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60 words & definitions

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