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Stretch level: the first 12 of 18, A to Z.

vacillate
verb
to keep changing your mind and be unable to decide
Similar:
waver
Opposite:
commit
vacuum
verb
to clean floors or carpets with a machine that sucks up dust and dirt
Similar:
clean
valiant
adj.
very brave and determined, especially when things are difficult
Similar:
bold
Opposite:
cowardly
vanguard
noun
the front group leading an army or a movement
Similar:
front
Opposite:
back
vanquished
adj.
completely beaten in a battle or contest
Similar:
beaten
Opposite:
triumphant
vapid
adj.
dull and lacking life, interest or spark
Similar:
dull
Opposite:
engaging
venerable
adj.
deserving great respect because of age or wisdom
Similar:
respected
Opposite:
disreputable
venerate
verb
to respect and admire someone or something deeply
Similar:
revere
Opposite:
condemn
veracity
noun
the quality of being true and honest
Similar:
truthfulness
Opposite:
dishonesty
verbose
adj.
using far more words than are needed
Similar:
wordy
Opposite:
brief
vernacular
noun
the ordinary language spoken by the people of a place
Similar:
everyday words
Opposite:
formal language
vicarious
adj.
felt by imagining what someone else is doing or feeling
Similar:
shared
Opposite:
actual

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