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] |
variation |
the act or process of changing, or the condition of being changeable or having many different forms or versions. [3 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. |
vault1 |
an arch made of stone, brick, or concrete that forms a roof or ceiling. [3 definitions] |
vault2 |
to jump, leap, or spring over, using the hands or a pole as a support. [2 definitions] |
VCR |
abbreviation of "videocassette recorder." |
veal |
the flesh of a calf, used as meat. |
veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |
vegan |
a person who does not eat any meat or fish or any other food that comes from animals. |
vegetable |
a plant or part of a plant, such as carrots, beans, or lettuce, that is used for food. [4 definitions] |