : to give often vigorous or emotional expression to 3 : to relieve by means of a vent synonym see EXPRESS
12.vent	release or discharge through a vent; express (esp. unfairly); utter; Ex. He vented his wrath on his family.	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, probably from Middle French esventer to expose to the air, from es- ex- (from Latin ex-) + vent wind, from Latin ventus -- more at WIND 1 : to provide with a vent 2 a : to serve as a vent for <chimneys vent smoke> b : DISCHARGE, EXPEL c : to give often vigorous or emotional expression to 3 : to relieve by means of a vent synonym see EXPRESS
13.ventral	abdominal	Function: adjective Etymology: French, from Latin ventralis, from ventr-, venter 1 a : of or relating to the belly : ABDOMINAL b : being or located near or on the anterior or lower surface of an animal opposite the back 2 : being or located on the lower surface of a dorsiventral plant structure - ven·tral·ly /-tr&-lE/ adverb
14.ventriloquist	someone who can make his or her voice seem to come from another person or thing (without moving lips or jaws); N. ventriloquism, ventriloquy	Function: noun : one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism; especially : one who provides entertainment by using ventriloquism to carry on an apparent conversation with a hand-manipulated dummy - ven·tril·o·quis·tic /(")ven-"tri-l&-'kwis-tik/ adjective
15.venture	risk; expose to risk; dare; undertake a risk; N.	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): ven·tured; ven·tur·ing /'ven(t)-sh(&-)ri[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English venteren, by shortening & alteration from aventuren, from aventure adventure transitive senses 1 : to expose to hazard : RISK, GAMBLE <ventured a buck or two on the race> 2 : to undertake the risks and dangers of : BRAVE <ventured the stormy sea> 3 : to offer at the risk of rebuff, rejection, or censure <venture an opinion> intransitive senses : to proceed especially in the face of danger - ven·tur·er /'ven(t)-sh(&-)r&r/ noun
16.venturesome	(of a person) bold; adventurous; daring; (of an action) risky	Function: adjective 1 : involving risk : HAZARDOUS <a venturesome journey> 2 : inclined to court or incur risk or danger : DARING <a venturesome hunter> synonym see ADVENTUROUS - ven·ture·some·ly adverb - ven·ture·some·ness noun
17.venue	location; place (of a crime, trial, gathering, etc.); CF. come	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English venyw action of coming, from Middle French venue, from venir to come, from Latin venire -- more at COME 1 a : the place or county in which take place the alleged events from which a legal action arises b : the place from which a jury is drawn and in which trial is held <requested a change of venue> c : a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority 2 : LOCALE 1
18.veracious	(of a person) truthful	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin verac-, verax -- more at VERY 1 : TRUTHFUL, HONEST 2 : marked by truth : ACCURATE - ve·ra·cious·ly adverb - ve·ra·cious·ness noun
19.veracity	truthfulness; adherence to the truth	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties 1 : devotion to the truth : TRUTHFULNESS 2 : power of conveying or perceiving truth 3 : conformity with truth or fact : ACCURACY 4 : something true <makes lies sound like veracities>
20.verbalize	put into words; ADJ. verbal: of words; spoken rather than written; oral; of a verb	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -ized; -iz·ing intransitive senses 1 : to speak or write verbosely 2 : to express something in words transitive senses 1 : to convert into a verb 2 : to name or describe in words - ver·bal·i·za·tion /"v&r-b&-l&-'zA-sh&n/ noun - ver·bal·iz·er /'v&r-b&-"lI-z&r/ noun
21.verbatim	word for word; in the same words; repeating the actual words exactly	Function: adverb Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin verbum word : in the exact words : word for word
22.verbiage	pompous array of words; too many unnecessary words; wordiness	Function: noun Etymology: French, from Middle French verbier to chatter, from verbe speech, from Latin verbum word 1 : a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content <such a tangled maze of evasive verbiage as a typical party platform -- Marcia Davenport> 2 : manner of expressing oneself in words : DICTION <sportswriters guarded their verbiage so jealously -- R.A. Sokolov>
