English includes a diverse range of words starting with the letter W. Here is a detailed list of such words, along with brief descriptions for each.
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Wagon: A vehicle with four wheels used for transporting goods or people, often pulled by horses or other animals.
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Wait: To remain in one place or delay action until a specific time or event occurs.
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Wake: To rouse from sleep or to become alert; can also refer to a gathering held after a person’s death.
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Wall: A vertical structure that defines and encloses an area, often serving as part of a building or boundary.
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Wander: To move about without a fixed course or destination, often in a leisurely or aimless manner.
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Warrant: A document issued by a legal authority allowing police to make an arrest or conduct a search.
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Welfare: The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; often associated with social services and support systems.
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Whale: A large marine mammal known for its size, which can live in both oceanic and some freshwater environments.
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Whisper: To speak very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard.
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Wicked: Evil or morally wrong; can also describe something that is extremely good or impressive in informal contexts.
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Widow: A woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried.
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Will: A legal document stating how a person’s possessions and affairs should be distributed after their death; also refers to the act of intending to do something.
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Win: To achieve victory in a contest, game, or competition; to gain or acquire something as a result of success.
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Wind: The movement of air from high to low pressure areas; can also refer to the act of twisting or turning.
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Wine: An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes or other fruits.
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Worm: A small, elongated invertebrate animal, often found in soil; can also refer to something that is very unpleasant or troublesome.
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Wrist: The joint connecting the hand to the forearm, allowing for movement of the hand.
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Wacky: Crazy or eccentric; often used to describe something that is amusingly unusual or unconventional.
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Warden: An official responsible for supervising or managing a particular place, such as a prison or park.
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Wavy: Having curves or undulations; used to describe something that is not straight and has a series of smooth, flowing bends.
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Weapon: An instrument or device used for attacking or defending, such as a gun or sword.
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Weight: The measure of how heavy something is, typically measured in units such as pounds or kilograms.
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Window: An opening in a wall or vehicle covered with glass, allowing light and air to enter.
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Wisdom: The ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on knowledge and experience.
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Whistle: A high-pitched sound made by blowing air through a small opening or using a special device; can also refer to the act of making such a sound.
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Waffle: A batter-based food cooked in a waffle iron to create a grid pattern; can also mean to speak or write evasively.
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Wreck: The remains of something that has been destroyed or severely damaged; can also refer to causing significant damage.
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Wield: To hold and use a weapon or tool effectively; to exercise or exert power or influence.
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Workshop: A space or room where work, particularly manual or mechanical tasks, is carried out; can also refer to a training session or seminar.
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Wilderness: An uncultivated, uninhabited area of land, often characterized by its natural state and lack of human influence.
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Witty: Characterized by quick and clever humor; often involving sharp, intelligent remarks.