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w
the 23rd letter and 18th consonant of the modern English alphabet
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w.
week
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w.e.f.
with effect from
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w/o
without
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W8
wait
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W
a port in SE North Korea, on the Sea of Japan: oil refineries. Pop: 319 000 (2005 est)
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WA
Washington (state)
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Wa
an industrial city in SW Poland. Pop: 176 000 (2005 est)
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WAAAF
Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force
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WAAC
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
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Waadt
the German name for Vaud
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WAAF
Women's Auxiliary Air Force
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Waal
a river in the central Netherlands: the S branch of the Lower Rhine. Length: 84 km (52 miles)
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Wabash
a river in the E central US, rising in W Ohio and flowing west and southwest to join the Ohio River in Indiana. Length: 764 km (475 miles)
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wabbit
weary; exhausted
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wabble
a variant spelling of wobble
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wabbler
A derivative of wabble
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wack
friend; pal: used chiefly as a term of address
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wacke
any of various soft earthy rocks that resemble or are derived from basaltic rocks
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wacko
mad or eccentric
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wacky
eccentric, erratic, or unpredictable
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wad
a small mass or ball of fibrous or soft material, such as cotton wool, used esp for packing or stuffing
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WADA
World Anti-Doping Agency: an independent agency working towards eradicating the improper use of drugs in sport
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Wadai
a former independent sultanate of NE central Africa: now the E part of Chad
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Waddenzee
the part of the North Sea between the Dutch mainland and the West Frisian Islands
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wadding
any fibrous or soft substance used as padding, stuffing, etc, esp sheets of carded cotton prepared for the purpose
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waddle
to walk with short steps, rocking slightly from side to side
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waddy
a heavy wooden club used as a weapon by native Australians
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wade
to walk with the feet immersed in (water, a stream, etc)
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wader
a person or thing that wades
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waders
long waterproof boots, sometimes extending to the chest like trousers, worn by anglers
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wadi
a watercourse in N Africa and Arabia, dry except in the rainy season
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wadmal
a coarse thick woollen fabric, formerly woven esp in Orkney and Shetland, for outer garments
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wadset
to pledge or mortgage
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Wafd
a nationalist Egyptian political party: founded in 1924 and dissolved in 1952
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wafer
a thin crisp sweetened biscuit with different flavourings, served with ice cream, etc
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waff
a gust or puff of air
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Reason for adoption: Because she loves to have a Waff!!!!
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waffle
a crisp golden-brown pancake with deep indentations on both sides
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Ms Jackie Barrie
Reason for adoption: Because my brand is about Writing Without Waffle.
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waft
to carry or be carried gently on or as if on the air or water
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wafter
a device that causes a draught
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wafture
the act of wafting or waving
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wag
to move or cause to move rapidly and repeatedly from side to side or up and down
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wage
payment in return for work or services, esp that made to workmen on a daily, hourly, weekly, or piece-work basis
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wager
an agreement or pledge to pay an amount of money as a result of the outcome of an unsettled matter
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wagga
a blanket or bed covering made out of sacks stitched together
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waggle
to move or cause to move with a rapid shaking or wobbling motion
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waggler
a float only the bottom of which is attached to the line
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waggon
a variant spelling (esp Brit) of wagon
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Wagnerian
of or suggestive of the dramatic musical compositions of Richard Wagner, the German romantic composer (1813--83), their massive scale, dramatic and emotional intensity, etc
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wagon
any of various types of wheeled vehicles, ranging from carts to lorries, esp a vehicle with four wheels drawn by a horse, tractor, etc, and used for carrying crops, heavy loads, etc
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wagon-lit
a sleeping car on a European railway
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wagoner
a person who drives a wagon
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wagonette
a light four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle with two lengthwise seats facing each other behind a crosswise driver's seat
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wagonload
the load that is or can be carried by a wagon
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Wagram
a village in NE Austria: scene of the defeat of the Austrians by Napoleon in 1809
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wagtail
any of various passerine songbirds of the genera Motacilla and Dendronanthus, of Eurasia and Africa, having a very long tail that wags when the bird walks: family Motacillidae
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Wagyu
any of several Japanese breeds of beef cattle, raised to produce Kobe beef
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wah-wah
the sound made by a trumpet, cornet, etc, when the bell is alternately covered and uncovered: much used in jazz
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Wahhabi
a member of a strictly conservative Muslim sect founded in the 18th century with the aim of eliminating all innovations later than the 3rd century of Islam
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wahine
(esp in the Pacific islands) a Polynesian or Maori woman, esp a girlfriend or wife
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wahoo
an elm, Ulmus alata, of SE North America having twigs with winged corky edges
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wai
water
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waiata
a Maori song
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waif
a person, esp a child, who is homeless, friendless, or neglected
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Waikaremoana
a lake in the North Island of New Zealand in a dense bush setting. Area: about 55 sq km (21 sq miles)
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Waikato
the longest river in New Zealand, flowing northwest across North Island to the Tasman Sea. Length: 350 km (220 miles)
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Waikiki
a resort area in Hawaii, on SE Oahu: a suburb of Honolulu
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wail
to utter a prolonged high-pitched cry, as of grief or misery
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wain
a farm wagon or cart
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wainscot
a lining applied to the walls of a room, esp one of wood panelling
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wainwright
a person who makes wagons
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wairsh
a variant spelling of wersh
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wairua
a spirit or soul
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waist
the constricted part of the trunk between the ribs and hips
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waistband
an encircling band of material to finish and strengthen a skirt or trousers at the waist
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waistcloth
another word for loincloth
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waistcoat
a man's sleeveless waistlength garment worn under a suit jacket, usually buttoning up the front
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waisted
having a waist or waistlike part
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waistline
a line or indentation around the body at the narrowest part of the waist
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wait
to stay in one place or remain inactive in expectation (of something); hold oneself in readiness (for something)
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Ms Lisa Gardner
Reason for adoption: You love it!
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wait-a-bit
any of various plants having sharp hooked thorns or similar appendages, esp the greenbrier and the grapple plant
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wait-a-while
another name for rattan
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waiter
a man whose occupation is to serve at table, as in a restaurant
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waitress
a woman who serves at table, as in a restaurant
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Waitsian
of Tom Waits (born 1949), US singer and songwriter, or his works
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waive
to set aside or relinquish
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waiver
the voluntary relinquishment, expressly or by implication, of some claim or right
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waka
a Maori canoe, usually made from a tree trunk
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Wakashan
a family of North American Indian languages of British Columbia and Washington, including Kwakiutl and Nootka
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Wakayama
an industrial city in S Japan, on S Honshu. Pop: 391 008 (2002 est)
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wake
to rouse or become roused from sleep
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wake-robin
any of various North American herbaceous plants of the genus Trillium, such as T. grandiflorum, having a whorl of three leaves and three-petalled solitary flowers: family Trilliaceae
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wake-up
an alert or intelligent person
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wakeboarding
the sport of riding over water on a short surfboard and performing stunts while holding a rope towed by a speedboat
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Wakefield
a city in N England, in Wakefield unitary authority, West Yorkshire: important since medieval times as an agricultural and textile centre. Pop: 76 886 (2001)
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wakeful
unable or unwilling to sleep
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wakeless
(of sleep) deep or unbroken
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waken
to rouse or be roused from sleep or some other inactive state
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WAL
Sierra Leone
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Walach
a variant spelling of Vlach
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Walachia
a former principality of SE Europe: a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire from the 15th century until its union with Moldavia in 1859, subsequently forming present-day Romania
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Walachian
of or relating to the former SE European principality of Walachia (now part of Romania) or its inhabitants
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Walcheren
an island in the SW Netherlands, in the Scheldt estuary: administratively part of Zeeland province; suffered severely in World War II, when the dykes were breached, and again in the floods of 1953. Area: 212 sq km (82 sq miles)
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Waldenburg
the German name for Walbrzych
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Waldenses
the members of a small sect founded as a reform movement within the Roman Catholic Church by Peter Waldo, a merchant of Lyons in the late 12th century, which in the 16th century joined the Reformation movement
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waldgrave
(in medieval Germany) an officer with jurisdiction over a royal forest
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waldo
a gadget for manipulating objects by remote control
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waldsterben
the symptoms of tree decline in central Europe from the 1970s, considered to be caused by atmospheric pollution
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wale
the raised mark left on the skin after the stroke of a rod or whip
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Waler
a saddle horse originating in New South Wales
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Wales
a principality that is part of the United Kingdom, in the west of Great Britain; conquered by the English in 1282; parliamentary union with England took place in 1536: a separate Welsh Assembly with limited powers was established in 1999. Wales consists mainly of moorlands and mountains and has an economy that is chiefly agricultural, with an industrial and former coal-mining area in the south. Capital: Cardiff. Pop: 2 938 000 (2003 est). Area: 20 768 sq km (8017 sq miles)
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Walhalla
variants of Valhalla
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wali
a divinely inspired leader; saint
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walk
to move along or travel on foot at a moderate rate; advance in such a manner that at least one foot is always on the ground
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walk-in
(of a cupboard) large enough to allow a person to enter and move about in
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walk-on
a small part in a play or theatrical entertainment, esp one without any lines
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walk-up
a block of flats having no lift
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walkabout
a periodic nomadic excursion into the Australian bush made by a native Australian
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walker
a person who walks
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mrs BRIDGET CLARK
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walkie-talkie
a small combined radio transmitter and receiver, usually operating on shortwave, that can be carried around by one person: widely used by the police, medical services, etc
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walking
(of a person) considered to possess the qualities of something inanimate as specified
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Walkman
a small portable cassette player with light headphones
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walkover
an easy or unopposed victory
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walkshorts
smart shorts for men
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walkway
a path designed, and sometimes landscaped, for pedestrian use
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Walkyrie
a variant spelling of Valkyrie
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wall
a vertical construction made of stone, brick, wood, etc, with a length and height much greater than its thickness, used to enclose, divide, or support
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wall-to-wall
(of carpeting) completely covering a floor
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wallaby
any of various herbivorous marsupials of the genera Lagorchestes (hare wallabies), Petrogale (rock wallabies), Protemnodon, etc, of Australia and New Guinea, similar to but smaller than kangaroos: family Macropodidae
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Wallachia
a variant spelling of Walachia
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Wallachian
a variant spelling of Walachian
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wallah
a person involved with or in charge of (a specified thing)
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wallaroo
a large stocky Australian kangaroo, Macropus (or Osphranter) robustus, of rocky regions
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Wallasey
a town in NW England, in Wirral unitary authority, Merseyside; near the mouth of the River Mersey, opposite Liverpool. Pop: 58 710 (2001)
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wallboard
a thin board made of materials, such as compressed wood fibres or gypsum plaster, between stiff paper, and used to cover walls, partitions, etc
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wallet
a small folding case, usually of leather, for holding paper money, documents, etc
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walleye
a divergent squint
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wallflower
a plant, Cheiranthus cheiri, of S Europe, grown for its clusters of yellow, orange, brown, red, or purple fragrant flowers and naturalized on old walls, cliffs, etc: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)
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wallies
false teeth; dentures
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Wallis
the German name for Valais
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Walloon
a member of a French-speaking people living chiefly in S Belgium and adjacent parts of France
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wallop
to beat soundly; strike hard
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walloper
a person or thing that wallops
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walloping
a thrashing
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wallow
(esp of certain animals) to roll about in mud, water, etc, for pleasure
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wallpaper
paper usually printed or embossed with designs for pasting onto walls and ceilings
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wallposter
(in China) a bulletin or political message painted in large characters on walls
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Wallsend
a town in NE England, in North Tyneside unitary authority, Tyne and Wear: situated on the River Tyne at the E end of Hadrian's Wall. Pop: 42 842 (2001)
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wally
fine, pleasing, or splendid
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walnut
any juglandaceous deciduous tree of the genus Juglans, of America, SE Europe, and Asia, esp J. regia, which is native to W Asia but introduced elsewhere. They have aromatic leaves and flowers in catkins and are grown for their edible nuts and for their wood
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walrus
a pinniped mammal, Odobenus rosmarus, of northern seas, having a tough thick skin, upper canine teeth enlarged as tusks, and coarse whiskers and feeding mainly on shellfish: family Odobenidae
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Walsall
an industrial town in central England, in Walsall unitary authority, West Midlands: engineering, electronics. Pop: 170 994 (2001)
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Walsingham
a village in E England, in Norfolk: remains of a medieval priory; site of the shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
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waltz
a ballroom dance in triple time in which couples spin around as they progress round the room
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Reason for adoption: Because you're a smooth operator
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waltzer
a person who waltzes
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wambenger
another name for tuan
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wamble
to move unsteadily
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wame
the belly, abdomen, or womb
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wammul
a dog
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wampum
(formerly) money used by North American Indians, made of cylindrical shells strung or woven together, esp white shells rather than the more valuable black or purple ones
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wan
unnaturally pale esp from sickness, grief, etc
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WAN2TLK
want to talk?
