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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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwʊd.ən ˈsæn.dəl/

Wooden sandal

деревянные сандалии
Meaning
a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes
Example
She wore wooden sandals to the traditional ceremony.
Она носила деревянные сандалии на традиционной церемонии.
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

тратящий впустую, бездельник
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
Молодого человека его семья посчитала бесполезным, так как он был расточителем.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

ценный
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Волонтерская работа в приюте была ценным опытом.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

обеспеченный
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Они принадлежат к обеспеченной семье в городе.
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

свистеть
Meaning
to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
Example
He likes to whistle while working.
Ему нравится свистеть, работая.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

хорошо сделано; полностью приготовлено
Meaning
performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly
Example
The project was well-done and impressed everyone.
Проект был хорошо сделан и впечатлил всех.
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.
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.
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

гаечный ключ
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
Он использовал гаечный ключ, чтобы затянуть болт.
B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

тревожный; беспокоящий
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
Ухудшающиеся оценки студента были тревожными для его родителей.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

здоровый; способствующий моральному или физическому благополучию
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
Есть здоровую пищу важно для хорошего здоровья.
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.
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

мы
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
Мы идем в парк этим днем.
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 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

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

Walking-fish

рыба-пешка
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
Рыба-пешка может путешествовать по суше, чтобы найти новые источники воды.
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 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.
A1 noun /wɛst/

west

запад
Meaning
the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset
Example
The sun sets in the west.
Солнце заходит на западе.
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 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 /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.
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 /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.
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 /raɪð/

writhe

корчиться
Meaning
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
Example
He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.
Он корчился от боли, когда подвернул лодыжку.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

работник
Meaning
a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class
Example
The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.
Рабочий усердно боролся за лучшие зарплаты и условия.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

магическое мастерство
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
Волшебство программиста поразило всех в комнате.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 /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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 /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 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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

официант
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
Официант вежливо принёс меню и принял заказ.
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 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 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.
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.
A1 preposition /wɪð/

with

с
Meaning
indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else
Example
She went to the market with her friend.
Она пошла на рынок с подругой.
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.
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.
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

поливать
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
Она поливает растения каждое утро.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

женщина
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
Женщина на стойке помогла мне.
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

очень маленький
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
Она дала мне маленькую улыбку перед уходом.
C1 noun /wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Wood Apple

деревянное яблоко
Meaning
a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
Example
The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside.
Деревянное яблоко имеет твердую кожуру, но внутри сладкая мякоть
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

остроумие
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
У нее острое остроумие и быстрое чувство юмора.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

свидетель
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
Свидетель дал показания в суде вчера.
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

неправильный
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
Неправильно списывать на экзамене.
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.
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.
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, 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 /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 pronoun /wɒt/

what

что
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
Как тебя зовут?
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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

замечательный
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
She had a wonderful time at the party.
Она прекрасно провела время на вечеринке.
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 /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 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.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

сохранение дикой природы
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
Сохранение дикой природы направлено на защиту исчезающих видов.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.