IPSM Approach

Words starting with M

3250 words

WordIPSISMIPSMMeaning
mmn. the thirteenth letter of the English alphabet
abbr. meter; million
maasaimàasaīmaasaimàasaīn. a member of a Nilotic people living in Kenya and Tanzania
macmacmacmacn. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
macabremåcàbre̊macabremåcàbre̊a. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
macadammåcadåmmacadammåcadåmn. broken stone used in macadamized roadways
macadamiamacådāmiåmacadamiamacådāmiån. any tree of the genus Macadamia
MacaoMåcaoMacaoMåcaon. a special administrative region of China
macaquemåcàq𝕦emacaquemåcàq𝕦en. short-tailed monkey of rocky regions of Asia and Africa
macaroonmacåroonmacaroonmacåroonn. chewy cookie usually containing almond paste
macarenamacārėnåmacarenamacārėnån. a popular Spanish dance
macaronimacårōnĩmacaronimacårōnĩn. pasta in the form of slender tubes
macaronismacårōnismacaroni-smacårōni-s
antimacassarantimåcassåranti-macassaranti-måcassårn. a piece of ornamented cloth that protects the back of a chair from hair oils
macawmåcãwmacawmåcãwn. long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America
macemācemacemācen. a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority
n. spice made from the dried covering of the nutmeg seed
maceratemace̊rātemacer-atemace̊r-ātev. separate into constituents by soaking
v. become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking
v. soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result
machinedmåċhĩn𝕖dmachin-edmåċhĩn-𝕖dv. turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
machinerymåċhĩne̊rẏmachin-erymåċhĩn-e̊rẏn. machines collectively
n. the system or structure that makes something work
machinemåċhĩnemach-inemåċh-ĩnen. a device with moving parts that uses power to perform a task
vt. to make by machine
machiningmåċhĩningmachin-ingmåċhĩn-ingv turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
v make by machinery
machinistmåċhĩni̊stmachin-istmåċhĩn-i̊stn. a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
machinationmac𝕙i̊nātio̊nmachin-at-ionmac𝕙i̊n-āt-io̊nn. a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
machinesmåċhĩn𝕖ṡmach-ine-småċh-ĩn𝕖-ṡ
micromachinemīcrōmåċhĩnemicro-mach-inemīcrō-måċh-ĩnen. a microscopic machine, especially one built using nanotechnology
nanomachinenāno̊måċhĩnenano-mach-inenāno̊-måċh-ĩnen. a machine that is microscopic in size
machemachemachemachen. a unit of radiation dosage
machetemåċhetēmachetemåċhetēn. a large heavy knife used as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
machismomåchiṡmōmachismomåchiṡmōn. exaggerated masculinity
machomàchōmachomàchōa. aggressively masculine in behavior or attitude
n. a man who is aggressively masculine
mackintoshmacki̊ntoshmack-in-toshmack-i̊n-toshn. a waterproof coat; a type of computer
mackerelmacke̊re̊lmackerelmacke̊re̊ln. any of various fishes of the family Scombridae
mackinawmacki̊nãwmackinawmacki̊nãwn. a short plaid coat made of thick woolen material
n. a flat-bottomed boat used on upper Great Lakes
macramemacråmèmacramemacråmèn. a relatively coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords
v. make knotted patterns
macromacrōmacromacrōa. very large in scale or scope or capability
maculamacūlåmacul-amacūl-ån. a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones
maculatemacūlātemacul-atemacūl-ātea. spotted or stained
maculatedmacūlātėdmacul-at-edmacūl-āt-ėda. having spots or stains
immaculateimmacūlȧteim-macul-ateim-macūl-ȧtea. completely neat and clean; free from stain or blemish
immaculatelyimmacūlåt𝕖lẏim-macul-ate-lyim-macūl-åt𝕖-lẏadv. in an immaculate manner
madmadmadmada. roused to anger
a. affected with madness or insanity
a. marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
madcapmadcapmad-capmad-capa. characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
n. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
maddenmadde̊nmadd-enmadd-e̊nv. to make someone very angry or crazy
maddermadde̊rmadd-ermadd-e̊rn. a Eurasian herb with small yellow flowers and red roots, formerly used to make dye
maddestmaddėstmadd-estmadd-ėst
maddingmaddingmadd-ingmadd-inga. affected with madness; raging; furious
madlymadlẏmad-lymad-lẏadv. in an uncontrolled manner
adv. extremely
madmanmadmanmad-manmad-mann. a person who is insane or very dangerous
madnessmadne̊ssmad-nessmad-ne̊ssn. the state of being extremely foolish or mentally ill
n. unrestrained excitement or enthusiasm
madwomanmadwõmånmad-womanmad-wõmånn. a woman lunatic
maddenedmadde̊n𝕖dmadd-en-edmadd-e̊n-𝕖da. driven to a state of intense anger or frustration
madnessesmadnėssėṡmad-ness-esmad-nėss-ėṡ
maddeningmadde̊ningmadd-en-ingmadd-e̊n-inga. extremely annoying or displeasing
maddeninglymadde̊ninglẏmadd-en-ing-lymadd-e̊n-ing-lẏadv. in a maddening manner
ma'amma'𝕒mma'amma'𝕒m
madammadåmmadammadåmn. a woman of refinement
madamemadåmemadamemadåmen. a title used for a woman
madamsmadåmṡmadam-smadåm-ṡ
mesdamesmeṡdām𝕖ṡmesdamesmeṡdām𝕖ṡ
premadeprēmādepre-madeprē-mādea. made in advance
MadisonMadi̊so̊nMadisonMadi̊so̊nn. a male given name; the capital of Wisconsin
madisonianmadi̊so̊niånmadison-ianmadi̊so̊n-iåna. of or relating to James Madison or his political principles
madrasamadråsåmadrasamadråsån. a Muslim school or college
madrassamådrassåmadrassamådrassån. a Muslim school or college
madrassahmadråssà𝕙madrassahmadråssà𝕙n. a Muslim school, college, or university
madrasmadråsmadrasmadråsn. a light patterned cotton cloth
madrigalmadri̊gålmadrigalmadri̊gåln. an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices
maelstrommāelstro̊mmaelstrommāelstro̊mn. a powerful circular current of water
maestrimaėstrimaestrimaėstri
maestromaestrōmaestromaestrōn. an artist of consummate skill
maestrosmaėstrōṡmaestro-smaėstrō-ṡ
mafiamàfiåmafiamàfiån. a secret criminal organization
mafiosomàfiōsōmafiosomàfiōsōn. a member of a crime syndicate (especially the Mafia)
magmagmagmagn. a magazine (informal)
magnummagnůmmagnummagnůmn. a large wine bottle
magazinemagåzĩnemagaz-inemagåz-ĩnen. a periodical publication containing articles and pictures
magicmagicmag-icmag-icn. the use of special powers to make things happen
a. having special powers or qualities
magentamågentåmag-ent-amåg-ent-ån. a dark purple-red color
magicalmagicålmag-ic-almag-ic-åla. relating to magic; seeming to be produced by magic
magicianmågiciånmag-ic-ianmåg-ic-iånn. a person who performs magic tricks
magazinesmagåzĩn𝕖ṡmagaz-ine-smagåz-ĩn𝕖-ṡ
magicsmagicsmag-ic-smag-ic-s
magistracymagistråcẏmag-ist-r-acymag-ist-r-åcẏn. the office or position of a magistrate
magistratemagistrātemag-ist-r-atemag-ist-r-āten. a judge dealing with minor crimes
magicallymagicållẏmag-ic-al-lymag-ic-ål-lẏadv. in a magical manner
magiciansmågiciånṡmag-ic-ian-småg-ic-iån-ṡ
magisterialmagistēriålmag-ist-er-i-almag-ist-ēr-i-åla. of or relating to a magistrate; having authority
magisteriummagiste̊riůmmag-ist-er-i-ummag-ist-e̊r-i-ůmn. the teaching authority of the Roman Catholic Church
imageimȧgei-magei-mȧgen. a representation of the external form of a person or thing
n. the general impression that a person or organization presents to the public
imageryimåge̊rẏi-mag-eryi-måg-e̊rẏn. visually descriptive or figurative language
n. the products of image-making
imagineimaginei-mag-inei-mag-inevt. to form a picture in the mind
vi. to think or suppose
imagingimȧgingi-mag-ingi-mȧg-ingn. the process of creating visual representations of something
imagesimȧgėṡi-mage-si-mȧgė-ṡ
imaginableimagi̊nåblei-mag-in-ablei-mag-i̊n-åblea. capable of being imagined or conceived
imaginaryimaginårẏi-mag-in-aryi-mag-in-årẏa. existing only in the mind; not real
imaginedimagi̊n𝕖di-mag-in-edi-mag-i̊n-𝕖da. formed in the mind; not real
imaginingimagi̊ningi-mag-in-ingi-mag-i̊n-ingv. to form a mental image of something not present
imaginesimagin𝕖ṡi-mag-ine-si-mag-in𝕖-ṡ
imaginationimaginātio̊ni-mag-in-at-ioni-mag-in-āt-io̊nn. the formation of a mental image of something not perceived as real
n. the ability to form mental images of things or events
imaginativeimagi̊nåtivei-mag-in-at-ivei-mag-i̊n-åt-ivea. marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
imaginativelyimagi̊nåtiv𝕖lẏi-mag-in-at-ive-lyi-mag-i̊n-åt-iv𝕖-lẏadv. with imagination
imaginationsimaginātio̊nṡi-mag-in-at-ion-si-mag-in-āt-io̊n-ṡ
magemāgemagemāgen. a magician
magellanicmage̊llanicmagell-an-icmage̊ll-an-ica. of or relating to Ferdinand Magellan or his voyages
maggotmaggo̊tmaggotmaggo̊tn. the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter
magimāgīmagimāgīn. the wise men who visited the infant Jesus
n. a magician of ancient times
magmamagmåmagmamagmån. molten rock in the earth's crust
magmaticmagmåticmagmat-icmagmåt-ica. relating to magma
magnatemagnåtemagn-atemagn-åten. a very wealthy or powerful businessman
magnetmagnėtmagn-etmagn-ėtn. a piece of iron that attracts certain metals
n. a person or thing that attracts others
magnifymagnifȳmagn-ifymagn-ifȳv. increase in size, volume or significance
