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C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

бездомный или брошенный ребенок; бродяга или заблудшее животное
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
Благотворительность помогает бездомным и бродягам найти дома и семьи.
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

ржание
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
Лошадь ржала, когда увидела своего всадника.
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

западный
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
Она любит западную музыку и культуру.
A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

широкий; обширный
Meaning
having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Example
The river is very wide at this point.
Река очень широкая в этом месте.
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

несчастный; жалкий; низкого качества
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
Беженцы жили в ужасных условиях.
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

местоположение; расположение
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Никто не знает, где находится пропавший человек.
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

бы
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
Он сказал, что он мне поможет завтра.
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

игривый или озорной
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
Его игривые замечания заставили всех смеяться.
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

немедленно после этого
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
Он признал свою ошибку, немедленно после этого она его простила.
C2 noun /ˈwɒrən/

warren

сеть кроличьих нор
Meaning
A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.
Example
The old part of the city is a warren of narrow streets.
Старая часть города - это сеть узких улиц.
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

почему
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
Почему ты опоздал сегодня?
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

худой, крепкий и выносливый
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
Этот худой атлет двигался с невероятной скоростью и ловкостью.
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

счастье
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

шаркать
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
Утка прошаркала через двор.
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

тепло; с любовью
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
Она тепло встретила гостей у двери.
A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

мокрый; сырое;
Meaning
covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry
Example
My clothes are still wet from the rain.
Моя одежда все еще мокрая от дождя.
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

гнев; ярость
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
Его гнев было страшно видеть.
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

бодрствующий; сознательный
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
Она провела свои бодрствующие часы, готовясь к экзамену.
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

белая муравей
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.
Белые муравьи повредили деревянную мебель в нашем доме.
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

палата
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
Ее приняли в детскую палату.
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

посредством которого
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
Компания согласилась на контракт, посредством которого она выплатит штраф.
A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

слова
Meaning
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.
Example
Learning new words expands vocabulary.
Изучение новых слов расширяет словарный запас.
A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

стена
Meaning
a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Example
The wall in our living room is painted blue.
Стена в нашей гостиной покрашена в синий цвет.
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

ветровая энергия
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
Ветровая энергия используется в Масдар-Сити.
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

привычный
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
Она встала рано, как она обычно это делает.
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

будущий; потенциальный;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
Будущий актер репетировал свои реплики каждый день.
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

ширина; протяженность
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
Ширина реки составляет около 50 метров.
A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

выражение удивления
Meaning
used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure
Example
Wow, that performance was amazing!
Вау, это выступление было потрясающим!
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

оса
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.
Оса ужалила меня, когда я потревожил её гнездо.
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

пухлость
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.
У него был красный след на руке после укуса пчелы.
B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

блуждать
Meaning
to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination
Example
She likes to wander through the old city streets.
Ей нравится блуждать по старым улицам города.
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

идти
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
Я хожу в школу пешком каждое утро.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

война
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
Современная война включает в себя передовые технологии и стратегическое планирование.
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

гарантия
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.
Ноутбук поставляется с двухлетней гарантией.
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

мудрый
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
Ему было мудро сохранить деньги на будущее.
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

горе
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
Её сердце было полно горя, когда она услышала печальные новости.
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

практичный
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
Плотник продемонстрировал практичное исполнение на проекте.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

тренировка
Meaning
a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health
Example
She does a full-body workout every morning before work.
Она делает полноценную тренировку всего тела каждое утро перед работой.
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

Всемирный день охраны окружающей среды
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.
Всемирный день охраны окружающей среды отмечается каждый год 5 июня.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

баланс между работой и личной жизнью
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.
Достижение баланса между работой и личной жизнью снижает стресс и улучшает продуктивность.
C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

удерживать
Meaning
to refuse to give or keep back something
Example
The company decided to withhold his bonus.
Компания решила удержать его бонус.
A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

чей
Meaning
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
Example
The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.
Девочка, чей телефон был украден, моя кузина.
C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

увядать
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.
Цветы увяли на жаре от солнца.
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

шерстяное платье
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
Она носила теплое шерстяное платье в зимние месяцы.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/

Water-lily

кувшинка
Meaning
a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond.
Белая кувшинка грациозно плавала на пруду.
B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

благополучие
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
Смазка для глаз имеет решающее значение для общего благополучия.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

несчастье
Meaning
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
Example
The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.
Роман изображает несчастье жертв войны.
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

писать
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
Я пишу письма моей бабушке каждый месяц.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

стирка
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
Регулярная стирка одежды помогает поддерживать гигиену.
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

завернуть
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
Пожалуйста, заверните подарок в цветную бумагу.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

водопад
Meaning
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Example
The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.
Этот великолепный водопад ежегодно привлекает тысячи туристов.
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

работник
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Рабочие были заняты строительством моста.
A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

окно
Meaning
an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air
Example
Please open the window for fresh air.
пожалуйста, откройте окно для свежего воздуха.
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

победитель
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
Она была победителем гонки.
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

морщина
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
Она заметила несколько морщин вокруг своих глаз.
B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

всемирный
Meaning
extending or reaching throughout the whole world
Example
The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.
Компания достигла всемирного признания за свои продукты.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

вдовец
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.
Пожилой вдовец жил один, но регулярно получал визиты от своих детей.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

утомительный; скучный и изнуряющий
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
Утомительное путешествие заняло двенадцать часов.
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

носить
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
Ей нравится носить яркие цвета.
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

каприз
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
Её истории были полны каприза и воображения.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

