Set 10: Tri-Z

Question 1

Noun; Old English

/traɪs/

Definition: A very short time; an instant.

Sample Sentence: He completed the task in a /traɪs/.

Answer 1

trice

Sample Sentence: He completed the task in a trice.

Question 2

Noun; Middle English

/ˈtraɪfl/

Definition: A thing of little value or importance.

Sample Sentence: He considered the issue a mere /ˈtraɪfl/.

Answer 2

trifle

Sample Sentence: He considered the issue a mere trifle.

Question 3

Adjective; Latin

/traɪˈʌmfənt/

Definition: Having achieved victory or success; victorious.

Sample Sentence: The team returned home /traɪˈʌmfənt/ after the championship.

Answer 3

triumphant

Sample Sentence: The team returned home triumphant after the championship.

Question 4

Noun; Latin

/ˈtrɪvɪə/

Definition: Details or information of little importance or value.

Sample Sentence: She has a talent for remembering /ˈtrɪvɪə/.

Answer 4

trivia

Sample Sentence: She has a talent for remembering trivia.

Question 5

Noun; Old English

/truːp/

Definition: A group of soldiers, especially a cavalry unit commanded by a captain, or an airborne unit.

Sample Sentence: The /truːp/ marched through the town.

Answer 5

troop

Sample Sentence: The troop marched through the town.

Question 6

Noun; Old French

/trəʊv/

Definition: A store of valuable or delightful things.

Sample Sentence: The attic contained a /trəʊv/ of antiques.

Answer 6

trove

Sample Sentence: The attic contained a trove of antiques.

Question 7

Adverb; Middle English

/ˈtruːli/

Definition: In a truthful way.

Sample Sentence: He was /ˈtruːli/ sorry for his mistake.

Answer 7

truly

Sample Sentence: He was truly sorry for his mistake.

Question 8

Noun; Latin

/ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Definition: A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone.

Sample Sentence: The sound of the /ˈtrʌmpɪt/ echoed through the hall.

Answer 8

trumpet

Sample Sentence: The sound of the trumpet echoed through the hall.

Question 9

Verb; Latin

/trʌŋˈkeɪt/

Definition: To shorten something by cutting off the top or the end.

Sample Sentence: The article was /trʌŋˈkeɪt/ to fit the page.

Answer 9

truncate

Sample Sentence: The article was truncated to fit the page.

Question 10

Noun; Latin

/ˈtuːbərz/

Definition: A fleshy underground stem or root, such as a potato, that stores nutrients.

Sample Sentence: The gardener planted /ˈtuːbərz/ in the spring.

Answer 10

tubers

Sample Sentence: The gardener planted tubers in the spring.

Question 11

Noun; Latin

/tjuːbz/

Definition: Cylindrical containers or tunnels.

Sample Sentence: The laboratory was filled with various /tjuːbz/.

Answer 11

tubes

Sample Sentence: The laboratory was filled with various tubes.

Question 12

Noun; Middle English

/tʌfts/

Definition: A bunch or collection of threads, grass, hair, etc., held or growing together at the base.

Sample Sentence: The cat played with the /tʌfts/ of yarn.

Answer 12

tufts

Sample Sentence: The cat played with the tufts of yarn.

Question 13

Verb; Old Norse

/tʌɡ/

Definition: To pull something hard or suddenly.

Sample Sentence: He had to /tʌɡ/ the rope to get it loose.

Answer 13

tug

Sample Sentence: He had to tug the rope to get it loose.

Question 14

Noun; Child’s language

/ˈtʌmi/

Definition: Informal term for stomach.

Sample Sentence: The child complained of a /ˈtʌmi/ ache.

Answer 14

tummy

Sample Sentence: The child complained of a tummy ache.

Question 15

Noun; Middle English

/tjuːn/

Definition: A melody, especially one which characterizes a particular piece of music.

Sample Sentence: He couldn’t get the catchy /tjuːn/ out of his head.

Answer 15

tune

Sample Sentence: He couldn’t get the catchy tune out of his head.

Question 16

Noun; Latin

/ˈtʌnəl/

Definition: An artificial underground passage, especially one built through a hill or under a building, road, or river.

Sample Sentence: They drove through the /ˈtʌnəl/ to reach the other side of the mountain.

Answer 16

tunnel

Sample Sentence: They drove through the tunnel to reach the other side of the mountain.

