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Words Starting with "W"

Whim
C1noun
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Whim

A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

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Whirl
B2noun
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Whirl

A rapid movement in a circle or spiral.

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Whirlies
B2noun
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Whirlies

A term used to describe small, spinning objects or toys that create a whirling motion.

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Whirlpool
B2noun
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Whirlpool

A violently rotating body of water produced by opposing currents or a meeting of tides.

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Whirlwind
B2noun
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Whirlwind

A column of air violently rotating on the earth's surface, such as a tornado or dust devil.

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White
A1noun
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White

Of the color of milk or fresh snow, the opposite of black.

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White Tea
B2noun
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White Tea

A type of tea made from the young buds and leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which are allowed to wither slightly in the sun before drying, resulting in a delicate flavor and pale color.

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White Vinegar
B1noun
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White Vinegar

A clear, colorless vinegar made from the fermentation of distilled grain alcohol, commonly used in cooking and cleaning.

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White hole
C2noun
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White hole

A hypothetical region of spacetime which cannot be entered from the outside, but from which matter and light can escape.

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White-Settler
C1noun
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White-Settler

A person of European descent who settles in a territory, often in the context of colonial expansion.

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White-knight
C1noun
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White-knight

A person who comes to the rescue of another in difficulty, often perceived as acting out of a desire for personal gain, approval, or moral superiority.

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White-label
B2noun
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White-label

A product or service produced by one company that other companies rebrand to make it appear as if they made it.

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