CEFR Level
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
"He kept waffling instead of making a decision."
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
"She spent her waking hours studying for the exam."
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
"I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast."
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
"The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination."
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
"His explanation was wanting in clarity."
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
"She was admitted to the children's ward."
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
"The company stores all its products in a big warehouse."
engagement in or the activities involved in war
"The country prepared for the possibility of total warfare."
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
"She welcomed the guests warmly at the door."
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
"She felt the warmth of the sun on her face."
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
"The laptop comes with a two-year warranty."
a person engaged or experienced in warfare; a brave or experienced fighter
"The ancient warrior fought fearlessly to protect his land."
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
"The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village."
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
"The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest."
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
"The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security."
a container used for storing or carrying water
"The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water."
A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking
"We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water."
to increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity
"The moon will wax until it becomes full."
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
"We lit a wax candle during the power outage."
to make or become less strong or powerful
"The long illness weakened his body."
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
"Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity."
feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of exertion or lack of sleep
"After the long journey, she felt weary and wanted to rest."
to make cloth by interlacing threads or to combine elements into a whole
"She weaves beautiful patterns on her loom."
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
"They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach."
very small in size; tiny
"She gave me a wee smile before leaving."
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted, especially among crops; to remove such plants
"She spent the afternoon weeding the garden."
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
"Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training."
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group
"The government provides welfare to low-income families."
a person who desires happiness or success for another
"Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation."
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
"She has no interest in the matter whatsoever."
the place where someone or something is
"The police are trying to find out the suspect's whereabouts."
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
"She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee."
by which; because of which
"The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty."
to complain in a feeble or annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
"The child began to whine when he didn’t get candy."
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
"The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster."
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
"She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor."
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
"White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house."
promoting health or well-being; morally good and beneficial
"The retreat offered wholesome food and peaceful surroundings."
completely; entirely
"She is wholly devoted to her family."
morally bad or evil; also informally very good or impressive
"The villain in the story was truly wicked."
Evil or morally bad behavior.
"The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king."
to make or become wider
"The road will be widened to accommodate more traffic."
existing or happening over a large area or among many people
"The disease was widespread in the rural areas."
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
"She became a widow at a very young age."
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
"The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children."
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
"The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms."
an area of land that has not been changed by people and is still in its natural state
"They camped in the wilderness far from the city."
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.
"Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species."
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
"She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency."
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
"Her willingness to help others made her very popular."
