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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSutōshugi
A philosophical doctrine emphasizing self-control and rationality, often associated with the ability to endure pain or hardship without displaying feelings.
Synthetic Steroid
A class of drugs that are chemically related to testosterone and are used to promote muscle growth and enhance physical performance.
Temporal Framework
A conceptual structure that organizes and interprets temporal relationships and events.
Thorny
Having many thorns or sharp prickles.
Throw yourself on someone's mercy
To place oneself completely at the discretion and compassion of another person, especially someone who has power or authority over one's fate.
Uncanny
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Underlying Structure
The basic or fundamental framework that supports or underpins a system, concept, or theory.
Unitary-State
A form of government in which power is concentrated in a central authority, as opposed to a federal system.
Universal Energy
A theoretical form of energy that is believed to be present throughout the universe, influencing all matter and phenomena.
Wastrel
A person who wastes time, money, or resources.
Waterlog
To saturate or fill with water so as to make heavy, unmanageable, or soggy.
Welfare state
A system whereby the government undertakes to protect the health and well-being of its citizens, especially those in financial or social need, by means of grants, pensions, and other benefits.