Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun/verb B2
/ˈwɒf.əl/

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."

adjective B2
/ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake

"She spent her waking hours studying for the exam."

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noun B2
/ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance

"I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast."

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noun B2
/ˈwɒndərər/

a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place

"The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination."

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wanting

adjective B2
/ˈwɒntɪŋ/

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

"His explanation was wanting in clarity."

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ward

noun B2
/wɔːrd/

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."

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noun B2
/ˈweə(r)haʊs/

a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed

"The company stores all its products in a big warehouse."

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Warfare

noun B2
/ˈwɔːfeə/

engagement in or the activities involved in war

"The country prepared for the possibility of total warfare."

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adverb B2
/ˈwɔːm.li/

in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately

"She welcomed the guests warmly at the door."

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warmth

noun B2
/wɔːmθ/

the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling

"She felt the warmth of the sun on her face."

noun B2
/ˈwɒrənti/

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."

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Warrior

noun B2
/ˈwɒriər/

a person engaged or experienced in warfare; a brave or experienced fighter

"The ancient warrior fought fearlessly to protect his land."

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noun B2
/ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

"The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village."

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Wasp

noun B2
/wɒsp/

a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting

"The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest."

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noun B2
/ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

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."

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noun B2
/ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

a container used for storing or carrying water

"The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water."

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noun B2
/ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

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."

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Wax

verb B2
/wæks/

to increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity

"The moon will wax until it becomes full."

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Wax-candle

noun B2
/wæks ˈkændəl/

a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light

"We lit a wax candle during the power outage."

Weaken definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈwiːkən/

to make or become less strong or powerful

"The long illness weakened his body."

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noun B2
ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

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."

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Weary

adjective B2
/ˈwɪəri/

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."

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weave

verb B2
/wiːv/

to make cloth by interlacing threads or to combine elements into a whole

"She weaves beautiful patterns on her loom."

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wed

verb B2
/wɛd/

to marry someone; to enter into a marriage

"They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach."

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wee

adjective B2
/wiː/

very small in size; tiny

"She gave me a wee smile before leaving."

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Weed

noun, verb B2
/wiːd/

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted, especially among crops; to remove such plants

"She spent the afternoon weeding the garden."

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noun B2
/ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle

"Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training."

Welfare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɛlfɛr/

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group

"The government provides welfare to low-income families."

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noun B2
/ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

a person who desires happiness or success for another

"Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation."

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adverb B2
/wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

"She has no interest in the matter whatsoever."

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noun B2
/ˈwɛrəˌbaʊts/

the place where someone or something is

"The police are trying to find out the suspect's whereabouts."

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whereas

conjunction B2
/wɛərˈæz/

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

"She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee."

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adverb B2
/wɛərˈbaɪ/

by which; because of which

"The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty."

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whine

verb B2
/waɪn/

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."

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whip

verb B2
/wɪp/

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

"The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster."

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noun B2
/waɪt ˈpɛpər/

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

"She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor."

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noun B2
/waɪt ænt/

a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter

"White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house."

adjective B2
/ˈhoʊlsəm/

promoting health or well-being; morally good and beneficial

"The retreat offered wholesome food and peaceful surroundings."

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adverb B2
/ˈhoʊlli/

completely; entirely

"She is wholly devoted to her family."

adjective B2
/ˈwɪkɪd/

morally bad or evil; also informally very good or impressive

"The villain in the story was truly wicked."

noun B2
/ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

Evil or morally bad behavior.

"The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king."

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widen

verb B2
/ˈwaɪdən/

to make or become wider

"The road will be widened to accommodate more traffic."

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adjective B2
/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

existing or happening over a large area or among many people

"The disease was widespread in the rural areas."

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Widow

noun B2
/ˈwɪdəʊ/

a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again

"She became a widow at a very young age."

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Widower

noun B2
/ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

"The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children."

verb B2
/ˈwɪɡəl/

To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.

"The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms."

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noun B2
/ˈwɪldənəs/

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."

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noun B2
/ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

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."

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adverb B2
/ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will

"She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency."

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noun B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

"Her willingness to help others made her very popular."