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Wrest
– definition :
- (verb)
- obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically (context:contact)
– Sample : “wrest”
- wrest a meaning from the old text
- wrest power from the old government
- wrest the knife from his hands
Wrist joint
– definition :
- (noun)
- a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones (context:body)
Write-off
– definition :
- (noun)
- the act of cancelling from an account a bad debt or a worthless asset (context:act)
- (accounting) reduction in the book value of an asset (context:possession)
Written report
– definition :
- (noun)
- a written document describing the findings of some individual or group (context:communication)
– Sample : “written report”
- this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
Wtv
– definition :
- (noun)
- a tumor virus transmitted by leafhoppers (context:animal)
Wynnea
– definition :
- (noun)
- a genus of fungi belonging to the family Sarcoscyphaceae (context:plant)
Wrapping paper
– definition :
- (noun)
- a tough paper used for wrapping (context:substance)
Wretchedly
– definition :
- (adverb)
- in a wretched manner (context:all)
– Sample : “wretchedly”
- I can’t remember who I am,’ I said, wretchedly
Writ of election
– definition :
- (noun)
- a writ ordering the holding of an election (context:communication)
Writing assignment
– definition :
- (noun)
- an assignment to write something (context:act)
