English to English Dictionary

Vampirism

The practice or belief in the existence of vampires, often characterized by the consumption of blood.

Vanguard

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

Vanity Fair

A place or event characterized by ostentation and superficiality.

Vanity Project

A project undertaken primarily for the sake of personal pride or self-importance rather than practical value or utility.

Vanquisher

A person or thing that defeats or conquers another.

Vapid

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

Vaporisation

The conversion of a substance from a liquid or solid state into a gaseous or vapor state.

Variance

The quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent.

Variate

A quantity or random variable that may take any of a set of values with a specified probability.

Varicose vein

A gnarled, enlarged vein, most commonly appearing in the legs and feet due to damaged valves that allow blood to flow backward or pool.

Variegation

The appearance of differently colored zones, patches, or streaks on the leaves, petals, or other parts of a plant.

Vascular

Relating to, constituting, or made up of vessels that convey fluids such as blood, lymph, or sap in animals or plants.