7 Letter Words Starting With V

an empty area or space

a local infection induced in humans by inoculation with the virus causing cowpox in order to confer resistance to smallpox; normally lasts three weeks and leaves a pitted scar

immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies

a region that is devoid of matter

a tiny cavity filled with fluid in the cytoplasm of a cell

devoid of intelligence

of or relating to the vagina

a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support

in a vague way

a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing

(biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate

(biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate

Valerianic; specifically, designating any one of three metameric acids, of which the typical one (called also inactive valeric acid), C4H9CO2H, is obtained from valerian root and other sources, as a…

having or showing valor

with validity; in a valid manner

The acorn cup of two kinds of oak (Quercus macrolepis, and Q. vallonea) found in Eastern Europe. It contains abundance of tannin, and is much used by tanners and dyers.

evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

Resembling, or serving as, a valve; consisting of, or opening by, a valve or valves; valvular.

a small valve

a small valve

leave suddenly

(folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living

Pertaining to, or obtained from, vanadium; containing vanadium; specifically distinguished those compounds in which vanadium has a relatively higher valence as contrasted with the vanadious…

Flemish painter of numerous portraits (1599-1641)

a distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans

A process by which ores are washed on a shovel, or in a vanner.

place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)

Being on, or towards, the van, or front. "The vanward frontier." De Quincey.

in a vapid manner

Wet with vapors; moist.

One who vapors; a braggart. Vaporer moth. (Zoöl.) See Orgyia.

a state of depression

local names for a cowboy (`vaquero' is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and `buckaroo' is used especially in California)

a short porpoise that lives in the Gulf of California; an endangered species

(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

a variable quantity that is random

See Varix.

(biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics

a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars

A foveola.

considered individually

any usually predatory wild animal considered undesirable; e.g., coyote

an irritating or obnoxious person

a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface

a British abbreviation of `university'; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University

marked by diversity or difference

Vastness. The huge vastity of the world.

resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy

having a hemispherical vault or dome

an athlete who jumps over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole

a very boastful and talkative person

The vassal or tenant of a baron; one who held under a baron, and who also had tenants under him; one in dignity next to a baron; a title of dignity next to a baron. Burrill. "A worthy vavasour."…

native to Australia; introduced elsewhere to control scale insects

A sentinel, usually on horseback, stationed on the outpost of an army, to watch an enemy and give notice of danger; a vidette.

the act of turning aside suddenly

(of reproduction) characterized by asexual processes

a conveyance that transports people or objects

a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave

A small vein.

Marked with veins; veined; veiny. The excellent old gentleman's nails are long and leaden, and his hands lean and veinous.

Any larval gastropod or bivalve mollusk in the state when it is furnished with one or two ciliated membranes for swimming.

heavy fabric that resembles velvet

white sauce made with stock instead of milk

resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface

in a corrupt and deceitful manner

Of or pertaining to hunting; used in hunting. " Venatical pleasure." Howell.

A European lake whitefish (Coregonus Willughbii, or C. Vandesius) native of certain lakes in Scotland and England. It is regarded as a delicate food fish. Called also vendis.

the act of selling goods for a living

meat from a deer used as food

full of malice or hate

A small hole, as the stop in a flute; a vent.

a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck

the act of venting

nearest to or facing toward the axis of an organ or organism

a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit

United States architect (born in 1925)

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers

make into a verb

using or containing too many words

characterized by abundance of verdure

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

green foliage

The Bureau Veritas. See under Bureau.

Vermilion; also, the color of vermilion, a bright, beautiful red. In her cheeks the vermeil red did show Like roses in a bed of lilies shed.

A liqueur made of white wine, absinthe, and various aromatic drugs, used to excite the appetite.

French mathematician who described the vernier scale (1580-1637)

a barbiturate used as a hypnotic

(pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus

the side or slope of a mountain

compose verses or put into verse

a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall

any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers

of or relating to a bladder (especially the urinary bladder)

a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid)

the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays

an indication that something has been present

Cloth for vests; a vest pattern.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

a person who has served in the armed forces

An East Indian grass (Andropogon muricatus); also, its fragrant roots which are much used for making mats and screens. Also called kuskus, and khuskhus.

bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley

of colors that are bright and striking

be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

(music) a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch

curved rodlike motile bacterium

governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign

belonging to or limited to a vicinity

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

any substance that can be used as food

a genus of Camelidae

a town in central Georgia; the origin of Vidalia onions

Same Vedette.

Widowhood. "Chaste viduity." Ld.

the audience reached by television

a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial

One of the chief administrative divisions or provinces of the Ottoman Empire; -- formerly called eyalet.

a community of people smaller than a town

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

(Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord

See Villous.

Abounding in, or covered with, fine hairs, or a woolly substance; shaggy with soft hairs; nappy.

Of or pertaining to twigs; consisting of twigs; producing twigs.

The waste liquor remaining in the process of making beet sugar, -- used in the manufacture of potassium carbonate.

dilute acetic acid

a season's yield of wine from a vineyard

someone who makes wine

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud

a musician who plays the viola

The largest instrument of the bass-viol kind, having strings tuned an octave below those of the violoncello; the contrabasso; -- called also double bass.

An ancient French song, or short poem, wholly in two rhymes, and composed in short lines, with a refrain. Of such matter made he many lays, Songs, complains, roundels, virelayes. Chaucer. To which a…

the presence of a virus in the blood stream

Having the form of a straight rod; wand-shaped; straight and slender. A yardland, or measure of land varying from fifteen to forty acres. T.

a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information