Words With V In The Middle
Welcome to the whimsical world where words hide surprises right in the middle! Dive into our playful exploration of vocabulary that boasts a charming twist. Get ready to uncover hidden gems nestled at the heart of words, adding an extra layer of fun to your linguistic adventure. Let's get started!
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| eve | 6 | the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) | he enjoyed the evening light across the lake |
| ivy | 9 | Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits | - |
| ave | 6 | - | - |
| ava | 6 | - | - |
| avo | 6 | 100 avos equal 1 pataca in Macao | - |
| ova | 6 | - | - |
| evo | 6 | - | - |
| uva | 6 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| have | 10 | serve oneself to, or consume regularly | - |
| love | 7 | sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people | his lovemaking disgusted her |
| give | 8 | be the cause or source of | - |
| over | 7 | having come or been brought to a conclusion | the affair is over, ended, finished |
| even | 7 | to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | looked sick and felt even worse |
| ever | 7 | at all times; all the time and on every occasion | ever hoping to strike it rich |
| move | 9 | give an incentive for action | This moved me to sacrifice my career |
| live | 7 | actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing | a live television program |
| five | 10 | a team that plays basketball | - |
| gave | 8 | - | - |
| save | 7 | make unnecessary an expenditure or effort | This will save money |
| evil | 7 | morally objectionable behavior | - |
| wave | 10 | signal with the hands or nod | She waved to her friends |
| cave | 9 | hollow out as if making a cave or opening | - |
| dive | 8 | a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft | - |
| navy | 10 | a dark shade of blue | - |
| envy | 10 | spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins) | - |
| oven | 7 | kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting | - |
| dove | 8 | flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled | - |
| lava | 7 | rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface | - |
| nova | 7 | a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process | - |
| davy | 11 | English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829) | - |
| rave | 7 | talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner | - |
| cove | 9 | a small inlet | - |
| devi | 8 | Hindu mother goddess; supreme power in the universe; wife or embodiment of the female energy of Siva having both beneficent and malevolent forms or aspects | - |
| hive | 10 | a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees | - |
| diva | 8 | a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star | - |
| deva | 8 | - | - |
| oval | 7 | rounded like an egg | - |
| jive | 14 | a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz | - |
| levy | 10 | cause to assemble or enlist in the military | - |
| java | 14 | a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans | - |
| pave | 9 | a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows | - |
| wavy | 13 | uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves | - |
| nave | 7 | the central area of a church | - |
| avid | 8 | marked by active interest and enthusiasm | an avid sports fan |
| arvo | 7 | - | - |
| ovum | 9 | the female reproductive cell; the female gamete | - |
| wove | 10 | - | - |
| lave | 7 | wash one's face and hands | - |
| bevy | 12 | a flock of birds (especially when gathered close together on the ground) | we were visited at breakfast by a bevy of excited ducks |
| rove | 7 | move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | - |
| aver | 7 | report or maintain | - |
| hove | 10 | - | - |
| neve | 7 | the upper part of a glacier (beyond the limit of perpetual snow) where the snow turns to ice | - |
| levo | 7 | - | - |
| rive | 7 | separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument | - |
| uvea | 7 | the part of the eye that contains the iris and ciliary body and choroid | - |
| divi | 8 | - | - |
| leva | 7 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| never | 8 | not ever; at no time in the past or future | I have never been to China |
| leave | 8 | leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking | leave it as is |
| every | 11 | each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified | every third seat |
| haven | 11 | a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | - |
| alive | 8 | capable of erupting | the volcano is very much alive |
| drive | 9 | hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver | he sliced his drive out of bounds |
| lives | 8 | - | - |
| movie | 10 | a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement | they went to a movie every Saturday night |
| loved | 9 | held dear | his loved companion of many years |
| given | 9 | an assumption that is taken for granted | - |
| seven | 8 | the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one | - |
| cover | 10 | a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else | they made a cover of a Beatles' song |
| lived | 9 | - | - |
| moved | 11 | being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion | too moved to speak |
| saved | 9 | guarded from injury or destruction | - |
| river | 8 | a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek) | the river was navigable for 50 miles |
| favor | 11 | an act of gracious kindness | - |
| prove | 10 | provide evidence for | - |
| above | 10 | (in writing) at an earlier place | see above |
| level | 8 | a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | - |
| heavy | 14 | slowly as if burdened by much weight | time hung heavy on their hands |
| devil | 9 | (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell | - |
