Letters W,X,Y,Z

Wane

To decrease gradually in size, power, or intensity.

Wary

Cautious; watchful for danger.

Watershed

A critical turning point or dividing line.

Wayward

Difficult to control; unpredictable in behavior.

Wean

To gradually detach from a dependency.

Welter

A confused mass; chaotic jumble.

Wheedle

To coax or persuade using flattery.

Whet

To sharpen or stimulate (especially appetite or interest).

Whimsical

Playfully fanciful or unpredictably quirky.

Wily

Cunning or sly.

Wistful

Longing or yearning, often with sadness.

Wont

Custom or habitual behavior.

Wrangle

A noisy or intense dispute.

Writhe

To twist in pain or discomfort.

Xenophobia

Fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers.

Yen

A strong craving or desire.

Yoke

To join or link (often forcibly or figuratively).

Yokel

A country bumpkin; unsophisticated person (often derogatory).

Zealot

A fanatical believer in a cause.

Zenith

The highest point or peak.

Zephyr

A soft, gentle breeze.

Zest

Great enthusiasm or enjoyment.

Zany

Comically or absurdly foolish.

Zeitgeist

The spirit or mood of a particular time period.