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ultramontane, Ultramontane
adj.
1. Of or relating to peoples or regions lying beyond the mountains, especially the Alps.
2. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: (a) Supporting the authority of the papal court over national or diocesan authority. (b) Relating to or supporting the doctrine of papal supremacy.

n.
1. One who lives beyond the mountains, especially south of the Alps.
2. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: One who advocates support of papal policy in ecclesiastical and political matters.

Pope Pius IX, an ... fled to Geata during the revolution of 1848.
Uzbekistan
A region and republic of west-central Asia. Settled in ancient times, it was conquered by Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, and Tamerlane and finally overrun by ... peoples in the early 16th century. Russia conquered the area in the 19th century. it was a constituent republic of U.S.S.R. from 1924 to 1991. Tashkent is the capital. Population, 17,974,000.

... gained independence from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in 1991.
vermicide
n. An agent used to kill worms.

The veternarian prescribed a ... to kill the intestinal worms and a ..., which would be used later, to expel the worms.
vertebration
n. Division into segments like those of the spinal column; vertebral formation.

The fossilized remains seemed to reveal ...; but because the damage had been so severe, it was difficult to sya positively that what existed had been a spinal column.
vichyssoise
n. A thick, creamy potato soup flavored with leeks and onions, usually served cold.

Dana served ... for lunch.
vinaceous
adj. Having the color of red wine.

She filled the clear bottle with ... water.
vincible
adj. Capable of being overcome or defeated: "a ... army."

synonyms: vulnerable
viruliferous
adj. Carrying or containing a virus: "... aphids."
visceral
adj.
1. Relating to, situated in, or affecting the viscera.
2. Perceived in or as if in the viscera; profound: "The scientific approach to life is not really appropriate to state of ... anguish." (Anthony Burgess)
3. Instinctive: "... needs."

synonyms: definition 3 - instinctive, instinctual, intuitive
viva voce
adv. & adj.
By word of mouth: "a report submitted ... ." "a ... examination."

synonyms: vocally, verbally, orally
vox humana
n. MUSIC: An organ reed stop that produces tones imitative of the human voice.

Sounds imitative of the human voice filled the chamber after the organist pulled the ... .
Wahpekute
n.
1. A Native American people of the Santee branch of the Sioux.
2. A member of this people.

The ... lived in Minneasota; and in 1851, they sold thier lands to the United States in return for a trust fund, cash payments, and other gifts.
wallaby
n. Any of various marsupials of the genus ... and related to genera, of Australia and adjacent islands, related to the kangaroos but generally smaller and often having a colorful coat.

Some ... live in grasslands while others live on ricky hillsides.
wunderkinder
plural form of wunderkind
n.pl.
1. A child prodigy.
2. A person of remarkable talent or ability who achieves great success or acclaim at an early age.

Mozart, a musical genius who began composing at a very early age, was one of many ... .
xerophthalmia
n. Extreme dryness and thickening of the conjunctiva, often resulting from a deficiency of Vitamin A.

The ophthalmologist explained that the dryness resulted from ... .
xylography
n.
1. Wood engraving, especially of an early period.
2. The art of printing texts or illustrations, sometimes with color, from woodblocks, as distinct from typography.

The beautiful color illustrations were done in ... .
Yggdrasil, Ygdrasil
n. MYTHOLOGY: The great ash tree that holds together earth, heaven, and hell by its roots and branches in Norse mythology.

In Norse mythology, Hel lived beneath one of the roots of ..., which was often under attack by the evil serpent Nidhogg.
zoophobia
n. An abnormal fear of animals.

We took little Mary to a petting zoo hoping that it might help her overcome her ... .
zucchetto
n. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: A skullcap worn by clerics, varying in color with the rank of the wearer.

The cleric solemnly removed his ... .