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C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

стон; жалоба
Meaning
a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly
Example
The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.
Крик ребенка можно было услышать по всему дому.
B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

беспроводной; без проводов
Meaning
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
Example
My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.
Мои беспроводные наушники обеспечивают отличное качество звука без проводов.
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

петь или свистеть с дрожащим голосом или с трелями
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
Птица спела сладкую мелодию утром.
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

судебный приказ
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
Судья вынес судебный приказ о хабеас корпус.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

жалкий
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
Он бросил на меня жалкий взгляд, когда проиграл матч.
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

ветреный
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
Было так ветрено, что зонты вывернуло наизнанку.
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

летать с крыльями
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
Птица летит через небо.
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

инвалидная коляска
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.
Больница предоставила инвалидную коляску для раненого пациента.
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.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

потепление
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
Потепление ускоряется из-за парниковых газов.
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

оружие
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
Полиция нашла опасное оружие на месте преступления.
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

беды
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
Компания столкнулась с финансовыми проблемами после краха рынка.
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.
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.
B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

изношенный
Meaning
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
Example
His shoes were old and worn.
Его обувь была старая и изношенная.
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

неправильный
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
Неправильно списывать на экзамене.
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

неожиданный доход
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.
Стартап получил неожиданный доход, когда важный клиент заплатил за весь год вперед.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

тонкий и хрупкий
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
Её тонкие волосы легко развивались на ветру.
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

выходные
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
Они планируют поездку на выходные.
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.
B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

шептать
Meaning
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Example
She whispered a secret in my ear.
Она прошептала секрет мне на ухо.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

сморщенный
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
Сморщенное дерево стояло на поле веками.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

сторож
Meaning
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
Example
The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.
Сторож патрулирует завод каждый час, чтобы обеспечить безопасность.
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

что угодно
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
Ты можешь выбрать что угодно.
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.
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 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

водораздел, ключевой момент
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
Движение за независимость было водоразделом в истории нации.
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 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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

тупица / притворяющийся умным
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
Он вел себя как тупица среди ученых.
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

желать
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
Я хотел бы летать, как птица.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

свадьба
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
Они планируют свадьбу летом.
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

Объект всемирного наследия
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.
Сундарбаны — это объект всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

волшебник
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
Волшебник проделал потрясающие фокусы.
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.
B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

талия
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
Она привязала пояс вокруг своей талии.
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

жемчужные ожерелья
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
Племя обменяло меха на жемчужные ожерелья.
A1 noun /wiːk/

week

неделя
Meaning
a period of seven days
Example
I will finish the project by the end of the week.
Я закончу проект к концу недели.
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

обёртка
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
Она надела тёплый обёртывающий предмет перед тем как выйти.
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

недостаток; потребность
Meaning
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need
Example
There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.
В зонах, пострадавших от засухи, не хватает пресной воды.
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.
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

волк
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
Волк выл на полную луну.
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.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

совсем не
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
У нее нет никакого интереса к этому вопросу вообще.
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.
B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

тка́ть
Meaning
to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out
Example
She learned to weave beautiful carpets.
Она научилась ткать красивые ковры.
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

жилет
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
Он носил черный жилет с костюмом.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

шкаф
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
Ее шкаф полон разноцветных платьев.
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 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

причудливо
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
Она украсила свою комнату причудливо разноцветными воздушными шарами.
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.
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

морщиться от боли
Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
Он поморщился, когда доктор коснулся его раненой руки.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

высохшее и морщинистое лицо
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
Старик с высохшим и морщинистым лицом сидел тихо в углу.
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

прачечник
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.
Прачечник собирал грязную одежду из каждого дома в деревне.
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.
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 wʊd

wood

дерево
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.
Дерево тестируется на прочность в космосе.
B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

сорняк
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
Сад был полон сорняков, которые нужно было удалить.
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.
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

внутри
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
Ключи находятся внутри ящика.
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

убывать
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
Луна убывает после ночи полнолуния.
A1 verb /wɪn/

win

выиграть
Meaning
to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition
Example
Our team will win the championship.
Наша команда выиграет чемпионат.
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

вино
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
Они подали бокал красного вина на ужин.
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.
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

крутиться в хаосе
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.
Город погрузился в хаос после внезапного отключения электроэнергии.
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

сила воли
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
Сильная сила воли необходима для достижения долгосрочных целей.
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

тяжёлая атлетика
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
Тяжёлая атлетика требует дисциплины и правильной техники.
C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

Идентификация пользователей, программного обеспечения или IP-адресов как безопасных и доверенных
Meaning
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
Example
Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.
Только проверенные приложения могут быть разрешены через белый список.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

склад
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
Компания хранит всю свою продукцию на большом складе.
C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

болтун
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
Все избегали болтуна на вечеринке, потому что он никогда не давал говорить другим.
A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

которому
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people that something is done to
Example
The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.
Человек, которого я встретил вчера, мой друг.
B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

хлестать
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
Тренер хлестал лошадь, чтобы заставить ее бегать быстрее.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

разрушение; крушение;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
Автомобильная катастрофа заблокировала шоссе на несколько часов.
A1 adverb /wen/

When

когда
Meaning
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
Example
When will you arrive at the station?
Когда ты приедешь на станцию?
A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

без
Meaning
in the absence of, or not having something
Example
He left without saying goodbye.
Он ушел, не попрощавшись.
A1 adverb /weər/

Where

где
Meaning
In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location
Example
Where did you put my keys?
Где вы положили мои ключи?
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

воля
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Она будет присутствовать на встрече завтра.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

привлекательный
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
Её привлекательная улыбка сразу же успокоила нервных гостей.
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.
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.
C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

вырывать силой
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.
Полиции пришлось вырвать оружие из рук подозреваемого.
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

идти по воде
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
Дети шли по мелкой реке.
A1 pronoun /huː/

who

кто
Meaning
used to ask about a person or people
Example
Who is coming to the party tonight?
Кто приходит на вечеринку сегодня вечером?
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

работать
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
Он работает учителем в местной школе.
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 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.
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 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

осторожный; настороженный
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
Она была осторожна с незнакомцами, которые подходили к ней ночью.
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 verb /wɛd/

wed

жениться
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
Они решили пожениться на маленькой церемонии на пляже.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

зимний
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
Зимний ветер заставил всех вздрогнуть, когда они шли по улице.
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.
C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

колебаться
Meaning
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
Example
She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.
Она начала колебаться в своем решении переехать за границу.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

бледный
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
После долгой болезни его лицо выглядело бледным и усталым.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

нестабильный; ненадежный; не работает должным образом
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
Старый стул был нестабильным и качался каждый раз, когда кто-то на него садился.
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.
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

неожиданно остановить / атаковать
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
Его остановили репортеры, когда он покидал суд.
C1 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

дикая свинья
Meaning
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
Example
The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.
Дикая свинья быстро побежала через лес.
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

готовность
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
Ее готовность помогать другим сделала ее очень популярной.
A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

кошелек
Meaning
a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification
Example
He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.
Он достал свой кошелек, чтобы заплатить за кофе.
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.
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

слабость
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
Его главная слабость — это отсутствие терпения.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

дикая местность; нетронутая территория; пустыня
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
Они заблудились в дикой местности на три дня.
A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

известный
Meaning
known by many people; famous or recognized
Example
He is a well-known actor in his country.
Он известный актёр в своей стране.
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

просыпаться
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Я просыпаюсь в 7 утра каждое утро.
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
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.