Vladimir Ilyich Lenin |
a Russian Communist revolutionary leader and premier of the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1924 (b.1870--d.1924). |
VLF |
abbreviation of "very low frequency," any radio frequency between ten and thirty kilohertz. |
V neck |
a neckline that is V-shaped in front, as on some sweaters. |
vocable |
a word or term, esp. one considered for its combination of sounds or letters rather than its meaning. [2 definitions] |
vocabulary |
the words of a language. [4 definitions] |
vocal |
pertaining to or produced by the voice. [6 definitions] |
vocal cords |
either of two pairs of membranous folds in the larynx, the lower of which vibrates when air passes over it, thus producing vocal sounds. |
vocalic |
of, pertaining to, or involving vowels. [2 definitions] |
vocalist |
one who sings, esp. a professional singer of popular music. |
vocalization |
a sound made with the voice. |
vocalize |
to make (sounds) with the voice; utter. [3 definitions] |
vocation |
an occupation chosen as one's life work; career. [2 definitions] |
vocational |
of or pertaining to a career or occupation. [2 definitions] |
vocational guidance |
the work of counseling individuals, on the basis of tests and interviews, as to suitable occupational choices and appropriate training. |
vocative |
of, relating to, or used for calling or addressing. |
vociferate |
to cry or shout out loudly and vehemently. |
vociferous |
crying out, esp. in protest; vocal; clamorous. [2 definitions] |
vodka |
a colorless alcoholic spirit, which was originally made in Russia, distilled from wheat, rye, potatoes, or the like. |
vogue |
the condition or quality of being generally popular, approved, or accepted. [2 definitions] |
voice |
the sounds produced by the vocal chords and uttered through the mouth, esp. by a human being. [11 definitions] |
voice box |
the larynx. |