| wigwam |
a Native American shelter, shaped like a dome, made up of poles covered with bark, hides, or mats. |
| wild |
living in a natural state; not tamed. [7 definitions] |
| wildcat |
a bobcat, lynx, ocelot, or other wild cat of medium size. |
| wilderness |
a region in its natural state where there are things like trees and wild animals, but no people living there. |
| wildflower |
a wild, flowering plant that grows in meadows, woods, or other natural areas. |
| wildlife |
wild animals that live free of humans. |
| will1 |
used to show the future. [6 definitions] |
| will2 |
the power of the mind to choose a course of action or to make a decision. [7 definitions] |
| willful |
according to one's will; on purpose. [2 definitions] |
| willing |
wanting or agreeing to do something; ready. [2 definitions] |
| willingness |
the state of being ready or glad to do something without being forced to do it. |
| willow |
a tree or bush that has narrow leaves. The long twigs of willows bend easily and are used in weaving baskets and making furniture. |
| wilt |
to lose freshness and become limp. |
| wimp |
(informal) a weak person. |
| win |
to do the best or come first in a contest or game. [4 definitions] |
| wince |
to draw suddenly back or away from something painful or frightening. |
| winch |
a machine, run by motor or hand, that pulls or lifts objects by a rope or cable that is wound around a drum. |
| wind1 |
air as it moves naturally over the surface of the earth. [4 definitions] |
| wind2 |
to follow or to have a bending or turning course. [7 definitions] |
| wind down |
to become less strong or intense. [2 definitions] |
| windfall |
money or another piece of good fortune that is not expected or earned. [2 definitions] |