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Topic: Politics

withhold

IPA: /wɪðˈhoʊld/

KK: /wɪðˈhoʊld/

intransitive verb

Definition: To keep something back or not give it to someone.

Example: She decided to withhold her opinion until the meeting was over.

transitive verb

Definition: To hold back or not give something that is expected or needed.

Example: The teacher decided to withhold the test results until all students had completed the exam.

withholder

IPA: /wɪðˈhoʊldər/

KK: /wɪðˈhoʊldər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that keeps something back or does not give it to someone else.

Example: The withholder of the information refused to share it with the team.

witness

IPA: /ˈwɪtnəs/

KK: /ˈwɪtnəs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To see an event happen, especially a crime or accident, and be able to provide information about it.

Example: I witnessed the accident on my way to work.

noun

Definition: A person who sees or knows about an event, especially a crime or accident, and can provide information about it.

Example: The witness provided important details about what happened during the incident.

transitive verb

Definition: To be present at an event or to have personal knowledge of something, often used in legal contexts to describe someone who sees or hears something important.

Example: She was called to witness the signing of the contract.

womanism

IPA: /ˈwʊmənɪzəm/

KK: /ˈwʊmənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A movement that emphasizes the experiences and rights of women, particularly those of different races and social classes, and focuses on the unique issues faced by black women.

Example: Womanism seeks to address the specific challenges that women of color encounter in society.

womanist

IPA: /ˈwʊmənɪst/

KK: /ˈwʊmənɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a movement that emphasizes the importance of women's experiences, particularly those of black women, and advocates for their rights and recognition beyond issues of race and class.

Example: The womanist perspective highlights the unique struggles and strengths of women of color in society.

noun

Definition: A person who supports and advocates for the rights and experiences of women, particularly women of color, emphasizing their unique perspectives and struggles.

Example: As a womanist, she actively promotes social justice and equality for all women.

womanpower

IPA: /ˈwʊmənˌpaʊər/

KK: /ˈwʊmənˌpaʊər/

noun

Definition: The strength, influence, or ability of women to participate in various activities, especially in the workforce or social movements.

Example: The organization promotes womanpower by encouraging women to take on leadership roles in their communities.

wonkishness

IPA: /ˈwɒŋkɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈwɒŋkɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being overly focused on technical details or policy issues, often to the point of being pedantic or excessively detailed.

Example: His wonkishness made him an expert in the field, but it also made conversations with him a bit tedious.

workfare

IPA: //ˈwɜːrkfɛər//

KK: /ˈwɜrkˌfɛr/

noun

Definition: A type of assistance program where people must work, often in community jobs, to receive financial help.

Example: The government introduced a workfare program to encourage job skills among welfare recipients.

world

IPA: /wɜrld/

KK: /wɜrld/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affecting the entire planet or all people; global.

Example: The world economy is interconnected and affects everyone.

noun

Definition: The planet we live on, including all its people, places, and things. It can also refer to a specific area of life or a group of people with similar interests.

Example: She traveled around the world to learn about different cultures.

wrangle

IPA: /ˈræŋɡl/

KK: /ˈræŋɡl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To argue or fight in a noisy or angry way.

Example: The children began to wrangle over who would get to play with the toy first.

noun

Definition: A loud and angry argument or disagreement between people.

Example: The two neighbors had a wrangle over the property line.

transitive verb

Definition: To manage or control something, often through argument or negotiation.

Example: They had to wrangle the horses back into the pen after they escaped.

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