23.verbose	wordy; N. verbosity	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin verbosus, from verbum 1 : containing more words than necessary : WORDY <a verbose reply>; also : impaired by wordiness <a verbose style> 2 : given to wordiness <a verbose orator> synonym see WORDY - ver·bose·ly adverb - ver·bose·ness noun - ver·bos·i·ty /-'bä-s&-tE/ noun
24.verdant	green; covered with green plants or grass; lush in vegetation; Ex. verdant meadows	Function: adjective Etymology: modification of Middle French verdoyant, from present participle of verdoyer to be green, from Old French verdoier, from verd, vert green, from Latin viridis, from virEre to be green 1 a : green in tint or color <verdant grass> b : green with growing plants <verdant fields> 2 : unripe in experience or judgment : GREEN 9a, b - ver·dan·cy /-d&n(t)-sE/ noun - ver·dant·ly /-d&nt-lE/ adverb
25.verdigris	green coating or patina on copper which has been exposed to the weather	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English vertegrez, from Old French vert de Grice, literally, green of Greece 1 a : a green or greenish blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates b : normal copper acetate Cu(C2H3O2)2·H2O 2 : a green or bluish deposit especially of copper carbonates formed on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces
26.verge	border; edge, rim, or margin; Ex. on the verge of: very near to; V: border on	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin virga rod, stripe 1 a (1) : a rod or staff carried as an emblem of authority or symbol of office (2) obsolete : a stick or wand held by a person being admitted to tenancy while he swears fealty b : the spindle of a watch balance; especially : a spindle with pallets in an old vertical escapement c : the male intromittent organ of any of various invertebrates 2 a : something that borders, limits, or bounds: as (1) : an outer margin of an object or structural part (2) : the edge of roof covering (as tiling) projecting over the gable of a roof (3) British : a paved or planted strip of land at the edge of a road : SHOULDER b : BRINK, THRESHOLD <a country on the verge of destruction -- Archibald MacLeish>
27.verisimilar	having the appearance of truth or reality; probable or likely to be true; plausible	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin verisimilis 1 : having the appearance of truth : PROBABLE 2 : depicting realism (as in art or literature) - veri·sim·i·lar·ly adverb
28.verisimilitude	appearance of truth; quality of appearing to be true or real; likelihood; Ex. verisimilitude of her performance as Lady Macbeth	Function: noun Etymology: Latin verisimilitudo, from verisimilis verisimilar, from veri similis like the truth 1 : the quality or state of being verisimilar 2 : something verisimilar - veri·si·mil·i·tu·di·nous /-"mi-l&-'tüd-n&s, -'tyüd-; -'tü-d&n-&s, -'tyü-/ adjective
29.veritable	being truly so; real or genuine; actual; not false or imaginary	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from verité : being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary -- often used to stress the aptness of a metaphor <a veritable mountain of references> - ver·i·ta·ble·ness noun - ver·i·ta·bly /-blE/ adverb
30.verity	quality of being true; lasting truth or principle; Ex. the verity of his testimony; Ex. one of the eternal verities	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Etymology: Middle English verite, from Middle French verité, from Latin veritat-, veritas, from verus true 1 : the quality or state of being true or real 2 : something (as a statement) that is true; especially : a fundamental and inevitably true value <such eternal verities as honor, love, and patriotism> 3 : the quality or state of being truthful or honest <the king-becoming graces, as justice, verity -- Shakespeare>
31.vernacular	living language (as compared to the official language); language spoken in a country or region; natural style; Ex. lapse into the vernacular	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin vernaculus native, from verna slave born in the master's house, native 1 a : using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language b : of, relating to, or being a nonstandard language or dialect of a place, region, or country c : of, relating to, or being the normal spoken form of a language 2 : applied to a plant or animal in the common native speech as distinguished from the Latin nomenclature of scientific classification 3 : of, relating to, or characteristic of a period, place, or group; especially : of, relating to, or being the common building style of a period or place - ver·nac·u·lar·ly adverb
