Sixth Level Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 22

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
waltz noun We danced to a waltz that evening. ballroom dance
wardrobe noun He had an extensive wardrobe. set of clothes
warrior noun He was a skilled warrior. soldier
whine verb When asked he let out a whine and ran away.
noun Soldiers often whine about their food. complain
wig noun She wore a wig because of baldness, hairpiece
willow noun A willow grew next to the river. type of tree
witch noun She looked like an old evil witch. sorceress
withhold verb Do not withhold information from the authorities. keep back
wretch noun The wretch tried to steal our car. scoundrel
yarn noun She knitted a sweater with blue yarn cloth fiber
noun We laughed at his outrageous yarn. fable, tale
yonder adv. Her house is over yonder. at an indicated place
zip verb She zipped through her homework. to act swiftly
zoology noun He studied the zoology of Alaska. study of animal life