GRE words starting with V
84 GRE-level words that begin with V, each with its part of speech, a plain-English definition, and an example sentence. Tap any word for synonyms, antonyms, and more.
to waver indecisively between options or opinions
total absence of thought, ideas, or substance
empty of meaning, substance, or intelligence
a person who roams from place to place with no fixed home
an unpredictable or capricious change or notion
a person who wanders without a settled home or work
excessively boastful and vain about one's achievements
excessive, ostentatious pride in oneself or one's achievements
serving as a farewell or bidding goodbye
to confirm the truth, accuracy, or legitimacy of something
great courage in the face of danger
the leading position or group at the forefront of a movement
to defeat thoroughly in conflict or competition
lacking liveliness, interest, or flavor; dull
the quality of being flat, lifeless, and devoid of spirit
marked with varied colors, patches, or a diverse mixture
a person or state in a subordinate, dependent position to another
prophetic, often in an obscure or inspired manner
to boast about or praise something excessively
forceful intensity of feeling or expression
showing strong, forceful, and passionate feeling
willing to be bribed or act corruptly for money
a prolonged bitter feud or quest for revenge
a superficial appearance that conceals a less appealing reality
commanding respect through age, dignity, or accomplishment
to regard with deep respect and reverence
deep respect mingled with reverence and awe
describing a minor offense that is easily forgiven
willing to take risks or embark on daring undertakings
habitually truthful and disposed to telling the truth
conformity to truth; habitual truthfulness
in exactly the same words; word for word
an excess of words that add little meaning
using far more words than necessary; wordy
green with lush vegetation
truthful and corresponding to reality rather than to illusion or pretense
appearing to be true or real, having the quality of seeming probable
the appearance of being true or real
rightly so called; used to emphasize that a description is apt
the quality of being true or in keeping with fact; an established truth
the everyday language or dialect of ordinary people
relating to or occurring in spring, or fresh and youthful in quality
able to adapt or be used for many different functions
spirited energy and enthusiasm, especially in artistic expression
a small trace or remnant of something that is gone
remaining as a small, degenerate trace of something formerly more developed
to annoy, irritate, or trouble someone
capable of working successfully or surviving
an item of choice or appetizing food
experienced indirectly through another person's actions or feelings
an unpredictable change or variation in circumstances
keenly watchful for danger or difficulty
a brief, vivid descriptive scene or sketch
to speak about someone in abusively disparaging terms
to treat with contempt or regard as worthless
lively and vigorous energy or enthusiasm
to clear of blame or prove to be right
inclined to seek revenge; spiteful
a fierce, domineering, or ill-tempered woman
moral excellence or a particular admirable quality
a person with masterful skill, especially in an art
extremely harmful, hostile, or quick to spread
having a thick, glutinous, sticky quality
having a thick, sticky consistency that flows slowly
to spoil or weaken the quality or effectiveness of something
bitter and harsh criticism or hatred expressed in speech or writing
filled with bitter, caustic criticism or malice
to blame or insult someone in harsh, abusive language
bitter and abusive language; sustained harsh criticism
bitterly abusive and full of harsh criticism
attractively lively and high-spirited
the quality of being lively, spirited, and animated
to give life or vigor to; to enliven
expressing opinions loudly and forcefully
the prevailing fashion or popular acceptance of something
liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, often for the worse
the power of using one's own will or choice
the quality of speaking with ready ease, fluency, and at length
speaking fluently, readily, and at length
occupying a great deal of space; very large or lengthy
relating to or giving pleasure to the senses; sensually gratifying
having a huge appetite for food or for an activity
a devoted follower or ardent adherent of a cause or person
a devoted follower, adherent, or enthusiast of something
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