Archive for the 'W Glossary' Category

wry

wry

wry adj.

Deviating from that which is proper or right.




writing

writing

writing n.

The act or art of tracing or inscribing on a surface letters or ideographs.




writhe

writhe

writhe v.

To twist the body, face, or limbs or as in pain or distress.




wretchedness

wretchedness

wretchedness n.

Extreme misery or unhappiness.




wrest

wrest

wrest v.

To pull or force away by or as by violent twisting or wringing.




wreak

wreak

wreak v.

To inflict, as a revenge or punishment.




wrangle

wrangle

wrangle v.

To maintain by noisy argument or dispute.




workmanship

workmanship

workmanship n.

The art or skill of a workman.




workmanlike

workmanlike

workmanlike adj.

Like or befitting a skilled workman.




working-man

working-man

working-man n.

One who earns his bread by manual labor.







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