Lesson 312
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Lesson 312 - Mask Toggle

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Word Past Past Participle Third Person Singular Gerund Meaning Example Sentence Example Expression Example Expression Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
#9330
😠
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vindictive
/vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
adjective
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Having or showing a strong desire for revenge.
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Her vindictive actions hurt everyone around her.

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vindictive streak

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A tendency to seek revenge or act spitefully.
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vengeful, spiteful, revengeful, malicious
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forgiving, kind, merciful
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vindictive nature, vindictive remark, vindictive behavior
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#9331
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virtuoso
/ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/
noun
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A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
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The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.

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maestro, expert, genius, prodigy, master
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novice, amateur, beginner
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virtuoso performance, musical virtuoso, virtuoso talent
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#9332
💻
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virtual
/ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/
adjective
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existing or simulated on a computer or online rather than physically; almost but not exactly the same as
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The company held a virtual meeting with employees worldwide.

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virtual reality

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a computer-generated simulation of a real or imagined environment
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digital, simulated, online, cyber, near
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real, physical, actual
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virtual meeting, virtual classroom, virtual assistant, virtual reality
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#9333
🎨
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virtu
/vɜːrˈtuː/
noun
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a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
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The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.

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artistry, aesthetic, taste, refinement, connoisseurship
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vulgarity, tastelessness
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objects of virtu, virtu collector, art and virtu
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#9334
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virile
/ˈvɪrəl/
adjective
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having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor
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The actor was admired for his virile appearance.

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manly, masculine, strong, vigorous, potent
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weak, effeminate
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virile man, virile strength, virile qualities, virile appearance
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#9335
👩‍🎤
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virago
/vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/
noun
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a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
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The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.

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shrew, scold, termagant, battle-axe, harridan
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lady, gentlewoman
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fierce virago, angry virago, historical virago
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#9336
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viper
/ˈvaɪpər/
noun
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a type of poisonous snake; metaphorically, a spiteful or treacherous person
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The viper lay hidden in the tall grass.

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nest of vipers

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a group of treacherous or deceitful people
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snake, serpent, adder, cobra, rattlesnake
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harmless, kind
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venomous viper, deadly viper, viper bite, nest of vipers
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#9337
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violoncello
/ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/
noun
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The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
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He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.

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cello, string instrument, bowed bass
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drum, trumpet
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play the violoncello, violoncello music, violoncello player
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#9338
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violator
/ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/
noun
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A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
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The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.

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offender, lawbreaker, culprit, criminal
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follower, adherent, law-abider
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traffic violator, human rights violator, rule violator
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#9339
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violation
/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/
noun
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The act of breaking or disregarding a law, rule, or agreement.
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Driving without a license is a violation of the law.

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in violation of

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contrary to; against
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breach, infringement, offense, transgression, misconduct
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compliance, obedience, adherence
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serious violation, law violation, human rights violation, violation of rules
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#9340
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viola
/viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/
noun
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A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.
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She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.

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string instrument, fiddle, alto violin
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drum, flute
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play the viola, viola player, viola section, viola music
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#9341
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viol
/ˈvaɪəl/
noun
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A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.
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The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.

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string instrument, fiddle, viola da gamba, bowed instrument
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percussion, wind instrument
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play the viol, viol music, Renaissance viol, Baroque viol
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#9342
👨‍🌾🍷
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vintner
/ˈvɪntnər/
noun
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A person who makes or sells wine.
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The vintner explained the process of making red wine.

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winemaker, wine merchant, wine seller, wine producer
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buyer, consumer
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skilled vintner, local vintner, vintner shop
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#9343
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vintage
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noun/adjective
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Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
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She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.

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vintage year

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A particularly good year, often for wine or metaphorically for success.
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classic, antique, old-fashioned, retro
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modern, contemporary, new
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vintage wine, vintage car, vintage style, vintage collection
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#9344
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vinery
/ˈvaɪnəri/
noun
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A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
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The old vinery was filled with grapevines.

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vineyard, greenhouse, plantation, arbor
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wilderness, barren land
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old vinery, vinery house, vinery garden
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#9345
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vicissitude
/vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/
noun
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A change or variation, often unexpected, in circumstances or fortune.
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They remained friends through all the vicissitudes of life.

