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60 words & definitions

vouch
To assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described (verb)
waddle
To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion (verb)
wallop
To strike or hit someone or something very hard (verb)
wallow
To indulge in something in an unrestrained way (verb)
verve
Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm (noun)
vibes
A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others (noun)
vile
Extremely unpleasant (adjective)
vulgar
Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined (adjective)
wacky
Something that is strange and different to the point of amusement. (adjective)
vivid
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind (adjective)
weary
Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep (adjective)
wanton
Unpredictable, unprovoked, and destructive action (adjective)
vivacious
(especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated (adjective)
vibrant
Full of energy and enthusiasm (adjective)
wail
Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger (verb)
wade
To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance (verb)
vigor
Physical strength and good health (noun)
vindictive
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge (adjective)
vitality
The state of being strong and active; energy (noun)
virile
A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive (adjective)
voluptuous
Having to do with the soft, curved, and attractive feminine body (adjective)
vociferous
To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly (adjective)
wary
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems. (adjective)
wee
Very small (adjective)
wane
To become weaker in strength or influence (verb)
visceral
Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically (adjective)
vigorous
Very forceful or energetic. (adjective)
wander
To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way (verb)
warrior
A person with courage and the inclination to fight and win (noun)
vestige
A very small sign of something that has almost disappeared or stopped existing (noun)
volatile
An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly (adjective)
wail
A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger (noun)
verify
To check or prove something through evidence or investigation (verb)
versatile
Capable of doing many things well; multi-talented (adjective)
viable
Able to survive or live under specific conditions; also feasible or practical to implement (adjective)
victim
A person who is negatively affected by a situation or condition (noun)
victimize
To treat someone unfairly or punish them without cause (verb)
victorious
Successful in overcoming a challenge or opponent, winning a victory, triumphant. (adjective)
vie
To compete intensely with others for superiority or a desired goal. (verb)
vigilant
Watchful and quick to notice things, especially for protection or safety (adjective)
villain
A person who is considered wicked, cruel, or criminal; someone blamed for causing a particular problem or harm. (noun)
viral
Becoming extremely popular in a short period of time; spreading quickly and widely, especially on the internet or social media. (adjective)
virtual
Almost or nearly as described, but not completely; something is so nearly true that for most purposes it can be regarded as true; something that exists in essence but not in actuality. (adjective)
void
An empty space; a vacuum or nothingness; lacking something essential or important; feeling of emptiness. (noun)
vulnerable
Open to physical or emotional harm or attack, not protected. (adjective)
wavelength
A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike. (noun)
wedge
A piece of material with a thick end that tapers to a thin edge, used to split, support, or secure things; also something that forces separation or division between people or groups. (noun)
virtue
A commendable quality or trait that is considered desirable in a person, such as kindness or honesty. (noun)
vigilante
An individual acting as a self-appointed enforcer of the law (noun)
waver
To go back and forth between choices or opinions. (verb)
vigil
Staying awake, aware, and watchful at times when it's more usual to sleep. (noun)
violate
To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect. (verb)
vicious
Dangerously aggressive, cruel, and violent. (adjective)
warp
To become bent and twisted out of shape. (verb)
vertigo
A feeling of being off-balance, dizzy, and spinning. (noun)
virtuoso
A person who is extremely skilled and has outstanding talent in some field in something. (noun)
wanderlust
A strong desire to travel and explore the world. (noun)
vital
Absolutely necessary, important, and essential. (adjective)
visionary
Having foresight and imagination that helps a person plan for the future in a creative way. (noun)
warrior
A brave or experienced soldier or fighter. (noun)