Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A person who makes a bet or gamble on the outcome of an event.

Example: The wagerer placed a bet on the horse race, hoping to win big.

Definition: Having a playful or humorous quality; often joking or witty.

Example: His waggish remarks always make the group laugh.

Definition: A playful or humorous quality or behavior that is often amusing or entertaining.

Example: His waggishness made the party lively and fun for everyone.

Definition: To voluntarily give up a right or claim, or to not enforce a rule or penalty.

Example: She decided to waive her right to a trial and accept the settlement offer.

Definition: A document or agreement that allows someone to give up a right, claim, or privilege, often used to release someone from a rule or penalty.

Example: He signed a waiver to participate in the extreme sports event without holding the organizers responsible for any injuries.

Definition: The condition of being awake and alert, not asleep.

Example: After a long night of studying, her wakefulness was starting to fade.

Definition: To gradually become smaller or less in amount, intensity, or degree; to decrease over time.

Example: As the night went on, the moon began to wane, becoming less bright in the sky.

Definition: A period or phase when something gradually decreases or diminishes in size, strength, or intensity.

Example: The moon is in its wane, becoming smaller each night until the new moon.

Definition: In a pale or sickly way, often showing a lack of energy or enthusiasm.

Example: She smiled wanly, trying to hide her disappointment.

Definition: This word describes behavior that is playful, excessive, or cruel without reason. It can refer to actions that are immoral or lewd, as well as to things that are abundant or lush.

Example: The wanton destruction of the forest left many animals without homes.

Definition: To behave in a reckless or unrestrained way, often without regard for the consequences.

Example: The children ran wantonly through the fields, laughing and playing without a care.

Definition: A person who behaves in a playful, undisciplined, or immoral way, often indulging in self-gratification or lewdness.

Example: The wanton in the story caused trouble wherever they went, ignoring the rules and acting without care.

Definition: To waste or use something in a careless or extravagant way.

Example: He wantonly spent all his savings on luxury items.

Definition: In a way that is deliberate and unrestrained, often causing harm or damage.

Example: The animals were wantonly destroyed during the construction of the new building.