English words starting with V

A mass of tiny drops of liquid in the air, for example steam

a cowboy or cattle driver, especially in the southwestern united states and mexico.

A variable in programming, especially a variable that can be assigned different values.

the quality or state of being likely to change or vary

likely to change or vary; not staying the same

(of a loan, mortgage, or interest) having an interest rate that can change during the term of the agreement, typically in relation to a standard financial index.

(of a motor, drive, or device) capable of operating at different speeds that can be adjusted or selected.

in a way that is likely to change or vary; not consistently or constantly.

The fact or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent.

A square matrix that displays the variance of each variable along the main diagonal and the covariance between each pair of variables in the other positions.

Something that is slightly different from other similar things, especially a different form of something

A quantity that is subject to variation or change, especially a random variable in statistics.

A change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level, typically within certain limits.

A highly contagious disease, especially of children, that causes a slight fever and red spots on the skin; chickenpox.

(of a vein, especially in the leg) swollen, enlarged, and twisted, often causing pain or other problems.

including many different types of things or people

to mark with different patches or streaks of color.

Having irregular patches or streaks of different colors.

The act or process of variegating.

Relating to, characteristic of, or forming a distinct variety.

the quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity or monotony

of several different types

in several different ways or for several different reasons

A troublesome or destructive wild animal or bird, especially one that preys on livestock or game.

A clear, hard, shiny liquid that is painted onto wood, metal, etc. to protect it and give it a glossy appearance.

Covered with a hard, shiny, transparent coating.

the main team that represents a college, university, or school in a sport or other competition

to change or be different in amount, level, or degree

Changing or different in amount, level, or degree; not staying the same.

A vessel or duct in the body for conveying a fluid, such as blood, lymph, or semen.

Relating to, affecting, or consisting of vessels that carry blood or other fluids in the body.

The condition of being vascular; the presence of blood vessels in a tissue or organ.

The system of blood vessels in a body, organ, or tissue; its arrangement or structure.

inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels.

An open container, typically made of glass or pottery, used for holding cut flowers or as an ornament.

a surgical operation to cut or tie the tube that carries sperm from a man's testicles, done as a method of contraception.

The constriction or narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure.

A substance that causes the narrowing of blood vessels.

The widening of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure.

a substance that causes the widening of blood vessels.

A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that raises blood pressure by constricting blood vessels and also regulates the body's water balance by controlling the reabsorption of water in the kidneys.

A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in a feudal system where they held land from a lord in exchange for loyalty and service.

Extremely large in area, size, quantity, or degree.

To a very great degree or extent

The quality or state of being very great in size, amount, or extent.

The name of a large muscle in the front of the thigh, part of the quadriceps group.

A large tank or tub used to hold liquids, especially in industrial processes like brewing, dyeing, or fermenting.

a type of entertainment popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring a variety of short acts such as singing, dancing, and comedy.

Of or relating to vaudeville.

A secure room where money and other valuable things are kept.

Resembling or characteristic of a vault, especially in being arched, cavernous, or secure.

Constructed with an arched roof or ceiling.

An athlete who competes in the sport of vaulting, especially pole vaulting.

(of an ambition, idea, etc.) too great or extreme; exaggerated or overreaching.

To boast about or praise something in a highly proud or excessive way.

Praised or boasted about, especially in an excessive way.

Speaking boastfully or with excessive pride.

The meat from a young cow

A quantity having direction as well as magnitude, especially as determining the position of one point in space relative to another.

Relating to the Veda or Vedas, the most ancient Hindu scriptures.

The name of the letter V.

An informal term for the Vice President of the United States.

To change direction suddenly

To relax and do very little, especially by avoiding mental effort or activity.

A person who does not eat or use any animal products, such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey.

Relating to or characteristic of the extravagant, flamboyant, and hedonistic entertainment, nightlife, or atmosphere associated with Las Vegas, Nevada.

A plant or part of a plant used as food, such as a cabbage, potato, or bean.

derived from, made with, or containing vegetables as a primary ingredient.

Relating to plants or plant life.

A person who does not eat meat or fish, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons.

The practice or principle of not eating meat or fish, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons.

To live or spend time in a way that lacks mental or physical activity, like a plant.

Covered with plants or vegetation.

Plants in general, or the plants that are found in a particular area.

Relating to plants or plant life.

A vegetable or a person who eats no meat or other animal products; a vegetarian.

the display of strong feeling; passion or intensity

showing very strong feelings, especially anger or support for something

in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner

A machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods on land, such as a car, bus, or truck.

Relating to or designed for vehicles, especially motor vehicles.

A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face, or as part of a headdress.

Covered with or as if with a veil.

The act of covering something with a veil.

any of the tubes that carry blood from parts of the body back to the heart

Having veins or vein-like markings.

Having many or prominent veins.

A fastener for clothes or other items, consisting of two strips of thin plastic sheet, one covered with tiny loops and the other with tiny flexible hooks, which adhere when pressed together.

Open, uncultivated country or grassland in southern Africa.

An area of open, uncultivated grassland or pasture in southern Africa, especially the high-altitude plateau region of South Africa.

Fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf.

a small, agile, carnivorous dinosaur of the late cretaceous period, characterized by a long, stiff tail, a large sickle-shaped claw on each hind foot, and likely having feathers.

The speed of something in a given direction.

a building or arena containing a banked oval track for cycle racing.

a fabric with a soft, thick, velvety pile, typically made from cotton, silk, or wool.

a soft fabric, typically made from silk, cotton, or nylon, that has a thick, short pile on one side.

covered with or having a surface of velvet

having an inner surface covered with velvet

a cotton fabric with a short, thick pile, resembling velvet but less expensive.

having a soft, smooth, and pleasant feel, like velvet

A vein, especially one carrying deoxygenated blood towards the heart in an animal.

Willing to do dishonest or immoral things in return for money; open to bribery.

The condition or quality of being open to bribery or corruption, especially by money.

To offer small items for sale, especially from a machine or in a public place.

A less common spelling of 'vendor', meaning a person or company that sells something.

a long and violent argument between people or families, in which one group tries to harm the other in order to punish them for things that happened in the past

The act of selling goods, especially through a machine.

A machine from which you can buy snacks, drinks, or other small items by putting coins or a card into it.

A person or company that sells something, especially goods or services.

a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic glued to the surface of a cheaper material.

Covered with a thin decorative layer of fine wood or other material.

accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

to regard with great respect or reverence

Regarded with great respect and reverence, often because of age, wisdom, or character.

Great respect or awe inspired by the dignity, wisdom, or dedication of a person or their achievements.

relating to or resulting from sexual intercourse

Relating to Venice, its people, or its culture.

Of or relating to Venezuela, its people, or their culture.

the act of punishing or harming someone in return for what they have done to you, your family, or your friends

Desiring to harm someone in return for a perceived injury or wrong; showing a strong desire for revenge.