| Term | Definition |
| vacillate | to sway back and forth; to hesitate in making a decision |
| vagabond | a wanderer |
| vagary | an odd notion; an unpredictable action |
| vagrant | a homeless person; a wanderer |
| vain | conceited; excessively proud about one's appearance |
| vainglorious | boastfully proud |
| valedictory | saying farewell |
| valiant | courageous; brave |
| valid | true; logical; sound |
| validate | to approve; to confirm |
| valor | courage; bravery |
| vanguard | the front part |
| vanity | excessive pride; conceit |
| vanquish | to defeat |
| vapid | uninteresting; tasteless; tedious |
| variegated | having different colors; diversified |
| vaunt | to brag or boast |
| veer | to change direction |
| vegetate | lead a dull, inactive life |
| vehement | forceful; furious |