| waspish | readily expressing anger or irritation | |
| watershed | An area or ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, bases or seas | |
| wax | To increase in size, numbers, strength, prosperity, or intensity | |
| welter | A confused or disordered mass or collection of things; a jumble | |
| whet | To sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon) | |
| whimsical | Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way | |
| willful | Intentional or deliberate; done on purpose | |
| winsome | attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way | |
| wistful | Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing | |
| wizened | Shriveled or wrinkled with age | |