Warp =bend, twist;

The wood began to warp

Wade = walk with effort through mud/water;

He used to wade through waist-deep water to attend school

Vociferous = loud, forceful;

Egypt has had the most vociferous demonstration.

Verdant = fresh and green

These verdant valleys have now become safe havens for illegal immigrants.

Vanquish = to defeat completely;

Soon he vanquished all his enemies.

Usurp = to take someone else’s power, position;

Antonio usurped Prospero’s dukedom.