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Exam: IELTS

whiplash

IPA: /ˈwɪplæʃ/

KK: /ˈwɪpˌlæʃ/

noun

Definition: An injury to the neck caused by a sudden movement of the head, often from a car accident or a similar impact.

Example: After the car accident, she was diagnosed with whiplash and had to undergo physical therapy.

whisk

IPA: /wɪsk/

KK: /wɪsk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move quickly and lightly, often in a way that is smooth and graceful.

Example: The cat whisked across the room to catch the toy mouse.

noun

Definition: A kitchen tool with thin wire loops used for mixing or whipping ingredients together, often used in cooking and baking.

Example: She used a whisk to beat the eggs until they were fluffy.

transitive verb

Definition: To move something quickly and lightly, often in a sweeping motion, or to beat ingredients like eggs or cream to make them fluffy.

Example: She whisked the eggs until they were light and frothy.

whisky

IPA: /ˈwɪski/

KK: /ˈwɪski/

noun

Definition: A type of alcoholic drink made from fermented grain mash, often aged in wooden casks.

Example: He enjoyed a glass of whisky by the fireplace.

whisper

IPA: /ˈwɪspər/

KK: /ˈhwɪspɚ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak very quietly so that only a few people can hear you.

Example: She had to whisper so that the baby wouldn't wake up.

noun

Definition: A soft or quiet sound made when someone speaks very gently, often so that only a few people can hear it.

Example: She spoke in a whisper so that no one else could hear their conversation.

transitive verb

Definition: To speak very quietly so that only a few people can hear, often used for secrets or private conversations.

Example: She had to whisper so that no one else would hear their conversation.

whispering

IPA: /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhwɪspərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is soft and quiet, often related to speaking in a low voice or making a gentle sound.

Example: The whispering wind rustled the leaves in the trees.

noun

Definition: A soft or quiet way of speaking, often used to keep something secret or private.

Example: The children were whispering secrets to each other during the movie.

verb

Definition: To speak very softly or quietly, often so that only a few people can hear.

Example: She was whispering secrets to her friend during the movie.

whisperingly

IPA: /ˈwɪspərɪŋli/

KK: /ˈhwɪspərɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is quiet and soft, often used to speak without being heard by others.

Example: She spoke whisperingly so that no one else could hear their conversation.

whiteboard

IPA: /ˈwaɪtbɔːrd/

KK: /ˈhwaɪtˌbɔrd/

noun

Definition: A smooth, flat surface that is usually white and used for writing or drawing with special markers that can be erased.

Example: The teacher wrote the lesson plan on the whiteboard for the students to see.

whitening

IPA: /ˈwaɪtənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhwaɪtənɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of making something white or lighter in color.

Example: The dentist recommended a whitening treatment for my teeth.

whitewash

IPA: /ˈwaɪtˌwɔːʃ/

KK: /ˈhwaɪtˌwɔʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of paint made from a mixture of lime and water, used to make surfaces like walls and fences white, or a situation where someone tries to hide problems or failures.

Example: The old barn was covered in whitewash to protect it from the weather.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover up or hide something, especially wrongdoing, or to paint something with a white substance.

Example: The company tried to whitewash its poor safety record by highlighting only positive aspects.

whitewashing

IPA: /ˈwaɪtˌwɔːʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhwaɪtˌwɔʃɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of covering up or glossing over unpleasant facts or realities, often to make something appear better than it is.

Example: The company's whitewashing of its environmental record was criticized by activists.

verb

Definition: To cover up or conceal unpleasant facts or realities, often to make something appear better than it is.

Example: The company was accused of whitewashing its environmental record to attract more customers.

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