Vargas
         n 1: Brazilian statesman who ruled Brazil as a virtual dictator
               (1883-1954) [syn: {Vargas}, {Getulio Dornelles Vargas}]

English Dictionary: voraciousness	by the DICT Development Group
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Vargas Llosa n Peruvian writer (born in 1936) [syn: Vargas Llosa, {Mario Vargas Llosa}, Jorge Mario Pedro Vargas Llosa]
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varicocele n dilatation of the veins associated with the spermatic cord in the testes
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varicose adj abnormally swollen or knotty; "varicose veins"
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varicose vein n a vein that is permanently dilated; most common in the legs
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varicosis n pathological condition of being varicose or having varicose veins
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
varicosity n varix or varicose condition in which a vein is swollen and tortuous
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
veracious adj habitually speaking the truth; "a veracious witness" precisely accurate; "a veracious account" Synonym(s): veracious, right
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verruca acuminata n a small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus Synonym(s): genital wart, venereal wart, condyloma acuminatum, verruca acuminata
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
verrucose adj (of skin) covered with warts or projections that resemble warts Synonym(s): verrucose, warty, wartlike
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Versace n Italian fashion designer (1946-1997) [syn: Versace, Gianni Versace]
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versicle n a short verse said or sung by a priest or minister in public worship and followed by a response from the congregation
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voracious adj excessively greedy and grasping; "a rapacious divorcee on the prowl"; "ravening creditors"; "paying taxes to voracious governments" Synonym(s): rapacious, ravening, voracious devouring or craving food in great quantities; "edacious vultures"; "a rapacious appetite"; "ravenous as wolves"; "voracious sharks" Synonym(s): edacious, esurient, rapacious, ravening, ravenous, voracious, wolfish
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
voraciously adv in an eagerly voracious manner; "she reads voraciously"
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
voraciousness n excessive desire to eat [syn: edacity, esurience, ravenousness, voracity, voraciousness] extreme gluttony Synonym(s): edacity, esurience, rapaciousness, rapacity, voracity, voraciousness an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts); "the greediness of lawyers" Synonym(s): greediness, voraciousness, rapaciousness
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
d8Varix \[d8]Va"rix\, n.; pl. {Varices}. [L.]       1. (Med.) A uneven, permanent dilatation of a vein.          Note: Varices are owing to local retardation of the venous                circulation, and in some cases to relaxation of the                parietes of the veins. They are very common in the                superficial veins of the lower limbs. --Dunglison.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Varicocele \Var"i*co*cele\, n. [Varix a dilated vein + Gr. [?]       tumor: cf. F. varicoc[8a]le.] (Med.)       A varicose enlargement of the veins of the spermatic cord;       also, a like enlargement of the veins of the scrotum.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Varicose \Var"i*cose`\ (?; 277), a. [L. varicosus, from varix,       -icis, a dilated vein; cf. varus bent, stretched, crooked.]       1. Irregularly swollen or enlarged; affected with, or             containing, varices, or varicosities; of or pertaining to             varices, or varicosities; as, a varicose nerve fiber; a             varicose vein; varicose ulcers.          2. (Med.) Intended for the treatment of varicose veins; --             said of elastic stockings, bandages. and the like.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Varicosity \Var`i*cos"i*ty\, n.       1. The quality or state of being varicose.          2. An enlargement or swelling in a vessel, fiber, or the             like; a varix; as, the varicosities of nerve fibers.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Varicous \Var"i*cous\, a.       Varicose. [Obs.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Veracious \Ve*ra"cious\, a. [L. verax, -acis, fr. verus true.       See {Very}.]       1. Observant of truth; habitually speaking truth; truthful;             as, veracious historian.                         The Spirit is most perfectly and absolutely                      veracious.                                          --Barrow.          2. Characterized by truth; not false; as, a veracious account             or narrative.                         The young, ardent soul that enters on this world                      with heroic purpose, with veracious insight, will                      find it a mad one.                              --Carlyle.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Veraciously \Ve*ra"cious*ly\, adv.       In a veracious manner.