32.vernal	pertaining to spring	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin vernalis, alteration of vernus, from ver spring; akin to Greek ear spring, Sanskrit vasanta 1 : of, relating to, or occurring in the spring <vernal equinox> <vernal sunshine> 2 : fresh or new like the spring; also : YOUTHFUL - ver·nal·ly /-n&l-E/ adverb
33.versatile	having many talents; capable of working in many fields; having many uses or functions; N. versatility	Function: adjective Etymology: French or Latin; French, from Latin versatilis turning easily, from versare to turn, frequentative of vertere 1 : changing or fluctuating readily : VARIABLE <a versatile disposition> 2 : embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills; also : turning with ease from one thing to another 3 a (1) : capable of turning forward or backward : REVERSIBLE <a versatile toe of a bird> (2) : capable of moving laterally and up and down <versatile antennae> b of an anther : having the filaments attached at or near the middle so as to swing freely 4 : having many uses or applications <versatile building material> - ver·sa·tile·ly /-t&l-(l)E, -"tIl-lE/ adverb - ver·sa·tile·ness /-t&l-n&s, -"tIl-n&s/ noun
34.vertex	summit; highest point; PL. vertices	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural ver·ti·ces /'v&r-t&-"sEz/; also ver·tex·es Etymology: Latin vertic-, vertex, vortic-, vortex whirl, whirlpool, top of the head, summit, from vertere to turn 1 a : the point opposite to and farthest from the base in a figure b : a point (as of an angle, polygon, polyhedron, graph, or network) that terminates a line or curve or comprises the intersection of two or more lines or curves c : a point where an axis of an ellipse, parabola, or hyperbola intersects the curve itself 2 : the top of the head 3 : a principal or highest point : SUMMIT <the vertex of the hill>
35.vertigo	severe dizziness; giddiness	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -goes or -gos Etymology: Latin vertigin-, vertigo, from vertere to turn 1 a : a disordered state in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily b : a dizzy confused state of mind 2 : disordered vertiginous movement as a symptom of disease in lower animals; also : a disease (as gid) causing this
36.verve	enthusiasm (as in artistic performance or composition); liveliness; vigor	Function: noun Etymology: French, fantasy, caprice, animation, from Latin verba, plural of verbum word -- more at WORD 1 archaic : special ability or talent 2 a : the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : VIVACITY b : ENERGY, VITALITY
37.vestige	trace; remains; Ex. vestiges of some ancient religion	Function: noun Etymology: French, from Latin vestigium footstep, footprint, track, vestige 1 a (1) : a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost (2) : the smallest quantity or trace b : FOOTPRINT 1 2 : a bodily part or organ that is small and degenerate or imperfectly developed in comparison to one more fully developed in an earlier stage of the individual, in a past generation, or in closely related forms synonym see TRACE - ves·ti·gial /ve-'sti-jE-&l, -j&l/ adjective - ves·ti·gial·ly adverb
38.vex	annoy; distress	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): vexed also vext; vex·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French vexer, from Latin vexare to agitate, harry; probably akin to Latin vehere to convey -- more at WAY 1 a : to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to <the restaurant is vexed by slow service> b : to bring physical distress to <a headache vexed him all morning> c : to irritate or annoy by petty provocations : HARASS <vexed by the children> d : PUZZLE, BAFFLE <a problem to vex the keenest wit> 2 : to shake or toss about synonym see ANNOY
39.viable	capable of maintaining life; feasible; practical or workable; Ex. viable scheme	Function: adjective Etymology: French, from Middle French, from vie life, from Latin vita -- more at VITAL 1 : capable of living; especially : capable of surviving outside the mother's womb without artificial support <the normal human fetus is usually viable by the end of the seventh month> 2 : capable of growing or developing <viable seeds> <viable eggs> 3 a : capable of working, functioning, or developing adequately <viable alternatives> b : capable of existence and development as an independent unit <the colony is now a viable state> c (1) : having a reasonable chance of succeeding <a viable candidate> (2) : financially sustainable <a viable enterprise> - vi·a·bil·i·ty /"vI-&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - vi·a·bly /'vI-&-blE/ adverb
