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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWhittle away
To reduce, diminish, or destroy something gradually over a period of time.
Wither
To fall into a state of decay; to become dry and shriveled, typically as a plant.
Wretched
In a very unhappy or unfortunate state; deeply afflicted or distressed.
Wunderkind
A child or young person who is exceptionally talented or precocious.
Yobō Sochi
Preventive measures taken to avert potential problems or dangers.
Yuejing
The periodic discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina, referred to in traditional Chinese medicine and cultural contexts.
Zhuliyu Medicine
A branch of medicine that incorporates traditional Chinese medical practices and theories into modern medical frameworks.
gaunt
Lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age.
machiavellian
Cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career.
machination
A crafty and involved plot, scheme, or maneuver directed against a person or institution.
magnetometer
An instrument used for measuring magnetic forces, especially the Earth's magnetism.
magnetosphere
The region of space surrounding an astronomical body in which the charged particles are manipulated or controlled by that body's magnetic field.