wag–wakeful Vocabulary (W Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

wag

NatureA2

Meaning: to move back and forth quickly

Part of speech: verb

Example: The dog began to wag its tail excitedly.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms:

sway
shake

wage

BusinessB1

Meaning: payment for work

Part of speech: noun

Example: She earns a good wage at her job.

Category: Business › Finance

Synonyms:

salary
pay

Antonyms:

debt
loss

wage earner

BusinessB2

Meaning: a person who earns a wage

Part of speech: noun

Example: As a wage earner, he contributes to the household expenses.

Category: Business › Employment

Synonyms:

worker
employee

wage packet

BusinessB2

Meaning: a package containing a worker's pay

Part of speech: noun

Example: He opened his wage packet to check his earnings.

Category: Business › Finance

Synonyms:

pay envelope
salary package

waged

PoliticsC1

Meaning: to carry on or engage in (a war, campaign, etc.)

Part of speech: verb

Example: They waged a campaign for environmental protection.

Category: Politics › Campaigns

Synonyms:

conducted
carried out

wager

BusinessB2

Meaning: a bet or gamble

Part of speech: noun

Example: He placed a wager on the horse race.

Category: Business › Gambling

Synonyms:

bet
stake

waggish

ArtsC1

Meaning: humorous or playful

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

funny
jovial

Antonyms:

serious
solemn

waggle

NatureB2

Meaning: to move or shake from side to side

Part of speech: verb

Example: The dog began to waggle its tail in excitement.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms:

wiggle
shake

Wagnerian

ArtsC2

Meaning: relating to the composer Richard Wagner or his music

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The opera had a Wagnerian quality to its dramatic themes.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

operatic
dramatic

wagon

TransportationA2

Meaning: a vehicle with four wheels used for transporting goods

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children played with a toy wagon in the yard.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms:

cart
vehicle

wagon train

TransportationC1

Meaning: a group of wagons traveling together

Part of speech: noun

Example: The wagon train moved slowly across the prairie.

Category: Transportation › Historical

Synonyms:

caravan
convoy

wagonload

TransportationB2

Meaning: the amount that a wagon can carry

Part of speech: noun

Example: They filled the wagonload with hay for the animals.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms:

load
cargo

wagtail

NatureB2

Meaning: a type of bird known for its tail movements

Part of speech: noun

Example: The wagtail danced around the garden.

Category: Nature › Birds

Synonyms:

bird
flutterer

wah-wah

ArtsC1

Meaning: a sound made by a wah-wah pedal in music

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a wah-wah to enhance his guitar sound.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

effect
sound

waif

SocietyC2

Meaning: a homeless or abandoned child

Part of speech: noun

Example: The story featured a waif who found a loving family.

Category: Society › Children

Synonyms:

orphan
street child

wail

NatureA2

Meaning: to make a long, high cry

Part of speech: verb

Example: The baby began to wail when it was hungry.

Category: Nature › Sound

Synonyms:

cry
scream

Antonyms:

whisper
murmur

wainscot

ArchitectureC1

Meaning: wood paneling on the lower part of a wall

Part of speech: noun

Example: The room was decorated with beautiful wainscot.

Category: Architecture › Interior Design

Synonyms:

paneling
cladding

waist

HealthA1

Meaning: the part of the body between the ribs and hips

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a belt around her waist.

Category: Health › Anatomy

Synonyms:

midsection
torso

Antonyms:

shoulders
hips

waistband

FashionA2

Meaning: the band that goes around the waist of pants or skirts

Part of speech: noun

Example: The waistband of my shorts is too tight.

Category: Fashion › Clothing

Synonyms:

belt
band

waistcoat

FashionB2

Meaning: a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore a waistcoat to the formal event.

Category: Fashion › Clothing

Synonyms:

vest
gilet

waist-deep

NatureB2

Meaning: up to the waist in depth

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The water was waist-deep in the flooded area.

