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Topic: Culture

whitewashed

IPA: /ˈwaɪtˌwɔʃt/

KK: /ˈhwaɪtˌwɔʃt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been painted white, often with a type of paint that is easy to apply and remove.

Example: The old barn was whitewashed, giving it a fresh and clean appearance.

verb

Definition: To cover something with a thin layer of white paint or to make something appear better than it really is by hiding unpleasant facts.

Example: The old fence was whitewashed to make it look new again.

whitewasher

IPA: /ˈwaɪtˌwɔːʃər/

KK: /ˈhwaɪtˌwɔʃər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that applies a whitewash, which is a type of paint made from lime and water, often used to cover walls or surfaces.

Example: The whitewasher worked diligently to refresh the old barn's exterior.

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.

whodunnit

IPA: //huːˈdʌnɪt//

KK: /ˈhuːˌdʌnɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mystery story or play where the main focus is on solving a crime, usually a murder, and discovering who the criminal is.

Example: The detective novel was a classic whodunnit that kept readers guessing until the last page.

whoremonger

IPA: /ˈhɔːrmʌŋɡər/

KK: /ˈhɔrˌmʌŋɡər/

noun

Definition: A person who engages in or promotes sexual activities for money, often in a derogatory sense.

Example: The novel depicted a whoremonger who exploited vulnerable individuals for profit.

wickiup

IPA: /ˈwɪkiˌʌp/

KK: /ˈwɪkɪˌʌp/

noun

Definition: A type of temporary shelter or hut made from a frame and covered with materials like bark, grass, or brush, traditionally used by nomadic Native Americans in North America.

Example: The travelers sought refuge in a wickiup during the storm.

widdershins

IPA: /ˈwɪdəʃɪnz/

KK: /ˈwɪdərʃɪnz/

adverb

Definition: In a direction that is opposite to the usual or expected, often counterclockwise.

Example: The leaves swirled widdershins in the autumn wind.

widespread

IPA: //ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd//

KK: /ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is common or found in many places or among many people.

Example: The use of smartphones has become widespread in recent years.

wigwam

IPA: /ˈwɪɡ.wæm/

KK: /ˈwɪɡˌwæm/

noun

Definition: A type of shelter used by some Native American tribes, usually made with a framework of poles covered with materials like bark or mats.

Example: The children played inside the wigwam during the summer camp.

wikiup

IPA: /ˈwɪkiˌʌp/

KK: /ˈwɪkiˌʌp/

noun

Definition: A type of temporary shelter or dwelling, traditionally made by Native Americans, often constructed with a framework of poles covered with materials like bark or grass.

Example: The tribe built a wikiup to provide shelter during their seasonal migration.

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