Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 abbreviation
vs
против
Meaning
used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things
Example
The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.
B1 noun
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.
B1 noun
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.
B1 noun
Waist
талия
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
B1 verb
wake
просыпаться
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
B1 verb
Wander
блуждать
Meaning
to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination
Example
She likes to wander through the old city streets.
B1 noun
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.
B1 noun
warming
потепление
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
B1 verb
warn
предупреждать
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
B1 noun
Waterfall
водопад
Meaning
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Example
The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.
B1 noun
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.
B1 noun
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.
B1 noun
wealth
богатство
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
B1 adjective
Wealthy
богатый; состоятельный; процветающий
Meaning
having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.
B1 noun
Weapon
оружие
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
B1 verb
weigh
весить
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
B1 adjective
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.
B1 noun
well-being
благополучие
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
B1 noun
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.
B1 noun
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.
B1 noun
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.
B1 verb
whisper
шептать
Meaning
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Example
She whispered a secret in my ear.
B1 verb
whistle
свистеть
Meaning
to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
Example
He likes to whistle while working.
B1 adverb
widely
широко
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.