فهرست
Weep
Title: Weep
Pronunciation:/wiːp/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Formal or informal:Both
Countable or uncountable:Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive:Intransitive
Stress marks:wiːp
Synonym:cry, sob
Opposite:laugh, rejoice
To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as grief, sadness, or joy
She couldn’t help but weep when she heard the news
Weight
Title: Weight
Pronunciation:/weɪt/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Formal or informal:Both
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Transitive or intransitive:Transitive (as a verb)
Stress marks:weɪt
Synonym:mass, burden
Opposite:lightness, ease
The force exerted on an object due to gravity; to measure the heaviness of an object
The weight of the package was too much for her to carry
Welfare
Title: Welfare
Pronunciation:/ˈwɛlfɛə/
Part of speech:noun
Definition:the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; financial support given to people in need
Formal or informal:Both
Countable or uncountable:Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive:Intransitive
Stress marks:ˈwɛlfɛə
Synonym:well-being, aid
Opposite:neglect, deprivation
Example
The government provides welfare for those in need
Whereabouts
Title: Whereabouts
Pronunciation:/ˈwɛərəbaʊts/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:Both
Countable or uncountable:Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive:Intransitive
Stress marks:ˈwɛərəbaʊts
Synonym:location, place
Opposite:unknown location
The location of a person or thing
She was unsure about the whereabouts of her keys
Whereby
Title: Whereby
Pronunciation:/wɛːbaɪ/
Part of speech:noun/adverb
Formal or informal:Both
Countable or uncountable:Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive:Intransitive
Stress marks:wɛːbaɪ
Synonym:by which, through which
Opposite:not through which
By which; through which
The new policy whereby employees can work from home has been well-received
Whim
Title: Whim
Pronunciation:/wɪm/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:Both
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Transitive or intransitive:Intransitive
Stress marks:wɪm
Synonym:impulse, caprice
Opposite:deliberate decision
A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained
She bought the dress on a whim without really needing it
Wholeheartedly
Title: Wholeheartedly
Pronunciation:/ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪdli/
Part of speech:noun/adverb
Formal or informal:Formal
Countable or uncountable:Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive:Intransitive
Stress marks:ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪdli
Synonym:wholehearted, earnestly
Opposite:halfheartedly, insincerely
With complete sincerity and commitment
He wholeheartedly supported her decision to change careers
Wield
Title: Wield
Pronunciation:/wiːld/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Definition:to hold and use (a weapon or tool) with skill and ease; to have and be able to use (power or influence)
Formal or informal:Both
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Transitive or intransitive:Transitive
Stress marks:wiːld
Synonym:exert, exercise
Opposite:relinquish, surrender
Example
He wielded the sword with great strength and precision
Wilderness
Title: Wilderness
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪldənəs/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ˈwɪldənəs
Synonym: wilds, backcountry
Opposite: civilization, urbanization
An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region
The explorers ventured into the wilderness, seeking untouched landscapes
Wink
Title: Wink
Pronunciation: /wɪŋk/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (as a verb)
Stress marks: wɪŋk
Synonym: blink, twinkle
Opposite: stare, glare
To close and open one eye quickly as a signal or in teasing
She gave him a wink to signal that everything was okay
Withdraw
Title: Withdraw
Pronunciation: /wɪðˈdrɔː/
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position; to leave or cause to leave a place or situation
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: wɪðˈdrɔː
Synonym: remove, extract
Opposite: deposit, insert
Example
She decided to withdraw her application for the job
Woodland
Title: Woodland
Pronunciation: /ˈwʊdlənd/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ˈwʊdlənd
Synonym: forest, grove
Opposite: open field, meado
Land covered with trees or shrubs; relating to or characteristic of woodlands
They went for a walk in the woodland to enjoy the peaceful surroundings
Workaholic
Title: Workaholic
Pronunciation: /wɜːkəˈhɒlɪk/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Definition: a person who compulsively works excessively hard and long hours; relating to or characteristic of workaholics
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (as an adjective)
Stress marks: wɜːkəˈhɒlɪk
Synonym: hard worker, overachiever
Opposite: slacker, lazy
Example
She was known as a workaholic, always staying late at the office
Worship
Title: Worship
Pronunciation: /ˈwəːʃɪp/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Definition: the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; to show reverence and adoration for a deity
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (as a verb)
Stress marks: ˈwəːʃɪp
Synonym: venerate, adore
Opposite: blaspheme, disrespect
Example
They gathered at the temple to worship and pray
Worthy
Title: Worthy
Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːði/
Part of speech: adjective/noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (as an adjective)
Stress marks:/ˈwɜːði/
Synonym:/deserving, admirable/
Opposite:/unworthy, undeserving/
