Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adjective
Wicked
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
B2 noun
wickedness
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
B2 verb
widen
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
B2 adjective
widespread
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
B2 noun
Widow
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
B2 noun
Widower
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.
B2 verb
wiggle
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
B2 noun
Wilderness
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
B2 noun
wildlife conservation
Meaning
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.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
B2 adverb
Willingly
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
B2 noun
willingness
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
B2 noun
willpower
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
B2 noun
wind energy
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
B2 noun
winery
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
B2 noun
Wisdom
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
B2 noun
Wit
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.
B2 verb
withdraw
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
B2 noun
withdrawal
Meaning
the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation
Example
He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.
B2 verb
withstand
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
B2 adjective
Witty
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
B2 noun
Wizard
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.
B2 noun
Woodpecker
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
B2 noun
Woolen dress
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
B2 noun
word formation
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.