Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˈrɛtʃɪd/

in a very unhappy, miserable, or poor condition

"They lived in a wretched hut with no clean water."

adjective
/ˈwʌrisəm/

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

"The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents."

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yeah

interjection
/jɛə/

used to express agreement or affirmation

"Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you."

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write

verb
/raɪt/

to form letters or words on a surface, typically with a pen or pencil

"I need to write a letter to my friend."

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writing

noun/verb
/ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.

"She spends hours every day on her creative writing."

adjective
/ˈwʊd biː/

prospective; intending to be; aspiring

"The would-be actor practiced his lines every day."

verb
/rɛntʃ/

to pull or twist suddenly and violently

"He wrenched the door open in anger."

noun
/rɛtʃ/

an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person

"The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter."

noun
/rɪst/

the joint connecting the hand with the forearm

"He wore a smartwatch on his left wrist."

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Wreck

noun
/rek/

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."

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wrap

verb
/ræp/

to cover or enclose something

"She wrapped the gift in colorful paper."

noun
/ˈræp.ər/

a loose garment worn around the body; covering material

"She put on a warm wrapper before going outside."

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Yard

noun
/jɑːrd/

a unit of linear measure equal to three feet or 0.9144 meters

"The garden is 50 yards long."

adjective
/rɒŋ/

not correct or true; mistaken

"It is wrong to cheat on a test."

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Worth

adjective
/wɜːrθ/

having a particular value, especially in terms of money

"The car is worth a lot of money."

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noun
/ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.

"Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain."

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worn

adjective, verb (past participle of wear)
/wɔːrn/

damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age

"His shoes were old and worn."

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written

adjective
/ˈrɪtən/

expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form

"The agreement must be in written form to be valid."

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wow

interjection
/waʊ/

used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure

"Wow, that performance was amazing!"

adjective
/ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.

"The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful."

verb
/ˈræŋɡl̩/

to argue or dispute noisily or angrily

"The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours."

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Worthless

adjective
/ˈwɜːrθləs/

having no value; useless

"The old computer became worthless after the new software updates."

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Yarn

noun
/jɑːrn/

spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story

"She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater."

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x-ray

noun, verb
/ˈɛksˌreɪ/

a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays

"The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone."

adverb
/ˈrɒŋli/

in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly

"He was wrongly accused of the crime."

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verb
/ˈwɜːrsən/

to become or make something worse

"The weather conditions continued to worsen."

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xenophobia

noun
/ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers

"Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division."

verb
/ˈwɜːʃɪp/

To show reverence and adoration for a deity or sacred being.

"They gathered at the temple to worship together."

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verb
/ˈresəl/

to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem

"The children like to wrestle on the playground."

noun
/ˈræŋɡlər/

a person who argues noisily; or someone who takes care of livestock on a ranch

"The cowboy worked as a wrangler on the ranch."

noun
/reɪθ/

A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.

"A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle."

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wound

noun/verb
/wuːnd/

an injury to the body or to harm someone

"He received a deep wound on his arm."

noun
/ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition

"The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims."

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writ

noun
/rɪt/

A formal written order issued by a court.

"The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus."

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worry

verb
/ˈwʌri/

to feel anxious or concerned about something

"Don’t worry, everything will be okay."

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wreak

verb
/riːk/

to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm

"The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages."

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Yawn

noun
/jɔːn/

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."

verb
/raɪð/

To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.

"He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle."

noun
/ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

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."

adjective
/ˈwɜːði/

having value or merit; deserving respect or attention

"She is worthy of praise for her dedication."

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Wrath

noun
/ræθ/

extreme anger or rage

"The king's wrath terrified the villagers."

noun/verb
/ˈrɪŋ.kəl/

A small line or fold in the skin or fabric; to form small folds or lines.

"The old shirt had many wrinkles."

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wrest

verb
/rɛst/

to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle

"The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand."

adjective
/ˈwɜːrid/

feeling anxious or concerned about something

"She was worried about the upcoming exam."

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would

verb
/wʊd/

used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past

"He said he would help me tomorrow."

adjective
/ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable

"Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience."

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xenophobe

noun
/ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures

"The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies."

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wring

verb
/rɪŋ/

to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort

"She had to wring the towel after washing it."

adjective
/ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries

"The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country."

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wry

adjective
/raɪ/

twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor

"He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark."