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V — View to Vulturine (Part 16 of 18)

Voracity, n. Ravenousness, greediness, voraciousness, gluttonous appetite.

Voraulite, n. (Min.) Lazulite.

Vortex, n.

    1. Whirl, whirlpool, eddy.
    2. Whirlwind, eddy.
    3. Whirl, whirlwind, whirlpool, maëlstrom, dizzy round.

Vortex wheel. Turbine wheel.

Vortical, a. Whirling, turning.

Votary, n. Devotee, votarist.

Vote, a. Devoted, promised, consecrated by a vow.

Vote, n.

    1. Suffrage, voice.
    2. Ballot.

Votive, a. Devoted, given by vow.

Vouch, v. a.

    1. Obtest, call to witness.
    2. Warrant, declare, affirm, avouch, attest, evidence, maintain by affirmations.
    3. Support, back, follow up, confirm.

Vouch, v. n. Bear witness, give attestation.

Vouchsafe, v. a. Concede, grant, accord, deign to grant, condescend to grant, allow.

Vouchsafe, v. n. Condescend, deign, yield, descend, stoop.

Voussoir, n. [Fr.] Arch-stone.

Vow, n.

    1. Promise (solemnly made), pledge.