| volute |
a twisting, spiral form. [4 definitions] |
| volvulus |
an abnormal torsion or twisting of the intestine that causes blockage. |
| vomit |
to eject some or all of the contents of the stomach through the mouth; throw up; regurgitate. [6 definitions] |
| vomitory |
causing or inducing vomiting; emetic. [5 definitions] |
| vomitus |
that which has been vomited. [2 definitions] |
| voodoo |
a religious cult or practice, primarily in the West Indies, that is based on the belief in the power of spells and charms. [5 definitions] |
| voracious |
consuming large quantities of food with greed or great desire; ravenous. [2 definitions] |
| -vorous |
eating or feeding on. |
| vortex |
a whirling mass of fluid, air, or the like, such as a whirlpool, that generates a vacuum in the center toward which things are drawn. [2 definitions] |
| votary |
a fervent and devoted follower, esp. of a religion, activity, leader, or ideal. [3 definitions] |
| vote |
a formal expression of preference in an election or decision. [9 definitions] |
| voteless |
without a vote. [2 definitions] |
| voter |
one who votes. [2 definitions] |
| voting machine |
a machine used in polling places to register and count votes in an election. |
| Voting Rights Act |
law enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1965 designed to protect the right to vote for all citizens regardless of race or color. |
| votive |
offered, expressed, or dedicated in order to fulfill a vow or pledge. [2 definitions] |
| vouch |
to affirm or certify someone or something to be true, truthful, genuine, or correct (usu. fol. by "for"). [3 definitions] |
| voucher |
a document that serves to prove, certify, or authorize, such as a receipt or an authorization to pay. [2 definitions] |
| vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |
| voussoir |
in architecture, any of the wedge-shaped pieces of stone found in an arch or vault. |
| Vouvray |
(sometimes l.c.) a medium-dry, sometimes sparkling white wine produced esp. in the province of Lorraine, in France. |