| serve | 8 | mate with | male animals serve the females for breeding purposes |
| lover | 8 | an ardent follower and admirer | - |
| brave | 10 | possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring |
| avoid | 9 | prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening | Let's avoid a confrontation |
| solve | 8 | find the solution | solve an equation |
| event | 8 | a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | he acted very wise after the event |
| grave | 9 | of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought | grave responsibilities |
| drove | 9 | a stonemason's chisel with a broad edge for dressing stone | - |
| bravo | 10 | a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed | - |
| waves | 11 | - | - |
| slave | 8 | work very hard, like a slave | - |
| novel | 8 | original and of a kind not seen before | the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem |
| civil | 10 | not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others | even if he didn't like them he should have been civil |
| fever | 11 | a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection | - |
| nerve | 8 | any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body | - |
| wives | 11 | - | - |
| liver | 8 | having a reddish-brown color | - |
| shave | 11 | cut closely | - |
| naive | 8 | marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience | a teenager's naive ignorance of life |
| shove | 11 | come into rough contact with while moving | - |
| glove | 9 | the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball | - |
| olive | 8 | evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits | - |
| stove | 8 | a kitchen appliance used for cooking food | dinner was already on the stove |
| rival | 8 | be equal to in quality or ability | Nothing can rival cotton for durability |
| shiva | 11 | (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative | the family is sitting shiva |
| curve | 10 | the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes | - |
| elves | 8 | an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources; extremely bright extremely short (less than a msec) electrical flashes forming a huge ring (up to 400 km diameter) in the ionosphere | - |
| devon | 9 | a county in southwestern England | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| having | 13 | - | - |
| living | 10 | the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | - |
| moving | 12 | arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion | she laid her case of destitution before him in a very moving letter |
| giving | 11 | given or giving freely | Saturday's child is loving and giving |
| lovely | 12 | lovable especially in a childlike or naive way | - |
| heaven | 12 | any place of complete bliss and delight and peace | - |
| driver | 10 | a golf club (a wood) with a near vertical face that is used for hitting long shots from the tee | - |
| leaves | 9 | - | - |
| travel | 9 | change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically | We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus |
| advice | 12 | a proposal for an appropriate course of action | - |
| arrive | 9 | succeed in a big way; get to the top | After he published his book, he had arrived |
| invite | 9 | ask someone in a friendly way to do something | - |
| remove | 11 | remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract | remove a threat |
| saving | 10 | an act of economizing; reduction in cost | there was a saving of 50 cents |
| loving | 10 | feeling or showing love and affection | loving parents |
| clever | 11 | showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others | too clever to be sound |
| behave | 14 | behave well or properly | The children must learn to behave |
| silver | 9 | silverware eating utensils | - |
| twelve | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units | - |
| favour | 12 | an act of gracious kindness | - |
| device | 12 | any clever maneuver | he would stoop to any device to win a point |
| eleven | 9 | a team that plays football | - |
| steven | 9 | - | - |
| nerves | 9 | an uneasy psychological state | he suffered an attack of nerves |
| divine | 10 | emanating from God | divine judgment |
| active | 11 | engaged in or ready for military or naval operations | on active duty |
| solved | 10 | explained or answered | mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved |
| driven | 10 | urged or forced to action through moral pressure | - |
| reveal | 9 | make visible | - |
| review | 12 | a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians | - |
| wolves | 12 | - | - |
| oliver | 9 | United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938) | - |
| sylvia | 12 | - | - |
| soviet | 9 | an elected governmental council in a communist country (especially one that is a member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) | - |
| motive | 11 | the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior | he acted with the best of motives |
| rivers | 9 | - | - |
| avenue | 9 | a wide street or thoroughfare | - |
| severe | 9 | unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment | a parent severe to the pitch of hostility |
| proved | 12 | established beyond doubt | - |
| advise | 10 | inform (somebody) of something | I advised him that the rent was due |
| native | 9 | characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning | native Americans |
| covers | 11 | - | - |
| divide | 11 | perform a division | Can you divide 49 by seven? |
| knives | 13 | - | - |
| starve | 9 | die of food deprivation | The political prisoners starved to death |
| proven | 11 | established beyond doubt | a proven liar |
| diving | 11 | a headlong plunge into water | - |
| invest | 9 | provide with power and authority | - |
| flavor | 12 | (physics) the six kinds of quarks | - |