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wanchancy
unlucky
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Wanchüan
a former name of Zhangjiakou
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wand
a slender supple stick or twig
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wander
to move or travel about, in, or through (a place) without any definite purpose or destination
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wanderlust
a great desire to travel and rove about
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Ms Lois Davidson
Reason for adoption: Steph loves to travel
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wanderoo
a macaque monkey, Macaca silenus, of India and Sri Lanka, having black fur with a ruff of long greyish fur on each side of the face
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wandoo
a eucalyptus tree, Eucalyptus wandoo, of W Australia, having white bark and durable wood
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Wandsworth
a borough of S Greater London, on the River Thames. Pop: 274 100 (2003 est). Area: 35 sq km (13 sq miles)
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wane
(of the moon) to show a gradually decreasing portion of illuminated surface, between full moon and new moon
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Wanganui
a port in New Zealand, on SW North Island: centre for a dairy-farming and sheep-rearing district. Pop: 43 600 (2004 est)
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wangle
to use devious or illicit methods to get or achieve (something) for (oneself or another)
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Wanhsien
a variant transliteration of the Chinese name for Wanxian
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Wankie
the former name (until 1982) of Hwange
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wanksta
a person who acts or dresses like a gangster but who is not involved in crime
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wanna
a spelling of want to intended to reflect a dialectal or informal pronunciation
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wannabe
a person who desires to be, or be like, someone or something else
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Wanne-Eickel
an industrial town in W Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia on the Rhine-Herne Canal: formed in 1926 by the merging of two townships. Pop: 98 800 (latest est)
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want
to feel a need or longing for
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wantaway
a footballer who wants a transfer to another club
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wanted
being searched for by the police in connection with a crime that has been committed
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wanting
lacking or absent; missing
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wanton
dissolute, licentious, or immoral
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Wanxian
an inland port in central China, in E Sichuan province, on the Yangtze River. Pop: 1 963 000 (2005 est)
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WAP
Wireless Application Protocol: a global application that enables mobile phone users to access the internet and other information services
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wapentake
a subdivision of certain shires or counties, esp in the Midlands and North of England, corresponding to the hundred in other shires
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wapiti
a large deer, Cervus canadensis, with large much-branched antlers, native to North America and now also common in the South Island of New Zealand
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Ms Tina Miles
Reason for adoption: It's one of my favourite words
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wappenshaw
(formerly) a muster of men in a particular area in Scotland to show that they were properly armed
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war
open armed conflict between two or more parties, nations, or states
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War.
Warwickshire
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waragi
a Ugandan alcoholic drink made from bananas
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Warangal
a city in S central India, in N Andhra Pradesh: capital of a 12th-century Hindu kingdom. Pop: 528 570 (2001)
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waratah
a proteaceous shrub, Telopea speciosissima, the floral emblem of New South Wales, having dark green leaves and large clusters of crimson flowers
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warb
a dirty or insignificant person
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warble
to sing (words, songs, etc) with trills, runs, and other embellishments
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warbler
a person or thing that warbles
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warchalking
the practice of marking chalk symbols on walls and pavements at places where local wireless internet connections may be obtained for free via a computer, usually without permission
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ward
(in many countries) a district into which a city, town, parish, or other area is divided for administration, election of representatives, etc
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warded
(of locks, keys, etc) having wards
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warden
a person who has the charge or care of something, esp a building, or someone
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warder
an officer in charge of prisoners in a jail
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wardmote
an assembly of the citizens or liverymen of a ward
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wardrobe
a tall closet or cupboard, with a rail or hooks on which to hang clothes
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wardroom
the quarters assigned to the officers (except the captain) of a warship
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wardship
the state of being a ward
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ware
articles of the same kind or material
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warehou
any of several edible saltwater New Zealand fish of the genus Seriolella
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warehouse
a place where goods are stored prior to their use, distribution, or sale
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warehouseman
a person who manages, is employed in, or owns a warehouse
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warehousing
an attempt to maintain the price of a company's shares or to gain a significant stake in a company without revealing the true identity of the purchaser. Shares are purchased through an insurance company, a unit trust, or nominees
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wares
articles of manufacture considered as being for sale
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warez
illegally copied computer software which has had its protection codes de-activated
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warfare
the act, process, or an instance of waging war
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warfarin
a crystalline insoluble optically active compound, used as a rodenticide and, in the form of its sodium salt, as a medical anticoagulant. Formula: C19H16O4
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warhead
the part of the fore end of a missile or projectile that contains explosives
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warhorse
a horse used in battle
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warison
(esp formerly) a bugle note used as an order to a military force to attack
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wark
a Scot word for work
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Warks
Warwickshire
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Warley
an industrial town in W central England, in Sandwell unitary authority, West Midlands: formed in 1966 by the amalgamation of Smethwick, Oldbury, and Rowley Regis. Pop: 189 854 (2001)
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warlike
of, relating to, or used in war
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warlock
a man who practises black magic; sorcerer
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warlord
a military leader of a nation or part of a nation, esp one who is accountable to nobody when the central government is weak
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Warlpiri
an Aboriginal language of central Australia
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warm
characterized by or having a moderate degree of heat; moderately hot
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warm-blooded
ardent, impetuous, or passionate
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warm-down
light exercises performed to aid recovery from strenuous physical activity
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warm-hearted
kindly, generous, forgiving, or readily sympathetic
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Miss Anna Gordon
Reason for adoption: It encapsulates her whole being :-)
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warmonger
a person who fosters warlike ideas or advocates war
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warmth
the state, quality, or sensation of being warm
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warn
to notify or make (someone) aware of danger, harm, etc
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warning
a hint, intimation, threat, etc, of harm or danger
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warp
to twist or cause to twist out of shape, as from heat, damp, etc
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warpath
the route taken by North American Indians on a warlike expedition
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warplane
any aircraft designed for and used in warfare
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warrant
anything that gives authority for an action or decision; authorization; sanction
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warrantee
a person to whom a warranty is given
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warrantor
an individual or company that provides a warranty
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warranty
a covenant, express or implied, by which the vendor of real property vouches for the security of the title conveyed
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warren
a series of interconnected underground tunnels in which rabbits live
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warrener
a gamekeeper or keeper of a warren (sense 4)
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warrigal
a dingo
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Warrington
an industrial town in NW England, in Warrington unitary authority, Cheshire on the River Mersey: dates from Roman times. Pop: 80 661 (2001)
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warrior
a person engaged in, experienced in, or devoted to war
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Warsaw
the capital of Poland, in the E central part on the River Vistula: became capital at the end of the 16th century; almost completely destroyed in World War II as the main centre of the Polish resistance movement; rebuilt within about six years; university (1818); situated at the junction of important trans-European routes. Pop: 2 204 000 (2005 est)
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warship
a vessel armed, armoured, and otherwise equipped for naval warfare
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wart
any firm abnormal elevation of the skin caused by a virus
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Warta
a river in Poland, flowing generally north and west across the whole W Polish Plain to the River Oder. Length: 808 km (502 miles)
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Wartburg
a medieval castle in central Germany, in Thuringia southwest of Eisenach: residence of Luther (1521--22) when he began his German translation of the New Testament
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warthog
a wild pig, Phacochoerus aethiopicus, of southern and E Africa, having heavy tusks, wartlike protuberances on the face, and a mane of coarse hair
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wartime
a period or time of war
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Warwick
a town in central England, administrative centre of Warwickshire, on the River Avon: 14th-century castle, with collections of armour and waxworks: the university of Warwick (1965) is in Coventry. Pop: 23 350 (2001)
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Warwickshire
a county of central England: until 1974, when the West Midlands metropolitan county was created, it contained one of the most highly industrialized regions in the world, centred on Birmingham. Administrative centre: Warwick. Pop: 519 300 (2003 est). Area: 1981 sq km (765 sq miles)
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wary
watchful, cautious, or alert
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warzone
an area where a war is taking place or there is some other violent conflict
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was
a form of the subjunctive mood used in place of were, esp in conditional sentences
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wasabi
a Japanese cruciferous plant, Eutrema Wasabi, cultivated for its thick green pungent root
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wash
to apply water or other liquid, usually with soap, to (oneself, clothes, etc) in order to cleanse
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wash-and-wear
(of fabrics, garments, etc) requiring only light washing, short drying time, and little or no ironing
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Wash.
Washington
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washable
(esp of fabrics or clothes) capable of being washed without deteriorating
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washaway
another word for wash out
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washbasin
a basin or bowl for washing the face and hands
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washboard
a board having a surface, usually of corrugated metal, on which esp formerly, clothes were scrubbed
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washcloth
a small piece of cloth used to wash the face and hands
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washday
a day on which clothes and linen are washed, often the same day each week
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washer
a person or thing that washes
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washerwoman
a person who washes clothes for a living
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washery
a plant at a mine where water or other liquid is used to remove dirt from a mineral, esp coal
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washin
an increase in the angle of attack of an aircraft wing towards the wing tip
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washing
articles that have been or are to be washed together on a single occasion
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washing-up
the washing of dishes, cutlery, etc, after a meal
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Washington
a state of the northwestern US, on the Pacific: consists of the Coast Range and the Olympic Mountains in the west and the Columbia Plateau in the east. Capital: Olympia. Pop: 6 131 445 (2003 est). Area: 172 416 sq km (66 570 sq miles)
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Washingtonian
of or relating to the city or state of Washington or their inhabitants
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washrag
another word for flannel
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washroom
a room, esp in a factory or office block, in which lavatories, washbasins, etc, are situated
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washstand
a piece of furniture designed to hold a basin, etc, for washing the face and hands
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washtub
a tub or large container used for washing anything, esp clothes
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washwoman
a less common word for washerwoman
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washy
overdiluted, watery, or weak
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wasn't
was not
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wasp
any social hymenopterous insect of the family Vespidae, esp Vespula vulgaris (common wasp), typically having a black-and-yellow body and an ovipositor specialized for stinging
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waspish
relating to or suggestive of a wasp
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wassail
(formerly) a toast or salutation made to a person at festivities
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wassup
what is happening?
