Videoviper

/'vaipə/

The word viper is a powerful noun that describes both a dangerous biological predator and a specific type of human betrayal. In this lesson, we explore its primary definition as a venomous Old World snake known for its hollow fangs and its common presence in Europe, Africa, and Asia. We also examine the figurative use of viper to describe malicious or treacherous individuals. You will learn about common idioms like nourishing a viper in one's bosom and related terms like viperous and adder. Watch this lesson to master the literal and metaphorical applications of this evocative word.

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A viper coils on a sun-warmed rock in a dry landscape.