| graves | 10 | English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985) | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| believe | 12 | judge or regard; look upon; judge | I believe her to be very smart |
| leaving | 11 | the act of departing | - |
| evening | 11 | the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) | he enjoyed the evening light across the lake |
| forgive | 14 | absolve from payment | I forgive you your debt |
| forever | 13 | without interruption | - |
| service | 12 | mate with | - |
| driving | 12 | hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver | - |
| private | 12 | not expressed | secret (or private) thoughts |
| arrived | 11 | - | - |
| nervous | 10 | unpredictably excitable (especially of horses) | - |
| however | 16 | despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) | although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it |
| several | 10 | considered individually | specialists in their several fields |
| deserve | 11 | be worthy or deserving | You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done |
| survive | 13 | live longer than | - |
| whoever | 16 | Whatever person; any person who; be or she who; any one who. | he shall be punished, whoever he may be |
| invited | 11 | - | - |
| covered | 13 | overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form | women with covered faces |
| divorce | 13 | part; cease or break association with | - |
| revenge | 11 | take revenge for a perceived wrong | - |
| obvious | 12 | easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind | obvious errors |
| deliver | 11 | free from harm or evil | - |
| beloved | 13 | a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | - |
| receive | 12 | experience as a reaction | - |
| advance | 13 | move forward, also in the metaphorical sense | - |
| provide | 13 | give something useful or necessary to | We provided the room with an electrical heater |
| average | 11 | lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered | average people |
| removed | 13 | separate or apart in time | - |
| massive | 12 | imposing in size or bulk or solidity | massive oak doors |
| achieve | 15 | to gain with effort | she achieved her goal despite setbacks |
| servant | 10 | a person working in the service of another (especially in the household) | - |
| thieves | 13 | - | - |
| prevent | 12 | stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state | We must prevent the cancer from spreading |
| recover | 12 | get or find back; recover the use of | - |
| pervert | 12 | corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality | - |
| heavens | 13 | the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected | - |
| heavily | 16 | slowly as if burdened by much weight | - |
| serving | 11 | an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal | there's enough for two servings each |
| develop | 13 | create by training and teaching | we develop the leaders for the future |
| privacy | 17 | the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others | - |
| improve | 14 | get better | The weather improved toward evening |
| reserve | 10 | give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause | - |
| reverse | 10 | the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design | - |
| arrival | 10 | accomplishment of an objective | - |
| gravity | 14 | (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface | the more remote the body the less the gravity |
| poverty | 15 | the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions | - |
| savings | 11 | a fund of money put by as a reserve | - |
| observe | 12 | conform one's action or practice to | - |
| seventh | 13 | one part in seven equal parts | - |
| approve | 14 | give sanction to | I approve of his educational policies |
| harvest | 13 | gather, as of natural products | harvest the grapes |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| everyone | 14 | Everybody; commonly separated, every one. | - |
| whatever | 17 | one or some or every or all without specification | give me whatever peaches you don't want |
| evidence | 14 | provide evidence for | - |
| involved | 15 | highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious | the plot was too involved |
| favorite | 14 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| whenever | 17 | - | - |
| believed | 14 | - | - |
| received | 14 | conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers | received standard English is sometimes called the King's English |
| universe | 11 | everything stated or assumed in a given discussion | - |
| everyday | 18 | appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions | everyday clothes |
| wherever | 17 | where in the world | - |
| positive | 13 | involving advantage or good | a plus (or positive) factor |
| movement | 15 | the act of changing location from one place to another | the movement of people from the farms to the cities |
| negative | 12 | designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions | negative criticism |
| delivery | 15 | recovery or preservation from loss or danger | - |
| convince | 15 | make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something | He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product |
| elevator | 11 | lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building | - |
| festival | 14 | an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) | a drama festival |
| services | 13 | performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others | the mayor tried to maintain city services |
| starving | 12 | the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine | - |
| divorced | 15 | of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved | - |
| behavior | 16 | (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation | - |
| survived | 15 | - | - |
| governor | 12 | a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) | - |
| discover | 14 | discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | - |
| division | 12 | a group of ships of similar type | - |
| activity | 16 | an organic process that takes place in the body | respiratory activity |
| previous | 13 | just preceding something else in time or order | the previous owner |
| creative | 13 | having the ability or power to create | a creative imagination |
| november | 15 | the month following October and preceding December | - |
| relative | 11 | an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus) | - |
| survival | 14 | a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment | - |
| advanced | 15 | far along in time | a man of advanced age |
| deserved | 13 | properly deserved | - |
| arriving | 12 | - | - |
| covering | 14 | the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it | - |
| envelope | 13 | the bag containing the gas in a balloon | - |
| overcome | 15 | get on top of; deal with successfully | - |
| provided | 15 | - | - |
| reverend | 12 | worthy of adoration or reverence | - |
| forgiven | 15 | - | - |
| relieved | 12 | extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary | - |
| recovery | 16 | the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost) | - |
| traveled | 12 | familiar with many parts of the world | a traveled, educated man |
| achieved | 17 | - | - |
| approved | 16 | established by authority; given authoritative approval | a list of approved candidates |
| approval | 15 | the formal act of approving | his decision merited the approval of any sensible person |
| invasion | 11 | any entry into an area not previously occupied | an invasion of tourists |
| civilian | 13 | a nonmilitary citizen | - |
| inviting | 12 | attractive and tempting | an inviting offer |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| everybody | 21 | Every person. | - |
| ourselves | 12 | An emphasized form of the pronoun of the first person plural; used as a subject, usually with we; also, alone in the predicate, in the nominative or the objective case. | - |
| detective | 15 | a police officer who investigates crimes | - |
| obviously | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | the answer is obviously wrong |
| expensive | 21 | high in price or charging high prices | expensive clothes |
| interview | 15 | conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting | - |
| available | 14 | convenient for use or disposal | the house is available after July 1 |
| advantage | 14 | benefit resulting from some event or action | it turned out to my advantage |
| sensitive | 12 | hurting | - |
| convinced | 17 | persuaded of; very sure | were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join |
| favourite | 15 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| developed | 16 | (used of societies) having high industrial development | developed countries |
| adventure | 13 | take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | - |
| traveling | 13 | the act of going from one place to another | - |
| invisible | 14 | not prominent or readily noticeable | the invisible man |
| executive | 21 | someone who manages a government agency or department | - |
| effective | 20 | exerting force or influence | the law is effective immediately |
| recovered | 15 | freed from illness or injury | appears to be entirely recovered |
| discovery | 18 | the act of discovering something | - |
| believing | 15 | the cognitive process that leads to convictions | seeing is believing |
| overnight | 16 | lasting, open, or operating through the whole night | an overnight trip |
| evolution | 12 | (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms | - |
| behaviour | 17 | (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation | - |
| salvation | 12 | (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil | - |
| objective | 23 | serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes | objective case |
| receiving | 15 | - | - |
| marvelous | 14 | too improbable to admit of belief | - |
| exclusive | 21 | not divided or shared with others | they have exclusive use of the machine |
| privilege | 15 | bestow a privilege upon | - |
| invention | 12 | a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation | - |
| universal | 12 | (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages | - |
| offensive | 18 | causing or able to cause nausea | - |
| primitive | 16 | a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization | - |
| explosive | 21 | liable to lead to sudden change or violence | an explosive issue |
| seventeen | 12 | being one more than sixteen | - |
| graveyard | 17 | a tract of land used for burials | - |
| civilized | 24 | having a high state of culture and development both social and technological | terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world |
| defensive | 16 | an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive') | - |
| travelled | 13 | familiar with many parts of the world | - |
| surviving | 16 | still in existence | the Wollemi pine found in Australia is a surviving specimen of a conifer thought to have been long extinct and therefore known as a living fossil |
| activated | 15 | (of e.g. a molecule) made reactive or more reactive | - |
| converted | 15 | - | - |
| overboard | 15 | - | - |
| microwave | 19 | cook or heat in a microwave oven | You can microwave the leftovers |
| involving | 16 | - | - |
| providing | 16 | - | - |
| preserved | 15 | kept intact or in a particular condition | - |
| inventory | 15 | a detailed list of all the items in stock | - |
| privately | 17 | kept private or confined to those intimately concerned | it was discussed privately between the two men |
| excessive | 21 | unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| everything | 20 | - | - |
| government | 16 | the act of governing; exercising authority | he had considerable experience of government |
