English words starting with V

The process of examining someone or something carefully to make sure they are suitable for a particular job, purpose, etc.

to annoy or worry someone

the state of feeling annoyed, worried, and upset

Causing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry.

annoyed, worried, or upset

Causing annoyance, frustration, or worry.

By way of; through a place or intermediate stage.

the ability of something to work successfully or to continue to exist

capable of working, functioning, or developing adequately; feasible.

A long, high bridge, typically with a series of arches, that carries a road or railway across a valley or other low ground.

a very small glass bottle, typically used to hold liquid medicines or perfumes

An item of food, especially a choice or delicious dish.

A distinctive emotional atmosphere or feeling that is sensed or experienced.

the quality of being full of energy and life; liveliness

full of energy and life; bright and striking.

in a way that is full of life, energy, and brightness.

A musical instrument like a xylophone but with metal bars and a motor-driven mechanism that produces a vibrato effect.

to make very small, fast movements from side to side

Moving rapidly and continuously to and fro; quivering.

a continuous slight shaking movement

Relating to or characterized by vibration.

A musical effect consisting of a rapid, slight variation in the pitch of a note, used to add expression and warmth.

a device that produces a rapid shaking or vibrating movement, often used for massage or as a sex toy.

relating to or characterized by vibration.

Any of a genus (Vibrio) of short, curved, motile bacteria, some of which cause diseases such as cholera.

A genus of shrubs and small trees of the honeysuckle family, many of which are cultivated for their ornamental flowers, berries, or foliage.

(in the Church of England) a priest in charge of a parish where tithes formerly belonged to a chapter or religious house or layperson.

Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.

In a way that is experienced through the actions or feelings of another person

immoral or wicked behaviour

a person who assists a chairperson and is authorized to act in their absence

an official who is next in rank to the chairman of a committee, meeting, or organization and who can act as the chairman when necessary.

a deputy to a chancellor, especially the deputy head of a British university who is in charge of its administration.

A diplomatic officer who ranks below a consul and assists the consul in their duties.

the office or position of a vice-president.

an official whose rank is immediately below that of the president of a country, organization, etc., and who takes the president's place if they are unable to perform their duties

Relating to the position of vice-president.

A deputy or assistant to a principal, especially in a school.

Of or relating to a viceroy or the office of a viceroy.

a ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign.

The office, position, or authority of a viceroy.

A thick, creamy soup made from puréed leeks, potatoes, onions, and cream, typically served cold.

the area around or near a particular place

Deliberately cruel or violent

in a cruel or violent manner

The quality or state of being cruel, violent, or aggressive.

A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Characterized by or full of changes, especially in one's circumstances or fortunes.

A person who has been harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.

the act of making someone a victim; treating someone in an unfair way and making them suffer.

To make someone a victim; to treat someone in an unfair or cruel way, especially by blaming or punishing them for something they did not do.

made to suffer harm or unfair treatment, especially because of prejudice or exploitation

a person or thing that makes someone else a victim; one who treats others cruelly or unfairly.

describing a crime or activity that is considered to have no direct victim, as all parties involved participate willingly.

a person who defeats an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.

Relating to or characteristic of the reign of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (1837-1901), especially in its strict moral standards and ornate style.

relating to or characteristic of the period of British history during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), especially in its moral attitudes, industrial progress, and architectural styles

Relating to or characteristic of the style, architecture, or decorative arts popular during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), often featuring ornate detail, dark woods, and heavy fabrics.

having won a victory; triumphant.

in a way that shows or means you have won a victory or have overcome a difficulty

the act of defeating an opponent in a battle, game, or competition

Food or provisions, especially as prepared for consumption.

A wild South American mammal related to the llama, having fine silky wool.

A short video recording, especially one made digitally and shared online.

A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.

Using video as the primary method or medium.

The process or skill of manipulating and rearranging video footage to create a new work.

An electronic game played by manipulating images on a video screen or display.

A system or service that allows users to select and watch video content, such as movies or television programs, at any time they choose, rather than at a scheduled broadcast time.

The business of renting out video recordings, especially movies on videocassettes or DVDs.

a portable video camera, especially a small one used for recording amateur video.

a camera that records moving pictures and sound onto a videotape or in a digital format.

A cassette containing videotape for recording or playing back television programs or movies.

A meeting in which people in different locations can see and hear each other using video and audio technology.

The holding of a conference or meeting between people in different locations by means of transmitted audio and video signals.

A disc on which visual images and sound are recorded for playback on a television set.

A person who records moving images, especially using a video camera.

The process or art of making video recordings, especially of events such as weddings or concerts.

A telephone device equipped with a screen and camera, enabling users to see each other while talking.

A long, narrow strip of magnetic material in a plastic case, used for recording moving pictures and sound.

Recorded an event or performance on videotape.

The process or activity of recording moving pictures and sound on videotape.

To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

Relating to Vienna, its people, or their culture.

Relating to or characteristic of the period of the Vietnam War (approximately 1955-1975)

Of or relating to Vietnam, its people, or their language.

Of or relating to Americans of Vietnamese birth or descent.

1. what you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see something

Able to be seen or looked at.

A person who watches something, especially television or a film.

a small window on a camera that you look through to see what will be in the photograph or picture

The act of watching something, especially a television program, film, or exhibition.

a particular way of considering or thinking about something

A rectangular area on a computer screen that displays part of a larger image, document, or webpage.

A screen on which visual images or data are displayed.

A period of staying awake, especially at night, in order to watch over someone who is ill, to pray, or to protest.

the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

a person who tries to catch and punish criminals by themselves without waiting for the police or the legal system

The practice of ordinary people, rather than official law enforcement, taking the law into their own hands to enforce rules or punish perceived wrongdoers.

in a way that is careful to notice possible signs of danger or trouble

a brief evocative description, account, or episode

Active physical or mental strength or energy.

very active, determined, or full of energy

In a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy.

One of the Scandinavian seafaring pirates and traders who raided and settled in many parts of northwestern Europe in the 8th–11th centuries.

Extremely unpleasant or morally bad; wicked.

the quality of being extremely unpleasant or morally bad

The act of saying or writing very harsh and critical things about someone, making them seem evil.

To say or write very harsh and critical things about someone; to defame or denigrate.

To say or write very harsh and critical things about someone; to defame or slander.

a large and luxurious country house, especially in southern europe.

A very small town located in a country area.

Having a village as its center of operations or focus; located in or organized around a village.

A person who lives in a village.

a character in a story, play, etc. whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.

A female character in a story, play, or film whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.

extremely evil or wicked

wicked or criminal behavior.

Lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vigor.