40.viand	food; CF. live	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French viande, from Medieval Latin vivanda food, alteration of Latin vivenda, neuter plural of vivendus, gerundive of vivere to live -- more at QUICK 1 : an item of food; especially : a choice or tasty dish 2 plural : PROVISIONS, FOOD
41.vicarious	experienced as if one were taking part in the experience of another; done by a deputy for other people; acting as a substitute; Ex. vicarious thrill at the movies; Ex. the vicarious sufferings of Christ	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin vicarius, from vicis change, alternation, stead -- more at WEEK 1 a : serving instead of someone or something else b : that has been delegated <vicarious authority> 2 : performed or suffered by one person as a substitute for another or to the benefit or advantage of another : SUBSTITUTIONARY <a vicarious sacrifice> 3 : experienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another 4 : occurring in an unexpected or abnormal part of the body instead of the usual one <bleeding from the gums sometimes occurs in the absence of the normal discharge from the uterus in vicarious menstruation> - vi·car·i·ous·ly adverb - vi·car·i·ous·ness noun
42.vicissitude	change (esp. from good to bad); change of fortune; CF. the last emperor of China	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French, from Latin vicissitudo, from vicissim in turn, from vicis change, alternation -- more at WEEK 1 a : the quality or state of being changeable : MUTABILITY b : natural change or mutation visible in nature or in human affairs 2 a : a favorable or unfavorable event or situation that occurs by chance : a fluctuation of state or condition <the vicissitudes of daily life> b : a difficulty or hardship attendant on a way of life, a career, or a course of action and usually beyond one's control c : alternating change : SUCCESSION
43.victuals	food; provisions; V. victual: provide with food	Function: noun Etymology: alteration of Middle English vitaille, from Middle French, from Late Latin victualia, plural, provisions, victuals, from neuter plural of victualis of nourishment, from Latin victus nourishment, way of living, from vivere to live -- more at QUICK 1 : food usable by people 2 plural : supplies of food : PROVISIONS
44.vie	contend; compete	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): vied; vy·ing /'vI-i[ng]/ Etymology: modification of Middle French envier to invite, challenge, wager, from Latin invitare to invite intransitive senses : to strive for superiority : CONTEND, COMPETE transitive senses, archaic : WAGER, HAZARD; also : to exchange in rivalry : MATCH - vi·er /'vI(-&)r/ noun
45.vigilant	watchful; on the alert; watchfully awake; alert to spot danger; N. vigilance	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin vigilant-, vigilans, from present participle of vigilare to keep watch, stay awake, from vigil awake : alertly watchful especially to avoid danger synonym see WATCHFUL - vig·i·lant·ly adverb
46.vigor	active strength; energy; enthusiasm; ADJ. vigorous	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French vigor, from Latin, from vigEre to be vigorous 1 : active bodily or mental strength or force 2 : active healthy well-balanced growth especially of plants 3 : intensity of action or effect : FORCE 4 : effective legal status
47.vignette	small drawing placed at the beginning or end of a chapter; picture; short literary sketch; short written description of a character or scene	Function: noun Etymology: French, from Middle French vignete, from diminutive of vigne vine -- more at VINE 1 : a running ornament (as of vine leaves, tendrils, and grapes) put on or just before a title page or at the beginning or end of a chapter; also : a small decorative design or picture so placed 2 a : a picture (as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper b : the pictorial part of a postage stamp design as distinguished from the frame and lettering 3 a : a short descriptive literary sketch b : a brief incident or scene (as in a play or movie) - vi·gnett·ist /-'ye-tist/ noun