magnitudemagnitūdemagn-itudemagn-itūden. the great size or extent of something
n. relative importance
magnetomagnētōmagnet-omagnēt-ōn. a small generator that produces a high voltage for spark plugs
magnetarmagnėtàrmagn-et-armagn-ėt-àrn. a neutron star with an extremely powerful magnetic field
magnesiummagnēṡiůmmagn-es-iummagn-ēṡ-iůmn. a light silver-white metallic element
magneticmagneticmagn-et-icmagn-et-ica. having the properties of a magnet
a. having an attraction or appeal
magnetismmagnėtiṡmmagn-et-ismmagn-ėt-iṡmn. the property of attracting iron; personal charm
magnetitemagne̊tītemagn-et-itemagn-e̊t-īten. an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets
magnetizemagnėtīzemagn-et-izemagn-ėt-īzev. make magnetic
v. attract strongly, as if with a magnet
magnifyingmagni̊fȳingmagn-ify-ingmagn-i̊fȳ-inga. enlarging or increasing the apparent size of something
magnetometermagne̊tome̊te̊rmagnet-o-metermagne̊t-o-me̊te̊rn. a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields
magnificomagnificōmagni-fic-omagni-fic-ōn. a person of distinguished rank or appearance
magnetronmagne̊tronmagn-et-ronmagn-e̊t-ronn. a diode vacuum tube used mainly in microwave oscillators
magnetsmagne̊tsmagn-et-smagn-e̊t-s
magnifiedmagni̊fī𝕖dmagn-i-fi-edmagn-i̊-fī-𝕖dv. increase in size or significance
magnifiermagni̊fīe̊rmagn-i-fi-ermagn-i̊-fī-e̊rn. a scientific instrument that magnifies an image
magnetizedmagnėtīz𝕖dmagn-et-iz-edmagn-ėt-īz-𝕖dv. make magnetic
a. having the properties of a magnet
magnificencemagnifice̊ncemagn-if-ic-encemagn-if-ic-e̊ncen. the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
magnificentmagnifice̊ntmagn-if-ic-entmagn-if-ic-e̊nta. impressively beautiful or grand
magniloquentmagnilōque̊ntmagn-i-loqu-entmagn-i-lōqu-e̊nta. using grandiose or pompous language
magneticsmagneticsmagn-et-ic-smagn-et-ic-sn. the branch of science that studies magnetism
magnificationmagni̊fi̊cātio̊nmagn-i-fic-at-ionmagn-i̊-fi̊c-āt-io̊nn. the act of expanding something in apparent size
n. the ratio of the size of an image to the size of the object
magnetizationmagne̊ti̊zātio̊nmagn-et-iz-at-ionmagn-e̊t-i̊z-āt-io̊nn. the process of making something magnetic
n. the extent to which something is magnetized
magneticallymagneticållẏmagn-et-ic-al-lymagn-et-ic-ål-lẏadv. by the use of magnetism
adv. as if by magnetism
magnificentlymagnifi̊ce̊ntlẏmagn-if-ic-ent-lymagn-if-i̊c-e̊nt-lẏadv. in an impressively beautiful manner; extremely well
demagnetizedēmagnėtīzede-magn-et-izedē-magn-ėt-īzevt. to remove the magnetic properties from
electromagnetėlectrōmagne̊telectro-magn-etėlectrō-magn-e̊tn. a magnet made by sending electric current through a coil of wire around an iron core
electromagneticėlectrōmagneticelectro-magn-et-icėlectrō-magn-et-ica. relating to the interrelation of electric currents and magnetic fields
electromagnetismėlectrōmagne̊tiṡmelectro-magn-et-ismėlectrō-magn-e̊t-iṡmn. the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena
electromagneticsėlectro̊magneticselectro-magn-et-ic-sėlectro̊-magn-et-ic-sn the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena
ferromagneticferrōmagneticferro-magn-et-icferrō-magn-et-ica. relating to or demonstrating ferromagnetism
nonmagneticnonmagneticnon-magn-et-icnon-magn-et-ica. not capable of being magnetized
paramagneticparåmagneticpara-magn-et-icparå-magn-et-ica. of or relating to a paramagnet
diamagneticdīåmagneticdi-a-magn-et-icdī-å-magn-et-ica. relating to or exhibiting diamagnetism; slightly repelled by a magnet
magnoliamagnōliåmagnol-iamagnōl-iån. any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia with fragrant blooms
magpiemagpīemagpiemagpīen. long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call
n. someone who collects things that have been discarded by others
magueymagùèymagueymagùèyn. Mexican plant used for making pulque
magusmāgůsmagusmāgůsn. a magician or sorcerer of ancient times
n. a member of the Zoroastrian priesthood of the ancient Persians
maharajamàhåràjåmaharajamàhåràjån. a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja
maharajahmàhåràjå𝕙maharajahmàhåràjå𝕙n. a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India
maharishimàhàrĩshimaharishimàhàrĩshin. a Hindu sage or spiritual teacher
mahoganymåhogånẏmahogan-ymåhogån-ẏn. a tropical hardwood used for furniture
mahoniamåhōniåmahon-iamåhōn-iån. evergreen shrubs and small trees of North and Central America and Asia
mahoutmåhòutmahoutmåhòutn. the driver and keeper of an elephant
maidmāidmaidmāidn. a female servant
n. an unmarried girl
maidenmāide̊nmaid-enmāid-e̊nn. an unmarried girl or young woman
a. first or earliest
maidsmāidṡmaid-smāid-ṡ
maidenhairmāid𝕖nhāirmaid-en-hairmāid-𝕖n-hāirn. any of various terrestrial ferns of the genus Adiantum having delicate branched fronds
maidenlymāid𝕖nlẏmaid-en-lymāid-𝕖n-lẏa. befitting or characteristic of a maiden
maidensmāide̊nṡmaid-en-smāid-e̊n-ṡ
barmaidbàrmāidbar-maidbàr-māidn. a female bartender
dairymaiddairẏmāiddair-y-maiddair-ẏ-māidn. a woman who works in a dairy
mailmāilmailmāiln. the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
n. the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office
v. send via the postal service
mailbagmāilbagmail-bagmāil-bagn. a pouch used in the shipment of mail
mailboxmāilboxmail-boxmāil-boxn. a box for receiving mail
mailedmāil𝕖dmail-edmāil-𝕖dv. send via the postal service
a. wearing protective mail
mailermāile̊rmail-ermāil-e̊rn. a person who mails something
n. an advertisement sent by mail
mailingmāilingmail-ingmāil-ingn. mail sent by a sender at one time
mailmanmāilmanmail-manmāil-mann. a man who delivers the mail
mailmenmāilmenmail-menmāil-men
mailroommāilroommail-roommāil-roomn. a room in a business or organization where mail is received, sorted, and distributed
mailsmāilṡmail-smāil-ṡ
mailshotmāilshotmail-shotmāil-shotn. advertising material sent by post
mailboxesmāilboxėṡmail-box-esmāil-box-ėṡ
e-mailē-māile-mailē-māiln. messages sent electronically from one computer to another
emailēmāile-mailē-māiln. messages sent electronically from one computer to another
e-mailedē-māil𝕖de-mail-edē-māil-𝕖d
emailedēmāil𝕖de-mail-edē-māil-𝕖d
e-mailingē-māilinge-mail-ingē-māil-ing
emailingēmāilinge-mail-ingē-māil-ing
e-mailsē-māilṡe-mail-sē-māil-ṡ
emailsēmāilṡe-mail-sē-māil-ṡ
maimmāimmaimmāimv. injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
maimedmāim𝕖dmaim-edmāim-𝕖da. having a part of the body crippled or disabled
maimingmāimingmaim-ingmāim-ingv injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
mainmāinmainmāinn. a principal pipe carrying water or gas
a. chief in size or importance
mainlandmāinlåndmain-landmāin-låndn. the main land mass of a country or continent
mainlinemāinlīnemain-linemāin-līnen. a principal route or pipeline
v. to inject a drug directly into a vein
mainlymāinlẏmain-lymāin-lẏadv. for the most part
mainmastmāinmàstmain-mastmāin-màstn. the chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts
mainsailmāinsāilmain-sailmāin-sāiln. the lowermost sail on the mainmast
mainsheetmāinshēetmain-sheetmāin-shēetn. a rope used to control the main sail
mainstaymāinstāymain-staymāin-stāyn. a chief support or main part
mainstreammāinstrēammain-streammāin-strēamn. the prevailing or dominant trend in society
maintainmāintāinmain-tainmāin-tāinvt. to keep in good condition
vt. to continue to have or hold
vt. to state firmly
maintenancemāintėnåncemain-ten-ancemāin-tėn-åncen. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
n. means of maintenance of a family or group
maintainedmāintāin𝕖dmain-tain-edmāin-tāin-𝕖dv. keep in a certain state, position, or activity
v. state or assert
a. kept in good condition
maintainermaintāine̊rmain-tain-ermain-tāin-e̊rn. someone who upholds or maintains
mainstreamingmāinstrēamingmain-stream-ingmāin-strēam-ingn. the practice of placing students with special needs in regular classrooms
maintainingmāintāiningmain-tain-ingmāin-tāin-ing
maintainsmāintāinṡmain-tain-smāin-tāin-ṡ
remainrėmāinre-mainrė-māinv. to continue to exist, especially after other things have gone
v. to stay in the same place or condition
remainderrėmāinde̊rre-maind-errė-māind-e̊rn. something that is left over
remainedrėmāin𝕖dre-main-edrė-māin-𝕖d
remainingrėmāiningre-main-ingrė-māin-inga. still existing or left over
remainsrėmāinsre-main-srė-māin-sn. the parts left over after other parts have been removed or destroyed
n. a dead body; relics
unmaintainedûnmāintāin𝕖dun-main-tain-edûn-māin-tāin-𝕖da. not kept in good condition
MaineMāineMaineMāinen. a state in the northeastern United States
maiolicamaiolicåmaiol-ic-amaiol-ic-ån. highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide
maisonettemāiṡo̊nettemaison-ettemāiṡo̊n-etten. a small house or apartment
maizemāizemaizemāizen. a tall cereal plant bearing yellow kernels on large ears
n. a strong yellow color
majorettemājo̊rettemajor-ettemājo̊r-etten. a female baton twirler who accompanies a marching band
majormājo̊rmaj-ormāj-o̊ra. greater in size, extent, or importance
