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withdrawal/wɪðˈdrɔːəl/nounintermediate

The action of removing something or taking something away, particularly money from a bank account.

She made a large cash withdrawal from her savings account.

wither/ˈwɪð.ər/verbintermediate

To become dry, shriveled, or lifeless, especially as a result of loss of moisture or heat.

The cut flowers began to wither after only two days in the vase.

withheld/wɪðˈhɛld/verbintermediate

To refuse to give something that is due or desired, or to suppress or hold back from action.

The company withheld payment until the project was completed to their satisfaction.

withhold/wɪðˈhəʊld/verbintermediate

To refuse to give, keep back, or withhold something that is due or requested.

The company decided to withhold payment until the project was fully completed.

witnesses/ˈwɪt.nɪs.ɪz/nounintermediate

People who see an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.

The police are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information.

wittol/ˈwɪt.əl/nounadvanced

A man who knows of his wife's infidelity and tolerates it; a complacent cuckold.

In Restoration comedies, the wittol was often portrayed as a laughable figure of ridicule who traded his honor for peace or financial gain.

wltm/ˌdʌb.əl.juː.ɛl.tiː.ɛm/idiomintermediate

An abbreviation used primarily in personal advertisements or dating profiles to express a desire to connect or form a relationship with a specific type of person.

The ad read: 'GSOH, professional, 30s, wltm similar for cinema trips and weekend hikes.'

wlw/ˌdʌb.əl.juː.ɛlˌdʌb.əl.juː/nounintermediate

An umbrella term used to describe any woman who is attracted to other women, regardless of her specific sexual orientation.

The bookstore has a dedicated section for wlw literature and queer fiction.

wocas/ˈwoʊkəs/nounadvanced

The edible seeds of the yellow pond lily (Nuphar lutea), traditionally harvested and processed as a food source by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.

The Klamath people traditionally gathered wocas from the marshes of the Upper Klamath Lake.

woman of Wales/ˈwʊm.ən əv weɪlz/nounbeginner

A female native or inhabitant of Wales.

The woman of Wales shared ancient Celtic folklore with the visitors.

women's fraternity/ˈwɪmɪnz frəˈtɜːnəti/nounintermediate

A social, academic, or professional organization for women at a college or university, formally using the term fraternity rather than sorority.

She joined a historic women's fraternity founded in the late nineteenth century.

wonderful/ˈwʌndər.fəl/adjectivebeginner

Extremely good, marvelous, or inspiring great admiration, delight, or wonder.

We had a wonderful time exploring the historic city during our vacation.

wonderful day/ˈwʌndərfəl deɪ/idiombeginner

A period of time characterized by happiness, success, or pleasant experiences.

I hope you have a wonderful day today!

wonted/ˈwɒntɪd/adjectiveintermediate

Customary; habitual; usual; accustomed.

He returned to his wonted seat by the window, a cup of tea in hand, as if no time had passed.

woods/wʊdz/nounbeginner

A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth, smaller than a forest.

We went for a long hike through the woods behind our house.

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