w로 시작하는 명사 영영풀이

[w로 시작하는 명사 영영풀이]

 

wagon

noun : a toy cart with four wheels

waist

noun : the part of the human body between the chest and the hips

walk

noun : an act of going somewhere by using one’s legs and feet

wall

noun : the side of a room or building

wallet

noun : a small flat, folding case used for holding money and credit cards, usually carried in a pocket or purse

war

noun : a violent fight between two or more groups or countries

warmth

noun : having enough heat but not too much

watch

noun : a movable tool for telling time that is usually worn around the wrist

water

noun : a clear liquid that forms oceans, lakes, rivers, and rain

wave

noun : a curving ridge of water that moves across the top of an ocean or lake

way

noun : a style or manner of doing something

way

noun : a certain direction

Wednesday

noun : the fourth day of the week

week

noun : a period of time equal to seven days

weekend

noun : Friday evening through Sunday evening; the long break between one work week or school week and the next one

well

noun : a deep hole that is dug into the ground to get water, gas, or oil

west

noun : the direction of the sunset; the opposite of east

whale

noun : a very large mammal that lives in the ocean

wheel

noun : a round object that turns around a central point

white

noun : a light color; the opposite of black

White House

noun : the large house where the president of the United States lives and works

wife

noun : the woman to whom a man is married

wind

noun : moving air

window

noun : an opening in a building or vehicle, usually covered with glass, for letting in light or air

wing

noun : either of the limbs that help insects and birds to fly

wings

noun : the limbs that help insects and birds fly

wings

noun : the flat parts that stick out straight on both sides of an airplane

wink

noun : the quick closing and opening of one eye to send a signal

winner

noun : somebody or something that wins a competition or game

winter

noun : the season between fall and spring that is the coldest season of the year

wish

noun : a strong hope or desire for something to happen

wolf

noun : a large member of the dog family that usually hunts in a pack

woman

noun : a grownup girl

women

noun : more than one woman

wood

noun : the hard material under the bark of a tree

wool

noun : a fabric made from the soft hair of some animals

word

noun : a sound or group of sounds that mean something and can be written or spoken

work

noun : a kind of job; a place where a job is done

worker

noun : a person who works or who does a special kind of work

world

noun : the Earth and all the people and things on it

worm

noun : a long, soft animal that has no bones

wrist

noun : the joint between the arm and the hand

writer

noun : a person who writes stories, articles, books, poems, or other written works

 

wad

noun : a small mass of soft material; a bundle or bunch of something

waddle

noun : a clumsy way of walking with short, swaying steps

waffle

noun : a type of cake cooked in a special appliance that forms a grid pattern on the top and bottom

wages

noun : regular payments earned by a worker that are based on the amount of time worked

wagonload

noun : a load that fills a wagon; a very large amount

wailing

noun : a long, loud cry that expresses pain or unhappiness

waiter

noun : a man who serves customers at a restaurant

wake

noun : the track or mark left behind by something moving, especially in water

wallaby

noun : any of many smaller-sized relatives of the kangaroo that have thick, soft fur and pouches

walloping

noun : a beating

walnut

noun : the large, wrinkled, edible seed of a tree that grows in temperate climates around the world

walrus

noun : a swimming mammal similar to a large seal with tusks

waltz

noun : a dance performed by a couple to music with a 1-2-3 rhythm; a piece of music written for this style of dance

wand

noun : a long, thin rod or other stick, often thought to have magical powers

waning

noun : the process of growing smaller or weaker

warden

noun : a person whose job is to watch over people or an event and enforce rules

wardrobe

noun : the collection of clothes owned by a person

warehouse

noun : a large building for storing raw materials or goods that will be shipped or sold

wares

noun : items for sale

warfare

noun : the action and activities of war and battle

warning

noun : something that tells of a possible danger or problem

warp

noun : vertical threads that are the foundation of a woven piece

warrant

noun : a written order granting permission to arrest a person or search a place

Warren Harding

noun : twenty-ninth U.S. president (1865-1923)

warrior

noun : a person who has fought or is fighting in a war

wart

noun : a small, hard growth on the skin that is caused by a virus

wash

noun : a dry streambed where water only flows during part of the year

washbasin

noun : a bowl used for washing

washer

noun : an appliance used for washing clothes and linens

washing machine

noun : a machine for washing clothes, linens, and similar things

Washington

noun : a U.S. state in the Northwest, just north of Oregon (capital: Olympia)

