English to English Dictionary

Viability-index

A quantitative metric used to measure the capacity of a business, project, or organism to maintain its operations and succeed over the long term.

Vicariousness

The state of experiencing something indirectly through another person.

Vichyssoise

A thick, creamy French soup made of puréed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock, traditionally served cold.

Vigilant

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Vigée Le Brun

A renowned French portrait painter known for her works during the late 18th century.

Vile

Extremely unpleasant, wicked, or morally despicable.

Villainy

Behavior constituting, or wicked and criminal actions.

Villus

One of the small, finger-like projections of the mucous membrane of the small intestine that serve to increase the surface area for absorption.

Vindication

The action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion.

Vindicatory

Serving to vindicate; justifying or defending.

Violet-red

Of a color intermediate between purple or violet and red, resembling the hue of certain flowers or pigments.

Viralysis

The process of breaking down or destroying viruses, often used in the context of virology and medical treatments.