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60 words & definitions

wend verb
To move slowly using an indirect route.
wheedle verb
To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something
whisk verb
To take or move someone or something in a particular direction suddenly and quickly
wither verb
(of a plant) To become dry and shriveled
wince verb
To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress
wheeze noun
To breathe loudly and with difficulty
whopper noun
A thing that is extremely or unusually large
willies noun
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
wimp noun
A weak and cowardly or unadventurous person
wonk noun
A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy
whimper verb
(of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent
whirl verb
Move or cause to move rapidly around and around
wobble verb
Move unsteadily from side to side
woozy adjective
Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed
wiggle verb
Move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements
woe noun
Great sorrow or distress
whoosh verb
Move or cause to move quickly or suddenly with a rushing sound
wistful adjective
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
weep verb
To shed tears
weary adjective
Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep
whopping adjective
Very large
whiff noun
A smell that is only smelled briefly or faintly
whim noun
A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained
whittle verb
To carve wood into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it
wilt verb
To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower.
whine verb
Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
wink verb
Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting
weirdo noun
A person whose dress or behavior seems strange
wimpy adjective
Fearful and lacking courage
wispy adjective
Something frail, slight, feathery, or fleeting
wee adjective
Very small
windfall noun
A large amount of money received unexpectedly.
weird adjective
Very strange or unexpected
whimper noun
A low, feeble sound expressive of fear or pain
whirl noun
A rapid movement around and around
wobble noun
An unsteady movement from side to side
wiggle noun
A wiggling movement
whoosh noun
A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound
whine noun
A long, high-pitched complaining cry
wink noun
An act of closing and opening one eye quickly, typically as a signal
witty adjective
Using words in a clever and funny way.
withstand verb
To remain firm in endurance or opposition.
wavelength noun
A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike.
wedge noun
A piece of material with a thick end that tapers to a thin edge, used to split, support, or secure things; also something that forces separation or division between people or groups.
whisper verb
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
widespread adjective
Common or frequent; widely accepted or practiced
winnow verb
To slowly remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts.
wizard noun
A person who is exceptionally skilled or clever at something; or a man who practices magic; a magician.
wonder noun
Something or someone that is very surprising, remarkable, or admirable.
wonder verb
To feel curiosity or doubt about something; to question or inquire about something, often with a sense of awe or amazement.
wondrous adjective
Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous; remarkably impressive or extraordinary.
wisecrack noun
A clever or witty remark, often sarcastic or humorous; s short, sharp, or mocking comment made in a casual or playful way.
whisper noun
The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.
wicked adjective
Morally bad or evil in character or actions.
waver verb
To go back and forth between choices or opinions.
whirlwind adjective
Something that involves many quickly changing events; a confused rush.
wholesome adjective
Good for you, and likely to improve your life either physically, morally, or emotionally.
wits noun
Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.
wholeheartedly adjective
Done with the utmost sincerity, enthusiasm, and commitment
witless adjective
Stupid, foolish, and showing no intelligence.