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wanted person/ˈwɒn.tɪd ˈpɜː.sən/nounintermediate

An individual who is being sought by law enforcement authorities, typically because they are suspected of having committed a crime.

The police released a photograph of the wanted person to the local news stations.

wanton/ˈwɒntən/adjectiveadvanced

Deliberate and unprovoked; malicious and without justification or motive.

The attack on the peaceful village was an act of wanton violence.

wards/wɔːrdz/nounintermediate

Separate rooms or divisions in a hospital for different classes of patients, or administrative districts of a city or town for voting and local government.

The hospital has several specialized wards, including pediatric and maternity units.

warehouser/ˈwɛərˌhaʊzər/nounintermediate

A person or business entity that owns or operates a warehouse for the storage of goods, typically for commercial purposes.

The manufacturer contracted a third-party warehouser to manage their seasonal overflow of inventory.

warm air/wɔːrm ɛər/nounbeginner

Atmospheric gas that has a temperature higher than the surrounding environment or a comfortable, moderate heat.

The warm air from the heater quickly filled the chilly room.

warm up routines/ˈwɔːrm ʌp ruːˈtiːnz/nounintermediate

Structured series of physical or mental exercises performed before a workout, sport, or performance to prepare the body and mind and prevent injury.

Professional athletes rely on dynamic warm up routines to increase joint mobility before a game.

warmth/wɔːrmθ/nounbeginner

The state, quality, or sensation of being moderately hot; a source of heat.

The cat curled up in the warmth of the sunbeam.

warned/wɔːrnd/verbbeginner

Past tense and past participle of warn; to have informed someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.

The meteorologist warned the residents about the approaching hurricane.

warning/ˈwɔːr.nɪŋ/nounbeginner

A statement or event that alerts someone to a danger, problem, or negative consequence.

The weather service issued a severe storm warning for the entire coast.

warns away/wɔːrnz əˈweɪ/verbintermediate

To caution or advise someone to stay at a distance or to avoid a particular place or situation.

The security guard warns away trespassers who try to climb the perimeter fence.

warrant/ˈwɒr.ənt/nounintermediate

A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or another body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action.

The police arrived at the house with a search warrant.

warrior/ˈwɔː.ri.ər/nounintermediate

A brave or experienced soldier or fighter, especially one involved in traditional combat or tribal warfare.

The ancient tribal warriors painted their faces before entering battle.

washed out/wɒʃt aʊt/adjectiveintermediate

Canceled or prevented from happening due to rain or bad weather.

The first two days of the cricket test match were washed out.

washings/ˈwɒʃɪŋz/nounintermediate

The act or process of cleaning something with water; or, a quantity of items that have been or are to be washed.

The washings from the laboratory equipment were carefully collected for chemical analysis.

watch out/wɒtʃ aʊt/idiombeginner

To be vigilant or alert to potential danger or a specific situation.

You should watch out for slippery patches on the road during the winter.

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