wait (v.)	to remain until something else happens	I don't know the answer yet. You'll just have to wait and see.
waiter (n.)	a person who serves food and drink in a restaurant	Waiter, what kind of soup do you have today?
waking (n.)	to get up from sleep	Waking up early in the morning to watch the sunrise sounds romantic.
walk (n.)	going somewhere on foot	To go on this walk you need to be fit and wear comfortable shoes.
walk (v.)	to move with the feet	People can drive or walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.
wall (n.)	the upright side of a room or building	A high wall surrounded the palace, so we couldn't see the gardens.
want (v.)	to wish to have	I can't read German. I want an English paper.
war (n.)	fighting between nations or groups of people	This city was destroyed in the war.
warm (adj.)	having a medium degree of heat	I can still taste the fresh coffee and warm rolls we had for breakfast.
warn (v.)	to tell of possible danger	They used to warn people of sudden danger by blowing a ram's horn.
warning (n.)	telling of possible danger	Look! There is a warning sign. Let's not go in here.
wash (v.)	to clean with water	I like to wash clothes since I got my new washing machine.
watch (v.)	to look at with attention	I can't watch this film. It's too frightening.
watch out (v.)	be careful	Watch out below! There are falling rocks.
water (n.)	clear liquid for drinking or washing	To cook spaghetti, fill a large pot with water and add some salt.
wave (v.)	to move back and forth	People were waving flags as the parade passed by.
way (n.)	1. distance 2. a method	1. Marco Polo went all the way to China 2. Skiing is a way of moving across snow and ice.
wealthy (adj.)	rich	The Nabateans were very wealthy and powerful two thousand years ago.
weapon (n.)	something used for attack in a fight	They found the murder weapon at the bottom of the river.
wear (v.)	to have on the body past: wore	Remember to wear rubber boots when you go fishing.
weather (n.)	the conditions of temperature, wind, rain, etc.	The weather is pleasant, not cold and not very hot.
Wednesday (n.)	the day between Tuesday and Thursday	Let's go to the theatre on Wednesday night. They're performing Romeo and Juliet.
week (n.)	a period of 7 days	Just walk down Antwerp's busiest shopping street any day this week.
weigh (v.)	to measure the heaviness	The biggest stone weighs 50 tons.
welcome (v.)	to greet with pleasure	We welcome you to Brussels.
west (adj.)	the direction of the sunset	Along the west coast, the climate is much warmer.
western (adj.)	in the direction of the sunset	The western part of Istanbul is in Europe.
wet (adj.)	covered with water or other liquid	Be careful not to fall. The floor is wet.
whale (n.)	a large mammal that lives in the ocean	Tourists can see whales on the east coast of the United States.
what (adv.)	a word used to ask for information	What is that island called?
whatever (pron.)	anything	Take whatever you want.
when (adv.)	at the time that	When the water boils, put in the spaghetti and let it cook till it's soft.
whenever (adv.)	at any time	Whenever she played with a flower, it turned into a bird or a butterfly.
where (adv.)	in what place	Where can I see the Mona Lisa?
while (conj.)	at the same time	Marco Polo went all the way to China and while he was there he tried Chinese spaghetti.
whistle (v.)	to make a high, clear musical sound	Dolphins click, whistle and squeak.
whoever (pron.)	anyone	You can marry whoever you want.
whole (adj.)	complete	I read a whole book yesterday. I couldn't put it down.
why (adv.)	for what reason	That is why it is called the Dead Sea.
wide (adj.)	measuring a certain amount from side to side	This river is 15 miles wide.
wife (n.)	a woman married to a man	The new husband took his wife on a romantic honeymoon.
wild (adj.)	natural	Look at all the wild animals drinking at that pool.
wildlife (n.)	animals living in nature	They went to Africa to study the wildlife world.
win (v.)	to get a prize, to be the best or first past: won	You can win a trip to Greece if you get the lucky number.
wind (n.)	moving air	I hope there will be enough wind to go sailing tomorrow.
window (n.)	an opening in a wall that lets in light and air	Look at the beautiful view of the ocean from our hotel window.
wine (n.)	an alcoholic drink usually made from grapes	Excuse me, sir. Would you like red or white wine with your dinner?
wing (n.)	a front limb of a bird or animal that is used for flying	This bird hurt its wing, so it can't fly.
winter (n.)	the coldest months of the year	In the cold winter, a cup of tea is as good as a blanket.
wish (v.)	to express a hope	I wish you were here with me.
without (adv., prep.)	avoiding, in the absence of	I learned how to get off the ski-lift without falling.
woman (n.)	an adult female human being	The woman talking to the reporter is a famous architect.
wonder (n.)	something that causes amazement when it is seen	Have you seen any of the seven natural wonders of the world?
wonder (v.)	to think curiously about something	I wonder why the Inca civilisation disappeared.
wonderful (adj.)	excellent	I am having a wonderful time.
wooden (adj.)	made of wood	They sell hand-made wooden toys.
woollen (adj.)	made of wool	I brought my mother a blue and red woollen blanket from Scotland.
work (v.)	to do a job	Some of the most famous designers work in Paris.
world (n.)	the earth	Paris is one of the most interesting cities in the world.
worry (v.)	to be concerned, to be anxious	Don't worry! Everything will be all right.
write (v.)	to record words on paper past: wrote	I think I should write that down for you.
wrong (adv.)	not correct, not as it should be	Why does everything go wrong at the same time?