n. a student's principal subject of study at a university
n. a military officer rank
majoredmājo̊r𝕖dmaj-or-edmāj-o̊r-𝕖d
majesticmåjesticmaj-est-icmåj-est-ica. having or showing impressive beauty or dignity
majestiesmajėsti𝕖ṡmaj-est-iesmaj-ėst-i𝕖ṡ
majoringmājo̊ringmaj-or-ingmāj-o̊r-ing
majoritymåjoritẏmaj-or-itymåj-or-itẏn. the greater number or part
n. the age at which a person is legally an adult
majorlymājo̊rlẏmaj-or-lymāj-o̊r-lẏadv. to a major degree; very
majorsmājo̊rṡmaj-or-smāj-o̊r-ṡ
majestymajėstẏmaj-est-ymaj-ėst-ẏn. impressive beauty, scale, or dignity
majoritarianmajo̊ritariånmaj-or-it-arianmaj-o̊r-it-ariåna. relating to or based on majority rule
majesticallymåjesticållẏmaj-est-ic-al-lymåj-est-ic-ål-lẏadv. in a majestic manner
supermajoritysūpe̊rmåjoritẏsuper-maj-or-itysūpe̊r-måj-or-itẏn. a majority larger than a simple majority, required for special decisions
majolicamåjoli̊cåmajol-ic-amåjol-i̊c-ån. highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide
shoemakingshõemākingshoe-mak-ingshõe-māk-ingn. the craft of making shoes
mademādemademāde
makemākemakemākevt. to create, produce, or construct; to cause to be; to compel
vi. to begin; to proceed
n. the manufacturer or brand
makeablemāke̊ablemake-ablemāke̊-ablea. capable of being made
make-believemāke-bėliēvemake-believemāke-bėliēven. pretending; imagination
makermāke̊rmak-ermāk-e̊rn. a person or thing that makes something
makingmākingmak-ingmāk-ingn. the process of making or producing something
n. the qualities needed for something
makeovermāk𝕖ōve̊rmake-overmāk𝕖-ōve̊rn. a complete transformation of appearance
n. a thorough renovation
makesmāk𝕖smake-smāk𝕖-s
make-upmāke-ûpmake-upmāke-ûpn. cosmetics; the composition of something
makeupmākeûpmake-upmāke-ûpn. cosmetics applied to the face
n. the combination of qualities that form a person's character
makersmāke̊rṡmak-er-smāk-e̊r-ṡ
make-upsmāke-ûpsmake-up-smāke-ûp-s
makeupsmāk𝕖ûpsmake-up-smāk𝕖-ûp-s
remakerēmākere-makerē-mākev. to make again or anew
n. a new version of a film or song
remakingrēmākingre-mak-ingrē-māk-ingn creation that is created again or anew
v make new
unmadeûnmādeun-madeûn-mādea. (of a bed) not having the sheets and blankets set in order
unmakeûnmākeun-makeûn-mākev. deprive of certain characteristics
unmakingûnmākingun-mak-ingûn-māk-ingv. deprive of certain characteristics
makimàkĩmakimàkĩn. a type of sushi roll wrapped in seaweed
makomàkōmakomàkōn. powerful mackerel shark of the Atlantic and Pacific
malemālemalemālen. a male person or animal
a. relating to or characteristic of men or male animals
malicemalicemalicemalicen. feeling a need to see others suffer
malaisemalāiṡemal-aisemal-āiṡen. physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
maliciousmålicio̊usmalic-iousmålic-io̊usa. having the nature of or resulting from malice
malenessmāl𝕖nėssmale-nessmāl𝕖-nėssn. the properties characteristic of the male sex
malesmāl𝕖ṡmale-smāl𝕖-ṡ
malevolencemålevo̊le̊ncemale-vol-encemåle-vo̊l-e̊ncen. wishing evil to others
n. the quality of threatening evil
malevolentmålevo̊le̊ntmale-vol-entmåle-vo̊l-e̊nta. wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
maliciouslymålicio̊uslẏmalic-ious-lymålic-io̊us-lẏadv. with malice; in a malicious manner
maliciousnessmålicio̊usne̊ssmalic-ious-nessmålic-io̊us-ne̊ssn. feeling a need to see others suffer
malisonmaliṡo̊nmal-is-onmal-iṡ-o̊nn. a curse; malediction
malevolentlymålevo̊le̊ntlẏmale-vol-ent-lymåle-vo̊l-e̊nt-lẏadv. in a malevolent manner
femalefēmālefe-malefē-mālen. a female person or animal
a. relating to or characteristic of women or female animals
femalenessfēmāl𝕖nėssfe-male-nessfē-māl𝕖-nėssn. the properties characteristic of the female sex
femalesfēmāl𝕖ṡfe-male-sfē-māl𝕖-ṡ
malamàlåmalamàlån. a string of beads used in prayer or meditation, especially in Hinduism and Buddhism
malachitemalåc𝕙ītemalachitemalåc𝕙īten. a green mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects
maladymalådẏmalad-ymalåd-ẏn. any unwholesome or desperate condition
malagasymalågasẏmalagas-ymalågas-ẏa. of or relating to Madagascar or its people
n. a native or inhabitant of Madagascar
malamutemalåmūtemalamutemalåmūten. breed of sled dog developed in Alaska
malangamàlàngåmalangamàlàngån. tropical American plant having edible tubers
malapropismmalåpropiṡmmalaprop-ismmalåprop-iṡmn. the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malariamålariåmalariamålariån. a disease caused by parasites transmitted by mosquitoes
malarialmålariålmalar-i-almålar-i-åla. of or infected by or resembling malaria
antimalarialantimålåriålanti-malar-i-alanti-målår-i-åln. a medicinal drug used to prevent or treat malaria
malarkeymålàrkēymalarke-ymålàrkē-yn empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk
malathionmålathionmalath-ionmålath-ionn. a yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies
MalawiMålàwĩMalawiMålàwĩn. a country in southeastern Africa
malawianmàlàwiånmalawi-anmàlàwi-åna. of or relating to Malawi or its people
n. a native or inhabitant of Malawi
malaymālāymalaymālāyn. a member of a people inhabiting Malaysia and Indonesia
a. of or relating to or characteristic of the Malays
malayanmålāyånmalay-anmålāy-åna. of or relating to Malaysia or its people
n. a native of Malaysia
malaysianmålāys̃i̊ånmalays-ianmålāys̃-i̊ånn. a native or inhabitant of Malaysia
a. of or relating to Malaysia
MalaysiaMålāys̃i̊åMalay-siaMålāy-s̃i̊ån. a country in Southeast Asia
malianmàliånmali-anmàli-åna. of or relating to or characteristic of Mali or its people
n. a native or inhabitant of Mali
malignmålī𝕘nmalignmålī𝕘na. evil or harmful in nature
v. to speak evil of
malignancymålignåncẏmalign-ancymålign-åncẏn. a malignant state; tending to cause death
malignantmålignåntmalign-antmålign-ånta. dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth
malignedmålī𝕘n𝕖dmalign-edmålī𝕘n-𝕖dv. speak unfavorably about; defame
malignitymålignitẏmalign-itymålign-itẏn. the quality of being intensely malicious
premalignantprēmåli𝕘nåntpre-malign-antprē-måli𝕘n-ånta. preceding the development of malignancy; precancerous
malingermålinge̊rmal-ing-ermål-ing-e̊rvi. to pretend to be ill to avoid work
mallmãllmallmãlln. a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
n. a modern complex of shops representing leading merchandisers
mallsmãllṡmall-smãll-ṡ
mallardmallårdmallardmallårdn. a wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended
malleablemallēablemalle-ablemallē-ablea. capable of being shaped; easily influenced
malleabilitymallēabili̊tẏmalle-abil-itymallē-abil-i̊tẏn. the property of being physically malleable; can be worked or shaped without breaking
malleolusmållēo̊lůsmalleolusmållēo̊lůsn. the rounded bony projection on either side of the ankle
malletmallėtmalletmallėtn. a hammer with a large wooden head
malleusmallėůsmalleusmallėůsn. the ossicle attached to the eardrum
mallowmallōwmallowmallōwn. any of various plants of the family Malvaceae
maltmãltmaltmãltn. a cereal grain that is kiln-dried after germinating; used in brewing
maltedmãlt𝕖dmalt-edmãlt-𝕖dn. a milkshake made with malt powder
a. of grain that has been converted into malt
maltymãltẏmalt-ymãlt-ẏa. of or resembling malt
maltesemãltēṡemaltesemãltēṡea. of or relating to Malta or its people
n. a native or inhabitant of Malta; a breed of small dog
malthusianmalthūṡiånmalthus-ianmalthūṡ-iåna. relating to Malthus's theory that population growth tends to outstrip resources
mammàmmammàmn. informal term for mother
n. a Mayan people of southwestern Guatemala
mammymammẏmam-mymam-mẏn. a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
mamamàmåmamamàmån. mother
mambamàmbåmambamàmbån. an arboreal snake of Africa whose bite is often fatal
mambomàmbōmambomàmbōn. a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba
v. dance a mambo
mamlukmamlūkmamlukmamlūkn. a member of a military caste originally composed of slaves
mammamammåmamm-amamm-ån. informal terms for a mother
mammalmammålmamm-almamm-åln. a warm-blooded animal that feeds its young with milk
mammarymammårẏmamm-arymamm-årẏa. of or relating to the milk-giving gland of the female
mammogrammammōgrammamm-o-grammamm-ō-gramn. an X-ray image of the soft tissue of the breast
mammalianmåmmāliånmamm-al-ianmåmm-āl-iåna. of or relating to mammals
mammalsmammålṡmamm-al-smamm-ål-ṡn. warm-blooded vertebrates that feed their young with milk
mammonmammo̊nmammonmammo̊nn. wealth regarded as an evil influence
mammonismmammo̊niṡmmammon-ismmammo̊n-iṡmn. the pursuit of wealth as the highest goal
mammothmammo̊thmammothmammo̊thn. a large extinct elephant
a. extremely large
manmanmanmann. an adult male human being; a human being; a person
vt. to supply with personnel
managemanȧgemanagemanȧgevt. to be in charge of; to control
vi. to succeed in doing something
maneuvermåneūve̊rmaneuvermåneūve̊rn. a planned movement of troops or ships
n. a skillful move or strategy
v. to move skillfully
manageablemanȧge̊ablemanage-ablemanȧge̊-ablea. capable of being managed or controlled
