English Vocabulary Lecture Notes

A set of vocabulary flashcards focusing on 'V' words, providing definitions, synonyms, and characteristic usage based on the lecture transcript.

Vagary

An unpredictable or erratic action, occurrence, or instance; an unexpected change in a situation or in someone's behavior. Synonyms: Quirk, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, oddity, foible, unpredictability.

Vantage

A position giving a strategic advantage or comprehensive view. Synonyms: Point of view, viewpoint, standpoint, outlook, perspective.

Venal

Describes a person willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money. Synonyms: Corrupt, bribable, buyable, crooked, corruptible, greedy, dishonorable.

Vitiate

To spoil or damage the quality or efficacy of something. Synonyms: Damage, impair, corrupt, debase.

Vilify

To attack the reputation of a person or thing with strong or abusive criticism. Synonyms: Disparage, denigrate, defame, revile, berate, belittle.

Vintage

Term used to describe clothing, jewelry, etc. that is not new, especially when it is a good example of a style from the past; typical of a period of lasting value and showing the best character of a thing.