Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
"The smell of food whetted my appetite."
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
"The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures."
by which; because of which
"The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty."
To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.
"The flowers began to wizen after days without water."
playfully unusual or fanciful; unpredictable
"The whimsical painting delighted the children."
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
"The wild boar ran through the forest quickly."
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."
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
"The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon."
promoting health or well-being; morally good and beneficial
"The retreat offered wholesome food and peaceful surroundings."
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."
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
"The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days."
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
"The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze."
at any time, or whenever it happens
"You can call me whenever you want."
a path, direction, or method of doing something
"He found a new way to solve the problem."
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
"Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination."
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
"My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables."
an adult human female
"The woman at the counter helped me."
to remove or take back something; to move away from a place or situation
"She decided to withdraw money from her bank account."
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
"Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses."
As a noun: An official authorization or order. As a verb: To justify or make something necessary.
"The judge issued a warrant for his arrest."
in or at what place or position
"Where do you live?"
Evil or morally bad behavior.
"The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king."
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
"The old witch cast a spell on the prince."
a part of a bird or aircraft that is used for flying
"The bird flapped its wings and flew away."
a small wind instrument that produces a high-pitched sound when blown
"The referee blew his whistle to start the game."
to clean something with water or other liquid
"I need to wash my hands before dinner."
a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore
"The waves crashed against the rocks during the storm."
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
"The table began to wobble when he leaned on it."
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
"He used every wile to win her trust."
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
"The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest."
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
"Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration."
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
"She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor."
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
"It was wise of him to save money for the future."
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
"She is working on her project right now."
having a great extent from side to side; broad
"The river is wide enough to fit a boat."
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
"The warrior wielded his sword with great skill."
great sorrow or distress; troubles
"The company faced financial woes after the market crash."
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
"The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning."
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
"His wilful disobedience led to punishment."
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
"The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity."
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
"Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site."
the people engaged in or available for work
"The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%."
a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop
"Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace."
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
"Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze."
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
"The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it."
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
"Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English."
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
"Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble."
a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
"The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside."
a place where wine is made
"They visited a famous winery in France."
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
"The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun."
