5 letter Words with V in the middle
Welcome to the world of quirky five-letter words with a twist—right in the middle, you’ll find the letter V! Get ready to boost your vocabulary and impress your friends with these fun and unique words that are as intriguing as they are playful. Let's dive into the V-zone adventure!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| lives | 8 | - | - |
| drive | 9 | hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver | he sliced his drive out of bounds |
| 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 | - |
| level | 8 | a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | - |
| above | 10 | (in writing) at an earlier place | see above |
| prove | 10 | provide evidence for | - |
| 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 |
| event | 8 | a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | he acted very wise after the event |
| solve | 8 | find the solution | solve an equation |
| 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 |
| curve | 10 | the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes | - |
| shiva | 11 | (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative | the family is sitting shiva |
| 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 | - |
| rover | 8 | an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement | - |
| grove | 9 | garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth | - |
| naval | 8 | connected with or belonging to or used in a navy | naval history |
| weave | 11 | interlace by or as if by weaving | - |
| gravy | 12 | a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | - |
| raven | 8 | eat greedily | - |
| lever | 8 | a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock | - |
| carve | 10 | engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface | carve one's name into the bark |
| heave | 11 | the act of lifting something with great effort | - |
| havoc | 13 | violent and needless disturbance | - |
| crave | 10 | have a craving, appetite, or great desire for | - |
| chevy | 16 | annoy continually or chronically | - |
| ivory | 11 | a shade of white the color of bleached bones | - |
| waved | 12 | - | - |
| diver | 9 | someone who works underwater | - |
| silva | 8 | the forest trees growing in a country or region | - |
| civic | 12 | of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals | civic duties |
| sever | 8 | cut off from a whole | His head was severed from his body |
| waive | 11 | do without or cease to hold or adhere to | - |
| giver | 9 | person who makes a gift of property | - |
| hover | 11 | move to and fro | - |
| fives | 11 | a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls | - |
| envoy | 11 | someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else | - |
| paved | 11 | covered with a firm surface | - |
| evade | 9 | avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | They tend to evade their responsibilities |
| savor | 8 | derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | - |
| navel | 8 | a scar where the umbilical cord was attached | you were not supposed to show your navel on television |
| gavel | 9 | a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge | - |
| woven | 11 | made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole | woven fabrics |
| fiver | 11 | a United States bill worth 5 dollars | - |
| dives | 9 | - | - |
| lovey | 11 | - | - |
| avail | 8 | a means of serving | of no avail |
| privy | 13 | hidden from general view or use | a privy place to rest and think |
| saver | 8 | someone who saves something from danger or violence | - |
| evict | 10 | expel from one's property or force to move out by a legal process | The landlord evicted the tenants after they had not paid the rent for four months |
| pivot | 10 | turn on a pivot | - |
| savvy | 14 | get the meaning of something | - |
| liven | 8 | make lively | let's liven up this room a bit |
| covet | 10 | wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person) | She covets her sister's house |
| mover | 10 | a company that moves the possessions of a family or business from one site to another | - |
| hives | 11 | an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs | - |
| suave | 8 | having a sophisticated charm | - |
| dover | 9 | the capital of the state of Delaware | - |
| salvo | 8 | rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms | - |
| guava | 9 | small tropical American shrubby tree; widely cultivated in warm regions for its sweet globular yellow fruit | - |
| avert | 8 | prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening | avert a strike |
