| W | definition | example sentence |
| warmth | the state, or the feeling, of mild heat | We lay on the sand feeling the warmth of the sun on our bodies. |
| water | a clear liquid that we have to drink | Is the water here safe to drink? |
| wealth | money and other valuable things | His only goal in life was to accumulate more and more wealth. |
| weather | local conditions, incl. temperature and rainfall | The weather here is always beautiful in spring. |
| weight | how heavy a person or an object is | If I eat too much, I'll start putting on weight. |
| welfare | the health and well-being of people or animals | A government's main responsibility is the welfare of its people. |
| wheat | a grain that's used for making bread | Every year we export millions of tons of wheat. |
| whiskey | a strong alcoholic drink | How many glasses of whiskey did you drink? |
| width | the distance from one side to the other | The pool's length is 100 metres, and the width is 20 metres. |
| wildlife | animals and other living things in their natural habitats | Do you think shooting wildlife should be called a sport? |
| wine | an alcoholic drink made from grapes | Shall we have a bottle of wine with our meal? |
| wisdom | knowledge of life that's gained from experience | There was a lot of wisdom in what our grandmother said. |
| wood | the hard material in trees | Is Jenny's new dining table made of wood? |
| wool | thick hair that grows on sheep | How much wool grows on a sheep in one year? |
| work | a job done for money, or any productive activity | Try to find work doing something you love doing. |
| Y | definition | example sentence |
| yeast | a fungus used to make bread, wine and beer | If you don't add yeast to the dough, the bread won't rise. |
| yoga | a system of techniques for body and mind control | Yoga has been practised in India for thousands of years. |
| youth | the time, or the state, of being young | Is it better to spend one's youth travelling or studying? |
| Z | definition | example sentence |
| zinc | a chemical element (symbol Zn) | Zinc is an important trace element, especially for men. |
| zoology | the scientific study of animals | Zoology is one of the most interesting branches of biology. |