| vanilla |
any of several tropical orchids whose fruit contains a fragrant flavoring agent. [4 definitions] |
| vanilla bean |
the long, narrow seedpod of the orchid plant vanilla, used in making the food flavoring called vanilla. |
| vanillin |
a fragrant white crystalline compound obtained from the vanilla bean or prepared synthetically, used as a flavoring and in perfumes. |
| vanish |
to disappear quickly from sight. [4 definitions] |
| vanishing point |
in perspective, the point at which receding parallel lines appear to converge. [2 definitions] |
| vanity |
an excessive admiration of oneself, esp. one's appearance; conceit; vainness. [6 definitions] |
| vanity case |
a small traveling case, used by women, that is designed to carry cosmetics and toiletries. |
| vanity plate |
a car license plate with letters and numbers chosen by the owner rather than assigned by the state. |
| vanity press |
a publisher that publishes books for which the author pays the costs; vanity publisher. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |
| vanquishable |
combined form of vanquish. |
| vantage |
a condition or position that offers superiority; advantageous position. [2 definitions] |
| Vanuatu |
an island country in the southwestern Pacific east of Australia; New Hebrides. |
| vanward |
moving, directed toward, or in the van or front. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |
| vapor |
tiny particles of a liquid or solid suspended in or diffused through air or gas, such as smoke or mist. [7 definitions] |
| vaporing |
boastful; bombastic; high-flown. [4 definitions] |
| vaporize |
to cause to become or diffuse as a vapor or gas; atomize; evaporate. [2 definitions] |
| vapor lock |
a partial or complete interruption of the flow of liquid fuel in an internal combustion engine that is caused by the formation of bubbles of vapor or air in the fuel line. |
| vaporous |
diffused as small particles in air, as smoke or mist. [5 definitions] |
| vapor pressure |
the pressure of vapor, esp. in contact with its liquid form; vapor tension. |