villain - The villain in the Wizard of Oz is the wicked witch of the West.

A wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately.

vinegar - We combine oil and vinegar to make the salad dressing.

A sour liquid used to flavor and preserve food.

virus - Scientists are now trying to eradicate the HIV virus.

A tiny organism that can reproduce only in living cells. Viruses cause disease in humans, animals, and plants.

volunteer - People sometimes volunteer to help others because it is the right thing to do.

A person who helps or offers to do something without getting paid.

vowel - Every word has a vowel.

The speech sounds made by the letters a, e, i, o, and u.

wafer - The small wafer did not satisfy my hunger.

A small thin crisp cake or cookie.

waltz - My grandmother used to waltz in a ballroom with my grandfather.

A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat.

warehouse - The warehouse was loaded with supplies waiting to be shipped to Europe.

A storehouse for goods and merchandise.

weakness - A box of chocolates is her greatest weakness.

To like something even though it might not be good for you.

weapon - The police discovered a weapon hidden in the house.

Something that is used for fighting or hunting.

weary - The weary runner collapsed at the end of the race.

Exhaust or tire though overuse, great strain, or stress.

wedding - My sister had her wedding in New York City.

A social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed.

weekend - Dad and Mom took us to the circus last weekend.

The end of the week; Saturday and Sunday.

wharf - The boat stopped at the wharf only long enough to pick up the cargo.

A platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats.

wheeze - Her asthma caused her to wheeze after long periods of exercise.

Breathing with a husky or whistling sound.

whirl - The wind caused the leaves to whirl and spin around and around on the lawn.

To spin around very quickly, or to make something do this.

whisk - I like to use a whisk to beat eggs.

To move, brush,whip, etc., with a quick sweeping motion.

whistle - The teacher blew the whistle when recess was over.

1. A high, shrill sound that you can make when you blow through your lips. 2. A high pitched sound. Some people can make this sound with their mouth.

whole - Our whole family gets together on Thanksgiving.

The complete amount or sum of something.

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Basic Vocabulary 24

Term	Definition
villain - The villain in the Wizard of Oz is the wicked witch of the West.	A wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately.
vinegar - We combine oil and vinegar to make the salad dressing.	A sour liquid used to flavor and preserve food.
virus - Scientists are now trying to eradicate the HIV virus.	A tiny organism that can reproduce only in living cells. Viruses cause disease in humans, animals, and plants.
volunteer - People sometimes volunteer to help others because it is the right thing to do.	A person who helps or offers to do something without getting paid.
vowel - Every word has a vowel.	The speech sounds made by the letters a, e, i, o, and u.
wafer - The small wafer did not satisfy my hunger.	A small thin crisp cake or cookie.
waltz - My grandmother used to waltz in a ballroom with my grandfather.	A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat.
warehouse - The warehouse was loaded with supplies waiting to be shipped to Europe.	A storehouse for goods and merchandise.
weakness - A box of chocolates is her greatest weakness.	To like something even though it might not be good for you.
weapon - The police discovered a weapon hidden in the house.	Something that is used for fighting or hunting.
weary - The weary runner collapsed at the end of the race.	Exhaust or tire though overuse, great strain, or stress.
wedding - My sister had her wedding in New York City.	A social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed.
weekend - Dad and Mom took us to the circus last weekend.	The end of the week; Saturday and Sunday.
wharf - The boat stopped at the wharf only long enough to pick up the cargo.	A platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats.
wheeze - Her asthma caused her to wheeze after long periods of exercise.	Breathing with a husky or whistling sound.
whim - Experts advise parents not to indulge in a child's every whim.	A sudden desire.
whirl - The wind caused the leaves to whirl and spin around and around on the lawn.	To spin around very quickly, or to make something do this.
whisk - I like to use a whisk to beat eggs.	To move, brush,whip, etc., with a quick sweeping motion.
whistle - The teacher blew the whistle when recess was over.	1. A high, shrill sound that you can make when you blow through your lips. 2. A high pitched sound. Some people can make this sound with their mouth.
whole - Our whole family gets together on Thanksgiving.	The complete amount or sum of something.

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