maneuverablemåneūve̊råblemaneuver-ablemåneūve̊r-åblea. capable of maneuvering or changing position
managedmanåg𝕖dmanag-edmanåg-𝕖da. under the control of another; supervised
managermanȧge̊rmanag-ermanȧg-e̊rn. a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
mannedmann𝕖dmann-edmann-𝕖da. having a crew on board
manfulmanfùlman-fulman-fùla. brave and determined; manly
manhandlemanhandleman-handleman-handlev. handle roughly
manhoodmanhoodman-hoodman-hoodn. the state of being a man; manly qualities
managingmanågingmanag-ingmanåg-inga. having the responsibility for managing something
maneuveringmåneūve̊ringmaneuver-ingmåneūve̊r-ingv. act in order to achieve a certain goal
manicmanicman-icman-ica. affected with or marked by frenzy or mania
mansionmansio̊nmans-ionmans-io̊nn. a large and imposing house
mankindmankīndman-kindman-kīndn. all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
manlymanlẏman-lyman-lẏa. possessing qualities considered typical of a man
man-mademan-madea. made by humans rather than occurring naturally
managementmanȧg𝕖me̊ntmanage-mentmanȧg𝕖-me̊ntn. the act or process of managing
n. the people in charge of a business
manoeuvremånõe𝕦vreman-oeuvremån-õe𝕦vren. a plan for attaining a particular goal
v. act in order to achieve a certain goal
managesmanȧgėṡmanage-smanȧgė-ṡ
manusmān𝕦sman-usmān-𝕦sn. the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
mangymāngẏmang-ymāng-ẏa. having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap
manservantmanse̊rvåntman-serv-antman-se̊rv-åntn. a man servant
manualmanūålman-u-alman-ū-åln. a book of instructions
a. done or operated by hand
manicuremanicūreman-i-cureman-i-cūren. professional care for the hands and fingernails
v. trim carefully and neatly
manliermanlie̊rman-li-erman-li-e̊r
manliestmanliėstman-li-estman-li-ėst
manageabilitymanȧge̊abilitẏmanage-abil-itymanȧge̊-abil-itẏn. capable of being managed or controlled
maneuverabilitymåneūve̊råbilitẏmaneuver-abil-itymåneūve̊r-åbil-itẏn. the quality of being maneuverable
manikinmanikinman-i-kinman-i-kinn. a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal
n. a life-size dummy used in displaying clothes
manfullymanfůllẏman-ful-lyman-fůl-lẏadv. in a manful manner; with qualities befitting a man
manlinessmanlinėssmanl-i-nessmanl-i-nėssn. the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
manufactorymanūfacto̊rẏmanu-fact-orymanū-fact-o̊rẏn. a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
managersmanȧge̊rṡmanag-er-smanȧg-e̊r-ṡ
mansionsmansio̊nṡmans-ion-smans-io̊n-ṡ
managementsmanȧg𝕖me̊ntsmanage-ment-smanȧg𝕖-me̊nt-s
manufacturemanūfactůremanu-fact-uremanū-fact-ůrev. to make something on a large scale using machinery
n. the process of making goods
managerialmanȧgēriålmanag-er-i-almanȧg-ēr-i-åla. of or relating to the function or responsibility of management
manipulablemånipūlåbleman-i-pul-ablemån-i-pūl-åblea. easily managed or controlled or taught or molded
manipulatemånipūlāteman-i-pul-atemån-i-pūl-ātevt. control or influence cleverly or unfairly
vt. handle or operate with skill
manicuredmanicūr𝕖dman-i-cur-edman-i-cūr-𝕖da. carefully trimmed and neat
manufacturermanūfactůre̊rmanu-fact-ur-ermanū-fact-ůr-e̊rn. a person or company that makes goods
manicuristmanicūristman-i-cur-istman-i-cūr-istn. a beautician who cleans and trims and polishes the fingernails
manicallymanicållẏman-ic-al-lyman-ic-ål-lẏadv. in a manic manner
manuallymanūållẏman-u-al-lyman-ū-ål-lẏadv. by hand
manipulatedmånipūlātėdman-i-pul-at-edmån-i-pūl-āt-ėda. controlled or influenced skillfully
manipulatingmånipūlātingman-i-pul-at-ingmån-i-pūl-āt-ing
manipulationmånipūlātio̊nman-i-pul-at-ionmån-i-pūl-āt-io̊nn. the act of handling or controlling something skillfully or deviously
manipulativemånipūlātiveman-i-pul-at-ivemån-i-pūl-āt-ivea. skillful at influencing or controlling others to one's own advantage
manipulatormånipūlāto̊rman-i-pul-at-ormån-i-pūl-āt-o̊rn. a person who handles things manually
manipulatesmånipūlāt𝕖sman-i-pul-ate-smån-i-pūl-āt𝕖-s
admanadmånad-manad-månn. someone whose business is advertising
amanuensisåmanūensisa-man-u-ensiså-man-ū-ensisn. someone skilled in the transcription of speech
corpsmancorpsmåncorps-mancorps-månn. a medical corpsman; a member of the hospital corps in the military
dutchmandûtchmåndutch-mandûtch-månn. a native or inhabitant of the Netherlands
emanateemånātee-man-atee-mån-ātev. proceed or issue forth, as from a source
emanationemånātio̊ne-man-at-ione-mån-āt-io̊nn. something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)
n. (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
emancipatorėmancipāto̊re-man-cip-at-orė-man-cip-āt-o̊rn. someone who frees others from bondage
foremanfor𝕖månfore-manfor𝕖-månn. a worker in charge of a group of other workers
humanehūmānehu-manehū-mānea. marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
humanismhūmåniṡmhu-man-ismhū-mån-iṡmn. a system of thought emphasizing human values
humanisthūmånisthu-man-isthū-mån-istn. an advocate of humanism
a. relating to humanism
humanizehūmånīzehu-man-izehū-mån-īzev. to make more humane
hypomanichȳpōmanichypo-man-ichȳpō-man-ica. relating to or affected by hypomania
humanelyhūmān𝕖lẏhu-mane-lyhū-mān𝕖-lẏadv. in a humane manner
humanlyhūmånlẏhu-man-lyhū-mån-lẏadv. in a human manner; within human capability
humanenesshūmān𝕖nėsshu-mane-nesshū-mān𝕖-nėssn. the quality of compassion or consideration for others (people or animals)
humannesshūmånne̊sshu-man-nesshū-mån-ne̊ssn. the quality of being human
humanoidhūmånoidhu-man-oidhū-mån-oidn. an automaton that resembles a human being
humanizedhūmånīz𝕖dhu-man-iz-edhū-mån-īz-𝕖dv. make more humane
humanistichūmånistichu-man-ist-ichū-mån-ist-ica. of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
humanizinghūmånīzinghu-man-iz-inghū-mån-īz-ingv. make more humane
humanitarianismhūmanitåriåniṡmhu-man-it-ar-ian-ismhū-man-it-år-iån-iṡmn. the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
immanenceimmåne̊nceim-man-enceim-mån-e̊ncen. the state of being within or not going beyond a given domain
immanentimmåne̊ntim-man-entim-mån-e̊nta. of a mental act performed entirely within the mind; spread throughout something
mermanme̊rmanmer-manme̊r-mann. half man and half fish; lives in the sea
micromanagemīcrōmanȧgemicro-managemīcrō-manȧgevt. to control with excessive attention to minor details
mismanagemismanȧgemis-managemis-manȧgev. manage badly or incompetently
mismanagedmismanȧg𝕖dmis-manag-edmis-manȧg-𝕖dv. manage badly or incompetently
mismanagementmismanȧg𝕖me̊ntmis-manage-mentmis-manȧg𝕖-me̊ntn. management that is careless or inefficient
norsemannorsemånnorse-mannorse-månn. a native or inhabitant of Scandinavia in ancient times
permanencepe̊rmåne̊nceper-man-encepe̊r-mån-e̊ncen. the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration
permanencype̊rmåne̊ncẏper-man-encype̊r-mån-e̊ncẏn. the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration
permanentpe̊rmåne̊ntper-man-entpe̊r-mån-e̊nta. continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
a. not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition
permanentlype̊rmåne̊ntlẏper-man-ent-lype̊r-mån-e̊nt-lẏadv. in a way that lasts forever or for a very long time
supermansūpe̊rmånsuper-mansūpe̊r-månn. a person with great powers and abilities
unmanageableûnmanȧge̊ableun-manage-ableûn-manȧge̊-ablea. hard to control
undermannedûnde̊rmann𝕖dunder-mann-edûnde̊r-mann-𝕖da. inadequate in number of workers or assistants
unmanagedûnmanȧg𝕖dun-manag-edûn-manȧg-𝕖da. not managed or supervised
unmannedûnmann𝕖dun-mann-edûn-mann-𝕖da. operating without a crew on board
unmanlyûnmanlẏun-man-lyûn-man-lẏa. not possessing qualities befitting a man
washermanwãshe̊rmånwasher-manwãshe̊r-månn. a man who operates a washing machine or laundry
womanwõmånwo-manwõ-månn. an adult female person
womanhoodwõmånhoodwo-man-hoodwõ-mån-hoodn. the state of being an adult woman
womanishwõmånishwo-man-ishwõ-mån-isha. having characteristics associated with women and considered undesirable in men
womanlywõmånlẏwo-man-lywõ-mån-lẏa. befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
womanizerwõmånīze̊rwo-man-iz-erwõ-mån-īz-e̊rn. a man who likes many women and has short sexual relationships with them
womanizingwõmånīzingwo-man-iz-ingwõ-mån-īz-ingv have amorous affairs; of men
v to give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to
womanlinesswõmånline̊sswo-man-li-nesswõ-mån-li-ne̊ssn. the trait of being womanly; having the characteristics of an adult female
congressmancongre̊ssmåncon-gress-mancon-gre̊ss-månn. a member of a legislative body, especially the US House of Representatives
councilmancòunci̊lmåncounc-il-mancòunc-i̊l-månn. a man who is a council member
countrymancôuntrẏmåncountr-y-mancôuntr-ẏ-månn. a man from your own country; a man who lives in the country
defensemandėfens𝕖månde-fense-mandė-fens𝕖-månn. a player assigned to defend a goal
draughtsmandràughtsmåndraught-s-mandràught-s-månn. a skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines
