Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words wheaten adjective Made of wheat; as, wheaten bread. wheedle verb t. To entice by soft words; to cajole; to flatter; to coax., To grain, or get away, by flattery., To flatter; to coax; to cajole. wheeled imp. & past participle of Wheel, Having wheels; — used chiefly in composition; … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words whiffed imp. & past participle of Whiff whiffet noun A little whiff or puff. whiffle verb i. To waver, or shake, as if moved by gusts of wind; to shift, turn, or veer about., To change from one opinion or course to another; to use evasions; to prevaricate; to … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words wicking noun the material of which wicks are made; esp., a loosely braided or twisted cord or tape of cotton. widegap noun The angler; — called also widegab, and widegut. widened imp. & past participle of Widen widgeon noun Any one of several species of fresh-water ducks, especially those … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words witched imp. & past participle of Witch witfish noun The ladyfish (a). withing present participle & vb. noun of Withe withers preposition The ridge between the shoulder bones of a horse, at the base of the neck. See Illust. of Horse. without preposition On or at the outside of; … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words wofully adverb In a woeful manner; sorrowfully; mournfully; miserably; dolefully. woesome adjective Woeful. wolfish adjective Like a wolf; having the qualities or form of a wolf; as, a wolfish visage; wolfish designs. wolfkin noun A little or young wolf. wolfram noun Same as Wolframite. wolvish adjective Wolfish. womanly adjective … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words vocable noun A word; a term; a name; specifically, a word considered as composed of certain sounds or letters, without regard to its meaning. vocalic adjective Of or pertaining to vowel sounds; consisting of the vowel sounds. vocally adverb In a vocal manner; with voice; orally; with audible sound., … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words wrought of Work, imp. & p. p. of Work., Worked; elaborated; not rough or crude. wrangle verb i. To argue; to debate; to dispute., To dispute angrily; to quarrel peevishly and noisily; to brawl; to altercate., To involve in a quarrel or dispute; to embroil., An angry dispute; a … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words vulcano noun A volcano. vulgate adjective An ancient Latin version of the Scripture, and the only version which the Roman Church admits to be authentic; — so called from its common use in the Latin Church., Of or pertaining to the Vulgate, or the old Latin version of the … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words xanthic adjective Tending toward a yellow color, or to one of those colors, green being excepted, in which yellow is a constituent, as scarlet, orange, etc., Possessing, imparting, or producing a yellow color; as, xanthic acid., Of or pertaining to xanthic acid, or its compounds; xanthogenic., Of or pertaining … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words utility noun The quality or state of being useful; usefulness; production of good; profitableness to some valuable end; as, the utility of manure upon land; the utility of the sciences; the utility of medicines., Adaptation to satisfy the desires or wants; intrinsic value. See Note under Value, 2., Happiness; … Read more