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Other / Move

whirl - Move or cause to move rapidly around and around

The tornado whirled towards the town, soon to leave destruction in its wake.

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Good / Smart

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wizard - A person who is exceptionally skilled or clever at something; or a man who practices magic; a magician.

He’s a real wizard when it comes to fixing cars—there's nothing he can’t handle.

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Bad / Unhappy

whimper - (of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent

The dog whimpered all day while its owner was away at work.

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Other / Sound

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whisper - To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.

The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing

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Other / Move

whoosh - Move or cause to move quickly or suddenly with a rushing sound

As they raced, Superman and The Flash whooshed by so quickly that it just looked like a blur to the spectators.

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Bad / Weak

wilt - To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower.

The once-beautiful rose had wilted in the overwhelming summer heat.

adjective

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Good / Big

whopping - Very large

The veterinarian could barely lift up the cat who must have weighed a whopping 80 pounds.

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Bad / Hostile

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wisecrack - A clever or witty remark, often sarcastic or humorous; s short, sharp, or mocking comment made in a casual or playful way.

When they were at lunch, he made a wisecrack about the boss, and everyone at the table laughed.

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Bad / Confused

woozy - Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed

After the heated argument, Angela felt woozy, and had to slowly calm down.

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Other / Entice

wheedle - To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something

Patty knew Renee had been working late, so she wheedled the last bit of work out of her by praising her performance.

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Bad / Weak

wobble - An unsteady movement from side to side

When a baby first learns to walk, its steps look more like an unsteady wobble.

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Bad / Weak

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waver - To go back and forth between choices or opinions.

Alan would waver back and forth about whether he wanted to be a doctor or an actor.