8-letter words containing l, a, v
- valuator — to set a value on; appraise.
- valvelet — a small valve; valvule.
- valvular — having the form or function of a valve.
- vamplate — a metal plate mounted on a lance in front of the grip to protect the hand.
- van line — a transportation company that uses large motor vans for the long-distance moving of household effects.
- van loon — Hendrik Willem [hen-drik vil-uh m] /ˈhɛn drɪk ˈvɪl əm/ (Show IPA), 1882–1944, U.S. author, born in the Netherlands.
- van pool — a type of car pool utilizing a van that can usually transport 6 to 15 passengers: often provided by a company for its commuting employees for a nominal charge or at cost.
- vandalia — a town in W Ohio.
- vandalic — (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the Vandals.
- vanillic — of, derived from, or resembling vanilla or vanillin.
- vanillin — a white, crystalline, water-soluble, alcohol-soluble solid, C 8 H 8 O 3 , obtained by extraction from the vanilla bean or prepared synthetically: used chiefly as a flavoring agent and in perfumery.
- vapulate — to beat or whip
- variable — apt or liable to vary or change; changeable: variable weather; variable moods.
- variably — apt or liable to vary or change; changeable: variable weather; variable moods.
- variceal — of or relating to a varix
- varietal — of, pertaining to, designating, or characteristic of a variety.
- variolar — variolous
- varletry — varlets collectively.
- vasarely — Victor. 1908–97, French painter, born in Hungary; a leading exponent of op art
- vascular — pertaining to, composed of, or provided with vessels or ducts that convey fluids, as blood, lymph, or sap.
- vasculum — a kind of case or box used by botanists for carrying specimens as they are collected.
- vaselike — like or resembling a vase
- vaseline — Vaseline is a soft clear jelly made from petroleum, which is used to protect the skin and for other purposes.
- vassalic — of, relating to, or resembling a vassal or vassalage.
- vaucluse — a department in SE France. 1382 sq. mi. (3580 sq. km). Capital: Avignon.
- vaultage — a group of vaults; a vaulted place
- vaulting — the act of vaulting.
- vauntful — boastful.
- vauxhall — a district in London, on the south bank of the Thames
- vegelate — low-quality chocolate that contains a certain proportion of vegetable fats not derived from the cocoa bean
- velarium — an awning drawn over a theater or amphitheater as a protection from rain or the sun.
- velarize — to pronounce with velar articulation.
- velation — pronunciation with velar articulation.
- velatura — a thin layer of paint somewhat like a glaze but opaque or semi-opaque rather than transparent
- venality — the condition or quality of being venal; openness to bribery or corruption.
- venereal — arising from, connected with, or transmitted through sexual intercourse, as an infection.
- verbally — of or relating to words: verbal ability.
- verlaine — Paul [pawl] /pɔl/ (Show IPA), 1844–96, French poet.
- vertical — being in a position or direction perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb.
- vesalius — Andreas [ahn-dre-ahs] /ɑnˈdrɛ ɑs/ (Show IPA), 1514–64, Flemish anatomist.
- vesperal — the part of an antiphonary containing the chants for vespers.
- vestally — in a vestal manner
- vi apple — Otaheite apple.
- viatical — of or relating to a viaticum.
- vicarial — of or relating to a vicar.
- victrola — a gramophone
- victuals — victuals, food supplies; provisions.
- viewable — capable of being viewed; visible.
- vigilant — keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry.
- villadom — villas collectively.