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real and authentic; not fake or artificial
"This is a genuine leather bag."
to obtain, receive, or come to have something
"I need to get a new phone before my old one stops working."
to hand over or transfer something to someone
"She will give him a gift on his birthday."
feeling pleased, happy, or delighted
"I am glad to see you again after so long."
a hard, transparent material used for windows, bottles, and other objects
"She poured water into a glass and handed it to me."
The power or faculty of using one's will; the act of making a conscious choice.
"She signed the agreement of her own volition."
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
"The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations."
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
"His volubility made him a successful radio host."
Speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently.
"She became more voluble as the evening progressed."
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume.
"She wore a voluminous dress that filled the room."
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
"The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch."
Having a very eager approach to an activity; extremely hungry.
"She is a voracious reader who finishes a book in just two days."
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
"The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air."
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
"He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert."
Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.
"She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer."
to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something
"I can vouch for his honesty."
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
"He vouchsafed them a rare smile."
lacking sophistication or good taste; crude or offensive
"His jokes were considered vulgar by the audience."
the state or quality of being crude or offensive
"The movie was criticized for its vulgarity."
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
"Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis."
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
"The duck waddled across the yard."
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
"The children waded in the shallow river."
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
"He kept waffling instead of making a decision."
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
"The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen."
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