dairymandāirẏmåndair-y-mandāir-ẏ-månn. the owner or manager of a dairy
n. a man who works in a dairy
forewomanfor𝕖wõmånfore-wo-manfor𝕖-wõ-månn. a woman who is foreperson of a jury
n. a woman in charge of a group of workers
gentlemanlinessgentl𝕖månlĩnėssgent-le-manl-i-nessgent-l𝕖-månl-ĩ-nėssn. the quality of being gentlemanly
inhumaninhūmånin-hu-manin-hū-måna. belonging to or resembling something nonhuman; cruel
inhumaneinhūmānein-hu-manein-hū-mānea. lacking pity or compassion
inhumanityinhūmani̊tẏin-hu-man-ityin-hū-man-i̊tẏn. the quality of lacking compassion; an act of atrocious cruelty
impermanenceimpe̊rmåne̊nceim-per-man-enceim-pe̊r-mån-e̊ncen. the property of not existing for indefinitely long durations
impermanencyimpe̊rmåne̊ncẏim-per-man-encyim-pe̊r-mån-e̊ncẏn. the state of not being permanent
impermanentimpe̊rmåne̊ntim-per-man-entim-pe̊r-mån-e̊nta. not permanent; not lasting
irishwomanīrishwõmånirish-wo-manīrish-wõ-månn. a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
longshoremanlongshoremånlong-shore-manlong-shore-månn. a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
moneymanmônėymanmon-ey-manmôn-ėy-mann. a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
militiamanmiliṫi̊åmånmilit-ia-manmiliṫ-i̊å-månn. a member of the militia; serves only during emergencies
musclemanmûs𝕔l𝕖manmusc-le-manmûs𝕔-l𝕖-mann. a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard
motormanmōto̊rmanmot-or-manmōt-o̊r-mann. the operator of streetcar
minutemanminůt𝕖manmin-ute-manmin-ůt𝕖-mann. an American militiaman prior to and during the American Revolution
noblemannōbl𝕖månnob-le-mannōb-l𝕖-månn. a titled peer of the realm
pyromaniacpȳro̊māniacpyr-o-mani-acpȳr-o̊-māni-acn. a person with a mania for setting things on fire
radiomanrādiōmanradi-o-manrādi-ō-mann. a person who operates radio equipment, especially in the military
superhumansūpe̊rhūmånsuper-hu-mansūpe̊r-hū-måna. above or beyond what is human
superwomansūpe̊rwõmånsuper-wo-mansūpe̊r-wõ-månn. a woman with exceptional strength, ability, or intelligence
underclassmanûnde̊rclàssmånunder-class-manûnde̊r-clàss-månn. an undergraduate who is not yet a senior
vestrymanvestrẏmånvestr-y-manvestr-ẏ-månn. a man who is a member of a church vestry
weathermanwèaṫhe̊rmanweath-er-manwèaṫh-e̊r-mann. a person who forecasts the weather
assemblymanåssemblẏmanas-semb-ly-manås-semb-lẏ-mann. someone who is a member of a legislative assembly
artillerymanàrtille̊rẏmånar-till-ery-manàr-till-e̊rẏ-månn. a serviceman in the artillery
cameramancame̊råmåncam-er-a-mancam-e̊r-å-månn. a person who operates a camera for film or television
congresswomancongre̊sswõmåncon-gress-wo-mancon-gre̊ss-wõ-månn a member of the United States House of Representatives
councilwomancòuncilwõmåncounc-il-wo-mancòunc-il-wõ-månn. a woman who is a council member
committeemanco̊mmittēemåncom-mitt-ee-manco̊m-mitt-ēe-månn. a man who is a member of committee
countrywomancôuntrẏwõmåncountr-y-wo-mancôuntr-ẏ-wõ-månn. a woman who lives in the country and has country ways
n. a woman from your own country
kinswomankinṡwõmånkin-s-wo-mankin-ṡ-wõ-månn. a female relative
nurserymannůrse̊rẏmannurs-er-y-mannůrs-e̊r-ẏ-mann. someone who takes care of a garden or nursery
noblewomannōblewõmånnob-le-wo-mannōb-le-wõ-månn a woman of the peerage in Britain
washerwomanwãshe̊rwõmånwash-er-wo-manwãsh-e̊r-wõ-månn a working woman who takes in washing
assemblywomanåssemblẏwõmånas-semb-ly-wo-manås-semb-lẏ-wõ-månn. a woman who is a member of a legislative assembly
deliverymandėlive̊rẏmande-liv-er-y-mandė-liv-e̊r-ẏ-mann. someone employed to make deliveries
menmenmenmenn. plural of "man"; adult males
womenwomėnwo-menwo-mėnn. plural of woman
womenfolkwomėnfōlkwo-men-folkwo-mėn-fōlkn. women in general
manaclemanåclemanaclemanåclev. confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
manateemanåtēemanateemanåtēen. a sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters
necromancernecro̊mance̊rnecr-o-manc-ernecr-o̊-manc-e̊rn. one who practices divination by conjuring up the dead
necromancynecro̊mancẏnecr-o-manc-ynecr-o̊-manc-ẏn. conjuring up the dead, especially for prophesying
ManchuManchūManchuManchūn. the Manchu people or language
a. relating to the Manchu people
manchurianmanchūriånmanchur-ianmanchūr-iånn. a native or inhabitant of Manchuria
a. of or relating to Manchuria or its people
mandatemandātemand-atemand-āten. an official order or instruction
n. the authority to carry out a policy, given by voters to a person or party
mandatorymandåtorẏmandat-orymandåt-orẏa. required by law or rules; compulsory
mandatedmandātėdmand-at-edmand-āt-ėda. required by mandate or law
mandarinmandåri̊nmand-ar-inmand-år-i̊nn. a high government official of imperial China
n. the standard Chinese language
n. a small citrus fruit
mandibularmandibùlårmand-ib-ul-armand-ib-ùl-åra. relating to the lower jaw
commandco̊mmàndcom-mandco̊m-màndn. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
n. the power or authority to command
v. issue a command
v. be in command of
countermandcòunte̊rmàndcounter-mandcòunte̊r-màndn. a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command
commandantcommåndàntcom-mand-antcom-månd-àntn. an officer in command of a military unit
commandeerco̊mmåndēercom-mand-eerco̊m-månd-ēerv. to take arbitrarily or by force
commanderco̊mmànde̊rcom-mand-erco̊m-mànd-e̊rn. a person in authority who commands others
commandingco̊mmandingcom-mand-ingco̊m-mand-inga. having the authority to command
a. used of a height or viewpoint
commandmentco̊mmandme̊ntcom-mand-mentco̊m-mand-me̊ntn. a divine command or rule of conduct
commandoco̊mmandōcom-mand-oco̊m-mand-ōn. a soldier trained for surprise raids
commandsco̊mmàndṡcom-mand-sco̊m-mànd-ṡ
commandeeredco̊mmåndēer𝕖dcom-mand-eer-edco̊m-månd-ēer-𝕖dv. take arbitrarily or by force
commandinglyco̊mmàndinglẏcom-mand-ing-lyco̊m-mànd-ing-lẏadv. in a commanding manner
commandersco̊mmande̊rṡcom-mand-er-sco̊m-mand-e̊r-ṡ
demanddėmàndde-manddė-màndn. an urgent or forceful request
n. the desire and ability to purchase goods
v. ask for forcefully or urgently
demandeddėmandėdde-mand-eddė-mand-ėd
demanderdėmànde̊rde-mand-erdė-mànd-e̊rn. a person who makes demands
demandingdėmandingde-mand-ingdė-mand-inga. requiring a lot of effort, skill, or patience
demandsdėmandṡde-mand-sdė-mand-ṡ
gerrymandergerrẏmande̊rgerry-mand-ergerrẏ-mand-e̊rn. an act of gerrymandering
v. divide unfairly and to one's advantage; of voting districts
gerrymanderedgerrẏmande̊r𝕖dgerry-mand-er-edgerrẏ-mand-e̊r-𝕖dv. divide unfairly and to one's advantage; of voting districts
gerrymanderinggerrẏmande̊ringgerry-mand-er-inggerrẏ-mand-e̊r-ingv. divide unfairly and to one's advantage; of voting districts
remandrėmandre-mandrė-mandn. the act of sending an accused person back into custody
v. to send back into custody
submandibularsûbmandibūlårsub-mand-ib-ul-arsûb-mand-ib-ūl-åra. located beneath the lower jaw
over-demandover-de-mandn. excessive demand
temporomandibulartempo̊rōmandibūlårtempor-o-mand-ib-ul-artempo̊r-ō-mand-ib-ūl-åra. of or relating to the temporomandibular joint
undemandingûndėmàndingun-de-mand-ingûn-dė-mànd-inga. requiring little if any patience or effort or skill
mandalamàndålåmandalamàndålån. a geometric design symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism
mandamusmandāmůsmandamusmandāmůsn. a writ commanding an official to perform a mandatory duty
mandanmandanmandanmandann. a Native American people of North Dakota
mandiblemandi̊blemandiblemandi̊blen. the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
mandirmåndi̊rmandirmåndi̊rn. a Hindu temple
mandolinmando̊linmandolinmando̊linn. a stringed instrument related to the lute, usually played with a plectrum
mandolinemando̊lĩnemandolinemando̊lĩnen. a stringed musical instrument resembling the lute
mandrelmandrėlmandrelmandrėln. any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
manemānemanemānen. long coarse hair growing from the crest of an animal's neck
mangamangåmangamangån. a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels
manganesemangånēṡemanganesemangånēṡen. a hard brittle grey metallic element resembling iron, used in making steel
mangemāngemangemāngen. a persistent and contagious skin disease causing inflammation and itching in animals
mangermānge̊rmangermānge̊rn. a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
manglemanglemanglemanglev. to alter so as to make unrecognizable
n. a machine with rollers for ironing
mangledmangl𝕖dmangl-edmangl-𝕖da. having edges that are jagged from injury
mangomangōmangomangōn. a tropical fruit with juicy yellow flesh
mangosteenmangōstēenmangosteenmangōstēenn. a tropical fruit with thick dark purple skin and juicy white flesh
mangrovemangrōvemangrovemangrōven. a tropical tree that grows in coastal saltwater areas
ManhattanManhattånManhattanManhattånn. a borough of New York City
maniacmāniacmani-acmāni-acn. a person who has an obsession with or excessive enthusiasm for something
manichaeanmanic𝕙āeånmani-chaeanmani-c𝕙āeånn. an adherent of Manichaeism
a. of or relating to Manichaeism
manicheanmanichėånmani-cheanmani-chėåna. of or relating to Manichaeism or its adherents
maniacalmånīåcålmani-ac-almånī-åc-åla. wildly disordered; frenzied
maniacsmāniacsmani-ac-smāni-ac-s
maniacallymāniacållẏmani-ac-al-lymāni-ac-ål-lẏadv. in a maniacal manner or to a maniacal degree
egomaniacēgōmāniacego-mani-acēgō-māni-acn. an abnormally egotistical person
egomaniacalēgo̊månīåcålego-mani-ac-alēgo̊-månī-åc-åla. suffering from or exhibiting an obsession with oneself
monomaniamonōmāniåmono-maniamonō-māniån. an obsessive enthusiasm for a single subject
monomaniacalmonōmånīåcålmono-mani-ac-almonō-månī-åc-åla. obsessed with a single subject or idea
megalomaniamegålōmāniåmegal-o-maniamegål-ō-māniån. a psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur
megalomaniacmegålōmāniacmegal-o-mani-acmegål-ō-māni-acn. a person with an obsessive desire for power
a. relating to megalomania
megalomaniacalmegålōmāniacålmegal-o-mani-ac-almegål-ō-māni-ac-åla. suffering from megalomania
maniamāniåmaniamāniån. an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action; excessive excitement
egomaniaegōmāniåego-maniaegō-māniån. an intense and irresistible love for yourself and concern for your own needs
hypomaniahȳpōmāniåhypo-maniahȳpō-māniå
kleptomaniakleptōmāniåklept-o-maniaklept-ō-māniån. an irresistible impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motive
manicottimani̊cottimanicottimani̊cottin. large pasta tubes stuffed with chopped meat or mild cheese and baked in tomato sauce
manilamånilåmanilamånilån. a strong brown paper used for envelopes and wrapping
manillamånillåmanillamånillån. a type of Manila hemp or paper
maniocmaniocmaniocmaniocn. cassava plant with long tuberous edible roots; a staple food in the tropics
manitoumanitoùmanitoumanitoùn. a deity or spirit in the belief system of many Native American peoples
mannermanne̊rmann-ermann-e̊rn. a way in which a thing is done or happens
n. a person's way of behaving towards others
manningmanningmann-ingmann-ingn. the personnel of an organization
mannishmannishmann-ishmann-isha. resembling or characteristic of a man
mannitolmannitolmann-itolmann-itoln. a diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine
mannersmanne̊rṡmann-er-smann-e̊r-ṡn. polite behavior; social conduct
mannamannåmannamannån. hardened sugary exudation of various trees
n. spiritual nourishment
mannequinmanne̊q𝕦inmannequinmanne̊q𝕦inn. a dummy or person used to display clothes
mannequinsmannėquinṡmannequin-smannėquin-ṡ
manneredmanne̊r𝕖dmann-er-edmann-e̊r-𝕖da. having unnatural mannerisms
mannerismmanne̊riṡmmann-er-ismmann-e̊r-iṡmn. a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
mannerlymanne̊rlẏmann-er-lymann-e̊r-lẏa. socially correct in behavior
manormano̊rmanormano̊rn. the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
n. the landed estate of a lord (including the house on it)
manorialmånoriålmanor-i-almånor-i-åla. of or relating to or based on the manor
manovamanovan. multivariate analysis of variance for comparing multivariate sample means
mansardmansàrdmansardmansàrdn. a hip roof having two slopes on each side
a. having two slopes on all sides with the lower slope steeper than the upper
mansemansemansemansen. the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman)
mansuetudemansùėtūdemansuet-udemansùėt-ūden. gentleness; mildness
dismantleddismantl𝕖ddis-mantl-eddis-mantl-𝕖da. torn down and broken up
dismantledismantledis-mant-ledis-mant-lev. to take apart into pieces
v. to strip of furniture or equipment
dismantlingdismantlingdis-mant-lingdis-mant-lingn. the act of taking something apart
dismantlementdismantleme̊ntdis-mant-le-mentdis-mant-le-me̊ntn. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
mantamantåmantamantån. extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton
mantelmante̊lmantelmante̊ln. shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
mantelpiecemante̊lpiēcemantel-piecemante̊l-piēcen. a shelf that projects from the wall above a fireplace
overmantelōve̊rmantelover-mantelōve̊r-manteln. a shelf over a mantelpiece
mantillamantillåmantillamantillån. a woman's silk or lace scarf
mantismantismantismantisn. a long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised in prayer
mantlemantlemantlemantlen. a loose cloak or cape
n. the layer of the earth between the crust and the core
mantlepiecemantlepiēcemantle-piecemantle-piēcen. a shelf above a fireplace
mantramantråmantramantrån. a commonly repeated word or phrase
n. a sacred utterance in Hinduism
manuremånūremanuremånūren. animal dung used for fertilizing land
manuresmånūr𝕖ṡmanure-smånūr𝕖-ṡ
manymanẏmanymanẏa. a large number of
pron. a large but indefinite number
n. the majority
manzanillamanzånillåmanzanillamanzånillån. very dry pale sherry from Spain
manzanitamanzånĩtåmanzanitamanzånĩtån. chiefly evergreen shrubs of warm dry areas of western North America
maoismmaoiṡmmao-ismmao-iṡmn. the political theory and practice of Mao Zedong
maoistmaoistmao-istmao-istn. an advocate or follower of Maoism
a. of or relating to Maoism
MaoriMaorĩMaoriMaorĩn. the native people of New Zealand
mapmapmapmapn. a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea
v. represent an area on a map
mappedmapp𝕖ḋmapp-edmapp-𝕖ḋv. make a map of; show or establish the features of
v. plan, delineate, or arrange in detail
mappermappe̊rmapp-ermapp-e̊rn. a clerk who marks data on a chart
mappingmappingmapp-ingmapp-ingn. the process of making a map or matching one thing to another
maplemāplemap-lemāp-len. a tree with winged seeds, often grown for its timber or syrup
mapsmapsmap-smap-s
mapmakermapmāke̊rmap-mak-ermap-māk-e̊rn. a person who makes maps
maplesmāpl𝕖ṡmap-le-smāp-l𝕖-ṡ
remappingrėmappingre-mapp-ingrė-mapp-ingn. the process of mapping again or differently
unmappedûnmapp𝕖ḋun-mapp-edûn-mapp-𝕖ḋa. not yet surveyed or investigated
maquettemaq𝕦ettemaquettemaq𝕦etten. a small model of a proposed sculpture or architectural work
maquiladoramaquilado̊råmaquiladoramaquilado̊rån. a Mexican assembly plant near the US border for import-export manufacturing
maquismaq𝕦ĩṡmaquismaq𝕦ĩṡn. a guerrilla force operating in occupied territory
n. dense scrub vegetation in Mediterranean regions
marmàrmarmàrv. make imperfect
mariachimàrĩàchĩmariachimàrĩàchĩn. a type of traditional Mexican folk music; a group of musicians who play this music
marinademàrinādemarin-ademàrin-āden. a mixture of vinegar or wine and oil with spices used for soaking food
v. soak in marinade
marinatemari̊nātemarin-atemari̊n-ātev. to soak in a marinade
marionettemario̊nettemarion-ettemario̊n-etten. a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
marredmàrr𝕖dmarr-edmàrr-𝕖dv. make imperfect; spoil the appearance of
MariaMåriåMar-iaMår-iån. a female given name
MarieMåriēMar-ieMår-iēn. a female given name
marinamårĩnåmar-inamår-ĩnån. a dock or harbor for small boats and yachts
marinemårinemar-inemår-inea. relating to the sea or sea creatures
n. a member of a marine corps
MarionMario̊nMar-ionMar-io̊nn. a female given name
maristmåristmar-istmår-istn. a member of the Society of Mary (Marists)
MarsMàrṡMar-sMàr-ṡn. the fourth planet from the sun; the Roman god of war
marinatedmari̊nātėdmarin-at-edmari̊n-āt-ėda. soaked in marinade
mariculturemaricûltůremari-cult-uremari-cûlt-ůren. the cultivation of marine organisms in their natural environment
aquamarineàquåmårĩneaqua-marineàquå-mårĩnen. a transparent variety of beryl that is blue green in color
submarinesûbmårinesub-marinesûb-mårinen. a warship designed to operate underwater
a. existing or occurring under the sea
submarinersûbmårĩne̊rsub-marin-ersûb-mårĩn-e̊rn. a member of the crew of a submarine
unmarredûnmàrr𝕖dun-marr-edûn-màrr-𝕖da. free from physical or moral spots or stains
unmarriedûnmarrĩ𝕖dun-marri-edûn-marrĩ-𝕖da. not married
ultramarineûltråmårĩneultra-mar-ineûltrå-mår-ĩnen. a vivid blue to purple-blue color
a. of a brilliant pure blue to purplish blue color
maraboumaråboùmaraboumaråboùn. a large African stork whose downy underwing feathers are used to trim garments
maraboutmaråboùtmaraboutmaråboùtn. a large African stork whose downy feathers are used to trim garments
maracamåràcåmaracamåràcån. a percussion instrument of a hollow gourd containing pebbles; often played in pairs
catamarancåtamåråncata-marancåta-mårånn. a sailboat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck
trimarantrīmårantri-marantrī-mårann. a fast sailboat with 3 parallel hulls
maraschinomaråschĩnōmaraschinomaråschĩnōn. a sweet cherry liqueur
n. a cherry preserved in this liqueur
marasmusmåraṡmůsmarasm-usmåraṡm-ůsn. severe undernourishment causing wasting
marathonmaråthonmarathonmaråthonn. a long-distance running race of about 42 km
n. any long-lasting or difficult task
marathonermaråthone̊rmarathon-ermaråthon-e̊rn. someone who participates in long-distance races (especially in marathons)
marathonsmaråthonṡmarathon-smaråthon-ṡ
maraudmårãudmaraudmårãudv. to raid and plunder
maraudermårãude̊rmaraud-ermårãud-e̊rn. someone who attacks in search of booty
maraudingmårãudingmaraud-ingmårãud-inga. characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
maravillamàràvillåmaravillamàràvillån. wildflower having vibrant deep pink tubular evening-blooming flowers
marblemàrblemarblemàrblen. a hard crystalline rock used for sculpture and building
n. a small ball used in children's games
marbledmàrbl𝕖dmarbl-edmàrbl-𝕖da. patterned with veins or streaks resembling marble
marbleizedmàrble̊īzedmarble-iz-edmàrble̊-īz-eda. patterned with veins or streaks resembling marble
demarcatedėmàrcātede-marc-atedė-màrc-ātev. separate clearly, as if by boundaries
v. set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
demarcationdēmàrcātio̊nde-marc-at-iondē-màrc-āt-io̊nn. the boundary of a specific area
n. a conceptual separation
marcelmàrcelmarcelmàrceln. a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves
v. make a marcel in a woman's hair
MarchMàrchMarchMàrchv. to walk with regular steps, especially in a procession or demonstration
n. the act of marching
marchmàrchmarchmàrchv. to walk with regular steps, especially in a procession or demonstration
n. the act of marching
marchedmàrch𝕖ḋmarch-edmàrch-𝕖ḋ
marchermàrche̊rmarch-ermàrch-e̊rn. one who marches in a demonstration or parade
MarchesMàrchėṡMarch-esMàrch-ėṡ
marchesmàrchėṡmarch-esmàrch-ėṡ
marchingmàrchingmarch-ingmàrch-ingn. the act of walking with regular steps, especially in a procession
demarchedėmàrchede-marchedė-màrchen. a move or step or maneuver in political or diplomatic affairs
marchesamàrchèṡàmarchesamàrchèṡàn. an Italian noblewoman ranking above a countess and below a duchess
marchesemàrc𝕙ēṡēmarchesemàrc𝕙ēṡēn. an Italian title of nobility equivalent to marquis
marchionessmàrċhi̊𝕠nėssmarchion-essmàrċhi̊𝕠n-ėssn. the wife or widow of a marquis
n. a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
maremaremaremaren. a female horse
marginmàrginmarg-inmàrg-inn. the empty space around the text on a page
n. the edge or border of something
n. an amount above the minimum necessary
marginalmàrginålmarg-in-almàrg-in-åla. of or relating to the edge or margin
a. of minor importance
marginaliamàrgināliåmarg-in-al-iamàrg-in-āl-iån. notes written in the margin
marginalitymàrginalitẏmarg-in-al-itymàrg-in-al-itẏn. the property of being marginal or on the fringes
marginalizemàrgi̊nålīzemarg-in-al-izemàrg-i̊n-ål-īzev. to treat someone as insignificant
marginallymàrgi̊nållẏmarg-in-al-lymàrg-i̊n-ål-lẏadv. in a marginal manner; to a limited extent
marginalizedmàrgi̊nålīz𝕖dmarg-in-al-iz-edmàrg-i̊n-ål-īz-𝕖da. relegated to a lower or outer edge
marginalizationmàrgi̊nåli̊zātio̊nmarg-in-al-iz-at-ionmàrg-i̊n-ål-i̊z-āt-io̊nn. the social process of becoming or being made marginal
margarinemàrgåri̊nemargarinemàrgåri̊nen. a spread made from vegetable oils, used as a substitute for butter
margaritamàrgarĩtåmargaritamàrgarĩtån. a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice
margaritasmàrgarĩtåṡmargarita-smàrgarĩtå-ṡ
MargotMàrgō𝕥MargotMàrgō𝕥n. a female given name
margueritemàrgue̊rĩtemargueritemàrgue̊rĩten. perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands with pale yellow daisylike flowers
marihuanamarihūànåmarih-u-an-amarih-ū-àn-å
marijuanamari̊jùànåmarijuanamari̊jùànån. a drug from dried hemp plant leaves, smoked for its intoxicating effect
marimbamårimbåmarimbamårimbån. a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to a chromatic scale, played with mallet
marinermari̊ne̊rmarin-ermari̊n-e̊rn. a man who serves as a sailor
marinaramari̊naråmarinaramari̊narån. a pasta sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs
mariposamàripōsåmariposamàripōsån. any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers
maritalmari̊tålmarit-almari̊t-åla. relating to marriage
extramaritalextråmari̊tålextra-marit-alextrå-mari̊t-åla. characterized by adultery
premaritalprēmari̊tålpre-marit-alprē-mari̊t-åla. relating to events before a marriage
maritimemari̊tīmemaritimemari̊tīmea. bordering on or living near the sea; relating to the sea
marjorammàrjo̊rammarjorammàrjo̊ramn. pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
markmàrkmarkmàrkn. a visible impression or stain on a surface
n. a point awarded for a correct answer or for proficiency
v. make a visible impression on
markdownmàrkdòwnmark-downmàrk-dòwnn. a reduction in the price of something
markedmàrk𝕖ḋmark-edmàrk-𝕖ḋa. clearly noticeable; significant
markermàrke̊rmark-ermàrk-e̊rn. an object used to indicate a position or route
n. a felt-tip pen for writing
marketmàrkėtmark-etmàrk-ėtn. a place where people buy and sell goods
n. the demand for a particular product or service
markingmàrkingmark-ingmàrk-ingn. a pattern of marks
n. the act of making a visible mark on a surface
marksmàrksmark-smàrk-s
markupmàrkûpmark-upmàrk-ûpn. the amount added to the cost to determine the asking price
marketablemàrke̊tåblemark-et-ablemàrk-e̊t-åblea. fit to be sold; in demand
marketedmàrke̊t𝕖dmark-et-edmàrk-e̊t-𝕖dv. engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of
marketeermàrke̊tēermark-et-eermàrk-e̊t-ēern. a person who works in marketing
marketermàrke̊te̊rmark-et-ermàrk-e̊t-e̊rn. a person who promotes or sells products or services
marketingmàrke̊tingmark-et-ingmàrk-e̊t-ingn. the action of promoting and selling products or services
markedlymàrkėdlẏmark-ed-lymàrk-ėd-lẏadv. in a clearly noticeable manner
marksmanmàrksmånmark-s-manmàrk-s-månn. someone skilled in shooting accurately
marketsmàrke̊tsmark-et-smàrk-e̊t-s
marketabilitymàrkėtåbilitẏmark-et-abil-itymàrk-ėt-åbil-itẏn. the quality of being suitable for sale or marketing
marketingsmàrkėtingṡmark-et-ing-smàrk-ėt-ing-ṡ
marksmanshipmàrksmånshipmark-s-man-shipmàrk-s-mån-shipn. skill in shooting
marketizationmàrkėtizātio̊nmark-et-iz-at-ionmàrk-ėt-iz-āt-io̊nn. the introduction of market forces into an economy previously controlled by the state
biomarkerbīōmàrke̊rbio-mark-erbīō-màrk-e̊rn. a molecule or gene indicating a particular biological process or condition
benchmarkingbenchmàrkingbench-mark-ingbench-màrk-ingn. the process of comparing performance with best practices
earmarkēarmàrkear-markēar-màrkn. a mark of identification on the ear of an animal
vt. set aside for a particular purpose
earmarkedēarmàrk𝕖ḋear-mark-edēar-màrk-𝕖ḋv. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
hypermarkethȳpe̊rmàrkėthyper-mark-ethȳpe̊r-màrk-ėtn. a huge supermarket (usually built on the outskirts of a town)
remarkrėmàrkre-markrė-màrkn. a comment or statement expressing an opinion or observation
v. to say something as a comment
remarkablerėmàrkåblere-mark-ablerė-màrk-åblea. unusual or striking
a. worthy of notice
remarksrėmàrksre-mark-srė-màrk-s
remarkablyrėmàrkåblẏre-mark-ab-lyrė-màrk-åb-lẏadv. in a way that deserves attention or is unusual
telemarktelėmàrktele-marktelė-màrkn. a turn made in skiing; the outside ski is placed ahead and turned gradually inwards
telemarketertele̊màrkėte̊rtele-mark-et-ertele̊-màrk-ėt-e̊rn. a salesperson who contacts people by telephone
telemarketingtele̊màrke̊tingtele-mark-et-ingtele̊-màrk-e̊t-ingn. the use of the telephone as an interactive medium for promotion and sales
unmarkedûnmàrk𝕖ḋun-mark-edûn-màrk-𝕖ḋa. not having an identifying mark
unmarketableûnmàrkėtåbleun-mark-et-ableûn-màrk-ėt-åblea. not fit for sale; not capable of being sold
unremarkableûnrėmàrkåbleun-re-mark-ableûn-rė-màrk-åblea. found in the ordinary course of events
unremarkedûnrėmàrk𝕖ḋun-re-mark-edûn-rė-màrk-𝕖ḋa. not perceived or commented on
marlmàrlmarlmàrln. a loose earthy deposit of calcite or dolomite; used as fertilizer for lime-poor soils
marlinmàrli̊nmarlinmàrli̊nn. a large oceanic sport fish with a long jaw
marmorealmàrmorėålmarm-ore-almàrm-orė-åla. resembling marble; cold and hard
marmalademàrmålādemarmalademàrmålāden. a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
marmosetmàrmo̊ṡetmarmosetmàrmo̊ṡetn. a small South American monkey with claws instead of nails
marmotmàrmo̊tmarmotmàrmo̊tn. a stocky burrowing rodent with a bushy tail found in the northern hemisphere
maronitemàro̊nītemaronitemàro̊nīten. a member of an Eastern Christian church in communion with the Pope
maroonmåroonmaroonmåroonn. a dark brownish-red color
vt. to leave someone stranded in an isolated place
maroonedmåroon𝕖dmaroon-edmåroon-𝕖da. cut off or left behind; isolated with little hope of rescue
marquemàrq𝕦emarquemàrq𝕦en. a brand or model of a product
marqueemàrq𝕦ēemarqueemàrq𝕦ēen. a large tent used for entertainment
n. a canopy over the entrance of a building
marquessmàrque̊ssmarquessmàrque̊ssn. a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl
marquetrymàrq𝕦ėtrẏmarquet-rymàrq𝕦ėt-rẏn. inlaid veneers fitted together to form a design or picture used to ornament furniture
marquismàrq𝕦ĩsmarquismàrq𝕦ĩsn. a nobleman ranking above a count and below a duke
marquisemàrquĩṡemarquisemàrquĩṡen. a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
n. a permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.
