CEFR Level
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted, especially among crops; to remove such plants
"She spent the afternoon weeding the garden."
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
"Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training."
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group
"The government provides welfare to low-income families."
a person who desires happiness or success for another
"Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation."
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
"She has no interest in the matter whatsoever."
the place where someone or something is
"The police are trying to find out the suspect's whereabouts."
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
"She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee."
by which; because of which
"The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty."
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."
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
"The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster."
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
"She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor."
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
"White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house."
promoting health or well-being; morally good and beneficial
"The retreat offered wholesome food and peaceful surroundings."
completely; entirely
"She is wholly devoted to her family."
morally bad or evil; also informally very good or impressive
"The villain in the story was truly wicked."
Evil or morally bad behavior.
"The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king."
to make or become wider
"The road will be widened to accommodate more traffic."
existing or happening over a large area or among many people
"The disease was widespread in the rural areas."
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
"She became a widow at a very young age."
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
"The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children."
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
"The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms."
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."
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."
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
"She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency."
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
"Her willingness to help others made her very popular."
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."
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
"Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City."
a place where wine is made
"They visited a famous winery in France."
the ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on knowledge and experience
"His wisdom in solving complex problems was admired by everyone."
to remove or take back something; to move away from a place or situation
"She decided to withdraw money from her bank account."
the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation
"He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account."
to resist or endure something without being harmed
"This building can withstand strong earthquakes."
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
"Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience."
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."
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
"The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree."
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
"She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months."
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."
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."
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
"A well-structured workflow enhances productivity."
the people engaged in or available for work
"The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%."
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."
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
"His workload has increased dramatically in the past month."
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."
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
"Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site."
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
"He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth."
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
"The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents."
to become or make something worse
"The weather conditions continued to worsen."
