10-letter words containing c, i, v
- vacillator — to waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute: His tendency to vacillate makes him a poor leader.
- vacuumized — to create a vacuum in.
- vagotropic — affecting the vagus nerve.
- vagrancies — the conduct of a vagrant.
- vancomycin — a bactericidal antibiotic, C 66 H 75 ClN 9 O 24 , produced by Streptomyces orientalis, used in the treatment of antibiotic-associated colitis and endocarditis.
- varicocele — a varicose condition of the spermatic veins of the scrotum.
- varicosity — the state or condition of being varicose.
- varicotomy — surgical removal of a varicose vein.
- varifocals — a pair of spectacles with varifocal lenses
- variolitic — Petrography. containing or resembling varioles, especially in texture.
- vasculitis — inflammation of veins, arteries, capillaries, or lymph vessels.
- vasoactive — of or relating to a substance, drug, or event that changes the diameter of a blood vessel.
- vat office — the part of HM Revenue & Customs that deals with VAT
- vatican ii — the twenty-first Roman Catholic ecumenical council (1962–65) convened by Pope John XXIII. Its 16 documents redefined the nature of the church, gave bishops greater influence in church affairs, and increased lay participation in liturgy.
- vaticanism — the doctrine of the absolute supremacy of the pope.
- vaticinate — to foretell; prophesy
- velocipede — a vehicle, usually having two or three wheels, that is propelled by the rider.
- ventricles — Zoology. any of various hollow organs or parts in an animal body.
- ventricose — swollen, especially on one side or unequally; protuberant.
- ventriculi — the part of the food tract in which digestion takes place, especially the lower cavity of a compound stomach in insects.
- verdicchio — a light, dry white wine of the Adriatic coast of central Italy
- vermicelli — a kind of pasta in the form of long, slender, solid threads, resembling spaghetti but thinner. Compare macaroni (def 1).
- vermicidal — a substance or agent used to kill worms, especially a drug used to kill parasitic intestinal worms.
- vermicular — of, relating to, or done by worms.
- verrocchio — Andrea del [ahn-dre-ah del] /ɑnˈdrɛ ɑ dɛl/ (Show IPA), 1435–88, Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and painter.
- versicolor — changeable in color: versicolor skies.
- versicular — of or consisting of verses.
- vertically — being in a position or direction perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb.
- vesication — to raise vesicles or blisters on; blister.
- vesiculate — characterized by or covered with vesicles.
- vesiculose — composed of or containing vesicles
- vibraculum — any of the modified polyps on the surface of certain bryozoan colonies, having a long, whiplike appendage that clears away debris.
- vicariance — the geographical separation and isolation of a subpopulation, resulting in the original population's differentiation as a new variety or species.
- vice squad — a police squad charged with enforcing laws dealing with gambling, prostitution, and other forms of vice.
- vice versa — the other way around
- vicegerent — an officer appointed as deputy by and to a sovereign or supreme chief.
- viceregent — a deputy regent; a person who acts in the place of a ruler, governor, or sovereign.
- vicomtesse — the wife or widow of a vicomte; a French viscountess.
- victimhood — a person who suffers from a destructive or injurious action or agency: a victim of an automobile accident.
- victimised — to make a victim of.
- victimized — to make a victim of.
- victimizer — to make a victim of.
- victimless — a person who suffers from a destructive or injurious action or agency: a victim of an automobile accident.
- victor iii — (Dauferius) 1027–87, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1086–87.
- victoriana — Interesting or valuable objects made in the time of Queen Victoria are sometimes referred to as Victoriana.
- victoriate — a silver coin of ancient Rome, first issued in the late 3rd century b.c., having a figure of Victory on the reverse.
- victorious — having achieved a victory; conquering; triumphant: our victorious army.
- victualage — food; provisions; victuals.
- victualing — victuals, food supplies; provisions.
- victualled — victuals, food supplies; provisions.