Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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workout

noun
/ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health

"She does a full-body workout every morning before work."

noun
/ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop

"Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace."

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works

noun
/wɜːrks/

the physical or mental effort used to achieve something

"Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide."

noun
/ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities

"The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals."

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world

noun
/wɜːrld/

the earth, together with all of its countries and people

"The world is becoming more interconnected every day."

World Environment Day definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/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
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
/ˈwɜːldli/

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

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

adjective
/ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

extending or reaching throughout the whole world

"The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products."

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Worm

noun
/wɜːrm/

a small, long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal

"The gardener found a worm in the soil."

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worn

adjective, verb (past participle of wear)
/wɔːrn/

damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age

"His shoes were old and worn."

adjective
/ˈwɜːrid/

feeling anxious or concerned about something

"She was worried about the upcoming exam."

adjective
/ˈwʌrisəm/

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

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

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worry

verb
/ˈwʌri/

to feel anxious or concerned about something

"Don’t worry, everything will be okay."

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

to become or make something worse

"The weather conditions continued to worsen."

verb
/ˈwɜːʃɪp/

To show reverence and adoration for a deity or sacred being.

"They gathered at the temple to worship together."

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Worth

adjective
/wɜːrθ/

having a particular value, especially in terms of money

"The car is worth a lot of money."

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Worthless

adjective
/ˈwɜːrθləs/

having no value; useless

"The old computer became worthless after the new software updates."

adjective
/ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable

"Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience."

adjective
/ˈwɜːði/

having value or merit; deserving respect or attention

"She is worthy of praise for her dedication."

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would

verb
/wʊd/

used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past

"He said he would help me tomorrow."

adjective
/ˈwʊd biː/

prospective; intending to be; aspiring

"The would-be actor practiced his lines every day."

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wound

noun/verb
/wuːnd/

an injury to the body or to harm someone

"He received a deep wound on his arm."

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wow

interjection
/waʊ/

used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure

"Wow, that performance was amazing!"

noun
/reɪθ/

A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.

"A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle."

verb
/ˈræŋɡl̩/

to argue or dispute noisily or angrily

"The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours."

noun
/ˈræŋɡlər/

a person who argues noisily; or someone who takes care of livestock on a ranch

"The cowboy worked as a wrangler on the ranch."

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wrap

verb
/ræp/

to cover or enclose something

"She wrapped the gift in colorful paper."

noun
/ˈræp.ər/

a loose garment worn around the body; covering material

"She put on a warm wrapper before going outside."

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Wrath

noun
/ræθ/

extreme anger or rage

"The king's wrath terrified the villagers."

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wreak

verb
/riːk/

to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm

"The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages."

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Wreck

noun
/rek/

the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

"The car wreck blocked the highway for hours."

verb
/rɛntʃ/

to pull or twist suddenly and violently

"He wrenched the door open in anger."

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wrest

verb
/rɛst/

to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle

"The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand."

wrestle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈresəl/

to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem

"The children like to wrestle on the playground."

noun
/rɛtʃ/

an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person

"The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter."

adjective
/ˈrɛtʃɪd/

in a very unhappy, miserable, or poor condition

"They lived in a wretched hut with no clean water."

noun
/ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition

"The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims."

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wring

verb
/rɪŋ/

to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort

"She had to wring the towel after washing it."

noun/verb
/ˈrɪŋ.kəl/

A small line or fold in the skin or fabric; to form small folds or lines.

"The old shirt had many wrinkles."

noun
/rɪst/

the joint connecting the hand with the forearm

"He wore a smartwatch on his left wrist."

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writ

noun
/rɪt/

A formal written order issued by a court.

"The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus."

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write

verb
/raɪt/

to form letters or words on a surface, typically with a pen or pencil

"I need to write a letter to my friend."

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Writer

noun
/ˈraɪtər/

a person who writes, especially as a profession

"The writer published a new novel last month."

verb
/raɪð/

To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.

"He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle."

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writing

noun/verb
/ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.

"She spends hours every day on her creative writing."

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written

adjective
/ˈrɪtən/

expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form

"The agreement must be in written form to be valid."

adjective
/rɒŋ/

not correct or true; mistaken

"It is wrong to cheat on a test."

adjective
/ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.

"The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful."

adverb
/ˈrɒŋli/

in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly

"He was wrongly accused of the crime."