W Flashcards
Want
A desire to perceive in order to be fulfilled
Writ
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.
Warrant
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
Wreath
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.
Wisdom
knowledge of right and wrong, and about how to conduct yourself
Word
verbal activity with potential further verbal activity, which can ultimately be any type of activity
Describes some things, but not other things
Writing
Formalized thinking
Watch
Observe attentively
Waddle
walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion
a waddling gait.
Ward
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
-ward
(forming adverbs) toward the specified place or direction.
(forming adjectives) turned or tending toward.
Winner take all
(of a competition) resulting in the entire prize going to the one competitor who wins
Warring
(of two or more people or groups) in conflict with each other.
Wisely
With good judgement
Why
For what reason
Weight
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.
Without
in the absence of.
outside
without it being the case that.
Wrench
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.
Wade
walk with effort through water or another liquid or viscous substance.
walk through (something filled with water).
Whiz
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
Wispy
(of hair, threads, smoke, etc.) fine; feathery.
Wince
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.
Wicked
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.
Wad
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.
Widower
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.
Weariness
extreme tiredness; fatigue.
reluctance to see or experience any more of something.
Wolf
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
Writhe
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).
Wit
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).
Well
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
Well (2)
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.
Wriggle
twist and turn with quick writhing movements.
move in a particular direction with wriggling movements.
avoid (something) by devious means.
a wriggling movement.
Wainscoting
wooden paneling that lines the lower part of the walls of a room.
material for wainscoting.
Wainscot
an area of wooden paneling on the lower part of the walls of a room.
line (a room or wall) with wooden paneling.
Wound
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
Wimp
someone who lacks confidence, courage, or strength
Whimpering
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.
Weeping
shedding tears
exuding liquid
Weep
shed tears.
utter or express with tears
exude liquid
a fit or period of weeping.
Wantonness
intentional bad behavior that shows a lack of care for the consequences
Withhold
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.
