Words from this root (12)
work
A1
/wɜː(ɹ)k/
Activity that you do to make or achieve something, especially as a job.
rework
C2+
/riˈwɝk/
to alter or process again in order to improve or correct
underframework
C2+
/ˈʌndərˌfreɪmwɜrk/
an underlying supporting framework or structure
grillwork
C2+
/ˈɡrɪlˌwɚk/
ornamental work made of crossed metal bars
groundwork
C2+
/ˈɡraʊndˌwɚk/
the preliminary work that forms a foundation
masterwork
C2+
/ˈmæstərˌwɝk/
a masterpiece; the finest work an artist or craftsman produces
meshwork
C2+
/ˈmɛʃˌwɝk/
a network of interlaced threads, fibers, or strands
mineworker
C2+
/ˈmaɪnˌwɝkər/
a person employed to extract minerals from a mine
plasterwork
C2+
/ˈplæstɚˌwɚk/
decorative or structural work made of plaster, especially on walls and ceilings
workaday
C2+
/ˈwɝ.kə.deɪ/
ordinary, everyday, and unremarkable; mundane
workfellow
C2+
/ˈwɝk.fɛl.oʊ/
a fellow worker; a colleague
workless
C2+
/ˈwɝk.ləs/
without work; unemployed