Words Starting with "V"

A chemical term for sulfate salts of certain metals, or figuratively referring to speech that is extremely caustic and bitter.

An artificial area or container designed for keeping and observing animals or plants in an environment that mimics their natural habitat.

The process or act of giving life, bringing to life, or making something more vibrant and active.

A method of animal reproduction in which the offspring develops within the mother's body and receives nourishment directly from her.

A sweet, thickened sauce made from a mixture of milk, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla, typically served as an accompaniment to pudding.

A spot or stain on a surface; this term is considered colloquial or non-standard.

A type of thin, fine fabric made from cotton fibers, characterized by good sweat absorption and a lightweight texture.

A clear, distilled alcoholic beverage typically made from fermented grains or potatoes, originating from Russia.

The collection of words or vocabulary possessed by a language or used by an individual in communication.

A speech sound produced by the flow of air from the lungs without obstruction in the vocal tract, causing the vocal cords to vibrate.

A vowel articulated with the tongue positioned at the lowest point within the oral cavity.

A vowel articulated with the tongue retracted toward the back of the oral cavity.

A vowel articulated with the tongue positioned at the lowest point within the oral cavity.

A vowel produced with rounded lips as air exits the oral cavity.

A vowel produced with the tongue positioned in the front of the oral cavity, near the hard palate.

A vowel produced with spread lips, often occurring in the context of closed syllables.

A set of reference vowels with fixed articulatory features used as a standard in phonetic description.

A vowel produced with the tongue positioned in the central part of the oral cavity, neither advanced nor retracted.

A vowel produced with the tongue positioned at the lowest point in the oral cavity, resulting in a wide-open mouth.

A vowel produced with the tongue positioned as high as possible toward the roof of the mouth, resulting in a very narrow aperture.

A vowel produced with the tongue positioned between the open and half-closed positions, creating a moderately wide oral cavity.

A vowel produced with the tongue positioned between the close and half-open positions, with a moderate oral aperture.

A vowel produced without vibration of the vocal cords as the airflow passes through the glottis.

A vowel produced with the lips in a spread or unrounded position, without lip rounding.

A vowel produced with the tongue positioned between the high and low positions within the oral cavity.

A vowel produced with a portion of the airflow escaping through the nasal cavity as a secondary articulatory feature.

A vowel produced with the tongue positioned close to the roof of the mouth.

Any form of musical performance or presentation that prioritizes the human voice as the primary element in radio or television broadcasts.

A person who has the skill or profession of a singer, especially in a musical group or vocal performance.

Relating to education or training designed to provide practical skills for a specific job or profession.