Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Veda

Any of the four ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, which are the Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda.

Vehement

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

Velites

A type of light infantry soldier in the ancient Roman army, typically armed with javelins and used for skirmishing.

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.

Venesection

The surgical procedure of opening a vein to withdraw blood.

Vengeance

Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.

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.

Venturesomeness

The quality of being willing to take risks or embark on difficult or uncertain endeavors.

Veracity

Conformity to facts; accuracy or truthfulness.

Verbatim

In exactly the same words as were used originally.

Verbosity

The quality of using more words than necessary; wordiness.