Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

wildlife conservation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

wildlife corridors definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.

"Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration."

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wile

noun C2
/waɪl/

A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.

"He used every wile to win her trust."

adjective C1
/ˈwɪl.fəl/

deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional

"His wilful disobedience led to punishment."

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will

noun, verb A1
/wɪl/

expressing future tense or intention; a legal document

"She will attend the meeting tomorrow."

adjective C1
/ˈwɪlfəl/

Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.

"Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble."

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adjective B1
/ˈwɪlɪŋ/

ready, inclined, or eager to do something

"She was willing to help with the project."

Willingly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will

"She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency."

willingness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

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

adjective C2
/ˈwɪloʊi/

Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.

"She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage."

willpower definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈwɪl.paʊər

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."

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wilt

verb C1
/wɪlt/

To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.

"The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun."

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Wily

adjective C1
/ˈwaɪli/

Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially by being clever or deceitful.

"The wily fox outsmarted the hunters."

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win

verb A1
/wɪn/

to achieve victory in a competition or succeed in getting something

"She hopes to win the championship this year."

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wince

verb C1
/wɪns/

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."

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Wind

noun A2
/wɪnd/

moving air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction

"The wind is blowing strong today."

wind energy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.

"Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City."

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windbag

noun C2
/ˈwɪndbæɡ/

a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way

"Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak."

noun C1
/ˈwɪndfɔːl/

an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money

"The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance."

Window definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A1
/ˈwɪndəʊ/

an opening in a wall or structure that allows light or air to pass through, usually covered with glass or other material

"I opened the window to let the fresh air in."

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windy

adjective A2
/ˈwɪndi/

characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little

"It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out."

wine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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wine

noun A2
/waɪn/

an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits

"They served a glass of red wine at the dinner."

noun B2
/ˈwaɪnəri/

a place where wine is made

"They visited a famous winery in France."

wing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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wing

noun B1
/wɪŋ/

a part of a bird or aircraft that is used for flying

"The bird flapped its wings and flew away."

noun C1
/ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing

"The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters."

winner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈwɪnər/

a person who wins a competition or contest

"She was the winner of the race."

winning definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective; noun; gerund A2
/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success

"She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team."

verb C2
/ˈwɪn.oʊ/

to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air

"The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists."

adjective C2
/ˈwɪnsəm/

pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way

"Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease."

winter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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winter

noun A1
/ˈwɪntər/

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."

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wintry

adjective C1
/ˈwɪntri/

Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.

"The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside."

wipe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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wipe

verb B1
/waɪp/

to clean or dry something by rubbing it, typically with a cloth or towel

"She wiped the table clean after dinner."

wire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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wire

noun B1
/ˈwaɪər/

a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things

"The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power."

adjective B1
/ˈwaɪə.ləs/

operating without wires; using radio waves for communication

"My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables."

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wiry

adjective C1
/ˈwaɪəri/

Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.

"The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility."

Wisdom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɪzdəm/

the ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on knowledge and experience

"His wisdom in solving complex problems was admired by everyone."

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wise

adjective A2
/waɪz/

having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment

"It was wise of him to save money for the future."

wish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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wish

verb A1
/wɪʃ/

to desire something or hope for something to happen

"I wish you all the best in your new job."

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wisp

noun C1
/wɪsp/

A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.

"A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney."

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wispy

adjective C2
/ˈwɪspi/

Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.

"Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze."

Wistful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈwɪstfəl/

Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

"She gave a wistful smile as she looked at the old photos."

Wit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Wit

noun B2
/wɪt/

the ability to use words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor

"Her sharp wit made everyone laugh at the party."

Witch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Witch

noun B1
/wɪtʃ/

a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft

"The old witch cast a spell on the prince."

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witchcraft

noun C1
/ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities

"In old times, many people believed in witchcraft."

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with

preposition A1
/wɪð/

indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else

"She went to the market with her friend."

withdraw definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/wɪðˈdrɔː/

to remove or take back something; to move away from a place or situation

"She decided to withdraw money from her bank account."

withdrawal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

"He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account."

adjective C1
/wɪðˈdrɔːn/

quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others

"After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends."

verb C1
/ˈwɪð.ər/

to dry up and die, typically used for plants

"The flowers will wither without enough water."

withhold definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/wɪðˈhoʊld/

to refuse to give something that is due, desired, or expected

"The company decided to withhold payment until the project was completed."