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week

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
a period of time equal to seven days

weigh

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
to measure how heavy someone or something is

welcome

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
to express happiness or pleasure when someone arrives or something develops

well

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
in a way that is good or pleasing; in good health; n. a hole in the ground where water, gas or oil can be found

west

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
the direction in which the sun goes down

wet

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
covered with water or other liquid; not dry

what

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
used to ask about something or to ask for information about something ("What is this?"); ad. which or which kind ("He wants to know what you would like to drink.")

wheat

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
a grain used to make bread; the plant that produces the grain

wheel

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
a round structure that turns around a center

when

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
at what time; at any time ("When will she come home?"); conj. during or at the time ("I studied hard when I was in school.")


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