| evert | 8 | United States tennis player who won women's singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954) | - |
| knave | 12 | a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel | - |
| revel | 8 | celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities | - |
| savoy | 11 | head of soft crinkly leaves | - |
| brava | 10 | - | - |
| revue | 8 | a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians | - |
| salve | 8 | semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation | - |
| evoke | 12 | call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) | evoke sympathy |
| sieve | 8 | a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles | - |
| mavis | 10 | common Old World thrush noted for its song | - |
| curvy | 13 | having curves | a settee with only one curvy end |
| trove | 8 | treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth) | - |
| mauve | 10 | a moderate purple | - |
| duvet | 9 | a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider | - |
| levin | 8 | - | - |
| livid | 9 | discolored by coagulation of blood beneath the skin | livid bruises |
| reeve | 8 | fasten by passing through a hole or around something | - |
| delve | 9 | turn up, loosen, or remove earth | - |
| larva | 8 | the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose | - |
| waver | 11 | move back and forth very rapidly | - |
| anvil | 8 | the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes | - |
| eaves | 8 | the overhang at the lower edge of a roof | - |
| hovel | 11 | small crude shelter used as a dwelling | - |
| avian | 8 | pertaining to or characteristic of birds | - |
| ravel | 8 | French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937) | - |
| divvy | 15 | short for dividend; especially one paid by a cooperative society | - |
| clove | 10 | one of the small bulblets that can be split off of the axis of a larger garlic bulb | - |
| savin | 8 | procumbent or spreading juniper | - |
| overt | 8 | open and observable; not secret or hidden | an overt lie |
| stave | 8 | (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written | - |
| evens | 8 | - | - |
| coven | 10 | an assembly of witches; usually 13 witches | - |
| alvar | 8 | - | - |
| ovary | 11 | the organ that bears the ovules of a flower | - |
| sylva | 11 | the forest trees growing in a country or region | - |
| halve | 11 | divide by two; divide into halves | - |
| maven | 10 | someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field | - |
| cleve | 10 | - | - |
| avast | 8 | - | - |
| rivet | 8 | direct one's attention on something | - |
| servo | 8 | control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system | - |
| levis | 8 | a popular brand of jeans | - |
| nervy | 11 | offensively bold | a nervy thing to say |
| cavil | 10 | raise trivial objections | - |
| sheva | 11 | - | - |
| pavan | 10 | music composed for dancing the pavane | - |
| paves | 10 | - | - |
| halva | 11 | - | - |
| divan | 9 | a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author) | - |
| bevvy | 16 | - | - |
| skive | 12 | remove the surface of | skive leather |
| uvula | 8 | a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate | - |
| laver | 8 | edible red seaweeds | - |
| bever | 10 | - | - |
| raver | 8 | someone who rants and raves; speaks in a violent or loud manner | - |
| laval | 8 | - | - |
| evite | 8 | - | - |
| haver | 11 | - | - |
| kvass | 12 | fermented beverage resembling beer but made from rye or barley | - |
| levee | 8 | a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court) | - |
| livre | 8 | - | - |
| selva | 8 | a rain forest in a tropical area | - |
| soave | 8 | dry white Italian wine from Verona | - |
| hiver | 11 | - | - |
| caver | 10 | - | - |
| civvy | 16 | - | - |
| avion | 8 | - | - |
| riven | 8 | - | - |
| trave | 8 | a horizontal beam that extends across something | - |
| peeve | 10 | an annoyed or irritated mood | - |
| paver | 10 | - | - |
| pavin | 10 | - | - |
| navvy | 14 | a laborer who is obliged to do menial work | - |
| bevel | 10 | cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel | bevel the surface |
| ravin | 8 | - | - |
| elver | 8 | young eel | - |
| leavy | 11 | - | - |
| malva | 10 | herbs and subshrubs: mallows | - |
| divot | 9 | a piece of turf dug out of a lawn or fairway (by an animals hooves or a golf club) | - |
| breve | 10 | a diacritical mark (U-shaped) placed over a vowel to indicate a short sound | - |
| civet | 10 | cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes | - |
| agave | 9 | tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes; some cultivated for ornament or for fiber | - |
