C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

щенок

Meaning

a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person

Example

The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.

Фермер нашел волчонка, скрывающегося рядом с амбаром.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

усталый; измотанный

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy

Example

She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.

Она почувствовала усталость после того, как работала двенадцать часов подряд.

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 /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 /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

рабочий процесс, последовательность процессов

Meaning

The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.

Example

A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.

Хорошо структурированный рабочий процесс повышает производительность.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 /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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

среда

Meaning

the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday

Example

The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

Встреча назначена на среду днём.

C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

волевой

Meaning

Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.

Example

Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.

Её волевой отказ следовать правилам привёл её к проблемам.

C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

валяться, погружаться

Meaning

to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively

Example

The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.

Буйволу нравится валяться в грязи в жаркие дни.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

бессмысленная жестокость

Meaning

The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.

Example

His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.

Его бессмысленная жестокость потрясла всех на собрании.

A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

работы

Meaning

the physical or mental effort used to achieve something

Example

Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.

Ее работы были выставлены в музеях по всему миру.

B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

кувшин для воды

Meaning

a container used for storing or carrying water

Example

The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.

Кувшин для воды на кухне был полон свежей питьевой воды.

C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

спорить

Meaning

to argue or dispute noisily or angrily

Example

The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.

Два соседа спорили несколько часов по поводу границы участка.

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.

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.

B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

тогда как

Meaning

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

Example

She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.

Она предпочитает чай, тогда как он любит кофе.

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.

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.

A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

зима

Meaning

the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere

Example

Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.

Зима на севере может быть очень суровой, с сильными снегопадами.

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.

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.

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 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?

B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

зарплата; оплата труда;

Meaning

money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day

Example

The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.

Компания увеличила минимальную зарплату для всех работников.

C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

хорошо воспитанный

Meaning

Having or showing good manners; properly raised.

Example

She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.

Она хорошо воспитанная молодая леди с отличными манерами.

C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

привидение

Meaning

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

Example

A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.

Привидение появилось в тумане рядом со старым замком.

B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

вытереть

Meaning

to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue

Example

Please wipe the table clean.

Пожалуйста, протрите стол.

C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

восковая тыква

Meaning

a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking

Example

The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.

Суп из воскового горшка очень питателен и помогает с пищеварением.

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.

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 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.

C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

упрямый; намеренно

Meaning

deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional

Example

His wilful disobedience led to punishment.

Его упрямое непослушание привело к наказанию.

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.

B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

ведьма

Meaning

a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft

Example

The old witch cast a spell on the prince.

Старая ведьма наложила заклятие на принца.

B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

рабочая нагрузка

Meaning

The amount of work to be done by someone or something.

Example

His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.

Его рабочая нагрузка значительно увеличилась в прошлом месяце.

A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

когда угодно

Meaning

at any time that; every time that; no matter when

Example

Call me whenever you need help.

Звони мне, когда понадобится помощь.

C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

поясная цепочка

Meaning

a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation

Example

The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.

Традиционная поясная цепочка идеально дополнила её этнический наряд.

C2 verb /ˈwɪzn/

wizen

увядать

Meaning

To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.

Example

The flowers began to wizen after days without water.

Цветы начали увядать после нескольких дней без воды.

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.

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 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

мудрость; знание; рассудительность

Meaning

the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision

Example

Age brings wisdom and experience.

Возраст приносит мудрость и опыт.

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 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.

B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

благосостояние; благополучие; здоровье

Meaning

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support

Example

The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.

Правительство несет ответственность за благосостояние своих граждан.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

искривленный, саркастический

Meaning

twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor

Example

He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.

Он дал искривленную улыбку после того, как услышал саркастическое замечание.

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.

B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

хорошо воспитанный

Meaning

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

Example

The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.

Дети вели себя хорошо во время церемонии.

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

богослужение

Meaning

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice

Example

They gather every Sunday for worship.

Они собираются каждое воскресенье для богослужения.

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?

A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

дикое; не прирученное

Meaning

living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled

Example

We saw wild animals in the forest.

Мы видели диких животных в лесу.

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.

B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

провод

Meaning

a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things

Example

The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.

Электрик починил провод, чтобы восстановить питание.

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.

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 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 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 verb /wiːld/

wield

держать, использовать

Meaning

To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.

Example

The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.

Воин использовал свой меч с большой ловкостью.

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 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

где угодно

Meaning

In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where

Example

Wherever you go, I will follow.

Куда бы ты ни пошёл, я буду следовать за тобой.

C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

несчастный человек

Meaning

an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person

Example

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

Бедный несчастный человек был оставлен на улице на холоде без приюта.

A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

еженедельно

Meaning

happening or done once every week; every week

Example

I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.

Я навещаю бабушку еженедельно по воскресеньям.

B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

недостаточный

Meaning

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

Example

His explanation was wanting in clarity.

Его объяснение было недостаточно ясным.

A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

победный

Meaning

achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success

Example

She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.

У неё победный настрой, который вдохновляет всю команду.

A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

жена

Meaning

a woman who is married to someone

Example

She is the wife of the famous author.

Она жена знаменитого автора.

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.

C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

увядать

Meaning

to dry up and die, typically used for plants

Example

The flowers will wither without enough water.

Цветы завянут без достаточного количества воды.

A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

нагревать

Meaning

to make or become warm; to heat something gently

Example

The sun warms the earth during the day.

Солнце согревает Землю в течение дня.

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.

B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

широко

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.

Новости о его повышении широко распространились по компании.

A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

слабый; хрупкий

Meaning

lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile

Example

After the illness, he felt weak and tired.

После болезни он почувствовал себя слабым и уставшим.

B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

workplace

рабочее место

Meaning

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

Example

Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace.

Поддержание хорошей коммуникации на рабочем месте жизненно важно.

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.

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.

B1 noun /weɪv/

Wave

волна; подъём

Meaning

a moving ridge on the surface of water; a gesture of greeting or farewell

Example

The surfer rode the big wave all the way to the shore.

Сёрфер проехал большую волну до берега.

A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

вес

Meaning

a measure of how heavy something is

Example

The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.

Вес пакета был 10 килограммов.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 /wɪrd/

weird

странный

Meaning

suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual

Example

The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.

Фильм имел странный конец, которого никто не ожидал.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

злодейство, злость

Meaning

Evil or morally bad behavior.

Example

The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.

История подчеркивает злодейство жестокого короля.

B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

готов; желающий

Meaning

ready, eager, or prepared to do something

Example

She is willing to help with the project.

Она готова помочь с проектом.

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.

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.

B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

снятие

Meaning

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

Example

He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.

Он снял 500 долларов со своего банковского счета.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

блуждающий; человек, который путешествует без определенной цели

Meaning

a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place

Example

The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.

Бродяга исследовал разные страны, не имея постоянного места назначения.

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.

B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

богатство

Meaning

The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.

Example

Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.

Создание богатства включает в себя создание активов, которые зарабатывают, пока вы спите.

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 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.

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.