оправдано
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
Ее злость была оправдана после несправедливого обращения.
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

добровольно
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
Она добровольно помогла своим соседям во время чрезвычайной ситуации.
B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

неправильно
Meaning
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
Example
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
Его неправильно обвинили в преступлении.
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

предупреждать
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
Служба погоды предупреждает о сильном дожде сегодня ночью.
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

запястье
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
Он носил часы на запястье.
C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

замкнутый
Meaning
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
Example
After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.
После инцидента он стал замкнутым и избегал своих друзей.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

водяной шпинат
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
Водяной шпинат хорошо растет в влажной почве.
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

червь
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
Птица поймала червя из садовой почвы.
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

обеспокоенный
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
Она была обеспокоена предстоящим экзаменом.
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

спираль
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
Отпечаток пальца показывал четкий узор спирали.
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

словообразование
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.
Словообразование важно для изучения языка.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

причудливый; странный
Meaning
playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Example
The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.
Художник создал причудливые скульптуры, которые порадовали детей.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

винодельня
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
Они посетили знаменитую винодельню во Франции.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

мирской
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
Он был больше заинтересован в мирском успехе, чем в духовном росте.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

водяная курица
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
Водяная курица плавала грациозно по пруду.
A2 noun /wɪnd/

Wind

ветер
Meaning
the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
Example
The wind blew the leaves off the trees.
Ветер сдул листья с деревьев.
B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

пшеница
Meaning
a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods
Example
Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.
Фермеры убрали пшеницу в начале лета.
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

женщина
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
Женщина на стойке помогла мне.
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

счастье
Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

белить; замазывать недостатки; прикрывать факты
Meaning
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
Example
The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.
Доклад подвергся критике за попытку замазать неудачи компании.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

вдова
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
Вдова получила поддержку от своей семьи и сообщества.
C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

трус
Meaning
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Example
The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.
Лидер был раскритикован за свою слабость перед оппозицией.
A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

мир
Meaning
the earth, together with all of its countries and people
Example
The world is becoming more interconnected every day.
Мир становится все более связанным с каждым днем.
C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

ордер на обыск
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
Полиция получила ордер на обыск перед тем, как войти в здание.
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

воинственный
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
Племя было известно своими воинственными традициями.
A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

погода
Meaning
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Example
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
Прогноз погоды предсказывает сильный дождь завтра.
A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

война
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.
Война длилась пять лет и вызвала большое разрушение.
B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

очиститель воды
Meaning
A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking
Example
We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.
Мы установили фильтр для воды на нашей кухне, чтобы обеспечить чистую питьевую воду.
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

бороться
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
Дети любят бороться на игровой площадке.
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

кит
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.
Синий кит — самое большое животное, когда-либо жившее на Земле.
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

дятел
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
Дятел постучал по дубу.
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

причинить ущерб
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
Шторм причинил значительный ущерб прибрежным деревням.
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

мыть
Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
Пожалуйста, помойте руки перед едой.
A2 adjective /ˈwʊdən/

wooden

деревянный
Meaning
made of wood
Example
The house had beautiful wooden floors.
В доме были красивые деревянные полы.
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

добро пожаловать
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
Вы всегда приветствуете в нашем доме.
C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

коридоры дикой природы
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
Коридоры дикой природы соединяют фрагментированные среды, позволяя миграцию видов.
A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

целый
Meaning
complete; entire; all of something
Example
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
Он съел всю пиццу сам.
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

ходьба
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
Ходьба каждое утро полезна для вашего здоровья.
A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

арбуз
Meaning
a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds
Example
I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.
Я купил свежий арбуз на рынке для летнего пикника.
C2 noun /ˈwɛlkɪn/

welkin

небо
Meaning
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
Example
The eagle soared high into the welkin.
Орёл высоко взлетел в небо.
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

дергаться, колыхаться
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
Ребёнок весело двигался в руках своей матери.
C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

небольшой пучок или кусок
Meaning
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
Example
A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
Вспышка дыма поднялась из трубы.
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

чудо
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
Вид с горы был настоящим чудом.
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

счастье
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

выдерживать / сопротивляться
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
Это здание может выдержать сильные землетрясения.
B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

широко распространённый
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
Эффекты изменения климата широко распространены по всему миру.
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

с ошибочными идеями
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
Политика была признана ошибочной и вредной.
A1 noun /wel/

Well

колодец; благосостояние;
Meaning
a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained
Example
The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.
Жители деревни получают воду из старого колодца в центре деревни.
A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

официантка
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
Официантка приняла наш заказ с улыбкой.
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

шутник; человек, который любит шутить
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
Шутник в классе всегда заставлял всех смеяться своими умными шутками.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

ткач
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
Опытный ткач создал сложные узоры на шелковой ткани.
A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

тратить впустую
Meaning
To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Example
Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.
Социальные сети часто приводят к трате ценного времени.
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

путь; способ; метод; стиль;
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
Должен быть лучший способ решить эту проблему.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

злой; грешный;
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
Злая королева наложила заклинание на принцессу.
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

водяной орех
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
Водяные орехи придают жареным блюдам приятный хруст.
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

уговорить лестью
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
Она смогла уговорить своего отца дать ей дополнительные карманные деньги.
C1 noun /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

расточительство
Meaning
the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose
Example
The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.
Компания сократила расточительство пищи, внедрив лучшую систему управления запасами.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

свеча
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
Мы зажгли свечу во время отключения электричества
C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

сыворотка
Meaning
the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese
Example
Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.
Протеин сыворотки популярен среди атлетов и бодибилдеров.