| venom |
the poison that certain snakes, insects, scorpions, and other animals produce. Venom is put into prey by biting or stinging. |
| venomous |
producing a fluid, called venom, that is a poison to humans and animals. A venomous animal, such as a venomous snake or scorpion, produces venom that the animal can put into another animal or human with its bite or sting. |
| vent |
an opening through which a gas or vapor can enter, pass through, or exit. [3 definitions] |
| ventilation |
the circulation of air, or change of air. |
| ventricle |
either of the two lower compartments of the heart. Ventricles receive blood from the upper compartments, called atria, and pump it to the lungs and throughout the body. |
| ventriloquism |
the skill or act of speaking without moving the lips so that the voice seems to come from a source other than the speaker. |
| venture |
an activity or undertaking in which there is risk or the result is not certain. [3 definitions] |
| Venus |
the goddess of love and beauty in Roman mythology. In Greek mythology, Venus is called Aphrodite. [2 definitions] |
| veranda |
a large, open porch attached to a house. Verandas have roofs and are used for social activities. |
| verb |
a word that expresses a state of being or an action. Verbs usually have different forms to express tense, voice, mood, and number. "Read," "blew," "drives," "seemed," and "skip" are examples of verbs. |
| verbal |
having to do with words. [2 definitions] |
| verdict |
the decision of a judge or jury in a law case. [2 definitions] |
| verge |
the border or edge of something. [4 definitions] |
| verify |
to make sure of the truth or correctness of. |
| vermilion |
the color that comes from mixing bright red and a small amount of orange paint. |
| vermin |
an animal that causes harm or damage or is difficult to control; pest. Rats and cockroaches are thought of as vermin. |
| Vermont |
a state in the northeastern United States. Its capital is Montpelier. (abbreviated: VT) |
| versatile |
able to do many different things well. [2 definitions] |
| verse1 |
poetry or a poem. [3 definitions] |
| version |
a description or report in a particular style or from one point of view. [2 definitions] |
| versus |
against; in opposition to. [2 definitions] |