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Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
usher | noun | The usher showed us our seats at the opera. | one who escorts people to their seats |
utensil | noun | Good cooks need good utensils. | instruments, implements used in a kitchen |
vacancy | noun | The hotel did not have a vacancy for us. | unoccupied or unused |
vagabond | noun | He then became a vagabond after he lost his job. | person without a permanent home |
valentine | noun | I sent my wife a colorful valentine. | sentimental or humorous card |
valor | noun | He received a medal for his valor in the war. | courage and boldness, bravery |
vanquish | verb | We intend to vanquish the enemy soon. | defeat or conquer |
vengeance | noun | December turned cold with a vengeance. | with great violence or force |
vent | verb | He would vent his anger on strangers. | to give forceful expression |
noun | The vent helped to keep the kitchen cool. | an opening permitting escape of air | |