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Question 1

Want

Answer 1

A desire to perceive in order to be fulfilled

Question 2

Writ

Answer 2

Rit

a form of written command in the name of a court or other legal authority to act, or abstain from acting, in some way.

one’s power to enforce compliance or submission; one’s authority.

Question 3

Warrant

Answer 3

Warr uhnt

a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.

justification or authority for an activity

a document that entitles the holder to receive goods, money, or services

officially affirm or guarantee.

reasoning and evidence

Question 4

Wreath

Answer 4

Reeth

an arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring and used for decoration or for laying on a grave.

a curl or ring of smoke or cloud.

Question 5

Wisdom

Answer 5

knowledge of right and wrong, and about how to conduct yourself

Question 6

Word

Answer 6

verbal activity with potential further verbal activity, which can ultimately be any type of activity

Describes some things, but not other things

Question 7

Writing

Answer 7

Formalized thinking

Question 8

Watch

Answer 8

Observe attentively

Question 9

Waddle

Answer 9

walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion

a waddling gait.

Question 10

Ward

Answer 10

a separate room in a hospital, typically one allocated to a particular type of patient.

a division or district of a city or town, as for administrative or political purposes.

one of the divisions of a prison.

a person, usually a minor, under the care and control of a guardian appointed by their parents or a court

any of the internal ridges or bars in a lock that prevent the turning of any key which does not have grooves of corresponding form or size.

a defensive position or motion

Question 11

-ward

Answer 11

(forming adverbs) toward the specified place or direction.

(forming adjectives) turned or tending toward.

Question 12

Winner take all

Answer 12

(of a competition) resulting in the entire prize going to the one competitor who wins

Question 13

Warring

Answer 13

(of two or more people or groups) in conflict with each other.

Question 14

Wisely

Answer 14

With good judgement

Question 15

Why

Answer 15

For what reason

For what purpose

For what intention

For what cause

For what motive

For what

The reason

Question 16

Weight

Answer 16

a body’s relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it, giving rise to a downward force; the heaviness of a person or thing.

the force exerted on the mass of a body by a gravitational field.

the quality of being heavy.

a unit or system of units used for expressing how much an object or quantity of matter weighs.

a unit or system of units used for expressing how much an object or quantity of matter weighs.

a heavy object, especially one being lifted or carried.

the ability of someone or something to influence decisions or actions.

the importance attached to something.

a factor associated with one of a set of numerical quantities, used to represent its importance relative to the other members of the set.

hold (something) down by placing a heavy object on top of it.

make (something) heavier by attaching a heavy object to it, especially so as to make it stay in place.

attach importance or value to.

be planned or arranged so as to put a specified person, group, or factor in a position of advantage or disadvantage.

multiply the components of (an average) by factors to take account of their importance.

Question 17

Without

Answer 17

in the absence of.

outside

without it being the case that.

Question 18

Wrench

Answer 18

pull or twist (someone or something) suddenly and violently.

injure (a part of the body) as a result of a sudden twisting movement.

turn (something, especially a nut or bolt) with a wrench.

Question 19

Wade

Answer 19

walk with effort through water or another liquid or viscous substance.

walk through (something filled with water).

Question 20

Whiz

Answer 20

move quickly through the air with a whistling or whooshing sound.

do or deal with quickly.

cause to rotate in a machine, especially a food processor

Urinate

Question 21

Wispy

Answer 21

(of hair, threads, smoke, etc.) fine; feathery.

Question 22

Wince

Answer 22

give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.

a slight grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain or distress.

Question 23

Wicked

Answer 23

evil or morally wrong.

intended to or capable of harming someone or something.

extremely unpleasant.

playfully mischievous

excellent; wonderful.

No peace for the wicked: the speaker’s heavy workload or lack of tranquility is due to their sinful life.

absorb or draw off (liquid) by capillary action.

Question 24

Wad

Answer 24

a lump or bundle of a soft material, used for padding, stuffing, or wiping.

a portion of chewing gum, or of tobacco or a narcotic when used for chewing.

a disk of felt or another material used to keep powder or shot in place in a gun barrel.

a bundle of paper, banknotes, or documents.

a large amount of something, especially money.

compress (a soft material) into a lump or mass.

line or stuff with wadding.

stop up (an aperture or a gun barrel) with a bundle or lump of soft material.

Shoot one’s wad: (of a man) ejaculate.

Question 25

Widower

Answer 25

a man who has lost his spouse by death and has not remarried. a man whose spouse is often away participating in a specified sport or activity.

Question 26

Weariness

Answer 26

extreme tiredness; fatigue. reluctance to see or experience any more of something.

Question 27

Wolf

Answer 27

a wild carnivorous mammal of the dog family, living and hunting in packs. It is native to both Eurasia and North America, but has been widely exterminated. used in names of mammals similar or related to the wolf, e.g. maned wolf, Tasmanian wolf. used figuratively to refer to a rapacious, ferocious, or voracious person or thing. a man who habitually seduces women. a harsh or out-of-tune effect produced when playing particular notes or intervals on a musical instrument, caused either by the instrument's construction or by divergence from equal temperament. devour (food) greedily. Cry wolf: call for help when it is not needed, with the effect that one is not believed when one really does need help. Throw someone to the wolves: leave someone to be roughly treated or criticized without trying to help or defend them. A wolf in sheep’s clothing: a person or thing that appears friendly or harmless but is really hostile

Question 28

Writhe

Answer 28

make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body. respond with great emotional or physical discomfort to (a violent or unpleasant feeling or thought).

