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In the graphic novel and film V for Vendetta, V is a masked vigilante and anarchist who seeks to overthrow a totalitarian government in a dystopian future England. Using his intellect, combat skills, and a vendetta against those who oppressed him, V inspires a revolution by targeting key symbols of the oppressive regime. This vocabulary list features words that are delivered in V's famous monologue in the 2006 film. Click here to read the entire monologue.
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  1. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
    But on this most auspicious of nights, permit me then, in lieu of the more commonplace sobriquet, to suggest the character of this dramatis persona.
  2. sobriquet
    a familiar name for a person
    But on this most auspicious of nights, permit me then, in lieu of the more commonplace sobriquet, to suggest the character of this dramatis persona.
  3. humble
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
    Voilà! In view, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villain by the vicissitudes of Fate.
  4. vicariously
    indirectly, as, by, or through a substitute
    Voilà! In view, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villain by the vicissitudes of Fate.
  5. villain
    the principal bad character in a film or work of fiction
    Voilà! In view, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villain by the vicissitudes of Fate.
  6. vicissitude
    a variation in circumstances or fortune
    Voilà! In view, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villain by the vicissitudes of Fate.
  7. visage
    the human face
    This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished.
  8. veneer
    an outward appearance that is deliberately misleading
    This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished.
  9. vanity
    feelings of excessive pride
    This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished.
  10. vestige
    an indication that something has been present
    This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished.
  11. vox populi
    a belief or sentiment shared by most people
    This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished.
  12. vacant
    not containing anyone or anything; unfilled or unoccupied
    This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished.
  13. valorous
    having or showing the qualities of a hero or heroine
    However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition....
  14. bygone
    well in the past; former
    However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition....
  15. vexation
    anger produced by some annoying irritation
    However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition....
  16. vivify
    give new life or energy to
    However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition....
  17. vanquish
    defeat in a competition, race, or conflict
    However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition....
  18. venal
    capable of being corrupted
    However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition....
  19. virulent
    extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
    However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition....
  20. vermin
    any of various small animals or insects that are pests
    However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition....
  21. vice
    a specific form of evildoing
    However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition....
  22. vouchsafe
    grant in a condescending manner
    However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition....
  23. voracious
    devouring or craving food in great quantities
    However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition....
  24. volition
    the act of making a choice
    However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition....
  25. verdict
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
    The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous.
  26. vengeance
    harming someone in retaliation for something they have done
    The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous.
  27. vendetta
    a blood feud between members of opposing parties
    The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous.
  28. in vain
    without a successful result or effect
    The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous.
  29. veracity
    unwillingness to tell lies
    The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous.
  30. vindicate
    show to be right by providing justification or proof
    The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous.
  31. vigilant
    carefully observant or attentive
    The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous.
  32. virtuous
    morally excellent
    The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous.
  33. verily
    in truth; certainly
    Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose, so let me simply add that it’s my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V.
  34. verbiage
    overabundance of words
    Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose, so let me simply add that it’s my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V.
  35. verbose
    using or containing too many words
    Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose, so let me simply add that it’s my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V.
Created on Fri Aug 04 12:20:23 EDT 2023 (updated Mon Aug 21 16:01:02 EDT 2023)

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