| 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] |
| vertebra |
one of the small bones that form the spinal column. |
| vertebrate |
having a backbone. [2 definitions] |
| vertex |
the highest point of anything; apex. [2 definitions] |
| vertical |
straight up and down; upright. |
| very |
to a great extent; in a high degree; extremely. [6 definitions] |
| vessel |
a hollow container for liquids. [3 definitions] |
| vest |
a piece of clothing that has no sleeves, ends at the waist, and is worn over a shirt or blouse and sometimes under a jacket. [4 definitions] |
| vet1 |
(informal) a short form for "veterinarian," a doctor for animals. |
| vet2 |
(informal) a short form for "veteran," a person who has served in the armed forces during a war. |
| veteran |
a person who has served in the armed forces during a war. [3 definitions] |
| Veterans Day |
a holiday in the United States that honors veterans of the armed forces. It is held on November 11 and used to be called "Armistice Day." |
| veterinarian |
a doctor for animals. |
| veto |
the power of a government official or group to keep something from taking effect. [2 definitions] |
| VFW |
a national organization made up of Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces during wars fought outside of the United States. "VFW" is an abbreviation of "Veterans of Foreign Wars." |