| Term | Definition |
| variegated | Varied; distinguished with different colors |
| vehemently | Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions |
| veracity | Accuracy; truth |
| verbose | Wordy |
| veritable | Authentic; real, genuine |
| vernacular | Everyday language used by ordinary people; specialized language of a profession |
| vernal | Related to spring; fresh |
| vicariously | Felt or undergone as if one were in the shoes of another |
| vilify | To slander or defame |
| vim | Vitality and energy |
| vindicate | To clear of blame; support a claim |
| virulent | Extremely poisonous or harmful; malignant; hateful |
| visceral | Instinctive; not intellectual; deep, emotional |
| vituperate | To abuse verbally; berate |
| vociferous | Loud, noisy |
| volley | A flight of missles; round of gunshots |
| voluble | Talkative; speaking easily |