Category: Nature › Water

Synonyms:

mid-depth
half-submerged

waist-high

NatureB2

Meaning: reaching the height of the waist

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The grass was waist-high in the field.

Category: Nature › Plants

Synonyms:

mid-height
tall

waistline

HealthB2

Meaning: the line around the waist

Part of speech: noun

Example: She measured her waistline for the dress.

Category: Health › Measurements

Synonyms:

midsection
girth

wait

LanguageA1

Meaning: to stay in one place until something happens

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please wait for your turn.

Category: Language › Communication

Synonyms:

pause
remain

Antonyms:

leave
depart

wait list

BusinessB2

Meaning: a list of people waiting for something

Part of speech: noun

Example: The wait list for the event is long.

Category: Business › Services

Synonyms:

waiting list
queue

waiter

BusinessA2

Meaning: a person who serves food in a restaurant

Part of speech: noun

Example: The waiter took our order promptly.

Category: Business › Hospitality

Synonyms:

server
attendant

waiting

LanguageB1

Meaning: the act of staying in one place until something happens

Part of speech: noun

Example: Waiting can be frustrating sometimes.

Category: Language › Communication

Synonyms:

staying
pausing

waiting game

BusinessC1

Meaning: a situation where one must wait for something to happen

Part of speech: noun

Example: The negotiations turned into a waiting game.

Category: Business › Negotiation

Synonyms:

delay
pause

waiting list

BusinessB2

Meaning: a list of people waiting for something

Part of speech: noun

Example: I joined the waiting list for the concert tickets.

Category: Business › Services

Synonyms:

queue
list

waiting room

HealthA2

Meaning: a room where people wait for appointments

Part of speech: noun

Example: The waiting room was filled with magazines.

Category: Health › Medical

Synonyms:

lobby
reception area

wait-list

BusinessB2

Meaning: a list of people waiting for something

Part of speech: noun

Example: I was placed on the wait-list for the concert.

Category: Business › Services

Synonyms:

waiting list
queue

waitperson

BusinessB2

Meaning: a gender-neutral term for a waiter or waitress

Part of speech: noun

Example: The waitperson brought our drinks quickly.

Category: Business › Hospitality

Synonyms:

server
attendant

waitress

BusinessA2

Meaning: a woman who serves food in a restaurant

Part of speech: noun

Example: The waitress was very attentive to our needs.

Category: Business › Hospitality

Synonyms:

server
attendant

waitressing

BusinessB1

Meaning: the act of serving food in a restaurant

Part of speech: noun

Example: She enjoys waitressing during the summer.

Category: Business › Hospitality

Synonyms:

serving
attending

waitstaff

BusinessB2

Meaning: the group of people who serve food in a restaurant

Part of speech: noun

Example: The waitstaff worked together to ensure excellent service.

Category: Business › Hospitality

Synonyms:

servers
staff

waive

LawC1

Meaning: to give up a right or claim

Part of speech: verb

Example: She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.

Category: Law › Rights

Synonyms:

relinquish
forgo

Antonyms:

claim
retain

waiver

LawC1

Meaning: a document that relinquishes a right or claim

Part of speech: noun

Example: You need to sign a waiver before participating.

Category: Law › Contracts

Synonyms:

release
exemption

wake

HealthA1

Meaning: to stop sleeping

Part of speech: verb

Example: I usually wake up at 7 AM.

Category: Health › Sleep

Synonyms:

arise
get up

Antonyms:

sleep
doze

wakeboarding

SportsB2

Meaning: a water sport where a person rides a wakeboard

Part of speech: noun

Example: He enjoys wakeboarding during the summer.

Category: Sports › Water Sports

Synonyms:

water skiing
boarding

wakeful

HealthB2

Meaning: unable to sleep

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She felt wakeful after drinking coffee.

Category: Health › Sleep

Synonyms:

alert
awake

Antonyms:

sleepy
drowsy

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