valid-, val-, vale-, -vail, -valent, -valence
(Latin: valere, to be strong, to be well, to be worth; strong; power, strength; and "fare well" [go with strength])
valedictor
Someone who delivers farewell words or speech.
The student who gives the closing address at a graduation ceremony of an educational institution, usually the one with the highest grade average in the graduating class.
valedictorian
In colleges, academies, etc., the student (male or female) appointed on the basis of merit to deliver the valedictory oration on commencement day as part of the graduation ceremonies.
valedictory
1. Uttered or bestowed in bidding or on taking farewell; of the nature of a valediction.
2. A statement or speech made by way of valediction on leaving a position, person, etc.; a farewell speech; especially, one delivered by a valedictorian at commencement exercises for graduation.
valence, valency
In chemistry, the capacity of an atom or group of atoms to combine in specific proportions with other atoms or groups of atoms.
valentine
Valentinian
Valete. (plural)
Farewell; Goodbye.
Used when addressing two or more people.
valetudinarian
A weak or sickly individual, especially one constantly and morbidly concerned with matters of health.
valetudinary
Of, pertaining to, or typical of a valetudinarian.
valiant
1. Having or exhibiting valor; courageous.
2. Characterized by or performed with valor.
valid
1. Well-grounded.
2. Producing the desired results; efficacious.
3. Legally sound and effective; incontestable.
validate
1. To declare or make legally valid.
2. To mark with an indication of official sanction.
validation
validity
validly
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