English Words Starting With W

• white fragility

  nounModerate to Low
  /ˌwaɪt frəˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/A psychological state of defensive discomfort, anger, or fear experienced by some white people when confronted with discussions or information about racism, racial inequality, or their own racial biases.
• white friar

  nounC2
  /ˌwaɪt ˈfraɪ.ər/A member of a Roman Catholic mendicant order, the Carmelites, historically distinguished by wearing a white cloak or habit.
• white frost

  nounC1
  /ˌwaɪt ˈfrɒst/A deposit of ice crystals, typically needle-like, formed directly from the water vapour in the air onto cold surfaces, especially the ground, when the temperature falls below freezing point.
• white gasoline

  nounC1
  /ˈwaɪt ˈɡæsəliːn/A highly refined, unleaded form of gasoline, typically lacking additives and dyes. It is a specific, clear product used in outdoor equipment and small engines.
• white genocide

  nounLow (outside of extremist/ideological contexts)
  /ˌwaɪt ˈdʒɛn.ə.saɪd/A conspiracy theory positing a deliberate, systematic effort to eliminate white populations through various means, including immigration, low birth rates, and cultural assimilation.
• white ginger

  nounC1
  /ˌwaɪt ˈdʒɪn.dʒə/A common name for several plant species, most notably Hedychium coronarium, a flowering plant with fragrant white blossoms and ginger-like rhizomes.
• white globe lily

  nounLow
  /ˌwaɪt ˈɡləʊb ˌlɪli/A specific perennial flowering plant (Calochortus albus) native to California, characterized by its globular white flowers.
• white gold

  nounB2
  /ˌwaɪt ˈɡəʊld/A precious metal alloy, primarily consisting of gold mixed with white metals such as palladium or nickel, often with a rhodium plating to enhance its bright, silver-like appearance. Used chiefly in jewellery.
• white goods

  plural-nounB1
  /ˌwaɪt ˈɡʊdz/Large household appliances, typically white-coloured.
• white gourd

  nounLow
  /ˌwaɪt ˈɡɔːd/The large, spherical or oblong fruit of the plant Benincasa hispida, with a hard, waxy, light green to white rind and white flesh, also known as winter melon.
• white guilt

  nounLow to Medium (context-dependent)
  /ˌwaɪt ˈɡɪlt/The feeling of personal or collective guilt experienced by some white people for the historical and ongoing injustices, such as racism and colonialism, inflicted upon people of colour.
• white gum

  nounLow (Specialist/Botanical)
  /ˌwaɪt ˈɡʌm/A tree, specifically a species of eucalyptus (or other myrtle family tree) characterized by smooth, pale bark that sheds in patches, often leaving a white or whitish trunk.
• white hake

  nounC2
  /ˈwaɪt ˈheɪk/A species of marine fish (Urophycis tenuis) found in the North Atlantic Ocean, characterized by a long, slender body and a single barbel on its chin.
• white hat

  nounC1
  /ˌwaɪt ˈhæt/An ethical hacker or cybersecurity professional who uses their skills to identify and fix security vulnerabilities, typically with permission.
• white heart

  nounC1
  /ˌwaɪt ˈhɑːt/A heart shape that is white in colour.
• white heat

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌwaɪt ˈhiːt/An intense stage of heat where a metal or object glows with a bright white light.
• white hellebore

  nounVery Low
  /ˌwaɪt ˈhɛlɪbɔː/A specific species of poisonous herbaceous plant (Veratrum album) native to Europe, known for its greenish-white flowers.
• white hole

  nounC2
  /ˈwaɪt ˌhəʊl/A hypothetical astrophysical region of spacetime where matter and energy can only emerge from, never enter.
• white hope

  nounLow (mostly historical or journalistic contexts)
  /ˌwaɪt ˈhəʊp/A person, especially in sports or politics, who is expected to bring great success or salvation to a group or cause.
• white horse

  nounB1
  /ˌwaɪt ˈhɔːs/A horse with white fur and typically a light mane and tail.

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