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wander (v) to go or walk with no purpose or plan
Example
They were lost, so they wandered through the woods.
Word Family
wandering, wanderer
warn (v) to tell of a possible danger; alert
Example
They warned us about the snowstorm.
Synonym
alert, caution
Word Family
warning
wash away (v) to eliminate
Example
The nurse washed away the blood.
waste (n) useless matter thrown away during a particular process
Example
The factory poured its waste into the river.
Synonym
by-product
waste (v) to use too much of something or use something badly
Example
Why waste your money on things you don’t need?
Word Family
wasteful
waterfall (n) a stream of water that falls from a higher place
Example
The most famous waterfall in the world is the Niagara falls.
watering can (n) a container for water with a handle and a long tube used for pouring water onto garden plants
Example
She watered her plants with the watering can.
wave (n) a moving ridge or swell on the surface of a body of water
Example
The boat rocked on the ocean waves.
Synonym
roll, ruffle, swell
Word Family
wavy
wave (v) to raise your hand and move it from side to side in order to attract someone's attention or to say goodbye
Example
I waved at him from the window but he didn't see me.
Word Family
waving
wavy (adj) having a series of curves
Example
She has wavy blond hair.
weak (adj) having little strength or power
Example
We could hardly hear his weak voice.
Synonym
faint
Antonym
strong
Word Family
weakly, weakness
wealth (n) a large amount of money or property
Example
She has money because of the wealth of her grandparents.
Synonym
fortune
Antonym
poverty
Word Family
wealthy
weather (n) the conditions outside at a particular place and time
Example
Sunshine, clouds, temperature, and rain are some of the changing conditions that make up the weather.
weave (v) to make cloth by passing threads over and under each other
Example
This machine weaves cotton for jeans.
Word Family
weaver
weigh (v) to measure how heavy someone or something is
Example
I weigh a lot more than I did last year.
Word Family
weight
weightligting (n) the activity of lifting heavy objects either as a sport or for exercise
Example
Weightlifting athletes wear special belts during the sport.
Word Family
weightlifter 
well-done (adj) of a food, very well cooked
Example
"How would you like your steak?" "Well-done."
well-known (adj) known by many people; famous
Example
He is a well-known actor.
Synonym
familiar, famous
Antonym
unknown
wheel (n) a circular object connected at the centre to a bar, which is used for making vehicles or parts of machines move
Example
The back wheel of my bike is broken.
wheelchair (n) a chair with wheels used by someone who cannot walk
Example
He spent the last ten years of his life in a wheelchair after a fall which left him paralysed.
whereas (conj) while in contrast
Example
He is kind, whereas she is cruel.
Synonym
but, while
whether (conj) a word used to introduce two different possibilities
Example
I will be happy whether I go with them or stay here.
whisper (n) a soft, quiet way of speaking
Example
I heard whispers next to me in the library.
Antonym
shout
whisper (v) to speak in a soft, low tone
Example
Please whisper while the baby is sleeping.
Antonym
cry, shout, yell
whistle (v) to make shrill high sounds by forcing air through a small opening in the lips
Example
Folks who can whistle wonder how anyone could have a problem with it.
Word Family
whistling
wide (adj) measuring a long distance or longer than usual from one side to the other
Example
The three of us walked through the wide doorway together.
Synonym
broad, vast
Antonym
narrow, slender
Word Family
width, widen
wide-eyed (adj) having the eyes opened wide, as in alarm or wonder
Example
The wide-eyed youngster started running because of the fire.
widely (adv) to a great degree; by a large amount
Example
Those two have widely different opinions about religion.
wildlife (n) animals and plants that grow independently of people, usually in natural conditions
Example
I saw a documentary on African wildlife.
willpower (n) one's strength of will, mind, or determination; self-control
Example
It took a lot of willpower to stay calm.
Synonym
decision, will
wind (n) (instrument) a musical instrument whose sound is produced by blowing
Example
Saxophones and flutes are wind instruments.
wind (v) to follow or to have a bending or turning course
Example
The trail wound through the woods.
Synonym
bend, curve, zigzag
Word Family
winding
windmill (n) a machine that uses energy from the wind to turn a large wheel and is used to grind grain into flour, pump water, and produce electricity
Example
There are many windmills in the Greek islands.
wing (n) a part of the body of some animals that they use for flying
Example
The eagle spread its wings and flew away.
wipe (v) to clean or dry by rubbing lightly with a soft cloth, paper, or one's hand
Example
I wiped the wet dishes with a cloth before putting them away.
Synonym
rub
wisdom (n) good judgment and an understanding of that which is true or right
Example
She had the wisdom to teach her children how to think for themselves.
Synonym
common sense
wise (adj) having the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life
Example
Years of experience have made her wise.
Synonym
prudent, sage
Antonym
foolish
Word Family
wisdom, wisely
wish (n) a desire or hope for something
Example
My wish is that you will visit me soon.
Synonym
desire, hope, longing
wonder (n) a thing or event that causes admiration or surprise
Example
This huge, beautiful cave is a natural wonder.
Word Family
wonderful
wonder (v) to feel admiration, surprise, or amazement (often followed by "at")
Example
They wondered at his bravery in the war.
Synonym
marvel
wondrous (adj) wonderful, especially in literary or poetic usage
Example
We all stared open mouthed at the wondrous sight.
Synonym
glorious
Word Family
wondrously, wondrousness
workshop (n) a meeting of people to discuss or perform practical work in a subject or activity
Example
The local council runs a poetry workshop.
worry (v) to feel anxious, troubled, or uneasy
Example
Maya's mother worried about her when she was sick.
Synonym
care, fret
Word Family
worried, worrying, worryingly, worrier
worship (v) to give religious honour and love
Example
Hindus worship different gods and observe different religious festivals.
wrap (v) to cover by circling or folding something around
Example
She wrapped a bandage around her leg.
Synonym
cover, wind
Word Family
wrapping
wrestling (n) an athletic exercise or contest in which two people struggle to throw and hold each other to the ground
Example
Wrestling was a sport in the Ancient Olympics.
wrinkled (adj) with a lot of wrinkles
Example
Her wrinkled face formed into a warm smile.
Synonym
furrowed