48.vilify	slander; speak evil of; N. vilification	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -fied; -fy·ing Etymology: Middle English vilifien, from Late Latin vilificare, from Latin vilis cheap, vile 1 : to lower in estimation or importance 2 : to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : DEFAME synonym see MALIGN - vil·i·fi·er /-"fI(-&)r/ noun
49.vindicate	clear from blame; free from blame or accusation (with supporting proof); exonerate; substantiate; justify or support; avenge; Ex. vindicate one's client; Ex. vindicate one's claim; CF. vindicator	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -cat·ed; -cat·ing Etymology: Latin vindicatus, past participle of vindicare to lay claim to, avenge, from vindic-, vindex claimant, avenger 1 obsolete : to set free : DELIVER 2 : AVENGE 3 a : to free from allegation or blame b (1) : CONFIRM, SUBSTANTIATE (2) : to provide justification or defense for : JUSTIFY c : to protect from attack or encroachment : DEFEND 4 : to maintain a right to synonym see EXCULPATE, MAINTAIN - vin·di·ca·tor /-"kA-t&r/ noun
50.vindictive	disposed to revenge; vengeful; out for revenge; spiteful; intended to cause harm; malicious; Ex. vindictive streak	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin vindicta revenge, vindication, from vindicare 1 a : disposed to seek revenge : VENGEFUL b : intended for or involving revenge 2 : intended to cause anguish or hurt : SPITEFUL - vin·dic·tive·ly adverb - vin·dic·tive·ness noun
51.vintner	wine merchant; winemaker; seller of wine	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English vineter, from Middle French vinetier, from Medieval Latin vinetarius, from Latin vinetum vineyard, from vinum wine 1 : a wine merchant 2 : a person who makes wine
52.viper	poisonous snake	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French vipere, from Latin vipera 1 a : a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans; broadly : any of a family (Viperidae) of venomous snakes that includes Old World snakes (subfamily Viperinae) and the pit vipers b : a venomous or reputedly venomous snake 2 : a vicious or treacherous person
53.virile	manly; having masculine spirit or strength; full of strength	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French viril, from Latin virilis, from vir man, male; akin to Old English & Old High German wer man, Sanskrit vIra 1 : having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male; specifically : capable of functioning as a male in copulation 2 : ENERGETIC, VIGOROUS 3 a : characteristic of or associated with men : MASCULINE b : having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree 4 : MASTERFUL, FORCEFUL - vir·ile·ly adverb
54.virtual	in essence; existing in essence though not in actual form; for practical purposes; Ex. virtual ruler/space	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, possessed of certain physical virtues, from Medieval Latin virtualis, from Latin virtus strength, virtue 1 : being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted <a virtual dictator> 2 : of, relating to, or using virtual memory 3 : of, relating to, or being a hypothetical particle whose existence is inferred from indirect evidence <virtual photons> -- compare REAL 3
55.virtue	goodness; moral excellence; good quality; advantage; Ex. by virtue of; Ex. make a virtue of necessity	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English virtu, from Old French, from Latin virtut-, virtus strength, manliness, virtue, from vir man -- more at VIRILE 1 a : conformity to a standard of right : MORALITY b : a particular moral excellence 2 plural : an order of angels -- see CELESTIAL HIERARCHY 3 : a beneficial quality or power of a thing 4 : manly strength or courage : VALOR 5 : a commendable quality or trait : MERIT 6 : a capacity to act : POTENCY 7 : chastity especially in a woman - vir·tue·less /-(")chü-l&s/ adjective - by virtue of or in virtue of : through the force of : by authority of
56.virtuoso	highly skilled artist (esp. in music); Ex. piano virtuoso	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -sos or vir·tu·o·si /-(")sE, -(")zE/ Etymology: Italian, from virtuoso, adjective, virtuous, skilled, from Late Latin virtuosus virtuous, from Latin virtus 1 : an experimenter or investigator especially in the arts and sciences : SAVANT 2 : one skilled in or having a taste for the fine arts 3 : one who excels in the technique of an art; especially : a highly skilled musical performer (as on the violin) 4 : a person who has great skill at some endeavor <a computer virtuoso> <a virtuoso at public relations> - vir·tu·o·sic /-'O-sik, -zik/ adjective - virtuoso adjective
