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Wednesday 6 July 2011

V - Daily Word Dose

Vacuous - 1. Without content; empty: I grew tired of vacuous conversation topics at the party.  2. Lacking in ideas or intelligence: a vacuous mind  3. expressing or characterized by a lack of ideas or intelligence; inane; stupid.

Vapid -1. Lacking or having lost life, sharpness or flavor; insipid; flat: The tea was vapid and did not have a lively taste.  2. Without liveliness or spirit; dull or tedious: The City council meetings were notable for their vapid discussions and proposals.

Vehement - 1. Zealous, ardent; impassioned  2. Characterized by rancor or anger; violent: The vehement actions of the suspect required him to be handcuffed  3. Strongly emotional, intense or passionate: He was very vehement when he said "I'm dying."  4. Marked by great energy or exertion; strenuous: The audience clapped vehemently.

Vindicate - 1. To clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like: Upon further evidence, the judge vindicated his honor from the crime he was charged with. 2. To afford justification for; justify: Subsequent events vindicated his policy  3. To uphold or justify by argument or evidence: to vindicate a claim.

Vie (Vying) - 1. To strive in competition or rivalry with one another; contend for superiority: Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title.

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