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clear filters
vacate
/veɪˈkeɪt/
verb
B2+
2 meanings
To leave a place empty.
vacillate
/ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/
verb
C2
To keep changing your mind and settling nothing.
vacuum
/ˈvæ.kjuːm/
noun
B1
3 meanings
A machine that sucks dust from floors.
validate
/ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/
verb
B2+
2 meanings
To confirm that something is sound or true.
vandalize
/ˈvændəlaɪz/
verb
C2
To damage property deliberately and pointlessly.
vanish
/ˈvænɪʃ/
verb
C1
2 meanings
To go out of sight suddenly and completely.
vanquish
/ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/
verb
C1
To defeat an enemy completely.
vault
/vɒlt/
noun
B2
4 meanings
A roof or ceiling built as a curve of stone or brick.
veer
/vɪə̯/
verb
B2+
2 meanings
To change direction suddenly.
venerate
/ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/
verb
C1
To regard somebody with deep respect.
vent
/vɛnt/
noun
B2
2 meanings
An opening that lets air escape.
ventilate
/ˈvɛntɪleɪt/
verb
C1
2 meanings
To let air move through a space.
venture
/ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/
verb
B2
2 meanings
To dare to go somewhere or say something risky.
verge
/vɜːd͡ʒ/
noun
B2
3 meanings
The grass strip at the side of a road.
verify
/ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ/
verb
C1
2 meanings
To check that something is true by testing it against evidence.
vest
/vɛst/
noun
A2+
2 meanings
A sleeveless top, worn under or over other clothes.
vet
/vɛt/
noun
B1
2 meanings
A doctor who treats animals.
veto
/ˈviːtəʊ/
verb
B2+
2 meanings
To refuse to allow something that others have agreed.
vex
/vɛks/
verb
B2+
To annoy or worry somebody.
vibrate
/vaɪˈbɹeɪt/
verb
B2
To move rapidly back and forth with small movements.
victimise
verb
B2+
To single somebody out for unfair treatment.
videotape
noun
B2
2 meanings
A cassette of magnetic tape holding recorded pictures and sound.
vie
/vaɪ/
verb
C1
To compete eagerly for something.
vilify
/ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/
verb
C2
To speak of somebody with vicious abuse.
vindicate
/ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪ̯t/
verb
C2
To clear somebody, or to show a decision was right.
visit
/ˈvɪzɪt/
verb
A1
3 meanings
To go and see a person or place.
visualise
verb
B2+
2 meanings
To form a clear picture of something in your mind.
vituperate
/vɪˈtjuːpəɹeɪt/
verb
C2
To attack somebody with abusive language.
volunteer
/ˌvɒl(ə)nˈtɪə/
noun
B1
2 meanings
A person who works for free to help others.
vote
/vəʊt/
verb
B1
3 meanings
To make a formal choice in an election or a decision.
vouch
/ˈvaʊt͡ʃ/
verb
B2
To state that you can answer for somebody's honesty.
vouchsafe
/ˌvaʊt͡ʃˈseɪf/
verb
C2
To grant something as a favour.
vow
/vaʊ/
noun
B2
2 meanings
A serious promise made openly, often as part of a ceremony.