Having merit, value, or worth; a person deserving respect or attention
His actions were deemed worthy of recognition
Wreck
Title: Wreck
Pronunciation:/rɛk/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Definition:the remains of something that has been severely damaged or destroyed; to cause severe damage to something
Formal or informal:Both
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Transitive or intransitive:Transitive (as a verb)
Stress marks:rɛk
Synonym:ruin, destroy
Opposite:repair, salvage
Example
The shipwreck was discovered on the ocean floor
Wretched
Title: Wretched
Pronunciation:/ˈrɛtʃɪd/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Countable or uncountable:Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive:Intransitive
Stress marks:ˈrɛtʃɪd
Synonym:miserable, pitiful
Opposite:happy, fortunate
In a very unhappy or unfortunate state; of poor quality
The wretched conditions of the refugee camp were heartbreaking
Wrinkle
Title: Wrinkle
Pronunciation:/ˈrɪŋk(ə)l/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Definition:a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin; to make small lines or folds in something
Countable or uncountable:Countable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive:Transitive (as a verb)
Stress marks:ˈrɪŋk(ə)l
Synonym:crease, crinkle
Opposite:smooth, flatten
Example
She ironed out the wrinkles in the tablecloth
Worth
Title: Worth
Pronunciation:/wəːθ/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Definition:the value equivalent to that of someone or something under consideration; having value equivalent to that of someone or something under consideration
Countable or uncountable:Uncountable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive:Intransitive (as an adjective)
Stress marks:wəːθ
Synonym:value, merit
Opposite:worthless, invaluable
Example
The painting was estimated to be worth millions of dollars
Xenophobia
Title: Xenophobia
Pronunciation:/zɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/
Part of speech:noun
Countable or uncountable:Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive:Intransitive
Stress marks:zɛnəˈfəʊbɪə
Synonym:racism, bigotry
Opposite:acceptance, tolerance
Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries
The rise in xenophobia was evident in the country’s immigration policies
Yearn
Title: Yearn
Pronunciation:/jəːn/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Countable or uncountable:Uncountable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive:Intransitive (as a verb)
Stress marks:jəːn
Synonym:long for, crave
Opposite:abhor, despise
To have an intense longing for something; a feeling of intense longing
She yearned for adventure and travel
Yield
Title: Yield
Pronunciation:/jiːld/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Definition:to produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product); the full amount produced by a natural, agricultural, or industrial process
Countable or uncountable:Countable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive:Transitive (as a verb)
Stress marks:jiːld
Synonym:produce, generate
Opposite:deplete, diminish
Example
The farm yield was lower than expected this season
Wander
Title: Wander
Pronunciation: /ˈwɒndə/
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ˈwɒndə
Synonym: roam, meander
Opposite: stay, remain
To walk or move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way
She liked to wander through the forest and explore the trails
Warehouse
Title: Warehouse
Pronunciation: /ˈwɛəhaʊs/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Definition: a large building where raw materials or manufactured goods may be stored before their export or distribution for sale
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (as a verb)
Stress marks: ˈwɛəhaʊs
ynonym: storage facility, depot
Opposite: distribute, disperse
Example
The company has a warehouse on the outskirts of town
Wary
Title: Wary
Pronunciation: /ˈwɛːri/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ˈwɛːri
Synonym: cautious, careful
Opposite: trusting, careless
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems
She was wary of strangers approaching her in the dark alley
Wavelength
Title: Wavelength
Pronunciation: /ˈweɪvleŋθ/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ˈweɪvleŋθ
Synonym: frequency, pitch
Opposite: different wavelength
Example
The radio station operates on a wavelength of 98.5 FM
Weaken
Title: Weaken
Pronunciation: /ˈwiːkən/
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: ˈwiːkən
Synonym: debilitate, undermine
Opposite: strengthen, fortify
To make or become weaker in strength, force, or effect
The disease can weaken the body’s immune system
Wealth
Title: Wealth
Pronunciation: /wɛlθ/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: wɛlθ
Synonym: affluence, riches
Opposite: poverty, destitution
An abundance of valuable possessions or money
The family’s wealth allowed them to live a luxurious lifestyle
Weary
Title: Weary
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪəri/
Part of speech: adjective/verb
Definition: feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep; to make someone feel tired or bored
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (as a verb)
Stress marks: ˈwɪəri
Synonym: fatigued, exhausted
Opposite: energetic, refreshed
Example
She was weary after a long day at work
Weed
Title: Weed
Pronunciation: /wiːd/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Definition: a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants; to remove unwanted plants from an area
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (as a verb)
Stress marks: wiːd
Synonym: plant, remove
Opposite: cultivate, nurture
Example
She spent the afternoon weeding the garden
