• Choose a category
• All
• Classic-Fiction

4 : a small case for cosmetics : COMPACT

Synonyms

complacence, conceit, ego, egotism, pride, self-conceit, self-esteem, self-importance, self-satisfaction, smugness, vainglory—more at COMPLACENCE

vanity plate noun : an automobile license plate bearing distinctive letters or numbers designated by the owner

van·quish verb 1 : to overcome in battle or in a contest

2 : to gain mastery over (as an emotion)

Synonyms

conquer, dominate, overpower, subdue, subject—more at CONQUER

van·tage noun 1 : an advantage or superiority in a contest

2 : a position giving a strategic advantage or a commanding perspective

Synonyms

advantage, better, drop, edge, jump, upper hand—more at ADVANTAGE

va·pid adjective : lacking spirit, liveliness, or zest : FLAT, INSIPID

— va·pid·i·ty noun

— vap·id·ly adverb

— vap·id·ness noun

va·por noun 1 : fine separated particles (as fog or smoke) floating in the air and clouding it

2 : a substance in the gaseous state; especially : one that is liquid under ordinary conditions

3 : something insubstantial or fleeting

4 plural : a depressed or hysterical nervous condition

va·por·ing noun : an idle, boastful, or high-flown expression or speech — usu. used in pl.

va·por·ise British variant of VAPORIZE

va·por·ize verb -ized; -iz·ing : to convert into vapor

— va·por·i·za·tion noun

va·por·iz·er noun : a device that vaporizes something (as a medicated liquid)

vapor lock noun : an interruption of flow of a fluid (as fuel in an engine) caused by the formation of vapor in the feeding system

va·por·ous adjective 1 : full of vapors : FOGGY, MISTY

2 : UNSUBSTANTIAL, VAGUE

— va·por·ous·ly adverb

— va·por·ous·ness noun

va·pory adjective : MISTY

va·pour chiefly British variant of VAPOR

va·que·ro noun, plural -ros [ORIGIN: Sp, fr. vaca cow, fr. L vacca]

: a ranch hand : COWBOY

var abbreviation 1 variable

2 variant; variation

3 variety

4 various

1variable adjective 1 : able or apt to vary : CHANGEABLE

2 : FICKLE

3 : not true to type : ABERRANT

— var·i·abil·i·ty noun

— var·i·ably adverb

Synonyms

adaptable, adjustable, changeable, elastic, flexible, fluid, malleable—more at FLEXIBLE

2variable noun 1 : a quantity that may take on any of a set of values; also : a mathematical symbol representing a variable

2 : something that is variable

var·i·ance noun 1 : variation or a degree of variation : DEVIATION

2 : the fact or state of being in disagreement

3 : a license to do something contrary to the usual rule

4 : the square of the standard deviation

Synonyms

conflict, discord, dissension, dissent, disunity, friction, schism, strife, war, warfare—more at DISCORD

1variant adjective 1 : differing from others of its kind or class

2 : varying usu. slightly from the standard or type

2variant noun 1 : one that exhibits variation from a type or norm

2 : one of two or more different spellings or pronunciations of a word

var·i·a·tion noun 1 : the act, process, or an instance of varying : a change in form, position, or condition

2 : extent of change or difference

3 : divergence in the characteristics of an organism from those typical or usual for its group; also : one exhibiting such variation

4 : repetition of a musical theme with modifications in rhythm, tune, harmony, or key

Synonyms

alteration, change, difference, modification, revise, revision—more at CHANGE

vari·col·ored adjective : having various colors : VARIEGATED

var·i·cose adjective : abnormally swollen and dilated <~ veins>

— var·i·cos·i·ty noun

var·ied adjective 1 : having many forms or types; also : composed of distinct or unlike elements or qualities

2 : VARIEGATED

— var·ied·ly adverb

Synonyms

assorted, heterogeneous, miscellaneous, mixed, motley—more at MISCELLANEOUS

var·ie·gat·ed adjective 1 : having patches, stripes, or marks of different colors <~ flowers>

2 : VARIED 1

— var·ie·gate verb

— var·ie·ga·tion noun

Synonyms

colorful, multicolored—more at COLORFUL