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C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

力づくで奪う
Meaning
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
Example
The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.
警察は容疑者の手から武器を引き離さなければならなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

風変わりな; 奇妙な
Meaning
playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Example
The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.
アーティストは子供たちを喜ばせる奇抜な彫刻を作りました。
A2 noun /ˈraɪ.tər/

Writer

作家
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written works
Example
The writer spent hours crafting the perfect sentence.
作家は完璧な文を作成するために何時間も費やしました。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

悲惨
Meaning
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
Example
The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.
その小説は戦争の犠牲者の悲惨さを描いています。
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

ウールのドレス
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
彼女は冬の月に暖かいウールのドレスを着ていました。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗的
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
彼は精神的な成長よりも世俗的な成功に興味がありました。
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

弱める
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
その病気は彼の免疫システムを著しく弱めました。
A2 noun wʊd

wood

木材
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
木材は宇宙での耐久性がテストされています。
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

歩く
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
毎朝歩くことは健康に良いです。
B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

ワイヤー
Meaning
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
Example
The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.
電気技師は電力を回復させるためにワイヤーを修理しました。
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

温暖化
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
温室効果ガスの影響で、ウォーミングが加速しています。
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

幸せ
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

ヨチヨチ歩き
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
カモは庭をヨチヨチ歩きで渡った。
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

レンチ
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
彼はボルトを締めるためにレンチを使った。
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自発的に
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
彼女は緊急時に自発的に隣人を助けました。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

冬の
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
冬の風は、外を歩いているときにみんなを震えさせた。
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

裕福
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
彼らは都市の裕福な家族に属しています。
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

細くて強く、丈夫な
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
その細いアスリートは驚くべき速度と敏捷性で動いた。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

作業の流れ、プロセスの順序
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
よく構成されたワークフローは生産性を高めます。
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

世界環境デー
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
世界環境デーは毎年6月5日に祝われます。
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

ワイナリー
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
彼らはフランスの有名なワイナリーを訪れました。
A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

誰に
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people that something is done to
Example
The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.
昨日会ったその男性は私の友達です。
B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

誤って
Meaning
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
Example
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
彼はその犯罪で誤って非難された。
B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

裕福な; 金持ちの; 繁栄した
Meaning
having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.
裕福な実業家は慈善活動に何百万ドルも寄付しました。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

水鳥
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
水鳥は池を優雅に泳ぎました。
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

反抗的な
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
教師は反抗的な生徒を管理するのに苦労していた。
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

馬鹿 / 偽の賢い人
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
彼は学者たちの中で馬鹿のように振る舞った。
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

機知に富んだ言葉 / 冗談
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
彼女の機知に富んだ言葉は会議中、みんなを笑わせた。
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

全く
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
彼女はその問題に全く興味がありません。
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

測る
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
出荷前に荷物を測ってください。
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

気候適応処理
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
家はエネルギー効率を向上させるために気候適応処理を受けました。
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

被害を与える
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
嵐は沿岸の村に大きな被害をもたらしました。
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

オオカミ
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
オオカミは満月に向かって遠吠えした。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

ワークライフバランス
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
ワークライフバランスを達成することで、ストレスが減り、生産性が向上します。
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

結婚
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
彼らは二十年間幸せに結婚しています。
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

減少する
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
月は満月の夜の後に減少する。
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

野生動物
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
その公園は多種多様な野生動物の家です。
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意欲
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
他の人を助ける意欲が彼女を非常に人気者にした。
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

風の強い
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
風がとても強くて、傘がひっくり返った。
C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
C2 noun /ˈwɛlkɪn/

welkin

空
Meaning
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
Example
The eagle soared high into the welkin.
イーグルは空に高く舞い上がった。
C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

特定のユーザー、ソフトウェア、またはIPアドレスを安全で信頼できるものとして識別する
Meaning
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
Example
Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.
認証済みのアプリケーションのみがホワイトリストを通過できます。
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

防水
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
使用される材料は防水で、耐久性を保証します。
B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

〜一方で
Meaning
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
Example
She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.
彼女はお茶が好きですが、彼はコーヒーが好きです。
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

温かく; 愛情を込めて
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
彼女はドアでゲストを温かく迎えました。
A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

戦争
Meaning
a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
Example
The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.
戦争は5年間続き、大きな破壊を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

水栗
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
水栗は炒め物に素晴らしいカリカリ感を加えます。
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

働く
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
彼は地元の学校で教師として働いています。
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

鯨
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
シロナガスクジラは、地球上でこれまでに知られている最大の動物です。
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

車椅子
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
病院は怪我をした患者のために車椅子を提供した。
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手首
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
彼は手首に時計をしていた。
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

渦巻き
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
指紋に明確な渦巻きのパターンが表示されていました。
A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

毎週
Meaning
happening or done once every week; every week
Example
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
私は日曜日に毎週、祖母を訪ねます。
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

包み
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
彼女は外出前に温かいラッパーを着ました。
C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

翼幅
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
ワシの翼幅は2メートル以上です。
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

重量挙げ
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
重量挙げには規律と正しい技術が必要です。
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

ワックス
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
彼女は古い手紙を封印するためにキャンドルのワックスを使いました。
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

結婚式
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
彼らは夏に結婚式を計画しています。
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

ホームレスまたは放棄された子供; 野良の人や動物
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
チャリティーはホームレスの子供たちと野良の人々が家と家族を見つける手助けをします。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

未亡人の夫
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
高齢の未亡人の夫は一人で住んでいましたが、子供たちから定期的に訪問を受けていました。
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