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change, fluctuation, shift, variation
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stability, permanence
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vicissitudes of life, sudden vicissitude, political vicissitude
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#9346
🛡️
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vindicatory
/ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/
adjective
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Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
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His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.

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justifying, defensive, explanatory, exculpatory
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accusatory, condemning
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vindicatory statement, vindicatory tone, vindicatory argument
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#9347
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vindicative
/ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/
adjective
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showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
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Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.

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defensive, justifying, explanatory, supportive
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accusatory, blaming
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vindicative tone, vindicative response, vindicative attitude
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#9348
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vindicate
/ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/
verb
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vindicated
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vindicated
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vindicates
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vindicating
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to clear someone of blame or suspicion
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The new evidence vindicated her after years of false accusations.

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vindicate one’s rights

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to defend or uphold one’s rights
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justify, exonerate, absolve, defend, support
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accuse, blame, convict
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vindicate a decision, vindicate a person, vindicate rights
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#9349
🏳️
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vincible
/ˈvɪnsəbl/
adjective
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capable of being overcome or defeated
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The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.

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defeatable, conquerable, beatable, surmountable
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invincible, unconquerable, unbeatable
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vincible opponent, vincible force, vincible army
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#9350
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vim
/vɪm/
noun
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energy and enthusiasm
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She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.

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vim and vigor

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a lot of energy and enthusiasm
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energy, enthusiasm, vitality, spirit, zest
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lethargy, fatigue, weakness
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vim and vigor, full of vim, youthful vim, vim for life
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#9351
🗣️
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vilify
/ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/
verb
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vilified
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vilified
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vilifies
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vilifying
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to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
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The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.

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vilify someone’s character

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to attack or slander someone’s reputation
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slander, malign, defame, disparage, denigrate
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praise, commend, glorify
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vilify someone, vilify publicly, unjustly vilify, vilify in media
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#9352
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vigorous
/ˈvɪɡərəs/
adjective
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Strong, healthy, and full of energy; involving forceful action.
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He gave a vigorous speech that inspired the audience.

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energetic, strong, dynamic, forceful, robust
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weak, feeble, sluggish
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vigorous debate, vigorous exercise, vigorous speech, vigorous growth
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#9353
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vigor
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noun
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Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.
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She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.

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full of vigor

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having a lot of energy and vitality
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energy, strength, vitality, enthusiasm, dynamism
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weakness, lethargy, fatigue
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with vigor, full of vigor, renewed vigor, youthful vigor
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#9354
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vignette
/vɪnˈjɛt/
noun
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A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.
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The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.

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sketch, scene, snapshot, anecdote, portrayal
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epic, saga
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short vignette, literary vignette, film vignette, descriptive vignette
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#9355
🕵️
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vigilant
/ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/
adjective
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Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
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Parents must remain vigilant about their children's online activity.

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watchful, alert, cautious, attentive, observant
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negligent, careless, inattentive
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remain vigilant, stay vigilant, vigilant watch, ever vigilant
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#9356
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vigilance
/ˈvɪdʒɪləns/
noun
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The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
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The police increased their vigilance during the festival.

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eternal vigilance

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constant alertness is necessary to preserve safety or freedom
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alertness, watchfulness, attentiveness, caution, care
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negligence, carelessness, inattentiveness
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maintain vigilance, constant vigilance, show vigilance, heightened vigilance
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#9357
⚔️
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vie
/vaɪ/
verb
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vied
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vied
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vies
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vying
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To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
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Several companies are vying for the contract.

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vie with

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To compete against someone or something.
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compete, contend, rival, strive
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yield, surrender
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vie for, vie with, vying to, vying against
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#9358
🍞
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victuals
/ˈvɪtəlz/
noun
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Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
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The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.

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food, provisions, supplies, nourishment
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hunger, starvation
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store victuals, plenty of victuals, victuals for the journey
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#9359
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victimize
/ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/
verb
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victimized
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victimized
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victimizes
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victimizing
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To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
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The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.

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oppress, persecute, abuse, exploit
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protect, defend
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victimize someone, victimized by, feel victimized
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