| reave | 8 | steal goods; take as spoils | - |
| nieve | 8 | - | - |
| parvo | 10 | any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle; not known to be associated with any human disease | - |
| evets | 8 | - | - |
| evhoe | 11 | - | - |
| ervil | 8 | - | - |
| erevs | 8 | - | - |
| eruvs | 8 | - | - |
| erven | 8 | - | - |
| evils | 8 | - | - |
| evohe | 11 | - | - |
| eevns | 8 | - | - |
| eeven | 8 | - | - |
| eaved | 9 | - | - |
| emove | 10 | - | - |
| envoi | 8 | a brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry | - |
| elvan | 8 | - | - |
| favel | 11 | - | - |
| faver | 11 | - | - |
| faves | 11 | - | - |
| favus | 11 | a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East | - |
| favas | 11 | - | - |
| fauve | 11 | a member of a group of French painters who followed fauvism | - |
| galvo | 9 | - | - |
| gavot | 9 | - | - |
| fovea | 11 | area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute | - |
| gravs | 9 | - | - |
| greve | 9 | - | - |
| gived | 10 | - | - |
| gives | 9 | - | - |
| helve | 11 | the handle of a weapon or tool | - |
| haves | 11 | - | - |
| gyved | 13 | - | - |
| gyves | 12 | - | - |
| hoven | 11 | - | - |
| hoves | 11 | - | - |
| hoved | 12 | - | - |
| hovea | 11 | any of several attractive evergreen shrubs of Australia grown for their glossy deep green foliage and flowers in rich blues and intense violets | - |
| hived | 12 | - | - |
| hevea | 11 | small genus of South American trees yielding latex | - |
| hoove | 11 | - | - |
| jiver | 15 | - | - |
| jives | 15 | - | - |
| jivey | 18 | - | - |
| jived | 16 | - | - |
| juves | 15 | - | - |
| invar | 8 | an alloy of iron and nickel having a low coefficient of thermal expansion; used in tuning forks and measuring tapes and other instruments | - |
| javel | 15 | - | - |
| javas | 15 | - | - |
| ivied | 9 | overgrown with ivy | Harvard's ivied buildings |
| ivies | 8 | - | - |
| kivas | 12 | - | - |
| knive | 12 | - | - |
| kvell | 12 | - | - |
| keeve | 12 | - | - |
| kavas | 12 | - | - |
| kieve | 12 | - | - |
| kerve | 12 | - | - |
| kevel | 12 | - | - |
| kevil | 12 | - | - |
| lieve | 8 | - | - |
| loave | 8 | - | - |
| livor | 8 | - | - |
| laevo | 8 | - | - |
| lavas | 8 | - | - |
| laved | 9 | - | - |
| laves | 8 | - | - |
| lavra | 8 | - | - |
| luvvy | 14 | - | - |
| lurve | 8 | - | - |
| lovat | 8 | - | - |
| loves | 8 | - | - |
| mirvs | 10 | - | - |
| mieve | 10 | - | - |
| marvy | 13 | - | - |
| mavie | 10 | - | - |
| mavin | 10 | someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field | - |
| meves | 10 | - | - |
| meved | 11 | - | - |
| naevi | 8 | - | - |
| naeve | 8 | - | - |
| mvule | 10 | - | - |
| neive | 8 | - | - |
| navew | 11 | - | - |
| naves | 8 | - | - |
| navar | 8 | - | - |
| moves | 10 | - | - |
| moove | 10 | - | - |
| murva | 10 | - | - |
| dervs | 9 | - | - |
| devas | 9 | - | - |
| devel | 9 | - | - |
| devot | 9 | - | - |
| divas | 9 | - | - |
| deevs | 9 | - | - |
| deeve | 9 | - | - |
| davit | 9 | a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat) | - |
| daven | 9 | - | - |
| deave | 9 | - | - |
| drave | 9 | - | - |
| dived | 10 | - | - |
| divis | 9 | - | - |
| doved | 10 | - | - |
| doven | 9 | - | - |
| doves | 9 | - | - |
| dovie | 9 | - | - |
| bovid | 11 | of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos (cattle) | - |
| bravi | 10 | - | - |
| blive | 10 | - | - |
| calve | 10 | give birth to (a calf) | the whales calve at this time of year |
| carvy | 13 | - | - |
| cavas | 10 | - | - |
| caved | 11 | - | - |
| cavel | 10 | - | - |
| caves | 10 | - | - |
| cavie | 10 | - | - |
| cives | 10 | - | - |
| civie | 10 | - | - |
| clave | 10 | - | - |
| clavi | 10 | - | - |
| chave | 13 | - | - |
| chavs | 13 | - | - |
| chive | 13 | perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning | - |
| chivs | 13 | - | - |
| chivy | 16 | annoy continually or chronically | - |
| cuvee | 10 | - | - |
| cruve | 10 | - | - |
| convo | 10 | - | - |
| coved | 11 | - | - |
| coves | 10 | - | - |
| covey | 13 | a small collection of people | - |
| covin | 10 | - | - |
| avale | 8 | - | - |
| avant | 8 | - | - |
| avels | 8 | - | - |
| avens | 8 | any of various perennials of the genus Geum having usually pinnate basal leaves and variously colored flowers | - |
| avers | 8 | - | - |
| avyze | 20 | - | - |
| avows | 11 | - | - |
| avgas | 9 | - | - |
| avine | 8 | - | - |
| avise | 8 | - | - |
| aviso | 8 | - | - |
| avize | 17 | - | - |
| awave | 11 | - | - |
| arval | 8 | - | - |
| arvos | 8 | - | - |
| bevor | 10 | - | - |
| bevue | 10 | - | - |
| bivvy | 16 | - | - |
