Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a villain; often associated with wickedness or evil actions.

Example: The villainous character in the movie plotted to take over the world.

Definition: In a way that shows evil or wicked behavior, like a villain.

Example: The character in the movie acted villainously, plotting against the hero.

Definition: A specific type of poem that has 19 lines, made up of five groups of three lines (called tercets) and one group of four lines (called a quatrain), with a repeating pattern of certain lines throughout.

Example: The poet wrote a beautiful villanelle that captured the essence of longing and loss.

Definition: A small, finger-like projection found in certain tissues, especially in the intestines and in the placenta of mammals, that helps with absorption or attachment.

Example: The villi in the small intestine increase the surface area for nutrient absorption.

Definition: A chemical compound derived from the Madagascar periwinkle plant, used in medicine to treat certain types of cancer.

Example: Vinblastine is often prescribed to patients undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Definition: To clear someone from blame or suspicion by providing proof or arguments; to justify or support a claim or action.

Example: The evidence presented in court helped to vindicate the accused man.

Definition: Cleared of blame or suspicion; proven right or justified after being accused or doubted.

Example: After the investigation, she felt vindicated when the evidence proved her innocence.

Definition: To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show that someone is right or justified in their actions or beliefs.

Example: After the investigation, she felt vindicated when the evidence proved her innocence.

Definition: The act of proving that someone or something is right or justified, especially after being doubted or criticized.

Example: The lawyer's arguments provided a strong vindication for her client's actions.

Definition: Having a strong desire to get back at someone or to cause them pain, often because of a perceived wrong.

Example: Her vindictive behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.

Definition: In a way that shows a desire for revenge or to hurt someone because of a perceived wrong.

Example: She acted vindictively after being insulted by her colleague.