Vocabulary List - V:
vie - (v.) to engage in competition or rivalry. e.g. - The two teams will vie for the championship on Sunday.
vigilant - exercising extreme care or caution in outlook. e.g. - The doctors were vigilant in watching the president after his heart attack. Der. (n.) vigilance; (adv.) vigilantly.
villain - (n.) dishonest person; criminal; crook. e.g. - The villain cheated the elderly couple out of their life savings. Der. (v.) vilify.
vindication - (n.) the action of seeking revenge or setting free from blame. e.g. - His vindication from the charge of murder came when the judge announced that he was not guilty. Der. (v.) vindicate.
violation - (n.) offense; crime. e.g. - It is a violation of traffic laws to drive a car after dark without turning its lights on. Der. (v.) violate.
virile - (adj.) the quality of being full of strength and energy. e.g. - The virile weight-lifter managed to lift 700 pounds.
vital - (adj.) very important or necessary. e.g. - Studying is vital if you want to do well on your final examinations. Der. (adv.) vitally.
vocational - (adj.) relating to training or education in a particular skill or craft. e.g. - The college offers many vocational courses, including woodworking and automotive repair. Der. (n.) vocation.
voluble - (adj.) very talkative. e.g. - Betty is so voluble that she is almost always talking.
voluntarily - (adv.) being done by free choice, without external pressure or influence. e.g. - Bob works at the local hospital voluntarily three times a week, even though he receives no payment for his services. Der. (n.) volunteer; (v.) volunteer; (adj.) voluntary.
vow - (n.) promise. e.g. - During the marriage ceremony, the groom made a vow to be faithful to his wife until death. Der. (v.) vow.
vulgar - (adj.) offensive in content or expression; lewd; in bad taste. e.g. - Many cassettes and CDs have warning labels on their covers because their songs contain vulgar lyrics. Der. (n.) vulgarity.
Vocabulary List - W:
wag - (v.) the side-to-side motion made by a dog's tail. e.g. - The happy dog stood by the road wagging its tail. Der. (n.) wag.
ward - (n.) an individual under custody or guardianship. e.g. - The orphaned child had no living relatives and became a ward of the state, which provided food and shelter.
warp - (v.) to cause wood to become disfigured as a result of exposure to water or moisture. e.g. - The surface of the table top is not level. The water leaking from the ceiling has warped it. Der. (adj.) warped. Der. (n.) warp.
wary - (adj.) cautious because of concerns or worries about something, especially about safety. e.g. - He was very wary of traveling through such a bad neighborhood. Der. (n.) wariness; (adv.) warily.
wayward - (adj.) being done contrary to the expectations of society or others. e.g. - Maria robbed a bank when she was 13 and now lives in a special home for wayward girls.
weary - (adj.) very tired. e.g. - The trip lasted 32 hours and the travelers were quite weary from the journey. Der. (adv.) wearily.
whim - (n.) a sudden or eccentric idea or impulse. e.g. - She dyed her hair bright purple on a whim. Der. (adj.) whimsical.
whip - (n.) a device consisting of a handle and a long leather strap, used for the purpose of torturing or beating. e.g. - The farmer used the whip to strike the horse in order to move it forward. Der. (v.) whip.
wholesome - (adj.) acceptable in terms of health, character, or morals. e.g. - Milk is awholesome drink as it is full of vitamins and minerals. Der. (n.) wholesomeness.
widespread - (adj.) existing or extending over a wide area or region; extensive. e.g. - Drug addiction is so widespread that it is now a very serious problem in every American city.
winsome - (adj.) charming; pleasant; cheerful; (syn.) affable, amiable, cordial. e.g. - Jane is a very winsome girl. She is rarely unhappy.
wistful - (adj.) causing sadness or depression. e.g. - Alison felt wistful when her marriage ended, and she went into a deep depression. Der. (adv.) wistfully.
wither - (v.) to lack freshness as a result of becoming dried out. e.g. - If you don't put those flowers in some water, they will wither. Der. (adj.) withered.
witness - (n.) an individual who saw a crime being committed. e.g. - Janet was a witness to the car accident. She saw it happen when she was standing across the street. Der. (v.) witness.
witty - (adj.) amusing and intelligent. e.g. - Tom told a witty joke which made us all laugh. Der. (n.) wit; (adv.) wittily.
wrath - (n.) anger. e.g. - You will suffer the wrath of your parents if you disobey them.
wretched - (adj.) being particularly bad in quality; (syn.) dismal. e.g. - The team's performance was wretched and, of course, they lost the game. Der. (n.) wretchedness; (adv.) wretchedly.
yank - (v.) to pull suddenly and forcefully. e.g. - The door was stuck and we had toyank it in order to open it.
yearn - (v.) to crave or desire. e.g. - Having grown tired of city life, William yearned for a life in the country. Der. (n.) yearning.
Vocabulary List - Z:
zealot - (n.) an individual displaying unreasonable enthusiasm; fanatic. e.g. - Susan is an absolute zealot about her exercise routine. She goes to the gym twice a day. Der. (adj.) zealous; (adv.) zealously.
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