English Words Starting With V

• vesuvian

  adjectivenounC2 / Very Rare
  /vɪˈsuː.vi.ən/A match that ignites by friction, also known as a fusee.
• vesuvianite

  nounVery low
  /vɪˈsuːvɪəˌnaɪt/A complex calcium aluminium silicate mineral, often brown, green, or yellow in colour, occurring in volcanic rocks.
• vesuvianite jade

  nounVery Low
  /vɪˌsuː.vi.ə.naɪt ˈdʒeɪd/A specific type of mineral, which is a green to brownish-green variety of the mineral vesuvianite, sometimes used as a decorative stone and mistaken for jade.
• vesuvius

  nounC2
  /vɪˈsuː.vi.əs/The famous active volcano near Naples, Italy, known for its catastrophic eruption in AD 79 that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.
• vet

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /vet/To examine something or someone carefully and critically to ensure they are suitable, safe, or acceptable.
• vetch

  nounC2
  /vɛtʃ/A climbing plant of the pea family with small blue, purple, or yellow flowers, often grown as fodder or for green manure.
• vetchling

  nounLow
  /ˈvɛtʃlɪŋ/A small, slender, climbing plant of the pea family, closely related to the vetch, typically with small flowers.
• veteran

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈvet(ə)rən/A person who has served in the armed forces; a person with long experience in a particular field or activity.
• veteran car

  nounC1
  /ˈvet.ər.ən ˌkɑː(r)/A very old automobile, specifically one built before a certain historical date (typically 1919 or earlier).
• veterans administration

  nounMedium
  /ˌvet.ər.ənz ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/A specific U.S. government agency that provides healthcare, benefits, and services to military veterans.
• veterans day

  nounHigh (in US context, especially around November); Low (in non-US contexts)
  /ˈvɛt(ə)rənz deɪ/A federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 to honor military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
• veterans of foreign wars of the united states

  nounLow
  /ˈvet.ər.ənz əv ˈfɒr.ɪn ˈwɔːz əv ðə juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈsteɪts/The formal, full name of a major U.S. veterans' organization, often abbreviated as VFW.
• veterinarian

  nounC1
  /ˌvet.ər.ɪˈneə.ri.ən/A professional who is qualified to treat diseases, injuries, and disorders in animals.
• veterinary

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈvetərɪnəri/Relating to the medical care and treatment of animals, especially domestic and farm animals.
• veterinary medicine

  nounB2
  /ˌvetərɪnəri ˈmeds(ə)n/The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other health problems in animals.
• veterinary surgeon

  nounB2
  /ˈvɛtrɪnəri ˈsɜːdʒən/A qualified medical professional who treats sick or injured animals.
• veterinary technician

  nounMedium (common within veterinary/agricultural contexts, low in general discourse)
  /ˌvet.ər.ɪ.nər.i tekˈnɪʃ.ən/A trained professional who provides technical support to veterinarians in animal healthcare, performing medical tests, assisting with procedures, and managing animal care under supervision.
• vetiver

  nounC2
  /ˈvɛtɪvə/A tall, perennial grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) native to India, whose roots are used to produce a fragrant essential oil.
• vetivert

  nounLow (Specialized)
  /ˈvɛtɪvəːt/A tall, aromatic grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) native to India, whose roots are used to produce a fragrant oil used in perfumery and aromatherapy.
• vetluga

  nounC2 (Very Rare / Specialised)
  /vɛtˈluːɡə/A proper noun referring to a river in Russia, specifically a tributary of the Volga.

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