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11 Plus Vocabulary Words Starting With V

13 words with meanings, synonyms, antonyms & example sentences

These are the 13 vocabulary words starting with V from our free 565-word 11 plus vocabulary list, from vacant to volatile including 3 advanced words of the kind that separates top verbal reasoning scores. Each entry shows the meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence — the exact skills tested in GL and CEM verbal reasoning, comprehension and cloze questions. You can also download the full list as a free PDF or practise these words with our free vocabulary games.

vacant

/ˈveɪkənt/adjective
Intermediate

Empty; not occupied or filled

The vacant building had been abandoned for years.

Synonyms: empty, unoccupied, unfilled, void

Antonyms: occupied, full, filled

valiant

/ˈvæliənt/adjective
Intermediate

Showing courage or determination in the face of danger

The valiant knight defended the castle against the invaders.

Synonyms: brave, courageous, heroic, bold

Antonyms: cowardly, timid, fearful

vanished

/ˈvænɪʃt/verb
Intermediate

Disappeared suddenly and completely

The magician's assistant vanished in a puff of smoke.

Synonyms: disappeared, faded, evaporated, dissolved

Antonyms: appeared, materialized, emerged

vapour

/ˈveɪpə/noun
Intermediate

A substance diffused in the air, especially moisture or fumes

Steam is water in the form of vapour.

Synonyms: steam, mist, fog, fumes

Antonyms: solid, liquid

vast

/vɑːst/adjective
Intermediate

Extremely large in area, size, or extent

The vast desert stretched endlessly before them.

Synonyms: huge, immense, enormous, massive

Antonyms: tiny, small, limited

vehicle

/ˈviːɪkəl/noun
Easy

A machine used for transporting people or goods

The vehicle was parked in the driveway.

Synonyms: transport, automobile, conveyance, car

veil

/veɪl/noun
Intermediate

A piece of cloth used to cover or conceal something

The bride wore a delicate lace veil.

Synonyms: cover, screen, curtain, mask

venerable

/ˈvenərəbəl/adjective
Advanced

Commanding respect because of age, wisdom, or character

The venerable professor had taught at the university for fifty years.

Synonyms: respected, revered, esteemed, honoured

Antonyms: disrespected, dishonoured, unknown

ventilation

/ˌventɪˈleɪʃən/noun
Intermediate

The provision of fresh air to a room or building

Good ventilation is essential for healthy indoor air.

Synonyms: airing, air circulation, airflow, freshening

Antonyms: stuffiness, stagnation

vessel

/ˈvesəl/noun
Intermediate

A ship or large boat; a container for holding liquids

The vessel sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.

Synonyms: ship, boat, container, craft

vicarious

/vɪˈkeəriəs/adjective
Advanced

Experienced through imagining what another person experiences

She got vicarious pleasure from reading about adventures.

Synonyms: indirect, secondhand, surrogate, substituted

Antonyms: direct, firsthand, personal

virtuous

/ˈvɜːtʃuəs/adjective
Intermediate

Having or showing high moral standards; morally excellent

She led a virtuous life, always helping others.

Synonyms: moral, righteous, ethical, upright

Antonyms: wicked, immoral, sinful

volatile

/ˈvɒlətaɪl/adjective
Advanced

Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably; easily evaporating

The political situation remained volatile for months.

Synonyms: unstable, unpredictable, explosive, changeable

Antonyms: stable, steady, constant

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