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Vocabulary Entry
vamp
|noun • verb • noun
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N
noun
A person or thing that has a seductive or manipulative quality.
Example Sentences
"The movie featured a classic vamp who lured the hero into danger."
"She played the role of a vamp effortlessly, captivating the audience."
"In literature, the vamp often symbolizes temptation and intrigue."
V
verb
To provide the music for a performance, usually in a gratuitous or improvised way.
Example Sentences
"He had to vamp the piano while waiting for the singer to arrive."
"The musician was asked to vamp the tune until the band was ready."
"During the awkward silence, she decided to vamp a little on the guitar."
N
noun
A part of a shoe or boot that covers the instep.
Example Sentences
"The vamp of the shoe was made of soft leather."
"She noticed the vamp was too tight and decided to exchange the shoes."
"He loved the intricate design on the vamp, making the shoes look stunning."