| valve |
a device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe or tube. [3 definitions] |
| vampire |
a creature in folk tales that is said to have died but come back to life. Vampires suck blood from people in order to stay among the living. [2 definitions] |
| van2 |
a closed truck or car used to move people or goods. |
| vandal |
a person who destroys or damages property on purpose. |
| vandalism |
destruction or damage of property that is done on purpose. |
| vane |
a device set up to turn in the wind. Vanes show the direction of the wind. [2 definitions] |
| vanilla |
a tropical flower, a type of orchid, that bears a fruit used for flavoring. [4 definitions] |
| vanish |
to disappear suddenly from sight. [2 definitions] |
| vanity |
too much pride in oneself or in how one looks. |
| Vanuatu |
an island country in the southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. Vanuatu lies east of the continent of Australia. The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila. |
| vapor |
tiny particles of a liquid or solid in a gas. [2 definitions] |
| variable |
likely to change; not constant. [2 definitions] |
| variety |
change or difference; diversity. [3 definitions] |
| various |
of different kinds; diverse. [2 definitions] |
| varnish |
a liquid that is brushed on wood or other surfaces to protect them with a hard, shiny coat. [2 definitions] |
| vary |
to change; to make different. [4 definitions] |
| vase |
an open container of glass or pottery that is usually taller than it is wide. A vase is used as a decoration or to hold cut flowers. |
| vassal |
a person in the Middle Ages who was given the use of land in return for loyalty and service to a lord. |
| vast |
very large in size or area. [2 definitions] |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |
| Vatican City |
a small, independent state within the city of Rome, Italy. Vatican City is ruled by the pope of the Catholic Church. |