Washington Monument

noun : a large, tall white pillar in Washington, D.C., built to honor George Washington, the first U.S. president

Washington, D.C.

noun : the capital city of the United States

wasp

noun : a flying, stinging insect related to bees and ants that has a narrow waist

waste

noun : an instance of using or doing something carelessly or for no reason

waste

noun : solid matter passed out of the body of an animal

waste

noun : a thing that is thrown away, not wanted, or useless

water hole

noun : a low place in the ground that holds water when it rains

water lily

noun : a freshwater plant whose leaves and flowers float on the surface of water

water pollution

noun : the presence of toxic substances in Earth's bodies of water

water strider

noun : a long-legged insect that can move on the surface of water

watercolor

noun : a painting made with water-based paints

waterfall

noun : a stream of water that falls over the edge of something, especially from a high place

waterfowl

noun : ducks, geese, swans, and other water birds

Watergate scandal

noun : a break-in at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C., in 1972

watermark

noun : a special picture on paper, including currency, that is visible when held up to light

watermelon

noun : a large fruit with green skin that is red and watery inside

waterway

noun : a body of water that ships can use

watt

noun : a measure of the rate at which electrical energy is being used

wattle

noun : a flap of skin that hangs from the neck of some animals

wave

noun : the transfer of energy as it travels away from an energy source

wavelength

noun : the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of a wave

wax

noun : a sticky, moldable substance produced by honeybees or a similar substance

waxing

noun : the process of growing bigger

weakness

noun : the condition of lacking strength; a fault

wealth

noun : richness; having a lot of money

weapon

noun : an instrument used in hunting or fighting

weariness

noun : tiredness, most often from lack of sleep or from hard physical or mental effort

weasel

noun : a small, slender, carnivorous mammal with short legs

weather

noun : the conditions in the atmosphere, such as temperature, clouds, rain, or wind; a description of such conditions in the atmosphere

weathering

noun : the process of wearing away or otherwise changing Earth's surface by exposure to natural forces

weatherman

noun : a man who announces the weather for a television or radio station

weaver

noun : a person who makes fabric out of yarn, thread, or other material, often using a loom

web

noun : a net of silk threads made by a spider to catch prey

webbed feet

noun : feet with toes that are joined by thin skin

weblog

noun : a website with an online journal where you can post comments for anybody to read

website

noun : one or more linked webpages on the Internet that provide information about a person, topic, or organization

wedge

noun : a simple machine with one narrow or pointed end and one wide end; used to separate two objects or parts

weed

noun : a wild plant that grows where it is not wanted and often competes with other plants

weft

noun : horizontal threads interlaced between the warp of a woven piece

weight

noun : how heavy something is, determined by the pull of gravity on the object’s mass

weightlessness

noun : the condition of not seeming to weigh anything

weightlifting

noun : a competitive sport in which people attempt to lift the heaviest weight

welfare

noun : help given in the form of money or care, especially by the government, to help poor or disadvantaged people

welfare

noun : the state of health, happiness, and good fortune of a person, group or organization

werewolf

noun : a mythical person who sometimes changes into a wolf

West Virginia

noun : a U.S. state classified in the South or Midwest, just south of eastern Ohio (capital: Charleston)

western

noun : a story about life in the western United States, particularly in the late 1800s

wetland

noun : an area of land that is marshy or swampy

wham

noun : the loud noise made by a hard blow

wharf

noun : a place where ships can tie up and load or unload

wheat

noun : a type of grain ground into flour to make bread, pasta, and many desserts

wheelbarrow

noun : a one-wheeled cart containing a lever and a wheel and axle

wheelchair

noun : a chair with large wheels attached that is used by a person who is disabled or very weak

whiff

noun : a scent that is only smelled faintly or quickly

whiplash

noun : a type of neck injury caused by an intense jerk to the head

whir

noun : the sound made by something spinning very fast

whirligig beetle

noun : a small water beetle with two pairs of eyes that is known for swimming in circles on the surface of water

