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to move or cause to move rapidly from side to side
"The dog wagged its tail happily."
payment for work or services, usually on a daily or weekly basis; also to engage in or carry on (a war, campaign, or struggle)
"The workers demanded a fair wage for their labor."
playfully humorous or mischievous
"His waggish remarks made everyone laugh."
a homeless, neglected, or abandoned person, often a child
"The young waif wandered the streets in search of food."
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
"He wore a black waistcoat with his suit."
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
"She decided to waive her right to a lawyer."
to stop sleeping; to become alert or conscious
"She had to wake early to catch the train."
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
"The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days."
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
"The tribe traded furs for wampum."
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
"After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired."
to move around aimlessly or without a fixed course
"She loves to wander through the old streets of the city."
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
"Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe."
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
"The moon wanes after the full moon night."
To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.
"He wangled a free ticket to the concert."
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
"His explanation was wanting in clarity."
Deliberate and unprovoked; reckless or cruel.
"The soldiers were accused of wanton destruction."
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
"His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering."
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
"The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning."
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
"She was admitted to the children's ward."
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
"Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses."
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
"The tribe was known for its warlike traditions."
A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.
"The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents."
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
"The wooden door warped in the summer heat."
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