Word Selection

waft v.t. to carry lightly and smoothly through the air or over water; to send or convey lightly..

wake n. a watch or vigil by the body of a dead person before burial; the track of waves left by a ship or other object moving through the water..

waspish adj. like or suggesting a wasp, esp. in behavior; quick to resent a trifling affront or injury; snappish; irascibly or petulantly spiteful..

waylay v.t., to intercept or attack from ambush, as in order to rob, seize, or slay; to await and accost unexpectedly..

weltanschauung n. a comprehensive conception or image of the universe and of humanity's relation to it..

weltschmerz n. sorrow that one feels and accepts as one's necessary portion in life; sentimental pessimism..

winsome adj. sweetly or innocently charming; winning; engaging: a winsome smile..

wiseacre n. a person who possesses or affects to possess great wisdom..

wizened adj. withered; shriveled: a wizened old man; wizened features..

woe n grievous distress, affliction, or trouble: His woe was almost beyond description; an affliction..

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