English to English Dictionary

Valedictorian

The student who has the highest academic rank in a graduating class and traditionally delivers the farewell speech at the graduation ceremony.

Valency

The combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with.

Valiant

Possessing or showing courage or determination.

Verger

An official who acts as a caretaker and attendant in a church, traditionally carrying a rod or staff before ecclesiastical dignitaries during processions.

Vertebra

Any of the bones or segments composing the spinal column, articulating with each other to protect the spinal cord.

Vesicular

Relating to, composed of, or characterized by small bladder-like structures, sacs, or vesicles.

Vi

A highly configurable text editor built to enable efficient text editing, widely used on Unix-like operating systems.

Vitreous

Resembling glass in physical appearance, composition, or optical transparency; glassy.

Vivacious

Attractively lively and animated (typically used of a woman).

Volume-ratio

The quantitative relation between the volumes of two or more substances, objects, or spaces.

Vortex

A mass of swirling fluid or air, such as a whirlpool or whirlwind.