| bivia | 10 | - | - |
| bavin | 10 | - | - |
| amove | 10 | - | - |
| advew | 12 | - | - |
| aiver | 8 | - | - |
| ajiva | 15 | - | - |
| poove | 10 | offensive term for a homosexual man | - |
| poovy | 13 | - | - |
| pervs | 10 | - | - |
| perve | 10 | - | - |
| preve | 10 | - | - |
| revie | 8 | - | - |
| revet | 8 | construct a revetment | - |
| reive | 8 | - | - |
| raved | 9 | - | - |
| raves | 8 | - | - |
| roven | 8 | - | - |
| roves | 8 | - | - |
| roved | 9 | - | - |
| rivas | 8 | - | - |
| rived | 9 | - | - |
| rivel | 8 | - | - |
| rieve | 8 | - | - |
| rives | 8 | - | - |
| rivos | 8 | - | - |
| senvy | 11 | - | - |
| saves | 8 | - | - |
| savey | 11 | - | - |
| siver | 8 | - | - |
| skivy | 15 | - | - |
| shive | 11 | - | - |
| shivs | 11 | - | - |
| slove | 8 | - | - |
| slive | 8 | - | - |
| stive | 8 | - | - |
| stivy | 11 | - | - |
| spivs | 10 | - | - |
| tavah | 11 | - | - |
| tavas | 8 | - | - |
| taver | 8 | - | - |
| syver | 11 | - | - |
| swive | 11 | - | - |
| ulvas | 8 | - | - |
| urvas | 8 | - | - |
| uveal | 8 | of or relating to the uvea of the eye | - |
| uveas | 8 | - | - |
| oaves | 8 | - | - |
| omovs | 10 | - | - |
| ogive | 9 | front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere | - |
| nival | 8 | - | - |
| nevus | 8 | a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth | - |
| nevel | 8 | - | - |
| neves | 8 | - | - |
| novae | 8 | - | - |
| novas | 8 | - | - |
| novum | 10 | - | - |
| parve | 10 | containing no meat or milk (or their derivatives) and thus eatable with both meat and dairy dishes according to the dietary laws of Judaism | parvebread |
| paven | 10 | - | - |
| pavid | 11 | - | - |
| pavis | 10 | (Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position | - |
| peavy | 13 | a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs | - |
| ovals | 8 | - | - |
| ovate | 8 | rounded like an egg | - |
| ovels | 8 | - | - |
| orval | 8 | - | - |
| ovens | 8 | - | - |
| overs | 8 | - | - |
| ovine | 8 | of or pertaining to or of the nature of or characteristic of a sheep or sheep | - |
| ovist | 8 | - | - |
| ovoid | 9 | rounded like an egg | - |
| ovoli | 8 | - | - |
| ovolo | 8 | a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse | - |
| ovule | 8 | a small body that contains the female germ cell of a plant; develops into a seed after fertilization | - |
| wived | 12 | - | - |
| wolve | 11 | - | - |
| wiver | 11 | - | - |
| wavey | 14 | - | - |
| yrivd | 12 | - | - |
| yeves | 11 | - | - |
| yeven | 11 | - | - |
| luved | 9 | - | - |
| cezve | 19 | - | - |
| arvee | 8 | - | - |
| mikva | 14 | - | - |
| lavvy | 14 | - | - |
| lovie | 8 | - | - |
| levas | 8 | - | - |
| leves | 8 | - | - |
| ravey | 11 | - | - |
| pervo | 10 | - | - |
| pervy | 13 | - | - |
| elven | 8 | - | - |
| flava | 11 | - | - |
| divos | 9 | - | - |
| divna | 9 | - | - |
| devis | 9 | - | - |
| devos | 9 | - | - |
| kaval | 12 | - | - |
| kievs | 12 | - | - |
| juvie | 15 | - | - |
| grovy | 12 | - | - |
Dive into the quirky world of five-letter words where the letter "V" boldly takes center stage. This curious placement in the middle of the word adds a dash of zest, lending a distinctive flair to language and pronunciation. As we explore these gems, you'll discover how this strategic positioning makes them not only unique and useful but also a joy to pronounce. Get ready for a delightful journey through some captivating examples that are sure to spark your curiosity and perhaps even enrich your vocabulary!
About 5 Letter Words in the Middle V
The letter "V" is a vibrant player in the alphabet, often invoking images of vitality and vigor. When it finds itself nestled in the middle of a five-letter word, it becomes a linchpin that holds the word together, influencing both its sound and meaning. These words often feel balanced, with the "V" acting like a fulcrum that stabilizes the phonetic structure. Take the word "level," for instance. The "V" neatly divides the word into two equal parts, creating a symmetry that is pleasing to both the eye and the ear.
In the English language, "V" is not as commonly used as some of its letter siblings, which makes its appearance all the more striking. Words with a mid-position "V" can often feel dynamic, as the sound of "V" is crisp and clear, adding a precise articulation. Such words can evoke strong imagery or emotions simply through their phonetics. The presence of "V" in the middle positions creates a natural pause or emphasis that can change the overall rhythm and flow of a sentence. This, in turn, gives these words a unique place in both written and spoken language.
