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As a noun: An official authorization or order. As a verb: To justify or make something necessary.
"The judge issued a warrant for his arrest."
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
"Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment."
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
"The laptop comes with a two-year warranty."
A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.
"The old part of the city is a warren of narrow streets."
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
"She was wary of trusting strangers."
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
"The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family."
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
"The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history."
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
"The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze."
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
"She began to waver in her decision to move abroad."
to increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity
"The moon will wax until it becomes full."
a path, direction, or method of doing something
"He found a new way to solve the problem."
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
"He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse."
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
"The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students."
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
"The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition."
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
"The charity worked for the common weal of the community."
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
"Parents often wean their babies around six months old."
Causing one to feel tired or bored.
"The long and wearisome lecture put the students to sleep."
feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of exertion or lack of sleep
"After the long journey, she felt weary and wanted to rest."
the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time in terms of heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
"The weather today is sunny and warm."
to measure how heavy something is
"The shopkeeper weighed the fruits before selling them."
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
"The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected."
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
"The eagle soared high into the welkin."
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
"She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners."
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