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vaporise
  • v  cause to change into a vapor
  • v  change into a vapor
  • v  turn into gas
  • v  lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue
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vaporize
  • v  kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting
    in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens
  • v  turn into gas
  • v  lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue
  • v  decrease rapidly and disappear
    all my stock assets have vaporized
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variegate
  • v  change the appearance of, especially by marking with different colors
  • v  make something more diverse and varied
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vary
  • v  become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
  • v  be at variance with; be out of line with
  • v  be subject to change in accordance with a variable
    Prices vary
    His moods vary depending on the weather
  • v  make something more diverse and varied
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vascularise
  • v  become vascular and have vessels that circulate fluids
  • v  make vascular
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vascularize
  • v  become vascular and have vessels that circulate fluids
    The egg yolk vascularized
  • v  make vascular
    the yolk sac is gradually vascularized
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vasectomize
  • v  remove the vas deferens
    many men choose to be vasectomized as a form of safe birth control
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vaticinate
  • v  predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
  • v  foretell through or as if through the power of prophecy
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veer
  • v  turn sharply; change direction abruptly
    The motorbike veered to the right
  • v  shift to a clockwise direction
    the wind veered
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vegetate
  • v  lead a passive existence without using one's body or mind
  • v  establish vegetation on
    They vegetated the hills behind their house
  • v  produce vegetation
    The fields vegetate vigorously
  • v  grow like a plant
    This fungus usually vegetates vigorously
  • v  grow or spread abnormally
    warts and polyps can vegetate if not removed
  • v  propagate asexually
    The bacterial growth vegetated along
  • v  engage in passive relaxation
    After a hard day's work, I vegetate in front of the television
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vellicate
  • v  touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
  • v  irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear
    smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth
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venerate
  • v  regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
    We venerate genius
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