(pronounced VEH-lehm)
Vellum is an extra fine version of parchment, a thin, paper-like material made from hides of goats, sheep and calves. Historically it has been used to write, draw and paint upon, as
(pronounced ven-DET-ta)
A very strong work that, in Italian, means revenge. A vendetta is never good. It’s usually a drawn-out progression of hostile acts performed to retaliate against and wage revenge on an opponent. At its most
(pronounced VEH-ner-eh-behl)
A stately sounding adjective communicating respect through age, experience, benevolence, and/or accomplishment.
Example: Justin became a little tongue-tied when he came face-to-face with and
(pronounced VER-dyur or VER-jer)
In everyday terms, this noun refers to the greenness of growing vegetation or even the vegetation itself. In the design industry, the term can also be used to describe scenes
(pronounced ver-NA-kyeh-lehr or veh-NA-kyeh-lehr)
As a noun, this smart-sounding word means the overall language style / dialect or even a particular expression of a group or class of people – the mode being more “common”
(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 veh-TREEN)
In French, vitre means “pane of glass,” so it would not be so far fetched to think that the term vitrine would describe a glass showcase or cabinet used to exhibit goods
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