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wast
a singular form of the past tense (indicative mood) of be
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wastage
anything lost by wear or waste
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waste
to use, consume, or expend thoughtlessly, carelessly, or to no avail
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wastebasket
an open receptacle for paper and other dry litter
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wasted
not exploited or taken advantage of
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wasteful
tending to waste or squander; extravagant
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wasteland
a barren or desolate area of land, not or no longer used for cultivation or building
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wastelot
a piece of waste ground in a city
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wastepaper
paper discarded after use
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waster
a person or thing that wastes
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wasteweir
another name for spillway
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wasting
reducing the vitality, strength, or robustness of the body
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wastrel
a wasteful person; spendthrift; prodigal
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wat
a Thai Buddhist monastery or temple
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watap
a stringy thread made by North American Indians from the roots of various conifers and used for weaving and sewing
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watch
to look at or observe closely or attentively
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watch-glass
a curved glass disc that covers the dial of a watch
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watchable
capable of being watched
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watchband
a strap of leather, cloth, etc, attached to a watch for fastening it around the wrist
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watchcase
a protective case for a watch, generally of metal such as gold, silver, brass, or gunmetal
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watchdog
a dog kept to guard property
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watcher
a person who watches
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watchful
vigilant or alert
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watchlist
a list of things to be monitored, esp in order to prevent loss, damage, etc
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watchmaker
a person who makes or mends watches
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watchman
a person employed to guard buildings or property
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watchstrap
a strap of leather, cloth, etc, attached to a watch for fastening it around the wrist
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watchtower
a tower on which a sentry keeps watch
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watchword
a rallying cry or slogan
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water
a clear colourless tasteless odourless liquid that is essential for plant and animal life and constitutes, in impure form, rain, oceans, rivers, lakes, etc It is a neutral substance, an effective solvent for many compounds, and is used as a standard for many physical properties. Formula: H2O
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water-bath
a vessel containing heated water, used for heating substances
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water-cool
to cool (an engine, etc) by a flow of water circulating in an enclosed jacket
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water-repellent
(of fabrics, garments, etc) having a finish that resists the absorption of water
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water-resistant
(esp of fabrics) designed to resist but not entirely prevent the penetration of water
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water-sick
(of land) made infertile or uncultivable by excessive irrigation
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water-ski
a type of ski used for planing or gliding over water
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water-soak
to soak or drench with or in water
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waterage
the transportation of cargo by means of ships, or the charges for such transportation
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waterboarding
a form of torture in which the victim is immobilized and has water poured on his or her face, producing a severe gag reflex, to simulate drowning
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waterborne
floating or travelling on water
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waterbrain
an archaic name for gid
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waterbuck
any of various antelopes of the genus Kobus, esp K. ellipsiprymnus, of swampy areas of Africa, having long curved ridged horns
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watercolour
water-soluble pigment, applied in transparent washes and without the admixture of white pigment in the lighter tones
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watercourse
a stream, river, or canal
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watercraft
a boat or ship or such vessels collectively
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watercress
an Old World plant, Nasturtium officinale, of clear ponds and streams, having pungent leaves that are used in salads and as a garnish: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)
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waterfall
a cascade of falling water where there is a vertical or almost vertical step in a river
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Waterford
a county of S Republic of Ireland, in Munster province on the Atlantic: mountainous in the centre and in the northwest County town: Waterford. Pop: 101 546 (2002). Area: 1838 sq km (710 sq miles)
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waterfowl
any aquatic freshwater bird, esp any species of the family Anatidae (ducks, geese, and swans)
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waterfront
the area of a town or city alongside a body of water, such as a harbour or dockyard
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Watergate
an incident during the 1972 US presidential campaign, when a group of agents employed by the re-election organization of President Richard Nixon were caught breaking into the Democratic Party headquarters in the Watergate building, Washington, DC. The consequent political scandal was exacerbated by attempts to conceal the fact that senior White House officials had approved the burglary, and eventually forced the resignation of President Nixon
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waterlogged
saturated with water
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Waterloo
a small town in central Belgium, in Walloon Brabant province south of Brussels: battle (1815) fought nearby in which British and Prussian forces under the Duke of Wellington and Blücher routed the French under Napoleon. Pop: 29 003 (2004 est)
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waterman
a skilled boatman
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watermark
a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture, visible when the paper is held up to the light
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watermelon
an African melon, Citrullus vulgaris, widely cultivated for its large edible fruit
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waterproof
not penetrable by water
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waters
any body of sea, or seas regarded as sharing some common quality
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waterscape
a picture, view, or representation of a body of water
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watershed
the dividing line between two adjacent river systems, such as a ridge
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waterside
the area of land beside a body of water
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watersider
a wharf labourer
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waterspout
a tornado occurring over water that forms a column of water and mist extending between the surface and the clouds above
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watertight
not permitting the passage of water either in or out
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waterway
a river, canal, or other navigable channel used as a means of travel or transport
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waterweed
any of various weedy aquatic plants
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waterworks
an establishment for storing, purifying, and distributing water for community supply
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waterworn
worn smooth by the action or passage of water
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watery
relating to, consisting of, containing, or resembling water
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Watford
a town in SE England, in SW Hertfordshire: light industries, services. Pop: 120 960 (2001)
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watt
the derived SI unit of power, equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a potential difference of 1 volt. 1 watt is equivalent to 1.341 10--3 horsepower
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watt-hour
a unit of energy equal to a power of one watt operating for one hour. 1 watt-hour equals 3600 joules
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wattage
power, esp electric power, measured in watts
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Wattenscheid
an industrial town in NW Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia east of Essen. Pop: 81 200 (latest est)
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wattle
a frame of rods or stakes interwoven with twigs, branches, etc, esp when used to make fences
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wattlebird
any of various Australian honeyeaters of the genus Anthochaera, such as A. paradoxa (yellow wattlebird), that have red or yellow wattles on both sides of the head
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wattmeter
a meter for measuring electric power in watts
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Watusi
a member of a cattle-owning Negroid people of Rwanda and Burundi in Africa
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wauk
a Scot word for wake
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waul
to cry or wail plaintively like a cat
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waur
a Scot word for worse
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wave
to move or cause to move freely to and fro
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Miss Melanie Spalton
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waveband
a range of wavelengths or frequencies used for a particular type of radio transmission
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waveform
the shape of the graph of a wave or oscillation obtained by plotting the value of some changing quantity against time
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wavefront
a surface associated with a propagating wave and passing through all points in the wave that have the same phase. It is usually perpendicular to the direction of propagation
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waveguide
a solid rod of dielectric or a hollow metal tube, usually of rectangular cross section, used as a path to guide microwaves
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wavelength
the distance, measured in the direction of propagation, between two points of the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave
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wavelet
a small wave
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wavellite
a greyish-white, yellow, or brown mineral consisting of hydrated basic aluminium phosphate in radiating clusters of small orthorhombic crystals. Formula: Al3(PO4)2(OH)3.5H2O
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wavemeter
an instrument for measuring the frequency or wavelength of radio waves
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waveoff
a signal or instruction to an aircraft not to land
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waver
to be irresolute; hesitate between two possibilities
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WAVES
Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service; the women's reserve of the US navy
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wavey
a snow goose or other wild goose
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wavy
abounding in or full of waves
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waw
another name for vav
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wawa
speech; language
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wawl
a variant spelling of waul
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wax
any of various viscous or solid materials of natural origin: characteristically lustrous, insoluble in water, and having a low softening temperature, they consist largely of esters of fatty acids
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waxberry
the waxy fruit of the wax myrtle or the snowberry
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waxbill
any of various chiefly African finchlike weaverbirds of the genus Estrilda and related genera, having a brightly coloured bill and plumage
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waxcloth
another name for oilcloth
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waxen
made of, treated with, or covered with wax
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waxeye
another name for white-eye
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waxplant
a climbing asclepiadaceous shrub, Hoya carnosa, of E Asia and Australia, having fleshy leaves and clusters of small waxy white pink-centred flowers
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waxwing
any of several gregarious passerine songbirds of the genus Bombycilla, esp B. garrulus, having red waxy wing tips and crested heads: family Bombycillidae
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waxwork
an object reproduced in wax, esp as an ornament
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waxy
resembling wax in colour, appearance, or texture
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way
a manner, method, or means
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way-cool
outstanding; excellent; marvellous
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way-out
extremely unconventional or experimental; avant-garde
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waybill
a document attached to goods in transit specifying their nature, point of origin, and destination as well as the route to be taken and the rate to be charged
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wayfarer
a person who goes on a journey
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Wayland
a smith, artificer, and king of the elves in European folklore
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waylay
to lie in wait for and attack
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wayleave
access to property granted by a landowner for payment, for example to allow a contractor access to a building site
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wayleggo
away here! let go!; a shepherd's call to a dog on completion of a task
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waymark
a symbol or signpost marking the route of a footpath
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waymarked
marked or identified with waymarks
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waypoint
the co-ordinates of a specific location as defined by a GPS
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wayside
the side or edge of a road
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wayward
wanting to have one's own way regardless of the wishes or good of others
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wayworn
worn or tired by travel
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wayzgoose
a works outing made annually by a printing house
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Waziristan
a mountainous region of N Pakistan, on the border with Afghanistan
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wazzock
a foolish or annoying person
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wb
water ballast
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WBA
World Boxing Association
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WBC
World Boxing Council
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WBO
World Boxing Organization
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WBU
World Boxing Union
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wc
water closet
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WCC
World Council of Churches
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wd
ward
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WDA
Welsh Development Agency
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WDM
wavelength division multiplex: a system in which several independent signals may be sent down an optical fibre link by monitoring them on light-carriers of different wavelengths
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we
refers to the speaker or writer and another person or other people
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we'd
we had or we would
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we'll
we will or we shall
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we're
we are
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we've
we have
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WEA
Workers' Educational Association
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weak
lacking in physical or mental strength or force; frail or feeble
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weak-kneed
yielding readily to force, persuasion, intimidation, etc
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weak-minded
lacking in stability of mind or character
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weak-willed
lacking strength of will
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weaken
to become or cause to become weak or weaker
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weakfish
any of several sciaenid sea trouts, esp Cynoscion regalis, a food and game fish of American Atlantic coastal waters
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weakling
a person or animal that is lacking in strength or weak in constitution or character
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weakly
sickly; feeble
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weakness
the state or quality of being weak
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weal
a raised mark on the surface of the body produced by a blow
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weald
open or forested country
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wealth
a large amount of money and valuable material possessions
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wealthy
possessing wealth; affluent; rich
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wean
to cause (a child or young mammal) to replace mother's milk by other nourishment
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weaner
a person or thing that weans
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weanling
a child or young animal recently weaned
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weapon
an object or instrument used in fighting
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weaponeer
a person associated with the use or maintenance of weapons, esp nuclear weapons
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weaponize
to adapt (a chemical, bacillus, etc) in such a way that it can be used as a weapon
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weaponry
weapons regarded collectively
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wear
to carry or have (a garment, etc) on one's person as clothing, ornament, etc
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wearable
suitable for wear or able to be worn
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weariless
not wearied or able to be wearied
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wearing
causing fatigue or exhaustion; tiring
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wearisome
causing fatigue or annoyance; tedious
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wearproof
resistant to damage from normal wear or usage
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weary
tired or exhausted
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weasand
a former name for the trachea
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weasel
any of various small predatory musteline mammals of the genus Mustela and related genera, esp M. nivalis (European weasel), having reddish-brown fur, an elongated body and neck, and short legs
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weather
the day-to-day meteorological conditions, esp temperature, cloudiness, and rainfall, affecting a specific place
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weather-beaten
showing signs of exposure to the weather
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weather-bound
(of a vessel, aircraft, etc) delayed by bad weather
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weather-wise
skilful or experienced in predicting weather conditions
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weatherboard
a timber board, with a groove (rabbet) along the front of its top edge and along the back of its lower edge, that is fixed horizontally with others to form an exterior cladding on a wall or roof
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weatherboarding
an area or covering of weatherboards
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weathercock
a weather vane in the form of a cock
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weathered
affected by exposure to the action of the weather
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weatherglass
any of various instruments, esp a barometer, that measure atmospheric conditions
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weathering
the mechanical and chemical breakdown of rocks by the action of rain, snow, cold, etc
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weatherly
(of a sailing vessel) making very little leeway when close-hauled, even in a stiff breeze
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weatherman
a person who forecasts the weather, esp one who works in a meteorological office
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weatherproof
designed or able to withstand exposure to weather without deterioration
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weatherworn
another word for weather-beaten
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weave
to form (a fabric) by interlacing (yarn, etc), esp on a loom
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weaver
a person who weaves, esp as a means of livelihood
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weaverbird
any small Old World passerine songbird of the chiefly African family Ploceidae, having a short thick bill and a dull plumage and building covered nests: includes the house sparrow and whydahs
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web
any structure, construction, fabric, etc, formed by or as if by weaving or interweaving
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Web 2.0
The next generation of web products and services, coming soon to a browser near you.