Question 17

Verb; Germanic

/ˈtɜrnɪŋ/

Definition: To move around an axis or a center.

Sample Sentence: The wheels were /ˈtɜrnɪŋ/ smoothly.

Answer 17

turning

Sample Sentence: The wheels were turning smoothly.

Question 18

Noun; French

/ˈtʌrɪt/

Definition: A small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall.

Sample Sentence: The castle’s /ˈtʌrɪt/ offered a view of the surrounding countryside.

Answer 18

turret

Sample Sentence: The castle’s turret offered a view of the surrounding countryside.

Question 19

Noun; Middle English

/ˈtɜrtl/

Definition: A reptile with a bony shell and flippers or webbed toes.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈtɜrtl/ moved slowly along the beach.

Answer 19

turtle

Sample Sentence: The turtle moved slowly along the beach.

Question 20

Noun; Latin

/tuˈtɔːriəl/

Definition: A period of instruction given by a tutor to an individual or very small group.

Sample Sentence: She attended a /tuˈtɔːriəl/ to improve her math skills.

Answer 20

tutorial

Sample Sentence: She attended a tutorial to improve her math skills.

Question 21

Noun; Middle English

/ˈtwaɪlaɪt/

Definition: The soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, caused by the reflection of the sun’s rays from the atmosphere.

Sample Sentence: The park looked magical in the /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/.

Answer 21

twilight

Sample Sentence: The park looked magical in the twilight.

Question 22

Verb; Middle English

/twɜːld/

Definition: To turn or spin around rapidly.

Sample Sentence: She /twɜːld/ around in her new dress.

Answer 22

twirled

Sample Sentence: She twirled around in her new dress.

Question 23

Adjective; Middle English

/ˈtwɪsti/

Definition: Full of bends and turns.

Sample Sentence: The road was /ˈtwɪsti/ and narrow.

Answer 23

twisty

Sample Sentence: The road was twisty and narrow.

Question 24

Adjective; English

/ˈtwɪtʃi/

Definition: Nervous or anxious, characterized by small movements.

Sample Sentence: He felt /ˈtwɪtʃi/ before the presentation.

Answer 24

twitchy

Sample Sentence: He felt twitchy before the presentation.

Question 25

# Numeral; Old English /tuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The number after one and before three; two. **Sample Sentence:** *She has /tuː/ cats at home.*

Answer 25

two ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She has *two* cats at home.

Question 26

# Adjective; English /ˌʌnəˈbrɪdʒd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Not shortened or condensed; complete. **Sample Sentence:** *She preferred reading the /ˌʌnəˈbrɪdʒd/ version of the book.*

Answer 26

unabridged ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She preferred reading the *unabridged* version of the book.

Question 27

# Adverb; Middle English /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Without the knowledge of someone. **Sample Sentence:** */ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst/ to her, the surprise party was already planned.*

Answer 27

unbeknownst ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** *Unbeknownst* to her, the surprise party was already planned.

Question 28

# Noun; Old English /ˈʌŋkl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The brother of one's father or mother or the husband of one's aunt. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈʌŋkl/ visited every summer.*

Answer 28

uncle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *uncle* visited every summer.

Question 29

# Noun; Old English /ˈʌndərkrɒft/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A cellar or storage room beneath a building. **Sample Sentence:** *They discovered old relics in the /ˈʌndərkrɒft/ of the church.*

Answer 29

undercroft ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They discovered old relics in the *undercroft* of the church.

Question 30

# Verb; English /ˌʌndəˈɡrɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To support or strengthen from beneath. **Sample Sentence:** *The new evidence served to /ˌʌndəˈɡrɪd/ their theory.*

Answer 30

undergrid ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The new evidence served to *undergrid* their theory.

Question 31

# Verb; English /ʌnˈfɜːrl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make or become spread out from a rolled or folded state, especially in order to be open to the wind. **Sample Sentence:** *The sailors began to /ʌnˈfɜːrl/ the sails.*

Answer 31

unfurl ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The sailors began to *unfurl* the sails.

Question 32

# Noun; Latin /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties, and often embodying colleges and similar institutions. **Sample Sentence:** *She was accepted into the /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/ of her choice.*

Answer 32

university ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was accepted into the *university* of her choice.

