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wavelength - A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike.

The bond of their friendship is so strong because they always feel they are on the same wavelength, anticipating and finishing each other’s sentences.

noun

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Other / Body

wink - An act of closing and opening one eye quickly, typically as a signal

With just a wink of this eye, the celebrity acknowledged his fans cheering him on at the movie premiere.

noun

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Other / Move

wiggle - A wiggling movement

The wiggle of a dog's tail is a sign that it likes you.

verb

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Other / Sound

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whisper - To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.

The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing

noun

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Other / Move

whoosh - A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound

Jim heard the whoosh of the golf ball as it flew over his head.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

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witty - Using words in a clever and funny way.

Bill was the life of the party, saying one witty and funny thing after another.

noun

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Good / Smart

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wizard - A person who is exceptionally skilled or clever at something; or a man who practices magic; a magician.

He’s a real wizard when it comes to fixing cars—there's nothing he can’t handle.

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Other / Shape

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wedge - 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.

The disagreement drove a wedge between the two longtime friends, and they really didn't enjoy spending time together anymore.

noun

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Other / Sound

whine - A long, high-pitched complaining cry

Kay's dog let out a high-pitched whine when he wanted her to pay attention to him.

verb

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Other / Slowly

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winnow - To slowly remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts.

The committee had to winnow down the list of candidates to just two finalists.

adjective

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Other / Move

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widespread - Common or frequent; widely accepted or practiced

Because the disease was so widespread, rules were made that everyone had to wear masks in public.

verb

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Good / Strong

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withstand - To remain firm in endurance or opposition.

The night before finals, Mike studied all night and tried very hard to withstand his desire to fall asleep.

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