English to English Dictionary

Uvula

The small, conical, fleshy mass hanging from the soft palate at the back of the throat.

Vacillate

To waver in mind, will, or feeling; to be indecisive.

Vagitation

The act of moving about or being in a state of agitation.

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.

Valence

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

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.

Validity

The quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency.

Value-Chain-Analysis

A strategic analysis tool used to identify the activities within an organization that create value and competitive advantage.