Discover a variety of interesting words that start with the letter “V” and learn more about their meanings and usage.
- Vacant- empty, unoccupied.
- Vaccine- a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies.
- Vacuum- a space devoid of matter; an electrical appliance for cleaning floors.
- Vague- unclear, imprecise.
- Vain- overly proud of one’s appearance or achievements.
- Validate- check or prove the accuracy of something.
- Valor- courage, bravery.
- Value- the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
- Vanish- disappear suddenly.
- Vanity- excessive pride in one’s appearance.
- Variable- subject to change or variation.
- Variant- a version of something that differs from others.
- Variety- diversity, having different types or sorts.
- Vast- immense, huge.
- Vault- a secure room for storage, often underground.
- Veer- change direction suddenly.
- Vegan- a person who does not eat or use animal products.
- Vegetate- live in a passive or inactive manner.
- Vehicle- a means of transporting goods or people.
- Velocity- speed of movement.
- Velvet- soft fabric.
- Veneer- a thin decorative covering, usually of wood.
- Vengeance- punishment inflicted in retaliation.
- Venue- the place where an event or activity is held.
- Verify- make sure or confirm that something is true.
- Verse- writing arranged with a rhythmic pattern, typically poetry.
- Vessel- a container or ship designed to carry liquids or people.
- Vestige- a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing.
- Vex- make someone feel annoyed or frustrated.
- Viable- capable of success or continued effectiveness.
- Vice- immoral or corrupt behavior.
- Victim- a person harmed or deceived.
- Victorious- having won a contest or battle.
- Vigilant- keeping careful watch for possible difficulties.
- Vigor- energy, enthusiasm.
- Vile- extremely unpleasant; morally bad.
- Vindicate- clear of blame or suspicion.
- Violate- break or fail to comply with a rule or agreement.
- Viral- relating to or caused by a virus; popular in a rapid, widespread manner.
- Virtual- almost or nearly as described, but not completely.
- Virtue- a quality considered morally good or desirable.
- Visible- able to be seen.
- Vision- the ability to see; a mental image of what the future could be.
- Visit- go to see a person or place.
- Vital- absolutely necessary or important.
- Vivid- producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images.
- Vocal- relating to the human voice.
- Vocation- a person’s employment or main occupation.
- Void- a completely empty space; invalid.
- Volatile- liable to change rapidly and unpredictably.
- Voltage- the pressure from an electrical circuit’s power source.
- Volume- the amount of space that a substance or object occupies.
- Volunteer- offer to do something without being forced or paid.
- Voracious- wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
- Vote- a formal indication of choice.
- Voyage- a long journey involving travel by sea or space.
- Vulnerable- susceptible to physical or emotional harm.
- Vulture- a bird, often scavenging on carrion.
- Vortex- a whirling mass, like a whirlpool or tornado.
- Voyage- a long journey, typically by sea or in space.
- Vulgar- lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.
- Vanity- excessive pride especially in one’s appearance.
- Vantage- a place giving a strategic position or view.
- Vampire- a mythical creature said to live by sucking blood.
- Vanguard- a group of people leading the way in new developments.
- Vapid- offering nothing stimulating or challenging; dull.
- Vapor- a substance diffused or suspended in the air.
- Variable- an element, feature, or factor liable to change.
- Variation- a change or difference in condition.
- Varied- incorporating a number of different types or elements; showing variety.VERTICAL – at right angles to the horizon.
- Vegetarian- a person who does not eat meat.
- Vendor- a person or company offering something for sale.
- Vendetta- a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign.
- Venison- meat from a deer.
- Verbatim- in exactly the same words that were used originally.
- Verbose- using or expressed in more words than needed.
- Verdant- green with grass or other rich vegetation.
- Verify- make sure or demonstrate that something is true.
- Vessel- a ship or large boat.
- Vexation- the state of being annoyed or worried.
- Viable- capable of working successfully.
- Vibrant- full of energy and life.
- Vicious- deliberately cruel or violent.
- Victim- a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime.
- Victimize- single someone out for cruel or unjust treatment.
- Vigil- a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep.
- Vigilance- the action or state of keeping careful watch.
- Vigorous- strong, healthy, and full of energy.
- Villain- a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.
- Vindictive- having or showing a strong desire for revenge.
- Violation- the action of violating someone or something.
- Violence- behavior involving physical force intended to hurt.
- Violet- a small plant with purplish-blue flowers.
- Virtuoso- a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.
- Virulent- extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
- Visceral- relating to deep inward feelings.
- Visual- relating to seeing or sight.
- Vitality- the state of being strong and active.
- Vivacious- attractively lively and animated.
- Vocabulary- the body of words used in a particular language.