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web-based
of, relating to, or using the World Wide Web
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web-footed
(of certain animals) having webbed feet that facilitate swimming
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webbed
(of the feet of certain animals) having the digits connected by a thin fold of skin; palmate
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webbie
a person who is well versed in the use the World Wide Web
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webbing
a strong fabric of hemp, cotton, jute, etc, woven in strips and used under springs in upholstery or for straps, etc
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WebBoard
an internet site where users can post messages, tutorials, information, and topics for discussion
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webby
of, relating to, resembling, or consisting of a web
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webcam
a camera that transmits still or moving images over the internet
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webcast
a broadcast of an event over the World Wide Web
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weber
the derived SI unit of magnetic flux; the flux that, when linking a circuit of one turn, produces in it an emf of 1 volt as it is reduced to zero at a uniform rate in one second. 1 weber is equivalent to 108 maxwells
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webfoot
a foot having the toes connected by folds of skin
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webinar
an interactive seminar conducted over the World Wide Web
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webisode
an episode of a television show that is available online for viewing or download
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weblish
the shorthand form of English that is used in text messaging, chat rooms, etc
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weblog
the full name for blog
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weblogger
A derivative of weblog
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webmail
a system of electronic mail that allows account holders to access their mail via an internet site rather than downloading it onto their computer
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webmaster
a person responsible for the administration of a website on the World Wide Web
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website
a group of connected pages on the World Wide Web containing information on a particular subject
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webster
an archaic word for weaver
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webwheel
a wheel containing a plate or web instead of spokes
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wed
to take (a person of the opposite sex) as a husband or wife; marry
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Wed.
Wednesday
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wedded
of marriage
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wedding
the act of marrying or the celebration of a marriage
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wedeln
a succession of high-speed turns performed in skiing
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wedge
a block of solid material, esp wood or metal, that is shaped like a narrow V in cross section and can be pushed or driven between two objects or parts of an object in order to split or secure them
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wedgie
the state of having one's underpants or shorts caught between one's buttocks (esp in the phrase give someone a wedgie)
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Wedgwood
pottery produced, esp during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, at the Wedgwood factories
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wedlock
the state of being married
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Wednesday
the fourth day of the week; third day of the working week
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wee
very small; tiny; minute
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wee-wee
a variant of wee
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weed
any plant that grows wild and profusely, esp one that grows among cultivated plants, depriving them of space, food, etc
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weedkiller
a substance, usually a chemical or hormone, used for killing weeds
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weeds
a widow's black mourning clothes
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weedy
full of or containing weeds
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week
a period of seven consecutive days, esp, one beginning with Sunday
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weekday
any day of the week other than Sunday and, often, Saturday
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weekend
the end of the week, esp the period from Friday night until the end of Sunday
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weekender
a person spending a weekend holiday in a place, esp habitually
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weekends
at the weekend, esp regularly or during every weekend
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weekly
happening or taking place once a week or every week
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weeknight
the evening or night of a weekday
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weel
a Scot word for well
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ween
to think or imagine (something)
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weeny
very small; tiny
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weeny-bopper
a child of 8 to 12 years, esp a girl, who is a keen follower of pop music
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weep
to shed (tears) as an expression of grief or unhappiness
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weeper
a person who weeps, esp a hired mourner
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weeping
(of plants) having slender hanging branches
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weepy
liable or tending to weep
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weever
any small marine percoid fish of the family Trachinidae, such as Trachinus vipera of European waters, having venomous spines around the gills and the dorsal fin
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weevil
any beetle of the family Curculionidae, having an elongated snout (rostrum): they are pests, feeding on plants and plant products
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weft
the yarn woven across the width of the fabric through the lengthwise warp yarn
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Weichsel
the German name for the Vistula
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weigela
any caprifoliaceous shrub of the Asian genus Weigela, having clusters of pink, purple, red, or white showy bell-shaped flowers
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weigh
to measure the weight of
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weighbridge
a machine for weighing vehicles, etc, by means of a metal plate set into a road
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weight
a measure of the heaviness of an object; the amount anything weighs
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weighting
a factor by which some quantity is multiplied in order to make it comparable with others
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weightless
(of a body) having no actual weight; a state in which an object has no actual weight (because it is in space and unaffected by gravitational attraction) or no apparent weight (because the gravitational attraction equals the centripetal force and the object is in free fall)
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weightlessness
a state in which an object has no actual weight (because it is in space and unaffected by gravitational attraction) or no apparent weight (because the gravitational attraction equals the centripetal force and the object is in free fall)
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weightlifting
the sport of lifting barbells of specified weights in a prescribed manner for competition or exercise
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Weightwatchers
an organization that assists people who want to lose weight
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weighty
having great weight
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Weihai
a port in NE China, in NE Shandong on the Yellow Sea: leased to Britain as a naval base (1898--1930). Pop: 966 000 (2005 est)
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Weimar
a city in E central Germany, in Thuringia: a cultural centre in the 18th and early 19th century; scene of the adoption (1919) of the constitution of the Weimar Republic. Pop: 64 409 (2003 est)
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Weimaraner
a breed of hunting dog, having a very short sleek grey coat and short tail
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weir
a low dam that is built across a river to raise the water level, divert the water, or control its flow
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weird
suggestive of or relating to the supernatural; eerie
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weirdo
a person who behaves in a bizarre or eccentric manner
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Weismannism
the doctrine of the continuity of the germ plasm. This theory of heredity states that all inheritable characteristics are transmitted by the reproductive cells and that characteristics acquired during the lifetime of the organism are not inherited
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Weisshorn
a mountain in S Switzerland, in the Pennine Alps. Height: 4505 m (14 781 ft)
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weka
any flightless New Zealand rail of the genus Gallirallus, having a mottled brown plumage and rudimentary wings
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welch
a variant spelling of welsh
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welcher
A derivative of welch
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welcome
gladly and cordially received or admitted
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weld
to unite (pieces of metal or plastic) together, as by softening with heat and hammering or by fusion
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welfare
health, happiness, prosperity, and well-being in general
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welfarism
policies or attitudes associated with a welfare state
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welkin
the sky, heavens, or upper air
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Welkom
a town in central South Africa; developed rapidly following the discovery of gold. Pop: 34 157 (2001)
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well
in a satisfactory manner
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well-accepted
generally considered as true or correct
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well-accustomed
sufficiently used to
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well-acquainted
having a good knowledge or understanding of someone or something
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well-acted
(of a play, film, dramatic part, etc) performed in a skilful manner
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well-adapted
having been made or adjusted to fit suitably into an environment, situation, etc
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well-adjusted
mentally and emotionally stable
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well-advertised
advertised widely or interestingly in order to elicit interest
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well-advised
acting with deliberation or reason
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well-affected
favourably disposed (towards); steadfast or loyal
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well-aimed
(of a missile, punch, etc) having been pointed or directed accurately at a person or object
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well-aired
(of bedding, clothes, a room, etc) having been hung up or ventilated to allow air to circulate
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well-appointed
well equipped or furnished; properly supplied
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well-argued
having been reasoned, proposed, or debated convincingly
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well-armed
having many or good weapons
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well-arranged
having been put into a good systematic or decorative order
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well-attended
(of an event, meeting, etc) attended by a large or regular audience or group of participants
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well-attested
widely affirmed as correct or true
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well-aware
having knowledge or awareness
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well-balanced
having good balance or proportions
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well-behaved
conducting oneself in a satisfactory manner
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well-blessed
having been generously endowed with a talent, beauty, etc
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well-born
having been born into a wealthy or upper-class family
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well-bred
of respected or noble lineage
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well-built
large or ample
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well-chosen
carefully selected to produce a desired effect; apt
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well-clothed
dressed in good quality clothes
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well-concealed
hidden or concealed in a skilful, satisfactory, or careful manner
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well-conditioned
(of a person or animal's body, hair, etc) in a good or healthy condition
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well-conducted
(of research, business, an operation, etc) led, conducted, or carried out in a satisfactory manner
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well-connected
having influential or important relatives or friends
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well-considered
having been thought about carefully
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well-constructed
made or having been made to a high standard of workmanship and safety
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well-controlled
regulated, operated, or restrained successfully or strictly
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well-cooked
having been cooked with skill so as to be pleasant to eat
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well-covered
satisfactorily or pleasantly provided with a covering
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well-cultivated
(of land, plants, etc) tilled, planted, or maintained in a satisfactory manner
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well-defended
having sufficient defences against attack
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well-defined
clearly delineated, described, or determined
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well-demonstrated
(of an ability, fact, idea, etc) shown, manifested, or proved convincingly or thoroughly
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well-described
(of a scene, picture, incident, etc) having been skillfully represented or expressed in words
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well-deserved
fully merited
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well-developed
carefully or extensively elaborated or evolved
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well-disciplined
having been strictly trained or conditioned to ensure good behaviour, orderliness, etc
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well-disposed
inclined to be sympathetic, kindly, or friendly
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well-documented
widely recorded or recounted
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well-done
(of food, esp meat) cooked thoroughly
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well-dressed
neatly, expensively, or fashionably attired
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well-earned
fully deserved
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well-endowed
having a large supply of money, resources, etc
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well-equipped
having sufficient equipment, supplies, or abilities
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well-established
having permanence or security in a certain place, condition, job, etc
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well-favoured
having good features; good-looking
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well-fed
having a nutritious diet; well nourished
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well-financed
having received or receiving a sufficient amount of funds
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well-finished
(of a garment, piece of furniture, interior decoration, etc) completed with a high degree of attention to detail and surface appearance
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well-fitted
(of clothes, a lid, etc) fitting closely or comfortably
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well-formed
(of a formula, expression, etc) constructed in accordance with the syntactic rules of a particular system; grammatically correct
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well-fortified
(of a position, garrison, city, etc) having been made defensible
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well-found
furnished or supplied with all or most necessary things
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well-founded
having good grounds
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well-furnished
(of a room, house, etc) fitted out or decorated with attractive or good quality furniture, carpets, etc
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well-governed
(of a political unit, organization, nation, etc) directed and controlled efficiently or satisfactorily
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well-groomed
(of a person) having a tidy pleasing appearance
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well-grounded
well instructed in the basic elements of a subject
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well-guarded
