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34 words & definitions

wrangle
To have a long and complicated dispute
writhe
To make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
yank
To quickly pull something
yap
To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.
yokel
A naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
zeal
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
zest
Great enthusiasm and energy
zilch
Having nothing
yelp
Utter a short sharp cry of pain or alarm
yowl
Make a loud wailing cry
zigzag
To move in abrupt alternate right and left turns.
yucky
Messy or disgusting
yummy
(of food) delicious
zonked
Exhausted; tired out
yearn
To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
wreak
To cause a large amount of damage or harm.
wrath
Great anger that results in a desire to punish
zombie
A mythical dead person who is able to move because of certain spiritual powers
zinger
A striking or amusing remark
zany
Amusingly unconventional and different
zealot
A fanatical person who is unyielding in their spiritual or political pursuits.
wriggle
To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements
wry
To see a bad situation in an amusing way
wring
To squeeze and twist something.
yelp
A short sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
yowl
A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress
wrinkle
A small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; or a minor problem or unexpected difficulty.
zoom
To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.
wreck
Something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
wreck
To destroy of severely damage something.
wreckage
The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
zenith
The highest point that something can reach.
workout
A session of vigorous physical exercise or training
worthwhile
Worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance.