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wraths/ræθs/nounintermediate

Plural form of wrath; extreme anger, vengeful fury, or intense indignation.

The ancient myths are filled with stories of the gods and their terrible wraths against mortals.

wreathed/riːðd/adjectiveintermediate

Encircled, draped, or enveloped by something, such as mist, smoke, foliage, or a particular facial expression.

The ancient castle ruins were wreathed in a heavy, mysterious fog.

wrecked/rɛkt/adjectiveintermediate

In a state of severe damage, ruin, or physical/mental exhaustion.

The car was completely wrecked after the collision on the highway.

wreckers/ˈrɛkərz/nounintermediate

People or machines that demolish buildings, vehicles, or other structures.

The wreckers arrived at dawn to begin the demolition of the old factory.

wretched/ˈrɛtʃɪd/adjectiveintermediate

In a very unhappy or unfortunate state; miserable.

She felt wretched after spending the entire night studying for the difficult exam.

wretchedness/ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/nounadvanced

The state or quality of being in a very unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable condition.

The sheer wretchedness of their living conditions in the slums was heartbreaking to witness.

write/raɪt/verbbeginner

To mark letters, words, or other symbols on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or keyboard.

She sat down to write a letter to her grandmother.

write a book/raɪt ə bʊk/verbbeginner

To author, compose, or produce a literary work consisting of multiple pages or chapters for publication or expression.

She decided to write a book about her travels across South America.

write prime factorization with exponents/raɪt praɪm ˈfæk.tɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən wɪð ˈɛk.spə.nənts/verbintermediate

To express a composite integer as a product of its prime numbers, using superscripts (exponents) to represent repeated multiplication of the same prime factor.

To write prime factorization with exponents for 72, you first find the prime factors 2 and 3, then express it as 2³ × 3².

written evidence/ˈrɪt.ən ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/nounintermediate

Information or data in written form presented to prove a fact or establish the truth in a legal, academic, or formal context.

The prosecution submitted written evidence to support their claims against the defendant.

written specifications/ˈrɪt.ən ˌspɛs.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃənz/nounintermediate

Detailed, formal documents that explicitly state the requirements, materials, dimensions, standards, and methods to be used for a product, project, or construction.

The contractor followed the written specifications precisely to ensure the building met all safety codes.

wrong/rɔːŋ/adjectivebeginner

Not correct or true; incorrect.

I gave you the wrong answer to that math problem.

wrong answer/ˌrɒŋ ˈɑːnsər/nounbeginner

A response, solution, or statement that is factually incorrect, logically flawed, or fails to satisfy the requirements of a question or problem.

The student received a failing grade because she provided a wrong answer to the final calculation.

wrong message/rɔːŋ ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/nounintermediate

An unintended, misleading, or undesirable impression, signal, or implication conveyed through an action or statement.

Arriving late to the job interview sends the wrong message to potential employers.

wrong size/rɔŋ saɪz/adjectivebeginner

Incorrectly dimensioned or proportioned for a specific person, purpose, or container; not fitting properly.

I need to return this jacket because it's the wrong size and too tight across the shoulders.

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