57.virulent	(of a disease or poison) extremely harmful or poisonous; (of a feeling) hostile; bitter; N. virulence; CF. virus; CF. venom	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin virulentus, from virus poison 1 a : marked by a rapid, severe, and malignant course <a virulent infection> b : able to overcome bodily defensive mechanisms <a virulent pathogen> 2 : extremely poisonous or venomous 3 : full of malice : MALIGNANT <virulent racists> 4 : objectionably harsh or strong - vir·u·lent·ly adverb
58.virus	disease communicator	Function: noun Etymology: Latin, venom, poisonous emanation; akin to Greek ios poison, Sanskrit visa; in senses 2 & 4, from New Latin, from Latin 1 archaic : VENOM 1 2 a : the causative agent of an infectious disease b : any of a large group of submicroscopic infective agents that are regarded either as extremely simple microorganisms or as extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, lower animals, or plants; also : FILTERABLE VIRUS c : a disease caused by a virus 3 : something that poisons the mind or soul <the force of this virus of prejudice -- V. S. Waters> 4 : a computer program usually hidden within another seemingly innocuous program that produces copies of itself and inserts them into other programs and that usually performs a malicious action (as destroying data)
59.visage	face; appearance	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from vis face, from Latin visus sight, from vidEre to see -- more at WIT 1 : the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal 2 : ASPECT, APPEARANCE <grimy visage of a mining town> - vis·aged /-zijd/ adjective
60.visceral	felt in one's inner organs; N. viscera: internal body organs; CF. eviscerate	Function: adjective 1 : felt in or as if in the viscera : DEEP <visceral conviction> 2 : not intellectual : INSTINCTIVE, UNREASONING <visceral drives> 3 : dealing with crude or elemental emotions : EARTHY <a visceral novel> 4 : of, relating to, or located on or among the viscera : SPLANCHNIC - vis·cer·al·ly /-r&-lE/ adverb
61.viscid	adhesive; gluey	Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin viscidus, from Latin viscum birdlime -- more at VISCOUS 1 a : having an adhesive quality : STICKY b : having a glutinous consistency : VISCOUS 2 : covered with a sticky layer - vis·cid·i·ty /vi-'si-d&-tE/ noun - vis·cid·ly /'vi-s&d-lE/ adverb
62.viscous	(of a liquid) thick and sticky; gluey; viscid; CF. consistency	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English viscouse, from Late Latin viscosus full of birdlime, viscous, from Latin viscum mistletoe, birdlime; akin to Old High German wIhsila cherry, Greek ixos mistletoe 1 : VISCID 2 : having or characterized by viscosity <viscous flow> - vis·cous·ly adverb - vis·cous·ness noun
63.vise	vice; tool for holding work in place; clamping device	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French vis screw, something winding, from Latin vitis vine -- more at WITHY 1 : any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam 2 : something likened to a vise <economic vise of slow growth and rampant price increases -- David Milne> - vise·like /-"lIk/ adjective [vise illustration]
64.visionary	produced by imagination; fanciful; mystical; showing foresight; N: one having foresight; one given to speculative impractical ideas	Function: adjective 1 a : of the nature of a vision : ILLUSORY b : incapable of being realized or achieved : UTOPIAN <a visionary scheme> c : existing only in imagination : UNREAL 2 a : able or likely to see visions b : disposed to reverie or imagining : DREAMY 3 : of, relating to, or characterized by visions or the power of vision 4 : having or marked by foresight and imagination <a visionary leader> <a visionary invention> synonym see IMAGINARY - vi·sion·ar·i·ness /-E-n&s/ noun
65.vital	full of life; animated; vibrant and lively; critical; of great importance; necessary to stay alive; of life; living; breathing; N. vitality; V. vitalize	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin vitalis of life, from vita life; akin to Latin vivere to live -- more at QUICK 1 a : existing as a manifestation of life b : concerned with or necessary to the maintenance of life <vital organs> <blood and other vital fluids> 2 : full of life and vigor : ANIMATED 3 : characteristic of life or living beings 4 a : fundamentally concerned with or affecting life or living beings: as (1) : tending to renew or refresh the living : INVIGORATING (2) : destructive to life : MORTAL b : of the utmost importance 5 : recording data relating to lives 6 : of, relating to, or constituting the staining of living tissues synonym see ESSENTIAL - vi·tal·ly /-t&l-E/ adverb
