English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
CEFR Level
To show reverence and adoration for a deity or sacred being.
"They gathered at the temple to worship together."
having no value; useless
"The old computer became worthless after the new software updates."
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
"Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience."
having value or merit; deserving respect or attention
"She is worthy of praise for her dedication."
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
"The would-be actor practiced his lines every day."
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
"She put on a warm wrapper before going outside."
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
"The car wreck blocked the highway for hours."
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
"The children like to wrestle on the playground."
A small line or fold in the skin or fabric; to form small folds or lines.
"The old shirt had many wrinkles."
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
"The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class."
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
"She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture."
to shout loudly, usually out of anger or excitement
"The coach yelled instructions to the players."
To produce or provide something; to give way or surrender.
"The farm yields good crops every year."
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
"Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather."
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
"Young fish need protection from predators."
having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh
"Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work."
a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns
"The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain."
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
"Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket."