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Words Starting with “W

Showing 18 of 176 words found in this letter category

/wɛər ɑːr trænˈzɪʃən ˈɛlɪmənts loʊˈkeɪtɪd ɒn ðə ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪk ˈteɪbəl/

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A specific scientific inquiry regarding the placement of d-block elements, which occupy groups 3 through 12 in the central region of the periodic table.

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/wɛər dʌz məˈlɑːlə ˈjuːsəfzaɪ ˈkʌrəntli lɪv/

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A specific inquiry seeking the present geographical residence or domicile of the Pakistani activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.

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/wɛər ɪz ˈmɛksɪkoʊ loʊˈkeɪtɪd ɪn saʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

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A common geographical misconception or query; in reality, Mexico is located in the southern part of the North American continent, bordering the United States to the north and Belize and Guatemala to the south.

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/wɛt/

verb

To sharpen the blade of a tool or weapon, or to stimulate or excite an appetite, desire, or interest.

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/ˈwɛt.ɪŋ/

verb

Sharpening the blade of a tool or weapon, typically with a stone.

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/wɪtʃ əv ðə ˈfɒləʊɪŋ ɪz ə ˈfæktər əv ɛf ɛks/

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A standard mathematical examination query used to identify a linear binomial that divides a given cubic polynomial without leaving a remainder.

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/wɪtʃ ˌpɒl.ɪˈnoʊ.mi.əlz ɑːr praɪm tʃek ɔːl əv ðə ˈbɒks.ɪz ðæt əˈplaɪ/

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A specific instructional prompt used in mathematics assessments requiring the respondent to identify all irreducible polynomials from a provided list.

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/wɪtʃˈɛvər/

adjective

Specifying any one of a number of things or people without restriction, depending on choice or circumstances.

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/waɪl/

conjunction

During the time that; at the same time as.

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/wɪp/

noun

An instrument with a handle and a flexible lash or strap, used for urging on animals or administering punishment.

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/ˈwɪskərz/

noun

The long, stiff projecting hairs growing on the face of a cat, mouse, or other mammal, typically used as feelers.

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/ˈwɪspər/

verb

To speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of privacy.

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/ˈwɪspərz/

noun

Plural form of whisper: a soft, hushed voice or sound produced by speaking without vocal cords.

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/ˈwaɪt/

adjective

Of the color of fresh snow or milk, due to the reflection of all visible rays of light; the opposite of black.

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/huː ɪnˈvɛntɪd ðə fɜːrst ˈtʌtʃskriːn ˈmoʊbaɪl foʊn/

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A common historical query referring to the creation of the IBM Simon Personal Communicator, which debuted in 1992 and featured the first functional touchscreen interface on a mobile device.

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/huː ɪz ðə ˈrɪd.əl ɒv ˌɛp.ɪˈkjʊə.rəs ˈrɪt.ən baɪ/

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A common search query inquiring about the author or creator of the philosophical text, book, or paradox associated with the Riddle of Epicurus.

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/huː neɪmd ðə sʌn/

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A rhetorical question used to express the futility of seeking a specific origin for ancient, universally recognized, or primordial concepts.

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/huː wɜːr ðə ˈdʒɛn.ər.əlz ðæt daɪd æt ˈɡɛt.ɪz.bɜːrɡ/

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A specific historical query regarding the high-ranking military officers (Union and Confederate) who were killed in action or died of wounds sustained during the Battle of Gettysburg.

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