Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container
"The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain."
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
"She welcomed the guests warmly at the door."
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
"The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout."
to increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity
"The moon will wax until it becomes full."
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
"The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency."
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
"The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it."
lacking intelligence or good sense
"It was a witless decision to leave the door unlocked."
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
"Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals."
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
"The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets."
to stay in one place or remain inactive until something happens
"I will wait for you at the bus stop."
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
"Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site."
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
"The water hen swam gracefully across the pond."
a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
"He looked up the word in the dictionary."
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
"Viva Voce tests communication skills."
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
"She is working on her project right now."
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
"My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables."
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
"She will attend the meeting tomorrow."
the process of making something warm or the increase in temperature
"Global warming is a significant concern for environmentalists."
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
"He vouchsafed them a rare smile."
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
"A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney."
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."
achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success
"She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team."
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
"The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project."
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
"The wizard performed amazing magic tricks."
to clean something with water or other liquid
"I need to wash my hands before dinner."
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."
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
"Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease."
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
"It was wise of him to save money for the future."
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."
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
"The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility."
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
"World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5."
able to fly or moving swiftly
"The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky."
a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
"The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside."
Speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently.
"She became more voluble as the evening progressed."
relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone
"In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name."
to desire something or hope for something to happen
"I wish you all the best in your new job."
a solemn promise or assertion, typically one made publicly
"They took a vow to always support each other."
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
"They served a glass of red wine at the dinner."
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume.
"She wore a voluminous dress that filled the room."
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
"Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration."
to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something
"I can vouch for his honesty."
extremely good or impressive
"She had a wonderful time at the party."
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
"Her willingness to help others made her very popular."
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
"The workers were busy building the bridge."
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
"He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm."
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
"His main weakness is his lack of patience."
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
"Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall."
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
"The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power."
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
"They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach."
in the absence of, or not having something
"He left without saying goodbye."