Question 33

# Preposition; English /ənˈtɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Up to the point in time or the event mentioned. **Sample Sentence:** *He played the piano /ənˈtɪl/ it was time for dinner.*

Answer 33

until ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He played the piano *until* it was time for dinner.

Question 34

# Noun; English /ˈʌpduː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A hairstyle in which the hair is swept up and fastened away from the face and neck. **Sample Sentence:** *She wore her hair in an /ˈʌpduː/ for the wedding.*

Answer 34

updo ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore her hair in an *updo* for the wedding.

Question 35

# Verb; English /ʌpˈlɪft/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To raise someone morally or spiritually. **Sample Sentence:** *The speech was meant to /ʌpˈlɪft/ the spirits of the audience.*

Answer 35

uplift ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The speech was meant to *uplift* the spirits of the audience.

Question 36

# Adjective; Latin /ˈjuːsfəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways. **Sample Sentence:** *The tool proved to be very /ˈjuːsfəl/ for the task.*

Answer 36

useful ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The tool proved to be very *useful* for the task.

Question 37

# Noun; Middle English /ˈʌʃ.ər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who shows people to their seats, especially in a theater or at a wedding. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈʌʃ.ər/ guided them to their seats in the cinema.*

Answer 37

usher ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *usher* guided them to their seats in the cinema.

Question 38

# Adjective; Latin /ˈvæliənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Possessing or showing courage or determination. **Sample Sentence:** *The knight's /ˈvæliənt/ actions were celebrated by all.*

Answer 38

valiant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The knight's *valiant* actions were celebrated by all.

Question 39

# Adjective; Latin /ˈvɛəriəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Different from one another; of different kinds or sorts. **Sample Sentence:** *She has /ˈvɛəriəs/ interests outside of work.*

Answer 39

various ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She has *various* interests outside of work.

Question 40

# Noun; Persian /vɑːz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A decorative container, typically made of glass or china, used as an ornament or for displaying cut flowers. **Sample Sentence:** *The flowers were arranged beautifully in the /vɑːz/.*

Answer 40

vase ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The flowers were arranged beautifully in the *vase*.

Question 41

# Noun; French /vɔːlt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large room or chamber used for storage, especially an underground one. **Sample Sentence:** *The treasures were kept in a secure /vɔːlt/.*

Answer 41

vault ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The treasures were kept in a secure *vault*.

Question 42

# Verb; Old English /vɪrd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Past tense of veer; to change direction suddenly. **Sample Sentence:** *The car /vɪrd/ off the road in the heavy rain.*

Answer 42

veered ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The car *veered* off the road in the heavy rain.

Question 43

# Noun; French /ˈvɛnjuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports event. **Sample Sentence:** *The concert was held at a new /ˈvɛnjuː/ downtown.*

Answer 43

venue ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The concert was held at a new *venue* downtown.

Question 44

# Noun; Latin /ˈvɜrʒən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A particular form of something differing in certain respects from an earlier form or other forms of the same type of thing. **Sample Sentence:** *The software company released a new /ˈvɜrʒən/ of the app.*

Answer 44

version ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The software company released a new *version* of the app.

Question 45

# Noun; Latin /ˈvɛtərən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who has had long experience in a particular field, especially in the armed forces. **Sample Sentence:** *He was a respected /ˈvɛtərən/ of the war.*

Answer 45

veteran ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was a respected *veteran* of the war.

Question 46

# Noun; French /ˈvɪnəˌɡɑr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A sour liquid made from fermented wine, used as a condiment or preservative. **Sample Sentence:** *She drizzled /ˈvɪnəˌɡɑr/ over the salad for extra flavor.*

Answer 46

vinegar ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She drizzled *vinegar* over the salad for extra flavor.

Question 47

# Verb; Latin /ˈvɪzɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To go to see and spend time with someone socially. **Sample Sentence:** *We plan to /ˈvɪzɪt/ them during the holidays.*

Answer 47

visit ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We plan to *visit* them during the holidays.

Question 48

# Noun; English /ˈvlɒɡ.ɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The activity of keeping a video blog. **Sample Sentence:** *She gained a large following through her /ˈvlɒɡ.ɪŋ/ about travel experiences.*

Answer 48

vlogging ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She gained a large following through her *vlogging* about travel experiences.

