Exam: TOEFL

Definition: More clever and amusing than someone or something else.

Example: She is wittier than her brother, always making everyone laugh with her jokes.

Definition: The most clever and funny person or thing, often able to make others laugh with quick and smart remarks.

Example: She is known as the wittiest comedian in the country, always making the audience laugh with her sharp humor.

Definition: In a way that shows clever humor or quick thinking.

Example: She wittily responded to the joke, making everyone laugh.

Definition: The quality of being clever and funny in speech or writing.

Example: Her wittiness made the conversation enjoyable and engaging.

Definition: In a way that shows knowledge or awareness of what one is doing; intentionally or on purpose.

Example: She wittingly agreed to the terms of the contract, knowing the implications.

Definition: Having a clever and humorous quality; able to make jokes or amusing remarks.

Example: Her witty comments always make the conversation more enjoyable.

Definition: Describing something that has become shriveled or dried up, often referring to a person's appearance as they age.

Example: The old tree stood in the field, its wizen branches reaching out like bony fingers.

Definition: To become dry and shriveled, often due to age or lack of moisture.

Example: As the years passed, the once vibrant flowers began to wizen and lose their color.

Definition: To make something dry up or lose its freshness, often due to age or lack of moisture.

Example: The harsh sun began to wizen the once vibrant flowers in the garden.

Definition: Describing someone who looks old and has wrinkles, often because of age or hardship.

Example: The wizened old man shared stories of his youth with a twinkle in his eye.

Definition: An expression used to show sadness or disappointment.

Example: Woe is me, for I have lost my way!

Definition: A feeling of deep sadness or distress, often caused by misfortune or grief.

Example: After losing her job, she felt a great sense of woe.

Definition: Feeling or looking very sad and unhappy, often because of difficult situations or problems.

Example: After hearing the bad news, she had a woebegone expression on her face.