Archive for the ‘W’ Category

Wield

April 16, 2009

wield (wld) tr.v. wield·ed, wield·ing, wields 1. To handle (a weapon or tool, for example) with skill and ease. 2. To exercise (authority or influence, for example) effectively. See Synonyms at handle.

Wager

March 10, 2008

wa·ger play_w(“W0005300″)

 (wjr)n.

1.

a. An agreement under which each bettor pledges a certain amount to the other depending on the outcome of an unsettled matter.
b. A matter bet on; a gamble.
2. Something staked on an uncertain outcome; a bet. See Synonyms at bet.

Wannabe

December 18, 2007

wan·na·be also wan·na·bee play_w(“W0025450″)

 (wn-b, wôn-) Informal

n.

1. One who aspires to a role or position.

2. One who imitates the behavior, customs, or dress of an admired person or group.

3. A product designed to imitate the qualities or characteristics of something.