8-letter words containing v, i, s, u
- subvicar — an assistant to a vicar; a subordinate vicar
- subviral — of or relating to any macromolecule smaller in size or possessing a lesser degree of organization than a comparable intact viral particle.
- subvirus — an organism, esp a viral protein, smaller than a virus but with some of the characteristics of a virus
- suivante — a lady's maid or companion, particularly in 17th century France, who was elevated among other servants and served as a confidante and particular companion for her mistress
- sullivan — Annie (Anne Mansfield Sullivan Macy) 1866–1936, U.S. teacher of Helen Keller.
- survival — the act or fact of surviving, especially under adverse or unusual circumstances.
- survived — to continue to live or exist after the death, cessation, or occurrence of: His wife survived him. He survived the operation.
- survivor — a person or thing that survives.
- universe — the totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena throughout space; the cosmos; macrocosm.
- uvulitis — inflammation of the uvula.
- vanquish — to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle.
- venusian — of or relating to the planet Venus.
- vesalius — Andreas [ahn-dre-ahs] /ɑnˈdrɛ ɑs/ (Show IPA), 1514–64, Flemish anatomist.
- vespucci — Amerigo [uh-mer-i-goh;; Italian ah-me-ree-gaw] /əˈmɛr ɪˌgoʊ;; Italian ˌɑ mɛˈri gɔ/ (Show IPA), (Americus Vespucius) 1451–1512, Italian merchant, adventurer, and explorer after whom America was named.
- vesuvian — of, relating to, or resembling Mount Vesuvius; volcanic.
- vesuvius — Mount, an active volcano in SW Italy, near Naples. Its eruption destroyed the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum a.d. 79. About 3900 feet (1190 meters).
- victuals — victuals, food supplies; provisions.
- vigilius — died a.d. 555, pope 537–555.
- vigorous — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- vinously — in a vinous manner
- viperous — of the nature of or resembling a viper: a viperous movement.
- virtuosa — a female virtuoso; a woman with exceptional talent or skill, especially in music.
- virtuosi — a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
- virtuoso — a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
- virtuous — conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
- virusoid — a small particle of RNA associated with the larger RNA of some infectious plant viruses.
- viscount — a nobleman next below an earl or count and next above a baron.
- visually — in a visual manner; with respect to sight; by sight.
- vitellus — the yolk of an egg.
- vitreous — of the nature of or resembling glass, as in transparency, brittleness, hardness, glossiness, etc.: vitreous china.
- volumist — an author or someone who produces a volume
- vomitous — of, relating to, or causing vomiting.
- voussoir — any of the pieces, in the shape of a truncated wedge, that form an arch or vault.
- vulvitis — inflammation of the vulva.