English to English Dictionary

Vagrant

A person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging.

Vagueness

The quality or state of being indefinite, uncertain, or unclear in meaning or intention.

Valedictorian

The student who has the highest academic rank in a graduating class and traditionally delivers the farewell speech at the graduation ceremony.

Valedictory

Serving as a farewell; expressing parting salutations or departing remarks.

Valency

The combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with.

Valiant

Possessing or showing courage or determination.

Vanguard

The foremost part of an advancing army or the leading position in a movement or field.

Vapid

Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; lacking significance, liveliness, or spirit.

Vasculature

The vascular system of a plant or animal, or the arrangement of blood vessels in a particular body part or organ.

Venerable

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

Venerations

Acts of regarding with great respect; reverential respect or worship.

Venture capital

Capital invested in a project in which there is a substantial element of risk, typically in a new or unproven business such as a startup.