having sufficient protection from danger or harm
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well-handled
having been managed successfully
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well-heeled
rich; prosperous; wealthy
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well-hidden
having been concealed to make discovery difficult or impossible
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well-hung
(of game) hung for a sufficient length of time
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well-illustrated
having good illustrations
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well-informed
having knowledge about a great variety of subjects
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well-intentioned
having or indicating benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results
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well-judged
showing careful consideration or skill
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well-justified
having been shown, proved, or validated satisfactorily
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well-kept
maintained in good condition
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well-knit
strong, firm, or sturdy
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well-known
widely known; famous; celebrated
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well-liked
liked by many people; popular
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well-loved
loved by many people; very popular
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well-made
made to a good or high standard
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well-man
a healthy man who attends a clinic or surgery to ensure that his general health, lifestyle, and sexual performance are satisfactory
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well-managed
administered or controlled in a competent or successful manner
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well-mannered
having good manners; courteous; polite
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well-marked
(of a path, trail, landmark, etc) clearly indicated or signposted
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well-matched
(of two people) likely to have a successful relationship
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well-meaning
having or indicating good or benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results
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well-merited
fully deserved or merited
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well-mixed
(of ingredients, constituents, etc) formed or blended together thoroughly
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well-motivated
(of a person, intention, etc) have sufficient incentive, desire, or drive
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well-nigh
nearly; almost
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well-off
in a comfortable or favourable position or state
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well-oiled
drunk
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well-ordered
(of a relation) having the property that every nonempty subset of its field has a least member under the relation: less than is well-ordered on the natural numbers but not on the reals, since an open set has no least member
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well-organized
having good organization; orderly and efficient
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well-padded
(of a person) corpulent; portly; fat
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well-paid
receiving or involving good remuneration
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well-placed
having an advantageous position
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well-planned
(of an event, project, etc) suitably devised or drafted in advance to ensure success
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well-played
(of a piece of music, game, etc) skilfully or pleasingly executed
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well-pleased
very happy or satisfied
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well-practised
having or having been habitually or frequently practised in order to improve skill or quality
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well-prepared
suitably prepared in advance
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well-preserved
kept in a good condition
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well-proportioned
having the correct or desirable relationship between constituent parts with respect to size, number, or degree
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well-protected
having suitable defence against attack, harm, etc
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well-provided
having been furnished or supplied with a sufficient amount
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well-qualified
having good or excellent qualifications
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well-read
having read widely and intelligently; erudite
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well-reasoned
logically argued with skill or care
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well-received
having been greeted or reviewed with approval
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well-recommended
highly praised or commended
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well-regarded
considered to be good morally, professionally, etc; esteemed
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well-regulated
(of a business, military outfit, routine, etc) controlled or supervised to conform to rules, regulations, tradition, etc
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well-rehearsed
(of a play, speech, excuse, etc) sufficiently practised or prepared in advance to ensure a good performance
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well-remembered
recalled or having been recalled with affection, nostalgia, or vividness
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well-represented
having good or sufficient representation
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well-respected
held in high respect; esteemed
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well-rounded
rounded in shape or well developed
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well-satisfied
fully convinced of or happy
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well-schooled
having been trained or educated sufficiently, as in a school
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well-seasoned
(of food) flavoured pleasantly or generously with herbs, salt, pepper, or spices
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well-secured
having been made fast or firm
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well-set
firmly established
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well-shaped
(of physical attributes) having a good shape aesthetically or for a certain function
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well-situated
having a good position or site
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well-spent
(of time or money) usefully or profitably spent or expended
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well-spoken
having a clear, articulate, and socially acceptable accent and way of speaking
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well-stacked
(of a woman) of voluptuous proportions
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well-stocked
having or containing sufficient goods, wares, food, etc
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well-suited
appropriate for a particular purpose
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well-supplied
provided or furnished with a sufficient amount
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well-supported
having good physical support
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well-taught
having been shown, tutored, or instructed in a successful manner
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well-tempered
(of a musical scale or instrument) conforming to the system of equal temperament
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well-thought-of
having a good reputation; respected
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well-thought-out
carefully planned
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well-thumbed
(of a copy of a book) having the pages marked from frequent turning
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well-timed
happening or scheduled to happen at an appropriate or suitable time
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well-to-do
moderately wealthy
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well-trained
having gained satisfactory training
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well-travelled
having travelled far and wide
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well-treated
not subjected to threats, harm, or other bad treatment
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well-tried
repeatedly and exhaustively attempted or tried
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well-trodden
(of a path, route, etc) much frequented or used by walkers, travellers, etc
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well-turned
(of a phrase, speech, etc) apt and pleasingly sonorous
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well-understood
widely or sufficiently understood or comprehended
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well-upholstered
(of a person) fat
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well-used
used or employed often or for a long time; well-worn
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well-versed
comprehensively knowledgeable (about), acquainted (with), or skilled (in)
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well-wisher
a person who shows benevolence or sympathy towards a person, cause, etc
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well-woman
a woman who, although not ill, attends a health-service clinic for preventive monitoring, health education, and advice
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well-wooded
having abundant trees, shrubs, grasses, etc
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well-worn
so much used as to be affected by wear
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well-written
composed in a competent, and often entertaining, style
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well-wrought
shaped, formed, or decorated with skill
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wellaway
woe! alas!
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wellbeing
the condition of being contented, healthy, or successful; welfare
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wellhead
the source of a well or stream
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wellies
Wellington boots
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Wellingborough
a town in central England, in Northamptonshire. Pop: 46 959 (2001)
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Wellington
an administrative district, formerly a province, of New Zealand, on SW North Island: major livestock producer in New Zealand. Capital: Wellington. Pop: 456 900 (2004 est). Area: 28 153 sq km (10 870 sq miles)
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wellingtonia
another name for big tree
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wellness
the state of being in good physical and mental health
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Wells
a city in SW England, in Somerset: 12th-century cathedral. Pop: 10 406 (2001)
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wellspring
the source of a spring or stream; fountainhead
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welly
a Wellington boot
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Wels
an industrial city in N central Austria, in Upper Austria. Pop: 56 478 (2002)
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welsh
to fail to pay a gambling debt
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Welshman
a native or inhabitant of Wales
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welt
a raised or strengthened seam or edge, sewn in or on a knitted garment
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welter
to roll about, writhe, or wallow
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welterweight
a professional boxer weighing 140--147 pounds (63.5--66.5 kg)
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welwitschia
a gymnosperm plant, Welwitschia mirabilis, of the Namib Desert in SW Africa, consisting of two large woody leaves lying on the ground with a conelike structure arising between them: phylum Gnetophyta
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Wembley
part of the Greater London borough of Brent: site of the English national soccer stadium
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wen
a sebaceous cyst, esp one occurring on the scalp
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wena
you; refers to the person or persons addressed but not to the speaker
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wench
a girl or young woman, esp a buxom or lively one: now used facetiously
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Reason for adoption: Because it is my favourite word.
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wend
to direct (one's course or way); travel
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wendigo
(among Algonquian Indians) an evil spirit or cannibal
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Wendish
of or relating to the Wends
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wenge
a large, straight tree Millettia Laurentii of Central and West Africa valued for its hard dark wood, used in furniture and flooring
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wensleydale
a type of white cheese with a flaky texture
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went
the past tense of go
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wentletrap
any marine gastropod mollusc of the family Epitoniidae, having a long pointed pale-coloured longitudinally ridged shell
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Wenzhou
a port in SE China, in Zhejiang province: noted for its historic buildings. Pop: 1 475 000 (2005 est)
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wept
the past tense and past participle of weep
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were
the plural form of the past tense (indicative mood) of be and the singular form used with you. It is also used as a subjunctive, esp in conditional sentences
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weren't
were not
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werewolf
a person fabled in folklore and superstition to have been changed into a wolf by being bewitched or said to be able to assume wolf form at will
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wergild
the price set on a man's life in successive Anglo-Saxon and Germanic law codes, to be paid as compensation by his slayer
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wernerite
another name for scapolite
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wero
the challenge made by an armed Maori warrior to a visitor to a marae
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werris
a slang word for urination
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wersh
tasteless; insipid
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wert
a singular form of the past tense (indicative mood) of be
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Wesak
a festival in May celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha
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Weser
a river in NW Germany: flows northwest to the North Sea at Bremerhaven and is linked by the Mittelland Canal to the Ems, Rhine, and Elbe waterways. Length: 477 km (196 miles)
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Wesermünde
the former name (until 1947) of Bremerhaven
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weskit
an informal word for waistcoat
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Wesleyan
of, relating to, or deriving from John Wesley, the English preacher and founder of Methodism (1703--91)
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Wessex
an Anglo-Saxon kingdom in S and SW England that became the most powerful English kingdom by the 10th century a.d
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Wessi
a native, inhabitant, or citizen of that part of Germany that was formerly West Germany
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west
one of the four cardinal points of the compass, 270° clockwise from north and 180° from east
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west-northwest
the point on the compass or the direction midway between west and northwest, 292° 30 clockwise from north
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west-southwest
the point on the compass or the direction midway between southwest and west, 247° 30 clockwise from north
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westbound
going or leading towards the west
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wester
(of the sun, moon, or a star) to move or appear to move towards the west
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westering
moving towards the west
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Westerlies
the prevailing winds blowing from the west on the poleward sides of the horse latitudes, often bringing depressions and anticyclones
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westerly
of, relating to, or situated in the west
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western
situated in or towards or facing the west
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westerner
a native or inhabitant of the west of any specific region, esp of the western states of the US or of the western hemisphere
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westernism
a word, habit, practice, etc, characteristic of western people or of the American West
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westernize
to influence or make familiar with the customs, practices, etc, of the West
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westernmost
situated or occurring farthest west
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Westfalen
the German name for Westphalia
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westie
a young working-class person from the western suburbs of Sydney
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westing
movement, deviation, or distance covered in a westerly direction, esp as expressed in the resulting difference in longitude
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Westm.
Westminster
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Westmeath
a county of N central Republic of Ireland, in Leinster province: mostly low-lying, with many lakes and bogs. County town: Mullingar. Pop: 71 858 (2002). Area: 1764 sq km (681 sq miles)
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Westminster
a borough of Greater London, on the River Thames: contains the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. Pop: 222 000 (2003 est). Area: 22 sq km (8 sq miles)
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Westmorland
(until 1974) a county of NW England, now part of Cumbria
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Weston-super-Mare
a town and resort in SW England, in North Somerset unitary authority, Somerset, on the Bristol Channel. Pop: 78 044 (2001)
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Westphalia
a historic region of NW Germany, now mostly in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia
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Westphalian
of or relating to the historic German region of Westphalia or its inhabitants
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westward
moving, facing, or situated in the west
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wet
moistened, covered, saturated, etc, with water or some other liquid
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weta
any of various wingless insects of the family Stenopelmatidae of New Zealand, with long spiny legs
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wetback
a Mexican labourer who enters the US illegally
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Wetbike
a small watercraft for one person, which skims across water on two skis that act as a hydrofoil
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wether
a male sheep, esp a castrated one
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wetland
an area of swampy or marshy land, esp considered as part of an ecological system
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Wetterhorn
a mountain in S Switzerland, in the Bernese Alps. Height: 3701 m (12 143 ft)
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wettie
a wetsuit
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wetware
the nervous system of the brain, as opposed to computer hardware or software
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WEU
Western European Union
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Wexford
a county of SE Republic of Ireland, in Leinster province on the Irish Sea: the first Irish county to be colonized from England; mostly low-lying and fertile. County town: Wexford. Pop: 116 596 (2002). Area: 2352 sq km (908 sq miles)
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Weymouth
a port and resort in S England, in Dorset on the English Channel: formerly part of the borough of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis. Pop (with Melcombe Regis): 48 279 (2001)
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wf
wrong fount
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WFF
well-formed formula
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WFTU
World Federation of Trade Unions
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wg
water gauge
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wha
a Scot word for who
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whack
to strike with a sharp resounding blow
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whacking
enormous
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whacky
a variant spelling of wacky
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whaikorero
the art of formal speech-making
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whakairo
the art of carving
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whakapapa
genealogy; family tree
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whale
any of the larger cetacean mammals, excluding dolphins, porpoises, and narwhals. They have flippers, a streamlined body, and a horizontally flattened tail and breathe through a blowhole on the top of the head
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whaleback
something shaped like the back of a whale
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whaleboat
a narrow boat from 20 to 30 feet long having a sharp prow and stern, formerly used in whaling
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whalebone
a horny elastic material forming a series of numerous thin plates that hang from the upper jaw on either side of the palate in the toothless (whalebone) whales and strain plankton from water entering the mouth
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whaler
a person employed in whaling
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whaling
the work or industry of hunting and processing whales for food, oil, etc
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wham
a forceful blow or impact or the sound produced by such a blow or impact
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whammy
something which has great, often negative, impact
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whanau
(in Maori societies) a family, esp an extended family
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whang
to strike or be struck so as to cause a resounding noise
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Whangarei
a port in New Zealand, the northernmost city of North Island: oil refinery. Pop: 72 200 (2004 est)
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whangee
any tall woody grass of the S and SE Asian genus Phyllostachys, grown for its stems, which are used for bamboo canes and as a source of paper pulp
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whap
a less common spelling of whop
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whare
a Maori hut or dwelling place
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wharenui
a meeting house
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wharepuni
another name for meeting house
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wharf
a platform of timber, stone, concrete, etc, built parallel to the waterfront at a harbour or navigable river for the docking, loading, and unloading of ships
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wharfage
accommodation for ships at wharves
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wharfie
a wharf labourer; docker
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wharfinger
an owner or manager of a wharf
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wharve
a wooden disc or wheel on a shaft serving as a flywheel or pulley
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what
used with a noun in requesting further information about the identity or categorization of something
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what-if
a hypothetical question; speculation
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whata
a building on stilts or a raised platform for storing provisions
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whataboutery
(of two communities in conflict) the practice of repeatedly blaming the other side and referring to events from the past
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whatever
everything or anything that
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whatnot
a person or thing the name of which is unknown, temporarily forgotten, or deliberately overlooked
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whatsit
a person or thing the name of which is unknown, temporarily forgotten, or deliberately overlooked
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whatsoever
at all: used as an intensifier with indefinite pronouns and determiners such as none, any, no one, anybody, etc
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whaup
a popular name for the curlew
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whaur
a Scot word for where
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wheal
a variant spelling of weal
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wheat
any annual or biennial grass of the genus Triticum, native to the Mediterranean region and W Asia but widely cultivated, having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
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wheatear
any small northern songbird of the genus Oenanthe, esp O. oenanthe, a species having a pale grey back, black wings and tail, white rump, and pale brown underparts: subfamily Turdinae (thrushes)
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wheaten
made of the grain or flour of wheat
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wheatgrass
another name for couch grass
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wheatmeal
a brown flour intermediate between white flour and wholemeal flour
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wheatworm
a parasitic nematode worm, Anguina tritici, that forms galls in the seeds of wheat
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whee
an exclamation of joy, thrill, etc
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wheedle
to persuade or try to persuade (someone) by coaxing words, flattery, etc
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wheel
a solid disc, or a circular rim joined to a hub by radial or tangential spokes, that is mounted on a shaft about which it can turn, as in vehicles and machines
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wheelbarrow
a simple vehicle for carrying small loads, typically being an open container supported by a wheel at the front and two legs and two handles behind
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wheelbase
the distance between the front and back axles of a motor vehicle
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wheelchair
a special chair mounted on large wheels, for use by invalids or others for whom walking is impossible or temporarily inadvisable
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wheeled
having or equipped with a wheel or wheels
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wheeler
a horse or other draught animal nearest the wheel
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wheeler-dealer
a person who wheels and deals
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wheelhouse
another term for pilot house
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wheelie
a manoeuvre on a bicycle or motorbike in which the front wheel is raised off the ground
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wheels
the main directing force behind an organization, movement, etc
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wheelwork
an arrangement of wheels in a machine, esp a train of gears
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wheelwright
a person who makes or mends wheels as a trade
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wheen
few; some
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wheesh
a plea or demand for silence; hush
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wheeze
to breathe or utter (something) with a rasping or whistling sound
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whelk
any carnivorous marine gastropod mollusc of the family Buccinidae, of coastal waters and intertidal regions, having a strong snail-like shell
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whelm
to engulf entirely with or as if with water
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whelp
a young offspring of certain animals, esp of a wolf or dog
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when
at what time? over what period?
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whenas
when; whenever
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whence
from what place, cause, or origin?
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whencesoever
out of whatsoever place, cause, or origin
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whene'er
a poetic contraction of whenever
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whenever
at every or any time that; when
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whensoever
an intensive form of whenever
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whenua
land
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whenwe
a White immigrant from Zimbabwe, caricatured as being tiresomely over-reminiscent of happier times
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where
in, at, or to what place, point, or position?
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where'er
a poetic contraction of wherever
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whereabouts
at what approximate location or place; where
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whereafter
after which
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whereas
but on the other hand
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whereat
at or to which place
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whereby
by or because of which
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wherefore
an explanation or reason (esp in the phrase the whys and wherefores)
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wherefrom
from what or where? whence?
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wherein
in what place or respect?
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whereinto
into what place?
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whereof
of what or which person or thing?
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whereon
on what thing or place?
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wheresoever
an intensive form of wherever
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whereto
towards what (place, end, etc)?
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whereupon
at which; at which point; upon which
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wherever
at, in, or to every place or point which; where
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wherewith
with or by which
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wherewithal
necessary funds, resources, or equipment (for something or to do something)
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wherret
to strike (someone) a blow
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wherrit
to worry or cause to worry
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wherry
any of certain kinds of half-decked commercial boats, such as barges, used in Britain
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whet
to sharpen, as by grinding or friction
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whether
used to introduce an indirect question or a clause after a verb expressing or implying doubt or choice in order to indicate two or more alternatives, the second or last of which is introduced by or or or whether
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whetstone
a stone used for sharpening edged tools, knives, etc
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whew
an exclamation or sharply exhaled breath expressing relief, surprise, delight, etc
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whey
the watery liquid that separates from the curd when the milk is clotted, as in making cheese
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wheyface
a pale bloodless face
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whf
wharf
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which
used with a noun in requesting that its referent be further specified, identified, or distinguished from the other members of a class
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whichever
any (one, two, etc, out of several)
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whichsoever
an archaic or formal word for whichever
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whicker
(of a horse) to whinny or neigh; nicker
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whidah
a variant spelling of whydah
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whiff
a passing odour
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whiffle
to think or behave in an erratic or unpredictable way
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whiffler
a person who whiffles
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whiffletree
another name (esp US) for swingletree
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whiffy
smelly
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Whig
a member of the English political party or grouping that in 1679--80 opposed the succession to the throne of James, Duke of York (1633--1701; king of England and Ireland as James II, and of Scotland as James VII, 1685--88), on the grounds that he was a Catholic. Standing for a limited monarchy, the Whigs represented the great aristocracy and the moneyed middle class for the next 80 years. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries the Whigs represented the desires of industrialists and Dissenters for political and social reform. The Whigs provided the core of the Liberal Party
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whigmaleerie
a trinket, whimsical ornament, or trifle
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while
at the same time that
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whiles
at times; occasionally
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whilk
an archaic and dialect word for which
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whilom
formerly; once
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whilst
another word for while
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whim
a sudden, passing, and often fanciful idea; impulsive or irrational thought
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whim-wham
something fanciful; a trifle
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whimbrel
a small European curlew, Numenius phaeopus, with a striped head
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whimper
to cry, sob, or whine softly or intermittently
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whimsical
spontaneously fanciful or playful
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whimsy
a capricious idea or notion
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Ms Charlotte Wassermann
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whin
another name for gorse
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whinchat
an Old World songbird, Saxicola rubetra, having a mottled brown-and-white plumage with pale cream underparts: subfamily Turdinae (thrushes)
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whine
a long high-pitched plaintive cry or moan
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whinge
to cry in a fretful way
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whinny
(of a horse) to neigh softly or gently
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whinstone
any dark hard fine-grained rock, such as basalt
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whiny
high-pitched and plaintive
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whio
another name for blue duck
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whip
to strike (a person or thing) with several strokes of a strap, rod, etc
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whip-round
an impromptu collection of money
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whipbird
any of several birds of the genus Psophodes, esp P. olivaceus (eastern whipbird) and P. nigrogularis (black-throated whipbird), having a whistle ending in a whipcrack note
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whipcord
a strong worsted or cotton fabric with a diagonally ribbed surface
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whiplash
a quick lash or stroke of a whip or like that of a whip
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whipper-in
a person employed to assist the huntsman managing the hounds in a hunt
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whippersnapper
an insignificant but pretentious or cheeky person, often a young one
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whippet
a small slender breed of dog similar to a greyhound in appearance
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whipping
a thrashing or beating with a whip or similar implement
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whippletree
another name for swingletree
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whippoorwill
a nightjar, Caprimulgus vociferus, of North and Central America, having a dark plumage with white patches on the tail
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whips
a large quantity
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whipsaw
any saw with a flexible blade, such as a bandsaw
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whipstall
a stall in which an aircraft goes into a nearly vertical climb, pauses, slips backwards momentarily, and drops suddenly with its nose down
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whipstitch
a sewing stitch passing over an edge
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whipstock
a whip handle
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whipworm
any of several parasitic nematode worms of the genus Trichuris, esp T. trichiura, having a whiplike body and living in the intestines of mammals
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whir
a prolonged soft swish or buzz, as of a motor working or wings flapping
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whirl
to spin, turn, or revolve or cause to spin, turn, or revolve
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whirlabout
anything that whirls around; whirligig
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whirligig
any spinning toy, such as a top
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Reason for adoption: 'And thus the whirligig of time brings in his revenges' Thanks Mr J!
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whirlpool
a powerful circular current or vortex of water, usually produced by conflicting tidal currents or by eddying at the foot of a waterfall
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whirlwind
a column of air whirling around and towards a more or less vertical axis of low pressure, which moves along the land or ocean surface
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whirlybird
an informal word for helicopter
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whish
a less common word for swish
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whisht
hush! be quiet!