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Verjuice \Ver"juice`\, n. [OE. vergeous, F. verjus, that is, the       juice of green fruits; verd, vert, green + jus juice. See       {Verdant}, and {Juice}.]       1. The sour juice of crab apples, of green or unripe grapes,             apples, etc.; also, an acid liquor made from such juice.          2. Tartness; sourness, as of disposition.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Verrucose \Ver"ru*cose`\, a. [L. verrucosus, fr. verruca a       wart.]       Covered with wartlike elevations; tuberculate; warty;       verrucous; as, a verrucose capsule.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Verrucous \Ver"ru*cous\, a.       Verrucose.
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Yaws \Yaws\, n. [African yaw a raspberry.] (Med.)       A disease, occurring in the Antilles and in Africa,       characterized by yellowish or reddish tumors, of a contagious       character, which, in shape and appearance, often resemble       currants, strawberries, or raspberries. There are several       varieties of this disease, variously known as {framb[d2]sia},       {pian}, {verrugas}, and {crab-yaws}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Versicle \Ver"si*cle\, n. [L. versiculus, dim. of versus. See       {Verse}.]       A little verse; especially, a short verse or text said or       sung in public worship by the priest or minister, and       followed by a response from the people.                   The psalms were in number fifteen, . . . being digested                into versicles.                                       --Strype.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Versicolor \Ver"si*col`or\, Versicolored \Ver"si*col`ored\, a.       [L. versicolor; versare to change + color color.]       Having various colors; changeable in color. [bd]Versicolor,       sweet-smelling flowers.[b8] --Burton.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Versicolor \Ver"si*col`or\, Versicolored \Ver"si*col`ored\, a.       [L. versicolor; versare to change + color color.]       Having various colors; changeable in color. [bd]Versicolor,       sweet-smelling flowers.[b8] --Burton.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Versicular \Ver*sic"u*lar\, a. [See {Versicle}.]       Of or pertaining to verses; designating distinct divisions of       a writing.
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Virago \Vi*ra"go\ (?; 277), n.; pl. {Viragoes}. [L. virago,       -intis, from vir a man. See {Virile}.]       1. A woman of extraordinary stature, strength, and courage; a             woman who has the robust body and masculine mind of a man;             a female warrior.                         To arms! to arms! the fierce virago cries. --Pope.          2. Hence, a mannish woman; a bold, turbulent woman; a             termagant; a vixen.                         Virago . . . serpent under femininity. --Chaucer.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Voracious \Vo*ra"cious\, a. [L. vorax, -acis, fr. vorare to       devour; akin to Gr. [?] meat, food, [?] to devour, Skr. gar.       Cf. {Devour}.]       Greedy in eating; very hungry; eager to devour or swallow;       ravenous; gluttonous; edacious; rapacious; as, a voracious       man or appetite; a voracious gulf or whirlpool. --Dampier. --       {Vo*ra"cious*ly}, adv. -- {Vo*ra"cious*ness}, n.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Voracious \Vo*ra"cious\, a. [L. vorax, -acis, fr. vorare to       devour; akin to Gr. [?] meat, food, [?] to devour, Skr. gar.       Cf. {Devour}.]       Greedy in eating; very hungry; eager to devour or swallow;       ravenous; gluttonous; edacious; rapacious; as, a voracious       man or appetite; a voracious gulf or whirlpool. --Dampier. --       {Vo*ra"cious*ly}, adv. -- {Vo*ra"cious*ness}, n.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Voracious \Vo*ra"cious\, a. [L. vorax, -acis, fr. vorare to       devour; akin to Gr. [?] meat, food, [?] to devour, Skr. gar.       Cf. {Devour}.]       Greedy in eating; very hungry; eager to devour or swallow;       ravenous; gluttonous; edacious; rapacious; as, a voracious       man or appetite; a voracious gulf or whirlpool. --Dampier. --       {Vo*ra"cious*ly}, adv. -- {Vo*ra"cious*ness}, n.
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Vergas, MN (city, FIPS 66766)       Location: 46.65534 N, 95.80381 W       Population (1990): 287 (172 housing units)       Area: 3.8 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 56587
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
viruses          {virus}