whirlpool

noun : a powerful, swirling current of water that can pull things into it

whirlwind

noun : a column of air that rotates in a circular shape

whiskers

noun : the long, stiff hairs that grow on the face of some animals, usually near the mouth

whistle

noun : a clear, high sound made by forcing air out through mostly closed lips or teeth; a similar sound made by the wind or by a bird or machine

whiteout

noun : a condition during a severe blizzard when visibility is very limited and everything looks white

whole grain

noun : a food made with the entire kernel of barley, corn, oats, wheat, rye, or other type of grain

whole number

noun : any number that is not a fraction or decimal

whoop

noun : a loud cry that expresses excitement or joy

wick

noun : the cord or piece of material in a candle, lighter, or lamp that is lit and holds a flame

wicker

noun : flexible twigs woven together to make baskets and furniture

widow

noun : a woman whose husband has died and who has not remarried

widower

noun : a man whose wife has died and who has not remarried

width

noun : a measurement from side to side, or across

wild card

noun : a player or team chosen to take part in a competition after the other competitors have qualified

wildcat

noun : a small cat, native to parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, that is considered to be the ancestor of the domestic cat

wildebeest

noun : a large, oxlike African antelope with a long, tufted tail

wilderness

noun : wild land in its natural state or condition

wildlife

noun : wild animals that live in their natural habitats

will

noun : a strong determination or resolve to accomplish something

William Henry Harrison

noun : ninth U.S. president (1773-1841)

William Howard Taft

noun : twenty-seventh U.S. president (1857-1930)

William McKinley

noun : twenty-fifth U.S. president (1843-1901)

Williams sisters

noun : tennis players (Serena [1981-present] and Venus [1980-present])

willow

noun : a tree or shrub that usually has narrow leaves and grows near water

winch

noun : a crank with a handle used to lift or pull something

windbreak

noun : a fence, a row of trees, or another structure that provides protection from wind

windmill

noun : a machine with rotating blades that uses wind to generate power

windpipe

noun : the main air passage that connects the throat to the lungs; the trachea

windup

noun : the movement a pitcher goes through before releasing the ball

wine

noun : an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grape juice

wingspan

noun : the distance from tip to tip of a pair of wings

wire

noun : a thin thread or rod made of metal

Wisconsin

noun : a U.S. state in the Upper Midwest, just north of Illinois (capital: Madison)

wisdom

noun : great knowledge and sense

wit

noun : a talent for using words and ideas in clever and amusing ways

witch

noun : a woman believed to have magical powers

withdrawal

noun : the act of taking money out of a bank account, or the amount of money taken out

witness

noun : a person who has seen an event happen, such as a crime, accident, or ceremony

witness

noun : a person who answers questions while under oath in a court of law

wits

noun : the ability to think clearly

wizard

noun : a character in a legend or fairy tale who has magical powers

woe

noun : bad luck; pain and sorrow

wok

noun : a bowl-shaped frying pan often used in Chinese cooking

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

noun : composer (1756-1791)

wonder

noun : an unusual or amazing person, object, or event

woodchuck

noun : a small mammal with a heavy body and short legs

woodpecker

noun : a bird with a strong bill for pecking at tree trunks

Woodrow Wilson

noun : twenty-eighth U.S. president (1856-1924)

woods

noun : a small forest

woodwinds

noun : instruments such as flutes, clarinets, oboes, and bassoons that are played when the player blows air against a sharp edge or through a reed

woodworking

noun : the skill or activity of making things out of wood

wool

noun : soft, curly hair on a sheep or goat; cloth made from this hair

wool

noun : soft, curly hair on a sheep or goat

woolly mammoth

noun : a large extinct elephant that had a shaggy coat and curved tusks

work

noun : the act of using force to move something over a certain distance

work boots

noun : tall, tough shoes for working at a construction job

workforce

noun : all the people who are working or who are available for work in either an area or a company

working dog

noun : a member of a group of dogs bred to perform jobs such as protecting, rescuing, and pulling

workout

noun : a session of intense physical exercise

worksheet

noun : a paper with questions or tasks for a student to complete

workshop

noun : a place where manual work is done

World Series

noun : the annual championship of U.S. Major League Baseball

World Trade Center

noun : a complex of buildings in New York City that was destroyed by the September 11 terrorist attacks