Question 49

# Noun; Italian /vɒlˈkeɪnoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A mountain or hill with a crater through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are expelled. **Sample Sentence:** *The /vɒlˈkeɪnoʊ/ erupted violently, spewing ash into the sky.*

Answer 49

volcano ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *volcano* erupted violently, spewing ash into the sky.

Question 50

# Adjective; Latin /vɒljuˈmɛtrɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the measurement of volume. **Sample Sentence:** *The /vɒljuˈmɛtrɪk/ analysis required precise measurements.*

Answer 50

volumetric ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *volumetric* analysis required precise measurements.

Question 51

# Adjective; Latin /ˈvoʊtɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Offered, given, or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow or as an expression of devotion. **Sample Sentence:** The pilgrims lit a /ˈvoʊtɪv/ candle at the shrine.

Answer 51

votive ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The pilgrims lit a /ˈvoʊtɪv/ candle at the shrine.

Question 52

# Verb; Middle English /vaʊtʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described. **Sample Sentence:** *He can /vaʊtʃ/ for her honesty.*

Answer 52

vouch ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He can *vouch* for her honesty.

Question 53

# Adjective; Latin /ˈvʌl.paɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to a fox or foxes; cunning or sly. **Sample Sentence:** *He had a /ˈvʌl.paɪn/ look, as if plotting something sneaky.*

Answer 53

vulpine ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He had a *vulpine* look, as if plotting something sneaky.

Question 54

# Verb; Middle English /wæɡ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To move or cause to move rapidly to and fro. **Sample Sentence:** *The dog began to /wæɡ/ its tail excitedly.*

Answer 54

wag ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dog began to *wag* its tail excitedly.

Question 55

# Noun; English /ˈweɪvər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A document recording the waiving of a right or claim. **Sample Sentence:** *She signed a /ˈweɪvər/ before starting the activity.*

Answer 55

waiver ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She signed a *waiver* before starting the activity.

Question 56

# Verb; Old English /weɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To emerge or cause to emerge from sleep; stop sleeping. **Sample Sentence:** *He will /weɪk/ early for the trip.*

Answer 56

wake ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He will *wake* early for the trip.

Question 57

# Adjective; Old English /wɔrm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature. **Sample Sentence:** *The /wɔrm/ blanket kept her cozy.*

Answer 57

warm ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *warm* blanket kept her cozy.

Question 58

# Noun; English /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The act or process of cleaning something with water and, typically, soap or detergent. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/ was hung out to dry in the sun.*

Answer 58

washing ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *washing* was hung out to dry in the sun.

Question 59

# Noun; Old English /wɒsp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A social winged insect that has a narrow waist and a sting. **Sample Sentence:** *A /wɒsp/ flew into the room and caused a commotion.*

Answer 59

wasp ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** A *wasp* flew into the room and caused a commotion.

Question 60

# Noun; English /ˈwɒtɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A measure of electrical power expressed in watts. **Sample Sentence:** *The light bulb had a high /ˈwɒtɪdʒ/.*

Answer 60

wattage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The light bulb had a high *wattage*.

Question 61

# Noun; English /ˈwɛpənri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The tools and equipment used in warfare or combat. **Sample Sentence:** *The museum had an extensive collection of medieval /ˈwɛpənri/.*

Answer 61

weaponry ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The museum had an extensive collection of medieval *weaponry*.

Question 62

# Verb; Old English /wɛərz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** 3rd person singular present of wear, to have clothing, jewelry, etc. on one's body. **Sample Sentence:** *He always /wɛərz/ a hat.*

Answer 62

wears ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He always *wears* a hat.

Question 63

# Noun; Old English /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ was held in a beautiful garden.*

Answer 63

wedding ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *wedding* was held in a beautiful garden.

Question 64

# Noun; English /ˈwɛldɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The process of joining metals by heating the surfaces to the point of melting using a blowtorch, electric arc, or other means, and uniting them by pressing, hammering, etc. **Sample Sentence:** *He took a /ˈwɛldɪŋ/ class to learn how to repair his car.*

Answer 64

welding ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He took a *welding* class to learn how to repair his car.

Question 65

# Noun; English /ˈwɛltərˌweɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A weight class in boxing and other sports, typically between lightweight and middleweight. **Sample Sentence:** *The boxer trained hard to compete in the /ˈwɛltərˌweɪt/ category.*

Answer 65

welterweight ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The boxer trained hard to compete in the *welterweight* category.

