(pronounced VIRV)
Maybe because this word looks a little like “nerve,” we feel that it already hints at its meaning, which is high energy, vitality, and vivacity. The word just jumps right out at you
(pronounced VEHS-tihj)
This noun can actually mean a tangible, physical footprint, but it’s most often used to describe the smallest quantity or trace of something, or a hint, mark, or visible
(pronounced vet)
No, we’re not talking about those who have served in the military or the person who takes care of your little Fido or Morris. We’re actually referring to a verb meaning either to subject to
(rhymes with eye)
This little short-n-sweet verb means to compete, contend, and strive for control and authority. Let the games begin!
Example: Since they both desired to land a full-time position with the firm after graduation, the two
(pronounced VIH-tree-ehl)
You know how bad smells can make people discomforted, unhappy and cranky" Use that knowledge to remember this word. The word vitriol is a sulfate, and sulfates smell bad. Vitriol also means something that resembles
(pronounced voh-SIF-uh-rus)
This is one strong adjective. Think blatantly loud, stridently insistent, and vehemently animated.
Example sentence: The school’s interior design professors began a vociferous demonstration when they heard that their department was being dissolved due to
(pronounced VUL-pyne)
This rather sinister sounding word has its roots in Latin: vulpes = fox. Therefore, as you might guess in light of the words canine (dog), feline (cat), equine (horse), it means of, relating to, or
(pronounced WAH-ter-shehd)
This noun has both a tangible and intangible meaning. The tangible definition is that of an area bordered by a divide, causing drainage into a particular body of water
(pronounced WINJ)
The British verb for agitatedly complaining and incessantly whining. Though the pronunciation isn’t as harsh as the word “whine,” it gets the point across. To cement the word in your mind, imagine Audrey
(pronounced WHIT-wahsh)
You will see that this term is also listed in the DESIGN SPEAK section. Out of its original meaning within the design industry grew its general meaning that we are explaining here: to cover up
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