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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.
Empty; not occupied or filled
“The vacant building had been abandoned for years.”
Synonyms: empty, unoccupied, unfilled, void
Antonyms: occupied, full, filled
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
Disappeared suddenly and completely
“The magician's assistant vanished in a puff of smoke.”
Synonyms: disappeared, faded, evaporated, dissolved
Antonyms: appeared, materialized, emerged
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
Extremely large in area, size, or extent
“The vast desert stretched endlessly before them.”
Synonyms: huge, immense, enormous, massive
Antonyms: tiny, small, limited
A machine used for transporting people or goods
“The vehicle was parked in the driveway.”
Synonyms: transport, automobile, conveyance, car
A piece of cloth used to cover or conceal something
“The bride wore a delicate lace veil.”
Synonyms: cover, screen, curtain, mask
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
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
A ship or large boat; a container for holding liquids
“The vessel sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.”
Synonyms: ship, boat, container, craft
Experienced through imagining what another person experiences
“She got vicarious pleasure from reading about adventures.”
Synonyms: indirect, secondhand, surrogate, substituted
Antonyms: direct, firsthand, personal
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
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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