Question 29

Wit

Answer 29

mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence. the intelligence required for normal activity; basic a natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor. a person who has an aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way. Be at one’s wits’ end: be overwhelmed with difficulties and at a loss as to what to do next be scared out of one's wits: be extremely frightened. gather one's wits: allow oneself to think calmly and clearly in a demanding situation have one's wits about one: be constantly alert and vigilant. Live by one’s wits: earn money by clever and sometimes dishonest means, having no regular employment. pit one's wits against: compete with (someone or something) that is to say (used to make clearer or more specific something already said or referred to).

Question 30

Well

Answer 30

in a good or satisfactory way. in a way that is appropriate to the facts or circumstances. so as to have a fortunate outcome. in a kind way. with praise or approval with equanimity. profitably; advantageously in a condition of prosperity or comfort. in a thorough manner. to a great extent or degree (often used for emphasis). intimately; closely used as an intensifier. very probably; in all likelihood. without difficulty. with good reason. in good health; free or recovered from illness. in a satisfactory state or position. sensible; advisable. used to express a range of emotions including surprise, anger, resignation, or relief. used when pausing to consider one's next words. used to express agreement or acceptance, often in a qualified or slightly reluctant way. used to introduce the resumption of a narrative or a change of subject. used to mark the end of a conversation or activity. used to indicate that one is waiting for an answer or explanation from someone. All well and good: used to express acceptance of a first statement before introducing a contradictory or confirming second statement As well: in addition; too As well as: and also; and in addition. As well — — might: used to convey the speaker's opinion that a person's reaction is appropriate or unsurprising. May as well: used to make an unenthusiastic suggestion, or used to indicate that a situation is the same as if the hypothetical thing stated were true. be well in with: have a good relationship with (someone in a position of influence or authority). be well out of: be fortunate to be no longer involved in (a situation). well and truly: completely well enough: to a reasonable degree well worth: certainly worth

Question 31

Well (2)

Answer 31

a shaft sunk into the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas. short for inkwell. (in place names) a place where there are mineral springs. a depression made to hold liquid. a plentiful source or supply. an enclosed space in the middle of a building, giving room for stairs or an elevator, or to allow light or ventilation. a shelf beneath the counter of a bar on which bottles of liquor are stored within easy reach of the bartender. denoting or made with the relatively inexpensive brands of liquor stored in the well of a bar. a region of minimum potential. (of a liquid) rise to the surface and spill or be about to spill. (of an emotion) arise and become more intense. Very well: used to express agreement or consent.

Question 32

Wriggle

Answer 32

twist and turn with quick writhing movements. move in a particular direction with wriggling movements. avoid (something) by devious means. a wriggling movement.

Question 33

Wainscoting

Answer 33

wooden paneling that lines the lower part of the walls of a room. material for wainscoting.

Question 34

Wainscot

Answer 34

an area of wooden paneling on the lower part of the walls of a room. line (a room or wall) with wooden paneling.

Question 35

Wound

Answer 35

an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken. an injury to a person's feelings or reputation. inflict an injury on (someone). injure (a person's feelings). past and past participle of wind2

Question 36

Wimp

Answer 36

someone who lacks confidence, courage, or strength

Question 37

Whimpering

Answer 37

making a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness the making of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness.

Question 38

Weeping

Answer 38

shedding tears exuding liquid

Question 39

Weep

Answer 39

shed tears. utter or express with tears exude liquid a fit or period of weeping.

Question 40

Wantonness

Answer 40

intentional bad behavior that shows a lack of care for the consequences

Question 41

Withhold

Answer 41

refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another). suppress or hold back (an emotion or reaction). (of an employer) deduct (tax) from an employee's paycheck and send it directly to the government.

Question 42

Warped

Answer 42

bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of the effects of heat or damp. abnormal or strange; distorted.

Question 43

Warp

Answer 43

become or cause to become bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of the effects of heat or dampness. cause to become abnormal or strange; have a distorting effect on. move (a ship) along by hauling on a rope attached to a stationary object on shore. (of a ship) move by being hauled on a rope attached to a stationary object. (in weaving) arrange (yarn) so as to form the warp of a piece of cloth. cover (land) with a deposit of alluvial soil by natural or artificial flooding. a twist or distortion in the shape or form of something. relating to or denoting (fictional or hypothetical) space travel by means of distorting space-time. an abnormality or perversion in a person's character. (in weaving) the threads on a loom over and under which other threads (the weft) are passed to make cloth. a rope attached at one end to a fixed point and used for moving or mooring a ship.

Question 44

Whirling

Answer 44

characterized by rapid movement round and round.

Question 45

Whirl

Answer 45

(h)wərl move or cause to move rapidly around and around. move or cause to move rapidly. (of the head, mind, or senses) seem to spin around.

Question 46

Whittle

Answer 46

carve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it. carve (an object) from wood by repeatedly cutting small slices from it. reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps.