VocabDictionary

Words Starting with “W

Showing 18 of 176 words found in this letter category

/wɪʃ juː/

idiom

A formulaic expression used to convey a desire for someone to experience a specific state, event, or outcome, often used in greetings, farewells, or expressions of goodwill.

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/wɪt/

noun

Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence combined with a capacity for producing clever, humorous remarks.

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/ˈwɪtʃ.kræft/

noun

The practice of magical arts, spells, or rituals, traditionally believed to be employed by witches to summon supernatural powers or cause harm.

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/wɪðˈhəʊld/

verb

To refuse to give, keep back, or withhold something that is due or requested.

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/ˌdʌb.əl.juː.ɛlˌdʌb.əl.juː/

noun

An umbrella term used to describe any woman who is attracted to other women, regardless of her specific sexual orientation.

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/ˈwoʊkəs/

noun

The edible seeds of the yellow pond lily (Nuphar lutea), traditionally harvested and processed as a food source by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.

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/ˈwɪmɪnz frəˈtɜːnəti/

noun

A social, academic, or professional organization for women at a college or university, formally using the term fraternity rather than sorority.

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/ˈwɒntɪd/

adjective

Customary; habitual; usual; accustomed.

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/wʊdz/

noun

A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth, smaller than a forest.

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/wɜːrd ɪkˈsprɛʃən ɪn mæθ/

noun

A mathematical phrase or equation described using natural language words rather than purely numerical or algebraic symbols.

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/ˈwɜːrd.pleɪ/

noun

The witty or clever use of words, especially in a way that exploits their multiple meanings or similar sounds for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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/wɜːdz ðæt raɪm wɪð miː/

noun

A linguistic query or descriptive phrase used to request or refer to words that share the same ending sound as the first-person singular objective pronoun 'me'.

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/wɜːrk ˈæn.ɪ.məl/

noun

A domesticated animal kept and utilized by humans to perform physical tasks such as pulling loads, plowing fields, or carrying burdens.

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/ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

adjective

Capable of producing the desired effect or result; feasible and practical.

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/ˈwɜːrkɪŋ ˈænɪməl/

noun

An animal kept and trained by humans to perform specific tasks, such as labor, transportation, agriculture, or security, rather than kept as a pet.

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/ˈwɜːrk.aʊt fəˈsɪl.ə.ti/

noun

A building, room, or designated area equipped with exercise machines, weights, and amenities intended for physical training and fitness activities.

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/ˈwɜːr.kaʊt ruːˈtiːn/

noun

A structured, regularly practiced series of physical exercises or movements designed to condition the body, build strength, or improve endurance.

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/ˈwɜːrk.pleɪs/

noun

A location, such as an office, factory, or remote environment, where people perform their professional duties or tasks.

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