SAT Vocabulary Words That Start With W

give up; do without or cease to hold or adhere to

diminish; grow smaller

sing; sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

permit; show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for

careful; marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

benefit; governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

rolling or tumbling; a confused multitude of things

coax; influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

sharpen; make keen or more acute

puff of air; a short light gust of air

playful; determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

playful unpredictability

pare; cut small bits or pare shavings from

occurring over a large area