包む
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
プレゼントをカラフルな紙で包んでください。
A1 adverb /weər/

Where

どこ
Meaning
In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location
Example
Where did you put my keys?
私の鍵をどこに置きましたか？
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

労働者
Meaning
a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class
Example
The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.
労働者はより良い賃金と条件のために懸命に戦った。
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

何
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
あなたの名前は何ですか?
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

膨らみ
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
蜂に刺された後、彼の腕に赤い膨らみができていた。
C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

差し控える
Meaning
to refuse to give or keep back something
Example
The company decided to withhold his bonus.
会社は彼のボーナスを差し控えることにした。
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

語形成
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
語形成は言語学の重要な分野です。
B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

ワイヤレス; ケーブルなし
Meaning
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
Example
My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.
私のワイヤレスヘッドフォンはケーブルなしで素晴らしい音質を提供します。
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗濯屋
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
洗濯屋は村のすべての家から汚れた服を集めました。
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

水やり
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
彼女は毎朝植物に水をやります。
A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

どれ
Meaning
used to ask about one or more items from a defined set
Example
Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?
赤と青、どちらを選びますか？
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

世界遺産
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
スンダルバンズはユネスコの世界遺産です。
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

奇妙
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
映画には誰も予期しなかった奇妙な結末がありました。
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

ゴロゴロする, ふける
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
バッファローは暑い日には泥の中でゴロゴロするのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

思いがけない利益
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
スタートアップは重要な顧客が1年分前払いした際に思いがけない利益を得ました。
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

放浪者; 明確な目的地なしに旅をする人
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
放浪者は固定された目的地なしで異なる国々を探検しました。
A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

警告
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
上昇する温度についての警告は、緊急の対応を要求します。
B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

広範囲
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
気候変動の影響は世界中に広範囲にわたって広がっています。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

意図的
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
彼女の意図的なルール無視は、彼女をトラブルに巻き込んだ。
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

議論する
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
二人の隣人は、敷地の境界について何時間も議論しました。
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

お調子者; いつも冗談を言って楽しむ人
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
クラスのワグは、いつも賢い冗談でみんなを笑わせていた。
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

混乱の中で転がる
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
突然の停電後、都市は混乱の中に沈んだ。
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

貝殻のネックレス
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
部族は毛皮と引き換えに貝殻のネックレスを取引した。
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

ウエストチェーン
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
伝統的なウエストチェーンは彼女の民族衣装を完璧に補完しました。
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

内側
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
鍵は引き出しの中にあります。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

礼拝
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
彼らは毎週日曜日に礼拝のために集まります。
A2 noun /wɜːrθ/

Worth

価値; 価格;
Meaning
the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued
Example
The painting is worth thousands of dollars.
その絵画は数千ドルの価値があります。
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

選別する；もみ殻から穀物を分ける
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
委員会は応募者のリストを10人のファイナリストに絞り込む予定です。
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

不足
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
彼の説明は明確さに欠けていた。
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

幸福
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

ウェルウィッシャー
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
多くのウェルウィッシャーが彼女の卒業を祝うために来ました。
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

悩み
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
市場の崩壊後、会社は財政的な問題に直面しました。
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

不安定な; 信頼できない; 正常に動作しない
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
古い椅子は不安定で、誰かが座るたびに揺れていました。
A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

野生の; 未飼育の
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
私たちは森で野生動物を見ました。
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

勝者
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
彼女はレースの勝者でした。
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

車輪
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
車の車輪が道で壊れた。
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

浪費者, 怠け者
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
その若者は家族から浪費者として追放されました。
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

シロアリ
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
シロアリは私たちの家の木製家具を傷つけました。
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯れる
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
花は十分な水がないと枯れてしまう。
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

悲哀
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
悲しいニュースを聞いて、彼女の心は悲哀でいっぱいでした。
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

幸せ
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

方法; 道; スタイル; 手段
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
この問題を解決するためにもっと良い方法が必要です。
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

誤った考え方
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
その政策は誤った考え方で有害だと見なされた。
B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

心配な; 面倒な
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
学生の成績が落ちていることは、親にとって心配でした。
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

職人仕事
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
大工はプロジェクトで職人仕事のようなパフォーマンスを発揮しました。
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

保証
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
そのノートパソコンには2年間の保証が付いています。
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

揺れる
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
彼がそれに寄りかかったとき、テーブルは揺れ始めました。
C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

身をよじる
Meaning
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
Example
He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.
彼は足首を捻った後、痛みで身をよじっていた。
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

スズメバチ
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
私は巣を邪魔したとき、スズメバチに刺されました。
B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

行儀が良い
Meaning
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
Example
The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.
儀式の間、子供たちは行儀が良かった。
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

無意味な残虐
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
彼の無意味な残虐は集まりの全員を驚かせました。
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

怒り; 憤怒
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
彼の怒りは見るに耐えなかった。
C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

キャンドルの芯
Meaning
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
Example
The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.
キャンドルの芯は、より良く燃えるために切る必要があります。
C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

小さな束や部分
Meaning
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
Example
A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
煙のウィスプが煙突から上がった。
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

働いている
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
彼女は今、プロジェクトに取り組んでいます。
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

所在; 場所
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
行方不明者の居場所を誰も知らない。
C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

しおれる
Meaning
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
Example
The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.
花は太陽の熱でしおれた。
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

持つ、使う
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
戦士はその剣を大きな技術で使いました。
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

遊び心いっぱいに
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
彼女は部屋をカラフルな風船で遊び心いっぱいに飾った。