Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈwɛlˌduːər/

A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.

"The community praised the well-doer for his charity."

adjective
/ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.

"They belong to a well-to-do family in the city."

what

pronoun
/wɒt/

used to ask for information about something

"What is your name?"

welter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈwɛltər/

to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil

"The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout."

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west

noun
/wɛst/

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

"The sun sets in the west."

adjective
/ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

"The children were well-behaved during the ceremony."

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Wet

adjective
/wɛt/

covered with, or saturated with liquid (usually water)

"The ground is wet after the rain."

verb
/ˈwiːdəl/

to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk

"She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father."

adverb
/ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

Immediately after which; as a result of which.

"He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him."

noun
/ˈwɛrəˌbaʊts/

the place where someone or something is

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

adjective
/ˈweɪwərd/

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.

"The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students."

adverb
/ˈwɪmzɪkli/

In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind

"She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons."

conjunction
/ˈwɛðər/

used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives

"I don’t know whether I should go."

noun
/wæks ɡɔːrd/

a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking

"The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion."

Wary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Wary

adjective
/ˈweəri/

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

"She was wary of trusting strangers."

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weal

noun
/wiːl/

A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.

"The charity worked for the common weal of the community."

verb
/ˌweɪˈleɪ/

to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them

"He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse."

adjective
/ˈwɪərɪsəm/

Causing one to feel tired or bored.

"The long and wearisome lecture put the students to sleep."

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Warrior

noun
/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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Weapon

noun
/ˈwɛpən/

a thing designed or used for inflicting harm or damage

"He carried a weapon for self-defense."

noun
/ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs

"The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest."

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adjective/verb
/ˈwɒrəntɪd/

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

"Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment."

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whorl

noun
/wɜːrl/

A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.

"The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern."

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adjective
ˈwɛðərpruːf

Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.

"The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity."

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whet

verb
/wɛt/

To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.

"The smell of food whetted my appetite."

pronoun
/wɪtʃ/

used to ask about one or more items from a defined set

"Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?"

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we

pronoun
/wi/

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people

"We are going to the park this afternoon."

verb
/ˈwɪni/

to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes

"The horse whinnied when it saw its rider."

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adjective
/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/

playfully unusual or fanciful; unpredictable

"The whimsical painting delighted the children."

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web

noun
/wɛb/

a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system

"The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room."

noun
/ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

a machine for washing clothes and other textiles

"The washing machine broke down and needs repair."

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Widow

noun
/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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Wick

noun
/wɪk/

a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp

"The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning."

adjective
/ˈwɪkɪd/

morally bad or evil; also informally very good or impressive

"The villain in the story was truly wicked."

noun
/ˈweɪstrəl/

A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.

"The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family."

noun
/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."

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Widower

noun
/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."

noun
/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."

verb
/ˈwɪtl/

to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce

"He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy."

noun
/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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water

noun
/ˈwɔːtər/

a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that is essential for life

"We need to drink water to stay hydrated."

noun
/ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/

a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes

"The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond."

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adjective
/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

existing or happening over a large area or among many people

"The disease was widespread in the rural areas."

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Wide

adjective
/waɪd/

having a great extent from side to side; broad

"The river is wide enough to fit a boat."

noun
/ˈwiːltʃeər/

a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all

"The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient."

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whim

noun
/wɪm/

a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision

"She bought the dress on a whim."

adverb, noun
/ˈwɛə.wɪð/

With which; the means or resources needed for something.

"He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house."

adverb
/wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

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

"She has no interest in the matter whatsoever."

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wheel

noun
/wiːl/

a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things

"The wheel of the car broke down on the way."

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wheat

noun
/wiːt/

a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods

"Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer."