W-Z Flashcards
Wallow
To indulge oneself; to roll around in
Waif
A homeless person
Wan
Pale; weak; tired
Wane
To gradually decrease in size or intensity
Wangle
To manipulate; to obtain by scheming or by underhand methods
Wanton
Reckless; immoral
Warble
To sing melodiously
Warp
To bend out of shape; to pervert
Wary
Cautious; watchful
Wastrel
A spendthrift; one who wastes
Waver
To sway; to be uncertain.
Wax
To grow in size or intensity
Weighty
Of utmost importance
Wend
To direct ones way
Wheedle
To coax or to persuade
Whet
To stimulate; to make sharp
Whimsical
Unpredictable; changeable
Wield
To handle (a tool); to exercise control (over others)
Willful
Contrary; stubborn
Wily
Tricky; sly
Wince
To shrink, as in pain, fear, etc.; to flinch
Windfall
Unexpected good fortune
Winsome
Pleasing; charming
Withal
In spite of all; nevertheless