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A change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level.
"There is a wide variation in climate across the country."
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
"The artist used different shades to variegate the design."
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
"The garden was full of variegated plants."
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
"Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive."
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
"The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish."
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
"The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service."
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
"The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice."
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
"The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers."
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
"The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault."
to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
"He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues."
praised or boasted about, especially excessively
"The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results."
to change direction suddenly
"The car veered off the road to avoid the accident."
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
"The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor."
a person who does not eat meat and sometimes other animal products, eating mainly vegetables, grains, and fruits
"She has been a vegetarian for over ten years."
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
"He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV."
plants collectively, especially those found in a particular area or environment
"The valley is rich in lush green vegetation."
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
"The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident."
showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense
"She made a vehement argument against the proposal."
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
"The ancient manuscript was written on vellum."
the speed of something in a given direction
"The velocity of the car increased as it moved downhill."
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
"She spoke in a low, velvety voice."
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
"The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt."
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
"The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials."
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
"The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations."
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