Question 66

# Adjective; Old English /ˈwɛstərn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Situated in the west, or directed towards or facing the west. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈwɛstərn/ part of the city is known for its beautiful sunsets.*

Answer 66

western ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *western* part of the city is known for its beautiful sunsets.

Question 67

# Noun; Old English /waːrf/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload. **Sample Sentence:** *The ship docked at the /waːrf/.*

Answer 67

wharf ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ship docked at the *wharf*.

Question 68

# Pronoun; Old English /wɒt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Used to ask for information about someone or something. **Sample Sentence:** */wɒt/ is the capital of France?*

Answer 68

what ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** *What* is the capital of France?

Question 69

# Verb; Old English /ˈwiːdəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To employ endearments or flattery to persuade someone to do something or give one something. **Sample Sentence:** *She tried to /ˈwiːdəl/ her father into lending her the car.*

Answer 69

wheedle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She tried to *wheedle* her father into lending her the car.

Question 70

# Conjunction; Middle English /wɛərˈæz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In contrast or comparison with the fact that. **Sample Sentence:** *She prefers to read novels, /wɛərˈæz/ he likes to watch movies.*

Answer 70

whereas ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She prefers to read novels, *whereas* he likes to watch movies.

Question 71

# Noun; Old English /weɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The watery part of milk that remains after the formation of curds. **Sample Sentence:** *She used /weɪ/ in her smoothie for extra protein.*

Answer 71

whey ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She used *whey* in her smoothie for extra protein.

Question 72

# Conjunction; Old English /waɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** During the time that; at the same time as. **Sample Sentence:** *She read a book /waɪl/ waiting for the bus.*

Answer 72

while ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She read a book *while* waiting for the bus.

Question 73

# Adjective; English /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way. **Sample Sentence:** *The artist's /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ style made her work stand out.*

Answer 73

whimsical ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist's *whimsical* style made her work stand out.

Question 74

# Noun; English /ˈwɜː.li.bɜːd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Informal term for a helicopter. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈwɜː.li.bɜːd/ landed smoothly on the helipad.*

Answer 74

whirlybird ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *whirlybird* landed smoothly on the helipad.

Question 75

# Verb; Middle English /wɪsk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To beat or stir a liquid with a light, rapid movement. **Sample Sentence:** *She used a fork to /wɪsk/ the eggs in the bowl.*

Answer 75

whisk ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She used a fork to *whisk* the eggs in the bowl.

Question 76

# Verb; Old English /ˈwɪspər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy. **Sample Sentence:** *He leaned in to /ˈwɪspər/ a secret.*

Answer 76

whisper ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He leaned in to *whisper* a secret.

Question 77

# Adjective; Old English /waɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of the color of milk or fresh snow. **Sample Sentence:** *The /waɪt/ snow covered the landscape.*

Answer 77

white ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *white* snow covered the landscape.

Question 78

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈhoʊlˌhɑːr.tɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Showing or characterized by complete sincerity and commitment. **Sample Sentence:** *She offered her /ˈhoʊlˌhɑːr.tɪd/ support for the project.*

Answer 78

wholehearted ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She offered her *wholehearted* support for the project.

Question 79

# Adverb; Old English /waɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** For what reason or purpose. **Sample Sentence:** *She asked him /waɪ/ he was leaving so soon.*

Answer 79

why ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She asked him *why* he was leaving so soon.

Question 80

# Adjective; Germanic /waɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Measuring a large distance from side to side. **Sample Sentence:** *The river was very /waɪd/ at this point.*

Answer 80

wide ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The river was very *wide* at this point.

Question 81

# Verb; English /wɪns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress. **Sample Sentence:** *She couldn't help but /wɪns/ when the doctor applied the antiseptic.*

Answer 81

wince ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She couldn't help but *wince* when the doctor applied the antiseptic.

Question 82

# Verb; Middle English /ˈwɪnoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To remove people or things that are less desirable. **Sample Sentence:** *The process will help to /ˈwɪnoʊ/ out the weaker candidates.*

Answer 82

winnow ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The process will help to *winnow* out the weaker candidates.

Question 83

# Adjective; English /ˈwɪstfəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing. **Sample Sentence:** *She gave a /ˈwɪstfəl/ smile as she reminisced.*

Answer 83

wistful ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She gave a *wistful* smile as she reminisced.

