Exam: IELTS

Definition: Having a thin, fragile appearance, often suggesting that someone is homeless or in need of care.

Example: The waiflike girl wandered the streets, looking for food and shelter.

Definition: To make a loud, high-pitched sound, often expressing grief or pain.

Example: The baby began to wail when it was hungry.

Definition: A loud and high-pitched cry that expresses grief, pain, or protest.

Example: The wail of the siren echoed through the streets at night.

Definition: To make a loud, mournful cry, often expressing grief or pain.

Example: She began to wail when she heard the sad news.

Definition: To stay in one place or delay action until something happens or someone arrives.

Example: I will wait for you at the coffee shop.

Definition: The act of staying in one place until something happens or until someone arrives.

Example: There was a long wait before the concert started.

Definition: To delay something or to postpone an event until a later time.

Example: We decided to wait dinner until everyone arrived.

Definition: A time when someone is not doing anything and is expecting something to happen.

Example: The waiting for the bus took longer than expected.

Definition: A list of people who are waiting for something, such as a service or a place, because it is currently full or unavailable.

Example: I signed up for the concert, but I'm on the waitlist in case someone cancels their ticket.

Definition: To add someone or something to a list of people or items waiting for a service or opportunity.

Example: I had to waitlist my application for the new apartment.

Definition: A woman whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers at a restaurant or café.

Example: The waitress took our order and brought us our drinks quickly.

Definition: To voluntarily give up a right or claim, or to not enforce a rule or penalty.

Example: She decided to waive her right to a trial and accept the settlement offer.

Definition: A document or agreement that allows someone to give up a right, claim, or privilege, often used to release someone from a rule or penalty.

Example: He signed a waiver to participate in the extreme sports event without holding the organizers responsible for any injuries.

Definition: To stop sleeping and become aware of your surroundings; to become alert.

Example: I usually wake up early in the morning to exercise.

Definition: A mark or condition left behind by something that has moved or passed, or a gathering held to honor a deceased person before burial.

Example: The ship left a large wake behind as it sailed through the water.

Definition: To cause someone to stop sleeping or to become alert and aware.

Example: I had to wake my brother up for school this morning.

Definition: Not sleeping or unable to sleep; being alert and watchful.

Example: After drinking coffee late in the evening, I felt very wakeful and couldn't fall asleep.