Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

wed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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wed

verb B2
/wɛd/

to marry someone; to enter into a marriage

"They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach."

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wee

adjective B2
/wiː/

very small in size; tiny

"She gave me a wee smile before leaving."

Weed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Weed

noun, verb B2
/wiːd/

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted, especially among crops; to remove such plants

"She spent the afternoon weeding the garden."

weightlifting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle

"Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training."

Welfare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɛlfɛr/

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group

"The government provides welfare to low-income families."

Well-wisher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

a person who desires happiness or success for another

"Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation."

whatsoever definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

"She has no interest in the matter whatsoever."

Whereabouts definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɛrəˌbaʊts/

the place where someone or something is

"The police are trying to find out the suspect's whereabouts."

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whereas

conjunction B2
/wɛərˈæz/

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

"She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee."

whereby definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/wɛərˈbaɪ/

by which; because of which

"The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty."

whine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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whine

verb B2
/waɪn/

to complain in a feeble or annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound

"The child began to whine when he didn’t get candy."

whip definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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whip

verb B2
/wɪp/

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

"The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster."

White Pepper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/waɪt ˈpɛpər/

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

"She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor."

White-Ant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/waɪt ænt/

a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter

"White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house."

adjective B2
/ˈhoʊlsəm/

promoting health or well-being; morally good and beneficial

"The retreat offered wholesome food and peaceful surroundings."

Wholly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈhoʊlli/

completely; entirely

"She is wholly devoted to her family."

adjective B2
/ˈwɪkɪd/

morally bad or evil; also informally very good or impressive

"The villain in the story was truly wicked."

noun B2
/ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

Evil or morally bad behavior.

"The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king."

widen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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widen

verb B2
/ˈwaɪdən/

to make or become wider

"The road will be widened to accommodate more traffic."

widespread definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

existing or happening over a large area or among many people

"The disease was widespread in the rural areas."

Widow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Widow

noun B2
/ˈwɪdəʊ/

a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again

"She became a widow at a very young age."

Widower definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Widower

noun B2
/ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

"The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children."

verb B2
/ˈwɪɡəl/

To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.

"The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms."

Wilderness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɪldənəs/

an area of land that has not been changed by people and is still in its natural state

"They camped in the wilderness far from the city."

wildlife conservation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.

"Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species."

Willingly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will

"She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency."

willingness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

"Her willingness to help others made her very popular."

willpower definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈwɪl.paʊər

The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.

"Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals."

wind energy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.

"Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City."

noun B2
/ˈwaɪnəri/

a place where wine is made

"They visited a famous winery in France."

Wisdom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɪzdəm/

the ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on knowledge and experience

"His wisdom in solving complex problems was admired by everyone."

Wit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Wit

noun B2
/wɪt/

the ability to use words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor

"Her sharp wit made everyone laugh at the party."

withdraw definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/wɪðˈdrɔː/

to remove or take back something; to move away from a place or situation

"She decided to withdraw money from her bank account."

withdrawal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

"He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account."

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withstand

verb B2
/wɪðˈstænd/

to resist or endure something without being harmed

"This building can withstand strong earthquakes."

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Witty

adjective B2
/ˈwɪt.i/

having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way

"Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience."

Wizard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Wizard

noun B2
/ˈwɪzərd/

a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area

"The wizard performed amazing magic tricks."

Woodpecker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Woodpecker

noun B2
/ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes

"The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree."

noun B2
/ˈwʊlən dres/

a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather

"She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months."

word formation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language

"Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English."

work-life balance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.

"Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity."

workflow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.

"A well-structured workflow enhances productivity."

workforce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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workforce

noun B2
/ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

the people engaged in or available for work

"The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%."

noun B2
/ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class

"The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions."

workload definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

The amount of work to be done by someone or something.

"His workload has increased dramatically in the past month."

World Environment Day definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.

"World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5."

World Heritage Site definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.

"Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site."

adjective B2
/ˈwɜːldli/

Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.

"He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth."

adjective B2
/ˈwʌrisəm/

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

"The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents."

worsen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈwɜːrsən/

to become or make something worse

"The weather conditions continued to worsen."