Alphabetic V

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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vivid - Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind

The story the old man told him was filled with such vivid imagery that Charles felt he was actually there.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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vouch - To assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described

At Don's trial, Peggy had to vouch for his whereabouts to prove he didn't commit the crime.

noun

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Other / Stop

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verdict - An official or formal decision, especially after careful consideration.that ends a trial or discussion.

The jury delivered a verdict of not guilty after three days of deliberation.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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victorious - Successful in overcoming a challenge or opponent, winning a victory, triumphant.

The victorious team celebrated their hard-earned championship win.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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vile - Extremely unpleasant

Mr. Burns was a vile man who would harm anybody if it meant he could profit from it.

noun

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Good / New

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vanguard - A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.

During the 1980's, a small group of tech companies in Silicon Valley, California were the vanguard that led the world in new developments that changed the world.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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vulnerable - Open to physical or emotional harm or attack, not protected.

Without shelter, the animals were vulnerable to the cold, and they rolled into a ball as much as they could.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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voluptuous - Having to do with the soft, curved, and attractive feminine body

The actress got her acting roles more for her voluptuous body than from her acting abilities

noun

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Other / Inward

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vanity - Excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements

Some philosphers say it's better to be modest and humble, rather than to have excessive vanity and always being so concerned about one's appearance.

noun

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Good / Strong

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vigil - Staying awake, aware, and watchful at times when it's more usual to sleep.

The parents kept an all night vigil by their child's bedside at the hospital.

verb

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Good / Smart

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verify - To check or prove something through evidence or investigation

The scientist ran multiple tests to verify the results of the experiment.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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victimize - To treat someone unfairly or punish them without cause

Scammers often victimize elderly people by pretending to be from trusted organizations