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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.
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 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 /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

недостаточный
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Его объяснение было недостаточно ясным.
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 /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; 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.
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.
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 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.
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

недостаток; потребность
Meaning
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need
Example
There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.
В зонах, пострадавших от засухи, не хватает пресной воды.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

утомительный; скучный и изнуряющий
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
Утомительное путешествие заняло двенадцать часов.
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.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

белый перец
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
Она добавила белый перец в крем-суп, чтобы придать ему мягкий острый вкус.
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 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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 /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.
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.
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

идти
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
Я хожу в школу пешком каждое утро.
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 /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.
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 /wɛt/

whet

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

whit

очень маленькое количество
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
Ему не важен результат ни в малейшей степени.
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 /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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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/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.
C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

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

winsome

привлекательный
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
Её привлекательная улыбка сразу же успокоила нервных гостей.
C2 noun /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 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.
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

весить
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
пожалуйста, взвесьте посылку перед отправкой.
A1 pronoun /huː/

who

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

Whole

целый
Meaning
complete; entire; all of something
Example
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
Он съел всю пиццу сам.
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

Всемирный день охраны окружающей среды
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
Всемирный день охраны окружающей среды отмечается каждый год 5 июня.
C1 adjective /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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun wʊd

wood

дерево
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
Дерево тестируется на прочность в космосе.
B2 noun 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 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 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

сознательно
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
Он сознательно скрывал информацию от полиции.
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

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

Wet

мокрый; сырое;
Meaning
covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry
Example
My clothes are still wet from the rain.
Моя одежда все еще мокрая от дождя.
A1 verb /wɪn/

win

выиграть
Meaning
to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition
Example
Our team will win the championship.
Наша команда выиграет чемпионат.
A2 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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

худой, крепкий и выносливый
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
Этот худой атлет двигался с невероятной скоростью и ловкостью.
B2 noun /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 ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

коридоры дикой природы
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
Коридоры дикой природы соединяют фрагментированные среды, позволяя миграцию видов.
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.
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 /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 /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.
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 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

размах крыльев
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
У орла впечатляющий размах крыльев более двух метров.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
A1 noun /wel/

Well

колодец; благосостояние;
Meaning
a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained
Example
The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.
Жители деревни получают воду из старого колодца в центре деревни.
B2 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 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.
B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

пшеница
Meaning
a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods
Example
Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.
Фермеры убрали пшеницу в начале лета.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

готовность
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
Ее готовность помогать другим сделала ее очень популярной.
A2 noun /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.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

волшебник
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
Волшебник проделал потрясающие фокусы.
C1 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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

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

without

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