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the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese
"Protein powder is often made from whey."
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
"I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by."
a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision
"She bought the dress on a whim."
playfully unusual or fanciful; unpredictable
"The whimsical painting delighted the children."
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
"She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons."
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
"Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination."
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
"Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting."
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
"The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures."
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
"He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy."
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
"She gave her wholehearted support to the project."
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
"The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning."
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
"The warrior wielded his sword with great skill."
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
"The wild boar ran through the forest quickly."
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
"Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration."
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
"His wilful disobedience led to punishment."
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
"Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble."
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
"The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun."
Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially by being clever or deceitful.
"The wily fox outsmarted the hunters."
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
"He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm."
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
"The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance."
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
"The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters."
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
"The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside."
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
"The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility."
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
"A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney."
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
"She gave a wistful smile as she looked at the old photos."
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
"In old times, many people believed in witchcraft."
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
"After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends."
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
"The flowers will wither without enough water."
to refuse to give something that is due, desired, or expected
"The company decided to withhold payment until the project was completed."
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
"The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room."
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
"The table began to wobble when he leaned on it."
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
"Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news."
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
"He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match."
great sorrow or distress; troubles
"The company faced financial woes after the market crash."
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
"The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it."
a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
"The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside."
a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes
"She wore wooden sandals to the traditional ceremony."
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
"We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly."
The skill with which something is made or done.
"The fine workmanship of the furniture impressed everyone."
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
"The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours."
extreme anger or rage
"The king's wrath terrified the villagers."
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
"The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages."
to pull or twist suddenly and violently
"He wrenched the door open in anger."
in a very unhappy, miserable, or poor condition
"They lived in a wretched hut with no clean water."
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
"The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims."
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
"She had to wring the towel after washing it."
A formal written order issued by a court.
"The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus."
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
"He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle."
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
"He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark."
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
"The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies."