worship

noun : the act of showing love, honor, and respect for a god or other supernatural being

worth

noun : the value of something; an amount of something equal to a specific sum of money

wound

noun : an injury that involves a cut in bodily tissue

wrangler

noun : a person on a cattle drive who kept track of extra horses; an animal handler

wreath

noun : a circular arrangement of leaves, flowers, or twigs used as a decoration

wreck

noun : a crash of a vehicle or vessel; the remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

wreckage

noun : the broken remains of something that has been ruined or badly damaged

wren

noun : a small songbird with short wings

wrench

noun : a tool with a handle and a gripping end used to twist objects such as nuts and bolts

wrestling

noun : a competitive sport in which two opponents fight by gripping each other using special holds to force the other's shoulders onto a mat

Wright brothers

noun : inventors and aviators (Wilbur [1867-1912] and Orville [1871-1948])

wrinkle

noun : a fold on the surface of something, especially on skin or a piece of clothing

wristwatch

noun : a watch that is worn on the wrist

writing

noun : written words; text

writing

noun : the act of forming words, numbers, or musical notes on something

Wynton Marsalis

noun : jazz trumpeter and composer (1961-present)

Wyoming

noun : a U.S. state in the West, just south of Montana (capital: Cheyenne)

 

walkie-talkie

noun : a portable two-way radio

wall cloud

noun : a cloud underneath the main cloud of a supercell that usually produces very little rain

wallflower

noun : a shy person who has a difficult time mingling at a party

War of 1812

noun : a war between the United States and Great Britain in North America over Britain's right to rule Canada

warning coloration

noun : a kind of camouflage that tells other animals that an animal tastes bad or is poisonous

wastewater

noun : unclean water that has been used by a home, business, or industry

water clock

noun : a bowl that measures time using dripping water

water cycle

noun : the series of changes water goes through as it cycles through the environment as a solid, a liquid, or a gas

water molecule

noun : a small particle of water, made up of hydrogen and oxygen

water pressure

noun : the force that water puts on an object

water table

noun : the upper surface of groundwater, below which the soil and pores in the rocks are filled with water

water vapor

noun : the gaseous state of water

watershed

noun : the area of land that catches rain and snowmelt when it flows as runoff

waterspout

noun : a whirling, funnel-shaped column of air occurring over water, usually in tropical areas

weather forecast

noun : a prediction of expected weather conditions

weather satellite

noun : an artificial satellite that monitors Earth's climate and weather

West Africa

noun : a region in the westernmost part of Africa made up of sixteen countries

Westward Expansion

noun : the claiming of territory in the eastern part of North America by the early Europeans and Americans

wetu

noun : a Wampanoag house built from ash or cedar saplings bent into an arch and covered with bark

wheel and axle

noun : a round object that turns around a pin or pole; a type of simple machine

whist

noun : a card game played by two teams of two players each

white light

noun : light that seems colorless but contains all the colors of the spectrum

WiFi

noun : a wireless network for sending information over the Internet

wigwam

noun : a dome-shaped hut traditionally made by some Native Americans from animal skins or sheets of bark laid over a pole frame

wildlife refuge

noun : an area set aside for the protection and preservation of wild animals

wind energy

noun : the energy of moving air, which can be harnessed as a power source

wind resistance

noun : the force of air pushing against a moving object

wind shear

noun : a change in wind speed and/or direction within a short distance

window treatment

noun : any type of decoration for a window

wire service

noun : a news agency that gathers and distributes syndicated news electronically

wombat

noun : a burrowing mammal with a pouch and short legs that looks similar to a small bear

workhouse

noun : a place where people who are poor or dependent live and work in exchange for shelter and food

working class

noun : a group of people who do manual work for wages, such as factory workers and miners

World War I

noun : a war between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers (1914-1918)

World War II

noun : a global war with Germany, Italy, and Japan against Britain, France, the United States, Russia, and other nations (1939-1945)

World Wide Web

noun : an Internet-based information system that allows users to quickly move between webpages

Wounded Knee Massacre

noun : an 1890 confrontation between U.S troops and Lakota Sioux during which 300 Sioux were killed