Vocab List #3

vaunted(adj)

vaunted(adj)

highly or widely praised or boasted about

verbiage(n)

an excessive amount of words usually of little or obscure content

veritable(adj)

used as an intensifier, often to qualify a metaphor

verity(n)

the quality or state of being true or real

vilify(v)

to make abusive statements against, frequently in order to debase

virtuoso(n)

one who excels in the technique of an art, especially a highly skilled musical performer

virulent(adj)

bitterly hostile

visceral(adj)

felt in or as if in the internal organ of the body

vitriolic(adj)

filled with bitter criticism or malice

vociferous(adj)

marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry

voracious(adj)

having a very eager approach to an activity

vacillate(v)

to waver in mind, will, or feeling: hesitate in choice of opinions or courses

vacuous(adj)

emptied of or lacking content

vagary(n)

an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behavior

vain(adj)

marked by futility or ineffectualness

vainglorious(adj)

boastful

valedictory(adj)

Expressing or containing a farewell

vanguard(n)

the forefront of an action or movement

vapid(adj)

flat or dull

variegated(adj)

exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or streaks

wizened(adj)

to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality

wont(adj)

accustomed

worldly(adj)

experienced and sophisticated

writ(n)

a formal written document

wry(adj)

cleverly and often ironically or grimly humorous