| everywhere | 22 | to or in any or all places | You find fast food stores everywhere |
| themselves | 18 | The plural of himself, herself, and itself. | - |
| university | 16 | a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees | - |
| discovered | 17 | discovered or determined by scientific observation | the discovered behavior norms |
| television | 13 | broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects | - |
| eventually | 16 | after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay | - |
| revolution | 13 | a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year |
| impressive | 17 | producing a strong effect | gave an impressive performance as Othello |
| attractive | 15 | having power to arouse interest | an attractive opportunity |
| individual | 15 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | an individual serving |
| invitation | 13 | a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something | an invitation to lunch |
| aggressive | 15 | characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight | aggressive acts against another country |
| investment | 15 | money that is invested with an expectation of profit | - |
| undercover | 16 | conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | an undercover investigation |
| travelling | 14 | the act of going from one place to another | - |
| convenient | 15 | large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense) | - |
| convention | 15 | orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional | - |
| whatsoever | 19 | one or some or every or all without specification | no milk whatsoever is left |
| previously | 18 | at an earlier time or formerly | she had previously lived in Chicago |
| supervisor | 15 | a program that controls the execution of other programs | - |
| developing | 17 | processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible | - |
| inevitable | 15 | an unavoidable event | don't argue with the inevitable |
| convincing | 18 | causing one to believe the truth of something | a convincing story |
| conviction | 17 | (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | the conviction came as no surprise |
| devastated | 15 | - | - |
| collective | 17 | done by or characteristic of individuals acting together | the collective mind |
| initiative | 13 | serving to set in motion | the initiative phase in the negotiations |
| protective | 17 | intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind | a protective covering |
| irrelevant | 13 | having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue | an irrelevant comment |
| invincible | 17 | incapable of being overcome or subdued | an invincible army |
| marvellous | 15 | too improbable to admit of belief | - |
| relatively | 16 | in a relative manner; by comparison to something else | the situation is relatively calm now |
| motivation | 15 | the act of motivating; providing incentive | - |
| revelation | 13 | the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle | - |
| equivalent | 22 | the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen | - |
| evacuation | 15 | the bodily process of discharging waste matter | - |
| rendezvous | 23 | a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex | - |
| recovering | 16 | returning to health after illness or debility | - |
| privileged | 17 | confined to an exclusive group | privileged information |
| supportive | 17 | furnishing support or assistance | a supportive family network |
| creativity | 18 | the ability to create | - |
| evaluation | 13 | act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of | - |
| productive | 18 | marked by great fruitfulness | a productive vineyard |
| positively | 18 | extremely | it was positively monumental |
| deliveries | 14 | - | - |
| starvation | 13 | the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine | the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender |
| renovation | 13 | the act of improving by renewing and restoring | they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property |
| provincial | 17 | a country person | - |
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Imagine a world where a single letter can change the entire rhythm of a word, creating a symphony of sounds that dance off the tongue. Welcome to the whimsical realm of words with a "V" nestled snugly in their midst. This vibrant character adds flair, drama, and sometimes a bit of mystery to our language. As we delve into these words, prepare to be enchanted by their unique charm and the delightful quirks they bring to our everyday conversations. From familiar favorites to obscure gems, let's explore how the middle V enriches our lexicon.
About words in the middle V
The letter V is a powerhouse in the English language, even when it finds itself in the middle of words. It often signifies vitality, vibrancy, and versatility. Its presence can transform a simple verb like "have" into a more complex one like "hover," adding layers of meaning and altering pronunciation with just a subtle shift. The middle V isn't just a pretty face—it’s a linguistic workhorse that helps words convey nuanced tones and textures.
Despite its relatively low frequency compared to other consonants, the middle V is prominent enough to make its mark on the English language. Consider words like "navy" or "liver," where the V not only influences pronunciation but also provides structural balance. This distinctive positioning often signifies a transition or bridge within the word, making it essential in maintaining the word's integrity and delivering its intended message with clarity and precision.
Popular word examples
These words are often used in everyday conversations, showcasing the beauty and utility of a middle V.
Evoke
- Definition: To bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image to the conscious mind.
