Words with Meanings – Page 49

Way-lay (v.) rob — The ladies were way-laid when they were returning from picnic.
Wrath (n.) anger — The natural calamities are manifestation of divine wrath and scourge.
Wilt (v.) wither — The plants wilted in the scorching heat of the sun.
Wield (v.) use (power) — Dictators are accustomed to wielding power against their opponents ruthlessly.
Wreak (v.) give expression to — Hamlet wreaked vengeance for the murder of his father.
Wrest (v.) take violently — In elections every party tries to wrest initiative from opposite parties by hook or by crook.
Whip (v./n.) lash, flog — The rapist was whipped publicly by the residents.
Wangle (v.) manage by unfair means — The employees always try to wangle extra benefits from their employers.
Yawn (v.) deep breath with mouth open — She yawned and fell asleep soon.
Yearn (v.) long for, keen desire — She yearns to meet her daughter who is residing in the United States.
Yeoman service (phrase) efficient or useful help in need — The Higher Education Commission has rendered yeoman service but more need to be done. It should provide monetary is facilities to deserving students.
Yoke (n.) attack, especially by strangling. — People urged the political and military leadership to take all possible steps for meeting the expectations of the Kashmiris crying under the Indian yoke.
Zest (n.) enthusiasm, gusto — She lost zest in life after the death of her only son.
Zealot (n.) fanatic — The zealots are offensive to those who believe in humanitarian service. The gory train incident in Indian Gujarat was sparked by drunken Hindu zealots.
Zealous (adj.) enthusiastic — He was known for his efforts for interfaith harmony and zealous patriotism
Zig-zag (n.) winding with unequal bends — The rash driving on zig-zag roads is quite dangerous.
Zoom (n.) rise, move upwards — Prices of medicines zoomed when their imports were banned.
Zenith (n.) summit, peak — Today he is at the zenith of his career. Far older politicians have performed miracles in putting their respective countries on the ladder to the zenith.

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Way-lay (v.) rob — The ladies were way-laid when they were returning from picnic.

Wrath (n.) anger — The natural calamities are manifestation of divine wrath and scourge.

Wilt (v.) wither — The plants wilted in the scorching heat of the sun.

Wield (v.) use (power) — Dictators are accustomed to wielding power against their opponents ruthlessly.

Wreak (v.) give expression to — Hamlet wreaked vengeance for the murder of his father.

Wrest (v.) take violently — In elections every party tries to wrest initiative from opposite parties by hook or by crook.

Whip (v./n.) lash, flog — The rapist was whipped publicly by the residents.

Wangle (v.) manage by unfair means — The employees always try to wangle extra benefits from their employers.

Yawn (v.) deep breath with mouth open — She yawned and fell asleep soon.

Yearn (v.) long for, keen desire — She yearns to meet her daughter who is residing in the United States.

Yeoman service (phrase) efficient or useful help in need — The Higher Education Commission has rendered yeoman service but more need to be done. It should provide monetary is facilities to deserving students.

Yoke (n.) attack, especially by strangling. — People urged the political and military leadership to take all possible steps for meeting the expectations of the Kashmiris crying under the Indian yoke.

Zest (n.) enthusiasm, gusto — She lost zest in life after the death of her only son.

Zealot (n.) fanatic — The zealots are offensive to those who believe in humanitarian service. The gory train incident in Indian Gujarat was sparked by drunken Hindu zealots.

Zealous (adj.) enthusiastic — He was known for his efforts for interfaith harmony and zealous patriotism

Zig-zag (n.) winding with unequal bends — The rash driving on zig-zag roads is quite dangerous.

Zoom (n.) rise, move upwards — Prices of medicines zoomed when their imports were banned.

Zenith (n.) summit, peak — Today he is at the zenith of his career. Far older politicians have performed miracles in putting their respective countries on the ladder to the zenith.

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