Popular Word Examples
The allure of five-letter words with a central "V" lies not just in their sound, but also in their utility and charm. Here are some popular examples:
Level
- Definition: Having a flat, even surface without any slopes or bumps.
- Example in a Sentence: He used a ruler to ensure the picture frame was level.
- Fun Fact: The word "level" is a palindrome, reading the same forwards and backwards!
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 river meandered through the valley, providing water to the lush vegetation.
- Fun Fact: The world's longest river, the Nile, stretches over 4,135 miles across Africa.
Novel
- Definition: A long narrative work of fiction, typically published as a book.
- Example in a Sentence: She spent her summer afternoons engrossed in a thrilling new novel.
- Fun Fact: The term "novel" comes from the Italian word "novella," meaning "new."
Raven
- Definition: A large, heavily built crow with mainly black plumage, known for its intelligence.
- Example in a Sentence: The raven perched ominously on the branch, its eyes glinting in the moonlight.
- Fun Fact: Ravens are known to use tools and even mimic human speech!
Stove
- Definition: An apparatus for cooking or heating that operates by burning fuel or using electricity.
- Example in a Sentence: She turned on the stove to boil water for tea.
- Fun Fact: The first electric stove was patented in 1896 by William Hadaway.
Cover
- Definition: To place something over or upon, as for protection or concealment.
- Example in a Sentence: He used a blanket to cover the sleeping child.
- Fun Fact: "Cover" can refer to many things, from book covers to insurance policies!
Pivot
- Definition: A fixed point supporting something that turns or balances.
- Example in a Sentence: The dancer executed a perfect spin on her pivot foot.
- Fun Fact: In business, a "pivot" often refers to a fundamental change in strategy.
Devil
- Definition: A supernatural entity of supreme evil, often depicted as an antagonist in various religious texts.
- Example in a Sentence: Tales of the devil have been told in folklore for centuries.
- Fun Fact: The word "devil" originates from the Greek word "diabolos," meaning "slanderer."
Ivory
- Definition: A hard, white material from the tusks of elephants and other animals, used for carving fine art and jewelry.
- Example in a Sentence: The piano keys were made from ivory, giving them a smooth texture.
- Fun Fact: Due to conservation efforts, the trade of ivory is now banned in many countries to protect elephant populations.
Oven
- Definition: A chamber or compartment used for baking, roasting, or heating food.
- Example in a Sentence: She placed the cake in the oven to bake for thirty minutes.
- Fun Fact: Ovens have been used since ancient times, with evidence of early ovens dating back to 29,000 BC in Central Europe.
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, these high-scoring five-letter words with "V" in the middle can be game-changers:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Vexed | 16 | Annoyed, frustrated, or worried. |
| Woven | 11 | Made by interlacing threads. |
| Avoir | 8 | French for "to have," also refers to assets or possessions. |
| Gavel | 9 | A small mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer. |
| Ovary | 11 | The organ in female animals where eggs are produced. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
Wordle players, take note! These five-letter words with a middle "V" could steer you toward victory:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Level | Having a flat, even surface without any slopes or bumps. |
| River | A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea. |
| Novel | A long narrative work of fiction. |
| Raven | A large, heavily built crow with mainly black plumage. |
| Stove | An apparatus for cooking or heating. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
These rare and unusual words with a central "V" offer a glimpse into the less-traveled corridors of the English language.
Divvy
- Definition: To divide or distribute something.
- Interesting Fact: "Divvy" is often used informally in British English, especially when talking about sharing money.
- Example in a Sentence: After the big win, they had to divvy up the prize money equally.
Havoc
- Definition: Widespread destruction or disorder.
- Interesting Fact: The word "havoc" has been around since the 14th century and was originally a command given during battle to begin looting.
- Example in a Sentence: The storm wreaked havoc on the small coastal town.
Cavil
- Definition: To make petty or unnecessary objections.
- Interesting Fact: The term comes from the Latin "cavillari," meaning "to satirize or mock."
- Example in a Sentence: She tended to cavil at minor details during meetings.
Livid
- Definition: Extremely angry or enraged.
- Interesting Fact: The word "livid" originally described a bluish color, like a bruise, reflecting the physical appearance of extreme anger.
- Example in a Sentence: He was livid when he discovered his car had been scratched.
Ovule
- Definition: The small structure in seed plants that develops into a seed after fertilization.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Latin "ovulum," meaning "small egg."
- Example in a Sentence: The botanist carefully examined the ovule under the microscope.
Final Words
Who knew that the simple placement of a "V" could transform a word into something so compelling? Whether you're a Scrabble master, a Wordle enthusiast, or just a lover of language, there's no denying the magic of these five-letter words. Next time you come across one, savor its sound, its structure, and its story.
