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The left-hand page of an open book, or the back of a single sheet of paper or manuscript.
“The illustration is printed on the recto, while the corresponding text appears on the verso.”
A hollow container, especially one used to hold liquid, such as a bowl, cup, or pitcher.
“The ancient clay vessel was carefully excavated from the tomb.”
Plural of 'vet'; informal term for veterinarians or former members of the armed forces.
“The local vets are hosting a free vaccination clinic this weekend.”
The process of making a careful and critical examination of someone's background, credentials, or activities, especially to ensure suitability for a sensitive position or task.
“The candidate's background vetting took several weeks before security clearance was finally granted.”
The Roman numeral for the number six (6).
“King Henry VI ascended to the English throne at a very young age.”
The residence of a vicar, typically situated near the parish church.
“The newly appointed vicar and his family moved into the old stone vicarage.”
The area surrounding a particular place; the neighborhood or immediate geographical surroundings.
“There are several good restaurants in the vicinity of the station.”
A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
“She endured the vicissitudes of fortune with remarkable grace and resilience.”
A shop or workshop where glass is sold, cut, or repaired, often specializing in windows, mirrors, and glass panes.
“Preciso levar a moldura do espelho a uma vidraçaria para trocar o vidro quebrado.”
The capital and largest city of Austria, situated on the Danube River, known for its imperial history, classical music heritage, and architectural elegance.
“She spent her autumn semester studying art history in Vienna.”
An achievement or rise to power characterized by intense ambition, societal status, and calculated maneuvering, often shadowed by hidden moral compromise or impending retribution.
“His rapid climb up the corporate ladder felt less like genuine achievement and more like villeforts success, built on shifting sands.”
To clear someone of blame, suspicion, or doubt, often by means of new evidence or proof.
“New DNA evidence emerged that would finally vindicate the wrongfully accused man.”
A stringed musical instrument of the violin family, slightly larger than a violin and tuned a perfect fifth lower, typically played with a bow.
“The violist played a haunting melody on her viola during the second movement of the concerto.”
To break or fail to comply with a rule, law, agreement, or promise.
“The company was fined for trying to violate environmental regulations.”
The act of breaking or failing to comply with a law, rule, agreement, or code of conduct.
“The company was fined for a serious violation of safety regulations.”