Question 84

# Verb; Old English /ˈwʌndər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To think or speculate curiously. **Sample Sentence:** *I often /ˈwʌndər/ about the mysteries of the universe.*

Answer 84

wonder ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** I often *wonder* about the mysteries of the universe.

Question 85

# Noun; Old English /wɜːrld/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features. **Sample Sentence:** *She dreams of traveling the /wɜːrld/.*

Answer 85

world ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She dreams of traveling the *world*.

Question 86

# Noun; Old English /wɜrθ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The level at which someone or something deserves to be valued or rated. **Sample Sentence:** *The painting was of great /wɜrθ/.*

Answer 86

worth ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The painting was of great *worth*.

Question 87

# Interjection; English /waʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Used to express astonishment or admiration. **Sample Sentence:** *When he saw the fireworks, he said, "/waʊ/".*

Answer 87

wow ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** When he saw the fireworks, he said, "*wow*".

Question 88

# Verb; Old Norse /ˈrɪɡəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To twist and turn with quick movements. **Sample Sentence:** *The fish began to /ˈrɪɡəl/ on the line.*

Answer 88

wriggle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The fish began to *wriggle* on the line.

Question 89

# Verb; Old English /rɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To twist and squeeze (something) to force liquid from it. **Sample Sentence:** *He had to /rɪŋ/ the towel after washing the car.*

Answer 89

wring ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He had to *wring* the towel after washing the car.

Question 90

# Verb; English /ˈjæmər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make a loud repetitive noise. **Sample Sentence:** *The children began to /ˈjæmər/ loudly.*

Answer 90

yammer ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The children began to *yammer* loudly.

Question 91

# Noun; Dutch /jɔːl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A two-masted fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel similar to a ketch but having a smaller aftermast stepped abaft the rudder post. **Sample Sentence:** *They sailed the /jɔːl/ around the harbor.*

Answer 91

yawl ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They sailed the *yawl* around the harbor.

Question 92

# Exclamation; English /jɪˈpiː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Used to express happiness or delight. **Sample Sentence:** *She shouted /jɪˈpiː/ when she won the game.*

Answer 92

yippee ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She shouted *yippee* when she won the game.

Question 93

# Adverb; Middle English /ˈjɒn.dər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** At some distance in the direction indicated; over there. **Sample Sentence:** *You can see the village just /ˈjɒn.dər/ across the valley.*

Answer 93

yonder ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** You can see the village just *yonder* across the valley.

Question 94

# Interjection; American English /ˈjuːˌhuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Used to call attention from a distance or to attract someone's attention. **Sample Sentence:** */ˈjuːˌhuː/, I'm over here!*

Answer 94

yoo-hoo ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** *Yoo-hoo*, I'm over here!

Question 95

# Noun; Old English /jɔːr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Time long past, especially the long past for which there are nostalgic feelings. **Sample Sentence:** *He often spoke of the days of /jɔːr/.*

Answer 95

yore ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He often spoke of the days of *yore*.

Question 96

# Adjective; Old English /jʌŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having lived or existed for only a short time. **Sample Sentence:** *The /jʌŋ/ puppy was full of energy.*

Answer 96

young ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *young* puppy was full of energy.

Question 97

# Noun; Portuguese /ˈziːbrə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An African wild horse with black-and-white stripes and an erect mane. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈziːbrə/ grazed in the savannah.*

Answer 97

zebra ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *zebra* grazed in the savannah.

Question 98

# Verb; Middle English /zɪp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To fasten or unfasten with a zipper. **Sample Sentence:** *She had to /zɪp/ her jacket before going outside.*

Answer 98

zip ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She had to *zip* her jacket before going outside.

Question 99

# Noun; German /ˈzɪðər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A musical instrument consisting of a flat wooden sound box with numerous strings stretched across it, played with a plectrum and fingers. **Sample Sentence:** *She played a tune on the /ˈzɪðər/ during the recital.*

Answer 99

zither ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She played a tune on the *zither* during the recital.

Question 100

# Verb; English /zuːmd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To move quickly or suddenly. **Sample Sentence:** *The car /zuːmd/ past us on the highway.*

Answer 100

zoomed ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The car *zoomed* past us on the highway.