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Evil or morally bad behavior.
"The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king."
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
"The warrior wielded his sword with great skill."
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
"The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms."
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
"He used every wile to win her trust."
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
"Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble."
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
"She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage."
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."
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
"Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak."
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."
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
"It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out."
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
"The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists."
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
"Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease."
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."
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
"Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze."
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
"She gave a wistful smile as she looked at the old photos."
the ability to use words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor
"Her sharp wit made everyone laugh at the party."
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
"In old times, many people believed in witchcraft."
to remove or take back something; to move away from a place or situation
"She decided to withdraw money from her bank account."
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."
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