66.vitiate	spoil the effect of; make inoperative; corrupt morally	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Latin vitiatus, past participle of vitiare, from vitium fault, vice 1 : to make faulty or defective : IMPAIR <the comic impact is vitiated by obvious haste -- William Styron> 2 : to debase in moral or aesthetic status <a mind vitiated by prejudice> 3 : to make ineffective <fraud vitiates a contract> synonym see DEBASE - vi·ti·a·tion /"vi-shE-'A-sh&n/ noun - vi·ti·a·tor /'vi-shE-"A-t&r/ noun
67.vitreous	of glass; pertaining to or resembling glass; V. vitrify: change into glass; CF. petrify	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin vitreus, from vitrum glass 1 : of, relating to, derived from, or consisting of glass 2 a : resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : GLASSY <vitreous rocks> b : characterized by low porosity and usually translucence due to the presence of a glassy phase <vitreous china> 3 : of, relating to, or constituting the vitreous humor
68.vitriolic	causing sharp pain to the mind; caustic; corrosive; sarcastic; of vitriol; N. vitriol: sulphuric acid (which burns flesh deeply); bitterly abusive expression; caustic expression; CF. glass	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin vitriolum, alteration of Late Latin vitreolum, neuter of vitreolus glassy, from Latin vitreus vitreous 1 a : a sulfate of any of various metals (as copper, iron, or zinc); especially : a glassy hydrate of such a sulfate b : OIL OF VITRIOL 2 : something felt to resemble vitriol especially in caustic quality; especially : virulence of feeling or of speech - vit·ri·ol·ic /"vi-trE-'ä-lik/ adjective
69.vituperative	abusive; scolding; V. vituperate: berate; scold; rail against abusively	Function: adjective : uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse - vi·tu·per·a·tive·ly adverb
70.vivacious	lively or animated; sprightly	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin vivac-, vivax, literally, long-lived, from vivere to live : lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : SPRIGHTLY synonym see LIVELY - vi·va·cious·ly adverb - vi·va·cious·ness noun
71.vivisection	act of dissecting living animals	Function: noun Etymology: Latin vivus + English section 1 : the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation; broadly : animal experimentation especially if considered to cause distress to the subject 2 : minute or pitiless examination or criticism - viv·i·sec·tion·al /"vi-v&-'sek-shn&l, -sh&-n&l/ adjective - viv·i·sec·tion·ist /-'sek-sh(&-)nist/ noun
72.vixen	female fox; ill-tempered woman; CF. shrew	Function: noun Etymology: (assumed) Middle English (southern dialect) vixen, alteration of Middle English fixen, from Old English fyxe, feminine of fox 1 : a shrewish ill-tempered woman 2 : a female fox - vix·en·ish /-s(&-)nish/ adjective
73.vociferous	clamorous; noisy; V. vociferate: cry out loudly (when complaining)	Function: adjective : marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry - vo·cif·er·ous·ly adverb - vo·cif·er·ous·ness noun synonyms VOCIFEROUS, CLAMOROUS, BLATANT, STRIDENT, BOISTEROUS, OBSTREPEROUS mean so loud or insistent as to compel attention. VOCIFEROUS implies a vehement shouting or calling out <vociferous cries of protest and outrage>. CLAMOROUS may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting <clamorous demands for prison reforms>. BLATANT implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness <blatant rock music> <a blatant clamor for impeachment>. STRIDENT suggests harsh and discordant noise <heard the strident cry of the crow>. BOISTEROUS suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits <a boisterous crowd of party goers>. OBSTREPEROUS suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint <the obstreperous demonstrators were removed from the hall>.
74.vogue	popular fashion; Ex. Jeans became the vogue.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French, action of rowing, course, fashion, from Old Italian voga, from vogare to row 1 archaic : the leading place in popularity or acceptance 2 a : popular acceptation or favor : POPULARITY b : a period of popularity 3 : one that is in fashion at a particular time synonym see FASHION - vogue adjective