Word List W

Question 1

Waffle (v.)

Answer 1

speak equivocally about an issue. When asked directly about the governor’s involvement in the savings and loan scandal, the press secretary waffled, talking all around the issue.

Question 2

Waft (v.)

Answer 2

move gently by wind or waves. Daydreaming, he gazed at the leaves that wafted past his window.

Question 3

Waggish (adj.)

Answer 3

mischievous; humours; tricky. He was a prankster who, unfortunately, often overlooked the damage who could cause his waggish tricks.

Question 4

Waif (n.)

Answer 4

homeless child or animal. Although he already had eight cats, he could not resist adopting yet another feline waif.

Question 5

Waive (v.)

Answer 5

give up temporarily; yield. I will waive my rights in this matter in order to expedite our reaching a proper decision.