- VENEER Dictionary lookup
: A superficial appearance or show designed to impress one with superiority - pierced beneath his thin veneer of elegance.
Synonym: gloss
- VENERABLE Dictionary lookup
: Deserving respect or reverence because of age - a venerable leader.
509. VERNAL: Pertaining to spring-an array of vernal flowers.
Antonym: hibernal (wintry)
- VITUPERATE Dictionary lookup
(noun: VITUPERATION; adj.: VITUPERATIVE): To scold or blame loudly, find fault with in abusive language - an angry man, vituperating the world.
Synonyms: berate, revile