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whisk
to brush, sweep, or wipe off lightly
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whisker
any of the stiff sensory hairs growing on the face of a cat, rat, or other mammal
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whiskered
having whiskers
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whiskery
having whiskers
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whiskey
the usual Irish and US spelling of whisky
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whisky
a spirit made by distilling fermented cereals, which is matured and often blended
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whisper
to speak or utter (something) in a soft hushed tone, esp without vibration of the vocal cords
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whisperer
a person or thing that whispers
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whist
a card game for four in which the two sides try to win the balance of the 13 tricks: forerunner of bridge
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whistle
to produce (shrill or flutelike musical sounds), as by passing breath through a narrow constriction most easily formed by the pursed lips
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whistle-blower
a person who informs on someone or puts a stop to something
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whistler
a person or thing that whistles
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whistling
a breathing defect of horses characterized by a high-pitched sound with each intake of air
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whit
the smallest particle; iota; jot
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Whitby
a fishing port and resort in NE England, in E North Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk: an important ecclesiastical centre in Anglo-Saxon times; site of an abbey founded in 656. Pop: 13 594 (2001)
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white
having no hue due to the reflection of all or almost all incident light
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white-collar
of, relating to, or designating nonmanual and usually salaried workers employed in professional and clerical occupations
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white-eye
any songbird of the family Zosteropidae of Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, having a greenish plumage with a white ring around each eye
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white-hot
at such a high temperature that white light is emitted
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white-knuckle
causing or experiencing fear or anxiety
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white-livered
lacking in spirit or courage
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white-slaver
a person who procures or forces women to become prostitutes
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whitebait
the young of herrings, sprats, etc, cooked and eaten whole as a delicacy
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whitebeam
a N temperate rosaceous tree, Sorbus aria, having leaves with dense white hairs on the undersurface and hard timber
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whiteboard
a shiny white surface that can be wiped clean after being used for writing or drawing on, used esp in teaching
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Whiteboy
a member of a secret society of violent agrarian protest, formed around 1760
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whitecap
a wave with a white broken crest
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Whitechapel
the act of potting one's opponent's white ball
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whitedamp
a mixture of poisonous gases, mainly carbon monoxide, occurring in coal mines
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whitefish
any herring-like salmonoid food fish of the genus Coregonus and family Coregonidae, typically of deep cold lakes of the N hemisphere, having large silvery scales and a small head
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whitefly
any hemipterous insect of the family Aleyrodidae, typically having a body covered with powdery wax. Many are pests of greenhouse crops
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Whitehall
a street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament: site of the main government offices
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Whitehorse
a town in NW Canada: capital of the Yukon Territory. Pop: 16 843 (2001)
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whiten
to make or become white or whiter; bleach
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whitener
a substance that makes something white or whiter
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whites
household linen or cotton goods, such as sheets
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whitesmith
a person who finishes and polishes metals, particularly tin plate and galvanized iron
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whitethorn
another name for hawthorn
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whitethroat
either of two Old World warblers, Sylvia communis or S. curruca (lesser whitethroat), having a greyish-brown plumage with a white throat and underparts
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whitewall
a pneumatic tyre having white sidewalls
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whitewash
a substance used for whitening walls and other surfaces, consisting of a suspension of lime or whiting in water, often with other substances, such as size, added
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whitewood
any of various trees with light-coloured wood, such as the tulip tree, basswood, and cottonwood
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whitey
(used contemptuously by Black people) a White man
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whither
to what place?
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whithersoever
to whichever place
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whitherward
in which direction
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whiting
an important gadoid food fish, Merlangius (or Gadus) merlangus, of European seas, having a dark back with silvery sides and underparts
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whitlow
any pussy inflammation of the end of a finger or toe
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Whitney
a mountain in E California: the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and in continental US (excluding Alaska). Height: 4418 m (14 495 ft)
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Whitsun
of or relating to Whit Sunday or Whitsuntide
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Whitsunday
(in Scotland) May 15, one of the four quarter days
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Whitsuntide
the week that begins with Whit Sunday, esp the first three days
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whitter
a variant spelling of witter
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whittle
to cut or shave strips or pieces from (wood, a stick, etc), esp with a knife
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whittlings
chips or shavings whittled off from an object
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whittret
a male weasel
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whity
whitish in colour
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whizz
to make or cause to make a loud humming or buzzing sound
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whizz-bang
a small-calibre World War I shell that, when discharged, travelled at such a high velocity that the sound of its flight was heard only an instant, if at all, before the sound of its explosion
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mrs Nicki Barber
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whizzy
using sophisticated technology to produce vivid effects
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who
which person? what person? used in direct and indirect questions
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who'd
who had or who would
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who'll
who will or who shall
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who's
who is
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who-does-what
(of a dispute, strike, etc) relating to the separation of kinds of work performed by different trade unions
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whoa
a command used esp to horses to stop or slow down
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whodunnit
a novel, play, etc, concerned with a crime, usually murder
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whoever
any person who; anyone that
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whole
containing all the component parts necessary to form a total; complete
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whole-wheat
(of flour, bread, etc) made from the entire wheat kernel
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wholefood
food that has been refined or processed as little as possible and is eaten in its natural state, such as brown rice, wholemeal flour, etc
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wholehearted
done, acted, given, etc, with total sincerity, enthusiasm, or commitment
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wholemeal
(of flour, bread, etc) made from the entire wheat kernel
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wholesale
the business of selling goods to retailers in larger quantities than they are sold to final consumers but in smaller quantities than they are purchased from manufacturers
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wholesome
conducive to health or physical wellbeing
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wholly
completely, totally, or entirely
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whom
the objective form of who, used when who is not the subject of its own clause
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whomever
the objective form of whoever
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whomsoever
the objective form of whosoever
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whoop
to utter (speech) with loud cries, as of enthusiasm or excitement
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mr Jon Sharkey
Reason for adoption: A special word for a special Wifey xx
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whoopee
an exclamation of joy, excitement, etc
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whooper
a large white Old World swan, Cygnus cygnus, having a black bill with a yellow base and a noisy whooping cry
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whoops
an exclamation of surprise, as when a person falls over, or of apology
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whoopsie
a piece of excrement, esp one left by a pet
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whoosh
a hissing or rushing sound
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whop
to strike, beat, or thrash
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whopper
anything uncommonly large of its kind
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whopping
uncommonly large
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whoredom
the activity of whoring or state of being a whore
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whorehouse
another word for brothel
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whoremaster
a person who consorts with or procures whores
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whoremonger
a person who consorts with whores; lecher
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whoreson
a bastard
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whorl
a radial arrangement of three or more petals, stamens, leaves, etc, around a stem
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whortleberry
a small Eurasian ericaceous shrub, Vaccinium myrtillus, greenish-pink flowers and edible sweet blackish berries
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whose
of whom? belonging to whom? used in direct and indirect questions
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whoso
an archaic word for whoever
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whosoever
an archaic or formal word for whoever
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Whr
watt-hour
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whsle
wholesale
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whump
a dull thud
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whup
to defeat totally; overwhelm
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why
for what reason, purpose, or cause?
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Dr Jonathan Garton
Reason for adoption: Why not?
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Whyalla
a port in S South Australia, on Spencer Gulf: iron and steel and shipbuilding industries. Pop: 21 271 (2001)
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whydah
any of various predominantly black African weaverbirds of the genus Vidua and related genera, the males of which grow very long tail feathers in the breeding season
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whydunnit
a novel, film, etc, concerned with the motives of the criminal rather than his or her identity
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WI
West Indian
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Wi-Fi
a system of accessing the internet from remote machines such as laptop computers that have wireless connections
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wibble
to wobble
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mr Jimbob Blair
Reason for adoption: it amuses me.
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Wicca
the cult or practice of witchcraft
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Wichita
a city in S Kansas, on the Arkansas River: the largest city in the state; two universities. Pop: 354 617 (2003 est)
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wick
a cord or band of loosely twisted or woven fibres, as in a candle, cigarette lighter, etc, that supplies fuel to a flame by capillary action
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wicked
morally bad in principle or practice
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Miss Natalieanne O'Brien
Reason for adoption: As they are all wicked....
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wicker
a slender flexible twig or shoot, esp of willow
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wickerwork
a material consisting of wicker
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wicket
a small door or gate, esp one that is near to or part of a larger one
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Dr Gilly Coller
Reason for adoption: Because getting them makes Ian a happy man!
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wicketkeeper
the player on the fielding side positioned directly behind the wicket
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wicking
acting to move moisture by capillary action from the inside to the surface
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wickiup
a crude shelter made of brushwood, mats, or grass and having an oval frame, esp of a kind used by nomadic Indians now in Oklahoma and neighbouring states of the US
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Wicklow
a county of E Republic of Ireland, in Leinster province on the Irish Sea: consists of a coastal strip rising inland to the Wicklow Mountains; mainly agricultural, with several resorts. County town: Wicklow. Pop: 114 676 (2002). Area: 2025 sq km (782 sq miles)
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wickthing
a creeping animal, such as a woodlouse
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wicopy
any of various North American trees, shrubs, or herbaceous plants, esp the leatherwood, various willowherbs, and the basswood
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widdershins
a variant spelling of withershins
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widdle
to urinate
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wide
having a great extent from side to side
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wide-awake
fully awake
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wide-body
(of an aircraft) having a wide fuselage, esp wide enough to contain three rows of seats abreast
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wide-eyed
innocent or credulous
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wide-open
open to the full extent
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widen
to make or become wide or wider
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widescreen
of or relating to a form of film projection or television broadcasting in which the screen has much greater width than height
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widespread
extending over a wide area
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widgeon
a variant spelling of wigeon
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widget
any small mechanism or device, the name of which is unknown or temporarily forgotten
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widgie
a female larrikin or bodgie
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Widnes
a town in NW England, in Halton unitary authority, N Cheshire, on the River Mersey: chemical industry. Pop: 55 686 (2001)
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widow
a woman who has survived her husband, esp one who has not remarried
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widower
a man whose wife has died and who has not remarried
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width
the linear extent or measurement of something from side to side, usually being the shortest dimension or (for something fixed) the shortest horizontal dimension
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widthwise
in the direction of the width; from side to side
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Wieland
the German name for Wayland
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wield
to handle or use (a weapon, tool, etc)
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wieldy
easily handled, used, or managed
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Wien
the German name for Vienna
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wiener
a kind of smoked beef or pork sausage, similar to a frankfurter
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Wiesbaden
a city in W Germany, capital of Hesse state: a spa resort since Roman times. Pop: 271 995 (2003 est)
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wife
a man's partner in marriage; a married woman
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mr Alex Hardie
Reason for adoption: Because this is you and you are mine. And sausage wasn't available!
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wife-beater
a man who hits his wife
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wifey
an informal word for wife
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Ms Rebecca Laing
Reason for adoption: Because he is and always will be my wifey
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wig
an artificial head of hair, either human or synthetic, worn to disguise baldness, as part of a theatrical or ceremonial dress, as a disguise, or for adornment
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Wig.
Wigtownshire
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Wigan
an industrial town in NW England, in Wigan unitary authority, Greater Manchester: former coal-mining centre. Pop: 81 203 (2001)
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mr Martin lees
Reason for adoption: This is my home town and somewhere that is close to the heart
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wigeon
a Eurasian duck, Anas penelope, of marshes, swamps, etc, the male of which has a reddish-brown head and chest and grey and white back and wings
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wigger
a white youth who adopts black youth culture by adopting its speech, wearing its clothes, and listening to its music
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wigging
a rebuke or reprimand
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wiggle
to move or cause to move with jerky movements, esp from side to side
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wight
a human being
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mr Kevin Wilson
Reason for adoption: it's the name of the island where i live!
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Wigtownshire
(until 1975) a county of SW Scotland, now part of Dumfries and Galloway
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wigwag
to move (something) back and forth
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wigwam
any dwelling of the North American Indians, esp one made of bark, rushes, or skins spread over or enclosed by a set of arched poles lashed together
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wiki
a web application that allows anyone visiting a website to edit content on it
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wikitorial
an online newspaper or magazine editorial that can be altered by readers
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wikiup
a variant spelling of wickiup
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wilco
an expression in signalling, telecommunications, etc, indicating that a message just received will be complied with
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wild
(of animals) living independently of man; not domesticated or tame
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wild-eyed
glaring in an angry, distracted, or wild manner
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wildcat
a wild European cat, Felis silvestris, that resembles the domestic tabby but is larger and has a bushy tail
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wildcatter
a prospector for oil or ores in areas having no proved resources
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wildebeest
another name for gnu
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Miss Kath Jones
Reason for adoption: Because we like wildebeests and there aren't any real ones to adopt.
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wilder
to lead or be led astray
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wilderness
a wild, uninhabited, and uncultivated region
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wildfire
a highly flammable material, such as Greek fire, formerly used in warfare
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wildfowl
any bird that is hunted by man, esp any duck or similar aquatic bird
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wilding
an uncultivated plant, esp the crab apple, or a cultivated plant that has become wild
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wildlands
wild, uncultivated, and uninhabited areas
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wildlife
wild animals and plants collectively
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mrs Mary Davies
Reason for adoption: Wildlife and it's preservation mean a lot to him.
