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.

B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

выдерживать / сопротивляться

Meaning

to resist or endure something without being harmed

Example

This building can withstand strong earthquakes.

Это здание может выдержать сильные землетрясения.

B2 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.

C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

хитрость, обман

Meaning

A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.

Example

He used every wile to win her trust.

Он использовал все свои хитрости, чтобы завоевать её доверие.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 /wæks/

Wax

воск

Meaning

a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing

Example

She used candle wax to seal the old letter.

Она использовала воск от свечи, чтобы запечатать старое письмо.

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.

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.

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.

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 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

немедленно после этого

Meaning

Immediately after which; as a result of which.

Example

He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.

Он признал свою ошибку, немедленно после этого она его простила.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

игривый или озорной

Meaning

playfully humorous or mischievous

Example

His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.

Его игривые замечания заставили всех смеяться.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

оправдано

Meaning

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

Example

Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.

Ее злость была оправдана после несправедливого обращения.

C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

страсть к путешествиям

Meaning

A strong desire to travel and explore the world.

Example

Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.

Её страсть к путешествиям привела её в каждый уголок мира.

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.

A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

победитель

Meaning

a person who wins a competition or contest

Example

She was the winner of the race.

Она была победителем гонки.

B2 noun /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 /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.

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.

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.

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 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.

A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

погода

Meaning

The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Example

The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.

Прогноз погоды предсказывает сильный дождь завтра.

C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

тосковать; меланхоличный

Meaning

having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy

Example

She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.

Она подарила томную улыбку, вспоминая свои детские дни.

A2 noun /ˈraɪ.tər/

Writer

писатель

Meaning

a person who writes books, articles, or other written works

Example

The writer spent hours crafting the perfect sentence.

Писатель провел часы, создавая идеальное предложение.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

несчастный; жалкий; низкого качества

Meaning

very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality

Example

The refugees lived in wretched conditions.

Беженцы жили в ужасных условиях.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 /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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 /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.

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.

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 /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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

рабочая сила

Meaning

the people engaged in or available for work

Example

The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.

Компания планирует увеличить свою рабочую силу на 20%.

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 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 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 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.

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 /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.

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.

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.

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.

A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

стена

Meaning

a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area

Example

The wall in our living room is painted blue.

Стена в нашей гостиной покрашена в синий цвет.

B2 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.

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 /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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

слово

Meaning

a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing

Example

He looked up the word in the dictionary.

Он нашел слово в словаре.

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.

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.

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 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?

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

целый

Meaning

complete; entire; all of something

Example

He ate the whole pizza by himself.

Он съел всю пиццу сам.

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.

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 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

очиститель воды

Meaning

A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking

Example

We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.

Мы установили фильтр для воды на нашей кухне, чтобы обеспечить чистую питьевую воду.

B2 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.

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 interjection /waʊ/

wow

выражение удивления

Meaning

used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure

Example

Wow, that performance was amazing!

Вау, это выступление было потрясающим!

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.

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.

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 /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.

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 /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

воинственный

Meaning

Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.

Example

The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.

Племя было известно своими воинственными традициями.

B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

снимать

Meaning

to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back

Example

She needs to withdraw money from the bank.

Ей нужно снять деньги с банка.

B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

благополучие

Meaning

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

Example

Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.

Смазка для глаз имеет решающее значение для общего благополучия.

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.

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?

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.

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 /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 /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.

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.