- Example in a Sentence: The artist's masterpiece evoked emotions of nostalgia and wonder.
- Fun Fact: "Evoke" comes from the Latin word "evocare," which means to call out.
Havoc
- Definition: Widespread destruction or chaos.
- Example in a Sentence: The storm wreaked havoc across the coastal town.
- Fun Fact: In the Middle Ages, "havoc" was a military cry to signal soldiers to begin pillaging.
Cover
- Definition: To place something over or upon, as for protection or concealment.
- Example in a Sentence: She used a blanket to cover herself during the chilly night.
- Fun Fact: The word "cover" is derived from the Old French "covrir," meaning to protect or hide.
Olive
- Definition: A small, oval fruit with a hard pit, commonly used in cooking and oil production.
- Example in a Sentence: She garnished the salad with ripe olives.
- Fun Fact: Olives have been cultivated for over 7,000 years and are considered one of the oldest known crops.
Novel
- Definition: A fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism.
- Example in a Sentence: Her latest novel has become a bestseller overnight.
- Fun Fact: The term "novel" is derived from the Italian "novella," meaning a new kind of story.
Pivot
- Definition: To turn or rotate as if on a pivot.
- Example in a Sentence: The team had to pivot their strategy after the unexpected news.
- Fun Fact: "Pivot" originally referred to a pin or shaft on which a mechanism turns.
Divine
- Definition: Of, from, or like God or a god.
- Example in a Sentence: The chocolate cake was simply divine.
- Fun Fact: The word "divine" traces back to Latin "divinus," meaning godlike.
River
- Definition: A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
- Example in a Sentence: The children played by the river all afternoon.
- Fun Fact: "River" comes from the Latin word "ripa," meaning bank or shore.
Ovary
- Definition: A female reproductive organ in which ova or eggs are produced.
- Example in a Sentence: The doctor explained how the ovary functions in the reproductive system.
- Fun Fact: The word "ovary" comes from the Latin "ovum," meaning egg.
Travel
- Definition: To make a journey, typically of some length.
- Example in a Sentence: She loves to travel to new countries every summer.
- Fun Fact: The origin of "travel" is linked to the French word "travail," meaning work, reflecting the effort involved in long journeys in the past.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words with a middle V can rack up impressive points. Here's a list of top contenders:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Haven | 11 | A place of safety or refuge. |
| Gavel | 9 | A small mallet used by a judge or auctioneer. |
| Grove | 9 | A small wood or group of trees. |
| Valve | 10 | A device for controlling the passage of fluid. |
| Vivid | 11 | Producing powerful feelings or strong images. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Here are some perfect five-letter words for Wordle enthusiasts featuring a middle V:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Devil | A personification of evil, especially as represented in the Bible. |
| Liver | A large organ in the body that processes toxins. |
| Even | Equal in number, amount, or value. |
| Ovens | Enclosed compartments for cooking and baking. |
| Never | At no time in the past or future. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Explore these intriguing words that add an eclectic edge to the English language.
Levity
- Definition: Humor or frivolity, especially in the treatment of a serious matter.
- Interesting Fact: "Levity" stems from Latin "levitas," meaning lightness.
- Example in a Sentence: His levity at the funeral was inappropriate, yet comforting.
Covey
- Definition: A small group of people or things; a flock of birds.
- Interesting Fact: "Covey" originally referred to a group of partridges.
- Example in a Sentence: A covey of quail scattered as we approached.
Covet
- Definition: Yearn to possess or have something.
- Interesting Fact: "Covet" is famously used in the Ten Commandments, warning against envy.
- Example in a Sentence: She coveted her neighbor’s beautiful garden.
Savvy
- Definition: Shrewdness and practical knowledge, especially in politics or business.
- Interesting Fact: "Savvy" comes from the Spanish "sabe," meaning he knows.
- Example in a Sentence: Her tech-savvy approach impressed the whole team.
Hovel
- Definition: A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling.
- Interesting Fact: Historically, "hovel" referred to a shed used for animals.
- Example in a Sentence: They lived in a hovel until they could afford better housing.
Final words
As we conclude our playful journey through the captivating world of words with a V in the middle, remember that each of these words carries its own history, sound, and personality. Whether you're playing a game, writing a story, or simply chatting, these words offer a splash of creativity and fun, proving that language is both a tool and a treasure trove waiting to be explored.
