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Consisting of many different kinds or types; diverse.
“The store sells various items, ranging from electronics to handmade crafts.”
The condition, state, or position of a vassal; the feudal relationship of service and allegiance owed by a vassal to a lord.
“Under the strict terms of vassalage, the local baron was required to provide knights for the king's army.”
An explanation, description, or argument that reduces a complex issue to such a basic level that key nuances and facts are distorted or lost completely.
“To attribute the outbreak of the war entirely to a single political speech is a vast oversimplification.”
A dark brown, salty, bitter, and savory Australian food spread made from leftover brewer's yeast extract with various vegetable and spice additives.
“She spread a thin layer of butter and vegemite on her morning toast.”
Fine fabric or net used for making or trimming veils.
“The vintage hat was trimmed with delicate black veiling.”
Fine parchment made from the skin of a calf, lamb, or kid, used for writing, painting, or binding books.
“The medieval manuscript was meticulously handwritten on delicate vellum.”
A person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street or a supplier of goods to a business.
“The street vendor sold fresh fruit and handmade crafts to the tourists.”
The Italian name for Venice, a city in northeastern Italy known for its intricate network of canals, Gothic architecture, and historical significance as a maritime republic.
“The train from Florence arrives directly at the Venezia Santa Lucia station, right on the Grand Canal.”
A historic city in northeastern Italy, built on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges, renowned for its unique architecture and art.
“We took a romantic gondola ride through the narrow canals of Venice.”
Relating to or situated on or near the abdomen or the lower surface of an animal or plant.
“The shark's ventral fins help it maintain stability while swimming.”
A mathematical expression or equation described using words rather than numerical symbols and operators.
“The teacher asked the students to convert the verbal math phrase 'the sum of five and x' into the algebraic expression 5 + x.”
In accordance with fact or reality; true, real, or genuine.
“Ele contou uma história de um herói verdadeiro.”
The state of being green in color; lushness or freshness of growing vegetation.
“The heavy spring rains restored the verdancy of the rolling hills.”
The limit or edge of something; the point at which something begins to happen.
“The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the new investment arrived.”
A standardized metadata container or label associated with the second major revision of a digital file, protocol, or software specification.
“The audio player failed to display the album art because it only supported version two tags.”