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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.
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 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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

хитрый; лукавый; коварный
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
Хитрая лиса сбежала из ловушки, используя свою лукавую интеллигенцию.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

глупый; неразумный; безмозглый
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
Его глупые замечания на собрании заставили всех присутствующих смутиться.
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.
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.
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 /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 /weɪv/

waive

счастье
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
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.
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 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

добродетель
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
Многие добродетели пришли поздравить её с окончанием учёбы.
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.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

стройный, тонкий и гибкий, как ива
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Она двигалась с элегантностью ивы по сцене.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

плыть в воздухе
Meaning
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
Example
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
Запах свежего хлеба пронесся через кухню.
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 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

непослушный
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
Учитель испытывал трудности с управлением непослушными учениками.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

счастье
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

тепло
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
Она почувствовала тепло солнца на своем лице.
B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

повозка
Meaning
a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.
Фермер загрузил сено на повозку.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

качество работы
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
Ремесло ручной мебели было безупречным.
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.
C2 noun /ˈræŋɡlər/

wrangler

пастух
Meaning
a person who argues noisily; or someone who takes care of livestock on a ranch
Example
The cowboy worked as a wrangler on the ranch.
Ковбой работал на ранчо в роли вранглера.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

вафля (ед.), говорить неопределенно
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
Он продолжал болтать, вместо того чтобы принять решение.
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

средства
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
У него не было денег, с которыми он мог бы купить новый дом.
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 /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 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.
A2 pronoun /huːˈɛvər/

whoever

кто угодно
Meaning
any person who; no matter who
Example
Whoever wants to join the trip must register today.
Кто угодно, кто захочет присоединиться к поездке, должен зарегистрироваться сегодня.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

разжигатель войны
Meaning
A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.
Example
The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.
Лидер был раскритикован своими оппонентами как разжигатель войны.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

маленькая волна
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
Пруд был потревожен только маленькими волнами, вызванными бризом.
C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

искажать
Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
Дверь из дерева деформировалась под летней жарой.
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

ждать
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
Пожалуйста, подождите здесь, пока я принесу документы.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

легкий запах
Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
Я почувствовал легкий запах духов, когда она прошла мимо.
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.
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.
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

плакать
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
Ребёнок жаловался на необходимость рано ложиться спать.
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

ухудшать
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
Отсутствие образования может ухудшить уровень бедности.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

колдовство
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
В древние времена многие люди верили в колдовство.
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.
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

расширять
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
Они планируют расширить дорогу в следующем году.
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

полностью; совершенно
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
Я полностью вовлечен в этот проект.
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.
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

выбирать; отделять зерно от шелухи
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.
Комитет сократит список претендентов до десяти финалистов.
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.
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.
A2 verb /ˈwʌri/

worry

беспокоиться
Meaning
to feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned
Example
Don't worry about the exam results.
Не беспокойся о результатах экзамена.
A2 adjective /ˈrɪtən/

written

написанный
Meaning
expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form
Example
The agreement must be in written form to be valid.
Соглашение должно быть в письменной форме, чтобы быть действительным.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

грецкий орех
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
Я люблю есть грецкие орехи с медом на завтрак.
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.
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.
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

колесо
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.
Колесо машины сломалось по дороге.
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.
C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

получить что-то хитростью
Meaning
To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.
Example
He wangled a free ticket to the concert.
Он получил бесплатный билет на концерт хитростью.
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.
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

непроницаемый для погодных условий
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
Используемые материалы непромокаемы, обеспечивая долговечность.
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.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

остроумное замечание / шутка
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
Ее остроумное замечание заставило всех смеяться во время встречи.
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 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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

мастерская
Meaning
a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities
Example
The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.
Мастерская была сосредоточена на улучшении технических навыков для молодых профессионалов.
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 /wedʒ/

Wedge

клин; вбивать; раскалывать
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
Он использовал деревянный клин, чтобы разделить бревно на более мелкие части.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

ослабить
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
Болезнь ослабила его иммунную систему значительно.
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.