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wary	on guard against threat or danger. [2 definitions]
was	a past tense of the verb "be" which is used with "I," "he," "she," "it," and with singular nouns.
wash	to make clean by using water or soap. [12 definitions]
washable	able to be washed without damage.
washcloth	a small cloth used for washing the body or face.
wash down	to clean completely with water or other liquids. [2 definitions]
washer	a person or thing that washes. [3 definitions]
washing machine	a machine that washes laundry.
Washington	a state in the northwestern United States on the Pacific Coast. Its capital is Olympia. (abbreviated: WA) [2 definitions]
Washington, D.C.	the capital city of the United States of America; Washington.
wasn't	shortened form of "was not."
wasp	an insect that has two pairs of wings and a slender body with a very narrow waist. Some wasps can give a painful sting.
waste	to use or spend in a careless way or for little or no return. [11 definitions]
wastebasket	an open container for holding trash. A wastebasket is used inside a home or other building.
wasteful	using more than is needed.
wasteland	land where there are no living things or where nothing will grow.
wastepaper basket	a British word for a small, open container for holding trash. "Wastepaper basket" has the same meaning as "wastebasket."
watch	to look closely or carefully, usually at something that is moving. [8 definitions]
watchdog	a dog that is trained to guard property.
watchful	watching closely or carefully; alert.
watch it	to be careful; to have caution.

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