| 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 vegan is a person who does not eat meat or fish or any other food that comes from animals. Vegans don't eat eggs or dairy products such as butter, yogurt, or cheese. |
| vegetable |
A vegetable is a plant or part of a plant that is used for food. Lettuce, onions, carrots, and potatoes are some vegetables. |
| vegetarian |
A vegetarian is a person who eats no meat. Some people who call themselves vegetarians eat fish, though. |
| vegetation |
plants or plant life in a particular place. |
| vehicle |
A vehicle is something used to carry and move people or things. Cars, bicycles, airplanes, and trains are some kinds of vehicles. |
| veil |
A veil is a thin piece of fabric that is worn over the face or head or shoulders, or some combination of these. A woman getting married often wears a veil. Some veils are made of something like a net. You can easily see through a veil like this. |
| vein |
A vein is one of the small, natural tubes inside the body that carry blood to your heart. Veins look blue in color. Sometimes you can see them under people's skin. [3 definitions] |
| Velcro |
a trademark for a device that fastens using strips of nylon tape. One strip is covered with tiny hooks that attach to another strip with tiny loops. Velcro is used on clothing and many other items. |
| velocity |
speed. [2 definitions] |
| velvet |
Velvet is a very soft, thick, and fuzzy kind of cloth. We usually think of velvet as something that is fancy and special. Someone might wear a dress made of velvet to a fancy party. [2 definitions] |
| vend |
to sell or offer for sale in person or through a machine. |
| vending machine |
A vending machine is a machine that sells small things such as snacks, sandwiches, or soft drinks. It works when you put money into a slot and press a button. |
| vendor |
someone who sells. |
| Venetian blind |
a window blind made of thin slats connected by a cord. The slats can be tilted to control the amount of air or light let through. A cord is also used to raise and lower the blind. |
| Venezuela |
Venezuela is a country in South America. Its neighbors are Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana. Venezuela lies on the shore of the Caribbean Sea. Much of Venezuela is covered with mountains and jungles. Many kinds of interesting animals live in these areas of Venezuela, such as capybaras, monkeys, crocodiles, piranhas, giant river otters, and anteaters. Most of the people of Venezuela live in the large cities near the sea in the north. |
| vengeful |
feeling or showing a strong desire to punish someone for a past wrong; feeling or showing revenge. |
| Venice |
a city in Italy. Venice is built on many small islands. |