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wildwood
a wood or forest growing in a natural uncultivated state
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wile
trickery, cunning, or craftiness
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wilful
intent on having one's own way; headstrong or obstinate
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wilga
a small drought-resistant tree, Geijera parviflora, of Australia, having hard aromatic wood, white flowers, and foliage that resembles that of the willow
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Wilhelmshaven
a port and resort in NW Germany, in Lower Saxony: founded in 1853; was the chief German North Sea naval base until 1945; a major oil port. Pop: 84 586 (2003 est)
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Wilhelmstrasse
a street in the centre of Berlin, where the German foreign office and other government buildings were situated until 1945
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will
used as an auxiliary to make the future tense
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will-o'-the-wisp
a pale flame or phosphorescence sometimes seen over marshy ground at night. It is believed to be due to the spontaneous combustion of methane or other hydrocarbons originating from decomposing organic matter
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willable
able to be wished or determined by the will
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willed
having a will as specified
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willemite
a secondary mineral consisting of zinc silicate in hexagonal crystalline form. It is white, colourless, or coloured by impurities and is found in veins of zinc ore. Formula: Zn2SiO4
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Willemstad
the capital of the Netherlands Antilles, a port on the SW coast of Curaçao: important for refining Venezuelan oil. Pop: 137 000 (2005 est)
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willet
a large American shore bird, Catoptrophorus semipalmatus, having a long stout bill, long legs, and a grey plumage with black-and-white wings: family Scolopacidae (sandpipers, etc), order Charadriiformes
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willful
the US spelling of wilful
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Williamsburg
a city in SE Virginia: the capital of Virginia (1693--1779); the restoration of large sections of the colonial city was begun in 1926. Pop: 11 605 (2003 est)
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willing
favourably disposed or inclined; ready
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williwaw
a sudden strong gust of cold wind blowing offshore from a mountainous coast, as in the Strait of Magellan
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willow
any of numerous salicaceous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix, such as the weeping willow and osiers of N temperate regions, which have graceful flexible branches, flowers in catkins, and feathery seeds
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willowherb
any of various temperate and arctic onagraceous plants of the genus Epilobium, having narrow leaves, terminal clusters of pink, purplish, or white flowers, and willow-like feathery seeds
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willowy
slender and graceful
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willpower
the ability to control oneself and determine one's actions
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willy-nilly
whether desired or not
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willy-willy
a duststorm
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Wilmington
a port in N Delaware, on the Delaware River: industrial centre. Pop: 72 051 (2003 est)
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Wilno
the Polish name for Vilnius
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wilt
to become or cause to become limp, flaccid, or drooping
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Wilton
a kind of carpet with a close velvet pile of cut loops
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mr matt wilton
Reason for adoption: because its my family name
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Wilts
Wiltshire
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Wiltshire
a county of S England, consisting mainly of chalk uplands, with Salisbury Plain in the south and the Marlborough Downs in the north; prehistoric remains (at Stonehenge and Avebury): the geographical and ceremonial county includes Swindon unitary authority (established in 1997). Administrative centre: Trowbridge. Pop (excluding Swindon): 440 800 (2003 est). Area (excluding Swindon): 3481 sq km (1344 sq miles)
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wily
characterized by or proceeding from wiles; sly or crafty
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wimble
any of a number of hand tools, such as a brace and bit or a gimlet, used for boring holes
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Wimbledon
part of the Greater London borough of Merton: headquarters of the All England Lawn Tennis Club since 1877 and the site of the annual international tennis championships
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wimp
a feeble ineffective person
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wimple
a piece of cloth draped around the head to frame the face, worn by women in the Middle Ages and still a part of the habit of some nuns
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win
to achieve first place in a competition
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win-win
guaranteeing a favourable outcome for everyone involved
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wince
to start slightly, as with sudden pain; flinch
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wincey
a plain- or twill-weave cloth, usually having a cotton or linen warp and a wool filling
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winceyette
a plain-weave cotton fabric with slightly raised two-sided nap
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winch
a windlass driven by a hand- or power-operated crank
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winchester
a large cylindrical bottle with a narrow neck used for transporting chemicals. It contains about 2.5 litres
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wind
a current of air, sometimes of considerable force, moving generally horizontally from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
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wind-borne
(esp of plant seeds or pollen) transported by wind
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wind-broken
(of a horse) asthmatic or heaving
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wind-chill
the serious chilling effect of wind and low temperature: it is measured on a scale that runs from hot to fatal to life and allows for varying combinations of air temperature and wind speed
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wind-pollinated
(of certain plants) pollinated by wind-borne pollen
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wind-sucking
a harmful habit of horses in which the animal arches its neck and swallows a gulp of air
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windage
a deflection of a projectile as a result of the effect of the wind
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windbag
a voluble person who has little of interest to communicate
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windbaggery
lengthy talk or discussion with little or no interesting content
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windbill
an informal name for accommodation bill
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windblown
blown by the wind
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windbound
(of a sailing vessel) prevented from sailing by an unfavourable wind
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windbreak
a fence, line of trees, etc, serving as a protection from the wind by breaking its force
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windburn
irritation and redness of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to winds of high velocity
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windcheater
a warm jacket, usually with a close-fitting knitted neck, cuffs, and waistband
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winded
out of breath, as from strenuous exercise
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winder
a person or device that winds, as an engine for hoisting the cages in a mine shaft or a device for winding the yarn in textile manufacture
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Windermere
a lake in NW England, in Cumbria in the SE part of the Lake District: the largest lake in England. Length: 17 km (10.5 miles)
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windfall
a piece of unexpected good fortune, esp financial gain
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windflower
any of various anemone plants, such as the wood anemone
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windgall
a soft swelling in the area of the fetlock joint of a horse
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Windhoek
the capital of Namibia, in the centre, at an altitude of 1654 m (5428 ft): formerly the capital of German South West Africa. Pop: 252 000 (2005 est)
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windhover
a dialect name for a kestrel
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Windies
the international cricket team of the West Indies
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windigo
a variant of wendigo
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winding
a curving or sinuous course or movement
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winding-up
the process of finishing or closing something, esp the process of closing down a business
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windjammer
a large merchant sailing ship
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windlass
a machine for raising weights by winding a rope or chain upon a barrel or drum driven by a crank, motor, etc
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windlestraw
the dried stalk of any of various grasses
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windmill
a machine for grinding or pumping driven by a set of adjustable vanes or sails that are caused to turn by the force of the wind
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mr Darran Booth
Reason for adoption: Its their favorite word and its their birthday.
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window
a light framework, made of timber, metal, or plastic, that contains glass or glazed opening frames and is placed in a wall or roof to let in light or air or to see through
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window-dresser
a person employed to design and build up a display in a shop window
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window-dressing
the ornamentation of shop windows, designed to attract customers
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window-shop
to look at goods in shop windows without buying them
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windowpane
a sheet of glass in a window
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windowsill
a sill below a window
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windpipe
a nontechnical name for trachea
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windrow
a long low ridge or line of hay or a similar crop, designed to achieve the best conditions for drying or curing
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windsail
a sail rigged as an air scoop over a hatch or companionway to catch breezes and divert them below
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Windscale
the former name of Sellafield
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windscreen
the sheet of flat or curved glass that forms a window of a motor vehicle, esp the front window
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windshield
the sheet of flat or curved glass that forms a window of a motor vehicle, esp the front window
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windsock
a truncated cone of textile mounted on a mast so that it is free to rotate about a vertical axis: used, esp at airports, to indicate the local wind direction
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Windsor
a town in S England, in Windsor and Maidenhead unitary authority, Berkshire, on the River Thames, linked by bridge with Eton: site of Windsor Castle, residence of English monarchs since its founding by William the Conqueror; Old Windsor, royal residence in the time of Edward the Confessor, is 3 km (2 miles) southeast. Pop: 26 747 (2001 est)
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windstorm
a storm consisting of violent winds
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windsurf
to take part in the sport of windsurfing
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windsurfing
the sport of sailing standing up on a sailboard that is equipped with a mast, sail, and wishbone boom
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windswept
open to or swept by the wind
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windward
of, in, or moving to the quarter from which the wind blows
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windy
of, characterized by, resembling, or relating to wind; stormy
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wine
an alcoholic drink produced by the fermenting of grapes with water and sugar
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Mr Alex Thomas
Reason for adoption: He loves wine.
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wineberry
another name for mako
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winebibber
a person who drinks a great deal of wine
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wineglass
a glass drinking vessel, typically having a small bowl on a stem, with a flared foot
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winepress
any equipment used for squeezing the juice from grapes in order to make wine
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winery
a place where wine is made
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wineskin
the skin of a sheep or goat sewn up and used as a holder for wine
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winey
having the taste or qualities of wine
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wing
either of the modified forelimbs of a bird that are covered with large feathers and specialized for flight in most species
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wing-case
the nontechnical name for elytron
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wing-footed
fleet; swift
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wingding
a noisy lively party or festivity
Sorry this word has been given a happy home by: Ms Jenni Ireland
Reason for adoption: for all the wingdings we had in uni!
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winged
furnished with wings
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winger
a player stationed on the wing
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wingless
having no wings or vestigial wings
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winglet
a small wing, esp the bastard wing of a bird
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wingman
a player in the wing position in Australian Rules
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wingover
a manoeuvre in which the direction of flight of an aircraft is reversed by putting it into a climbing turn until nearly stalled, the nose then being allowed to fall while continuing the turn
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wingspan
the distance between the wing tips of an aircraft, bird, etc
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wingsuit
a type of skydiving suit with fabric under the arms and between the legs enabling the wearer to reduce his or her rate of fall
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wink
to close and open one eye quickly, deliberately, or in an exaggerated fashion to convey friendliness, etc
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winker
a person or thing that winks
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winkle
to extract or prise out
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winkle-pickers
shoes or boots with very pointed narrow toes, popular in the mid-20th century
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winnard
a heron
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Winnebago
a lake in E Wisconsin, fed and drained by the Fox river: the largest lake in the state. Area: 557 sq km (215 sq miles)
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winner
a person or thing that wins
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winning
(of a person, character, etc) charming, engaging, or attractive
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Winnipeg
a city in S Canada, capital of Manitoba at the confluence of the Assiniboine and Red Rivers: University of Manitoba (1877) and University of Winnipeg (1871). Pop: 626 685 (2001)
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Winnipegger
a native or inhabitant of Winnipeg
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Winnipegosis
a lake in S Canada, in W Manitoba. Area: 5400 sq km (2086 sq miles)
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winnow
to separate (grain) from (chaff) by means of a wind or current of air
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wino
a person who habitually drinks wine as a means of getting drunk
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winsome
charming; winning; engaging
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Winston-Salem
a city in N central North Carolina: formed in 1913 by the uniting of Salem and Winston; a major tobacco manufacturing centre. Pop: 190 299 (2003 est)
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winter
the coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring, astronomically from the December solstice to the March equinox in the N hemisphere and at the opposite time of year in the S hemisphere
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winterbourne
a stream flowing only after heavy rainfall, esp in winter
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wintercress
a bitter-tasting yellow-flowered perennial, Barbarea vulgaris, somewhat resembling mustard
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winterfeed
to feed (livestock) in winter when the grazing is not rich enough
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wintergreen
any of several evergreen ericaceous shrubs of the genus Gaultheria, esp G. procumbens, of E North America, which has white bell-shaped flowers and edible red berries
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winterize
to prepare (a house, car, etc) to withstand winter conditions
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winterkill
to kill (crops or other plants) by exposure to frost, cold, etc, or (of plants) to die by this means
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Winterthur
an industrial town in NE central Switzerland, in Zü