wit: (noun) intelligence; mental sharpness; often used when describing someone who has quick and funny responsesUsed in the expression “to wit.” whit: (noun) a tiny amount; a small partNOT used in the expression “to wit.” to wit: (adverb) in other words; namely; that is to say
conscious: (adjective) aware of a situation or of one’s surroundings; awake; alert conscience: (noun) inner thoughts or feelings that lead you to speak or act in a way that is in keeping with your beliefs; an inner sense of right and wrong
lose: (verb) be unable to find; not succeed against competition; cease to have or retain loose: (adjective) not tight; not firmly attached; not clearly defined; promiscuous; (verb) release; liberate; set free
peel: (noun) the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable; (verb) to remove the outer layer of a fruit or vegetableUsed in the expression “to keep your eyes peeled.” peal: (noun) a loud ringing of bells; a loud, sustained or repeated sound, such as thunder or laughter; (verb) to ring …
absence: (noun) the state of being away from somewhere; the period of time spent away; a lack of something absenteeism: (noun) the habit of being away without good reason from somewhere you are regularly obligated to be (work, school); the rate or frequency of habitual absence
muster: (verb) assemble (usually military troops) for inspection or for preparation for battle; (noun) assembly of troops for inspection or for a military exercisePart of the expression “to pass muster.” mustard: (noun) condiment made from seeds of the mustard plant; mustard plantNOT part of the expression “to pass muster.”
heal: (verb) to recover from an illness or injury; to return or restore to good health heel: (noun) a part of the body; the back portion of some things, such as a foot, shoe, or loaf of bread; someone who acts in an unkind or unscrupulous manner; (verb) to follow …
two: (noun)(adjective) one more than one; the second in a series too: (adverb) also; very, excessively to: (preposition) indicates direction, position, or purpose
bowl: (noun) a round vessel for holding food or liquid; a stadium used for sporting events or concerts bowel: (noun) the tube through which digested food passes out of the body
shoo: (exclamation) the word said to encourage someone or something to leave your presence; (verb) to encourage someone or something to leave your presenceUsed in the term shoo-in. shoe: (noun) covering for the foot having a thick or sturdy sole; metal plate attached to a horse’s hoof; (verb) to attach …