marriesmarri𝕖ṡmarr-iesmarr-i𝕖ṡ
marrymarrẏmarr-ymarr-ẏv. take someone as a husband or wife
marriagemarriȧgemarr-i-agemarr-i-ȧgen. the state of being united as husband and wife
n. the ceremony of becoming married
marriedmarriėdmarr-i-edmarr-i-ėda. united in matrimony
n. a married person
marryingmarrẏingmarr-y-ingmarr-ẏ-ingv. take in marriage
v. perform a marriage ceremony
marriageablemarriȧgeåblemarr-i-age-ablemarr-i-ȧge-åblea. eligible for marriage
marriagesmarriȧgėṡmarr-i-age-smarr-i-ȧgė-ṡ
intermarryinte̊rmarrẏinter-marr-yinte̊r-marr-ẏv. marry within the same ethnic, social, or family group
intermarriageinte̊rmarriågeinter-marr-i-ageinte̊r-marr-i-ågen. marriage between people of different groups
remarryrēmarrẏre-marr-yrē-marr-ẏv. to marry again
remarriagerēmarriågere-marr-i-agerē-marr-i-ågen. the act of marrying again
remarriedrēmarrĩ𝕖dre-marr-i-edrē-marr-ĩ-𝕖dv. marry, not for the first time
marrowmarrōwmarrowmarrōwn. the fatty tissue inside bones
n. the essential or central part
marsmàrṡ
MarseilleMàrseīlleMarseilleMàrseīllen. a city in southern France
marshmàrshmarshmàrshn. low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation
marshallmàrshållmarshallmàrshålln. a high-ranking officer in the military or law enforcement
marshalmàrshålmarsh-almàrsh-åln. a high-ranking military officer
v. to arrange in order
marshlandmàrshlandmarsh-landmàrsh-landn. low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation, a transition between land and water
marshmallowmàrshmallōwmarsh-mallowmàrsh-mallōwn. a soft sweet confection made of sugar and gelatin
marshymàrshẏmarsh-ymàrsh-ẏa. soft and watery
marshmallowsmàrshmallōwṡmarsh-mallow-smàrsh-mallōw-ṡ
marsupialmàrsūpiålmarsup-i-almàrsūp-i-åln. mammals whose females have a pouch for feeding and carrying young
a. of or relating to marsupials
martmàrtmartmàrtn. an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
martyrmàrtẙrmartyrmàrtẙrn. one who voluntarily suffers death for refusing to renounce their religion
v. kill as a martyr
martyrdommàrtẙrdo̊mmartyr-dommàrtẙr-do̊mn. the death or suffering of a martyr
martyredmàrtẙr𝕖dmartyr-edmàrtẙr-𝕖dv. kill as a martyr
v. torture and torment like a martyr
martianmàrṫi̊ånmart-ianmàrṫ-i̊ånn. an inhabitant of Mars
a. of or relating to Mars
martialmàrtiålmart-i-almàrt-i-åla. of or relating to the armed forces
martenmàrte̊nmartenmàrte̊nn. agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels
martinetmàrtinetmartinetmàrtinetn. someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
martinimàrtĩnĩmartinimàrtĩnĩn. a cocktail made of gin or vodka with dry vermouth
martinismàrtĩniṡmartini-smàrtĩni-ṡ
MartyMàrtẏMartyMàrtẏn. a male given name
marvelmàrve̊lmarv-elmàrv-e̊lv. express astonishment or surprise about something
marvellousmàrve̊llo̊usmarv-el-lousmàrv-e̊l-lo̊usa. extraordinarily good or great
marvelousmàrve̊lo̊usmarv-el-ousmàrv-e̊l-o̊usa. extremely good; wonderful
marvelouslymàrve̊lo̊uslẏmarv-el-ous-lymàrv-e̊l-o̊us-lẏadv. extremely well; in a marvelous manner
marxianmàrxiånmarx-ianmàrx-iåna. of or relating to Karl Marx or his economic and political theories
MarxismMàrxiṡmmarx-ismn. the political and economic theories of Karl Marx
marxismmàrxiṡmmarx-ismmàrx-iṡmn. the political and economic theories of Karl Marx
MarxistMàrxistMarx-istMàrx-istn. a supporter of Marxism
a. relating to Marxism
marxistmàrxi̊stn. a supporter of Marxism
a. relating to Marxism
marzipanmàrzipanmarzipanmàrzipann. almond paste and egg whites
masalamàṡalåmasalamàṡalån. a mixture of spices used in Indian cooking
masamàsàmasamàsàn. corn dough used for making tortillas and tamales
MasaccioMàsàccioMasaccioMàsàccion. an Italian Renaissance painter
masculinemascūlinemasc-ul-inemasc-ūl-inea. having qualities appropriate to a man
a. relating to the male sex
masculinitymascūlini̊tẏmasc-ul-in-itymasc-ūl-in-i̊tẏn. the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men
masculinizemascūlinīzemasc-ul-in-izemasc-ūl-in-īzev. give a masculine appearance or character to
v. produce virilism in or cause to assume masculine characteristics
masculinizedmascūlinīz𝕖dmasc-ul-in-iz-edmasc-ūl-in-īz-𝕖dv. give a masculine appearance or character to
masculinizationmascūlinīzātio̊nmasc-ul-in-iz-at-ionmasc-ūl-in-īz-āt-io̊nn. the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female
mascaramascaråmascaramascarån. makeup used to darken and thicken the eyelashes
mascarponemascårpōnèmascarponemascårpōnèn. soft mild Italian cream cheese
mascotmasco̊tmascotmasco̊tn. a person or animal adopted as a symbol of a team or organization
mascotsmascotsmascot-smascot-s
masermāṡe̊rmasermāṡe̊rn. an amplifier that works on the same principle as a laser, emitting coherent microwaves
mashmashmashmashn. a mixture crushed to a soft consistency
v. to crush to a soft pulp
mashedmash𝕖ḋmash-edmash-𝕖ḋa. crushed to a soft pulp
mashermashe̊rmash-ermash-e̊rn. a kitchen utensil used for mashing (e.g. potatoes)
maskmàskmaskmàskn. a covering to disguise or conceal the face
n. a protective covering worn over the face
v. put a mask on or cover with a mask
maskedmask𝕖ḋmask-edmask-𝕖ḋa. wearing a mask; having markings suggestive of a mask
maskermaske̊rmask-ermask-e̊rn. a participant in a masquerade
maskingmaskingmask-ingmask-ingn. the act of concealing or covering
a. used to hide or cover something
masksmasksmask-smask-s
unmaskûnmaskun-maskûn-maskv. to reveal the true nature of
v. to take the mask off
unmaskingûnmaskingun-mask-ingûn-mask-ingn. the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
v. reveal the true nature of
masochismmaso̊c𝕙iṡmmasoch-ismmaso̊c𝕙-iṡmn. sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological)
masochistmaso̊c𝕙istmasoch-istmaso̊c𝕙-istn. someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
masochisticmaso̊c𝕙isticmasoch-ist-icmaso̊c𝕙-ist-ica. deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from being abused or dominated
sadomasochisticsādo̊maso̊c𝕙isticsado-masoch-ist-icsādo̊-maso̊c𝕙-ist-ica. of or relating to sadomasochism
masonmāso̊nmasonmāso̊nn. a craftsman who works with stone or brick
masonicmåsonicmason-icmåson-ica. of or relating to Freemasons or Freemasonry
masonrymāso̊nrẏmasonr-ymāso̊nr-ẏn. the craft of building with stone or brick
masquemasq𝕦emasquemasq𝕦en. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
masquerademasq𝕦e̊rādemasquer-ademasq𝕦e̊r-āden. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
n. making a false outward show
v. take part in a masquerade
v. pretend to be someone or something that you are not
masqueradermasq𝕦e̊rāde̊rmasquer-ad-ermasq𝕦e̊r-ād-e̊rn. a participant in a masquerade
massmassmassmassn. a large amount of something
n. the physical property of a body measured by its resistance to acceleration
n. a religious ceremony
massacremassåcremass-acremass-åcren. the killing of a large number of people
v. to kill people in large numbers
massedmass𝕖ḋmass-edmass-𝕖ḋa. gathered together in a large group
masseurmasse̊urmass-eurmass-e̊urn. a man who gives massages professionally
massingmassingmass-ingmass-ingv. join together into a mass or collect or form a mass
massivemassivemass-ivemass-ivea. large and heavy; solid
a. exceptionally large
masslessmasslėssmass-lessmass-lėssa. having no mass
mass-transitmass-transitn. a system of large-scale public transportation
massacredmassåcr𝕖dmass-acr-edmass-åcr-𝕖dv. kill a large number of people indiscriminately
massivelymassiv𝕖lẏmass-ive-lymass-iv𝕖-lẏadv. to a massive degree or in a massive manner
massivenessmassiv𝕖nėssmass-ive-nessmass-iv𝕖-nėssn. the property of being large in mass
n. an unwieldy largeness
amassåmassa-masså-massv. collect or gather a large amount of something
amassingåmassinga-mass-ingå-mass-ingv. collect or gather
biomassbīo̊massbio-massbīo̊-massn. the total mass of living matter in a given area
n. organic material used as fuel
MassachusettsMassåchūse̊ttsMassachusettsMassåchūse̊ttsn. a state in the northeastern United States
massagemåssàgemassagemåssàgen. the action of rubbing and pressing the body
v. to rub and press the body
massagedmåssàg𝕖dmassag-edmåssàg-𝕖dv. manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
massagermåssàge̊rmassag-ermåssàg-e̊rn. someone who rubs or kneads the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation
massagingmåssàgingmassag-ingmåssàg-ingv. manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
massagesmassàgėṡmassage-smassàgė-ṡ
massemassemassemassen. a billiards shot with the cue nearly vertical; cue ball spins around another ball
masseusemasse̊uṡemasseusemasse̊uṡen. a female massager
massifmassĩfmassifmassĩfn. a block of the earth's crust bounded by faults, forming peaks of a mountain range
mastmàstmastmàstn. a tall upright post supporting sails on a ship
MasterCardMaste̊rCàrdMaster-CardMaste̊r-Càrdn. an international credit card company
mastectomymastecto̊mẏmast-ectomymast-ecto̊mẏn. surgical removal of a breast
mastermàste̊rmast-ermàst-e̊rn. a person who has control or authority
n. a person skilled in a particular field
vt. gain complete knowledge or skill in something
mastitismastītismast-itismast-ītisn. inflammation of a breast (or udder)
mastoidmastoidmast-oidmast-oidn. process of the temporal bone behind the ear at the base of the skull
a. of or relating to or in the region of the mastoid process
masticatemasticātemast-ic-atemast-ic-ātev. grind and knead
masteredmaste̊r𝕖dmast-er-edmast-e̊r-𝕖d
masterfulmaste̊rfůlmast-er-fulmast-e̊r-fůla. having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
masteringmaste̊ringmast-er-ingmast-e̊r-ing
mastoiditismastoidīti̊smast-oid-itismast-oid-īti̊sn. inflammation of the mastoid
masterlymaste̊rlẏmast-er-lymast-e̊r-lẏa. having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
masterpiecemàste̊rpiēcemast-er-piecemàst-e̊r-piēcen. the most outstanding work of a creative artist
mastersmaste̊rṡmast-er-smast-e̊r-ṡ
masterstrokemaste̊rstrōkemast-er-strokemast-e̊r-strōken. an achievement demonstrating great skill or mastery
masterymaste̊rẏmast-er-ymast-e̊r-ẏn. comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject
n. control or power over others
masticationmasticātio̊nmast-ic-at-ionmast-ic-āt-io̊nn. biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
masterfullymaste̊rfůllẏmast-er-ful-lymast-e̊r-fůl-lẏadv. in a skillfully masterful manner; with the skill of a master
masterpiecesmaste̊rpiēcėṡmast-er-piece-smast-e̊r-piēcė-ṡ
mastoidectomymastoidecto̊mẏmast-oid-ec-tom-ymast-oid-ec-to̊m-ẏn. surgical removal of some or all of the mastoid process
foremastfor𝕖mastfore-mastfor𝕖-mastn. the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
loadmasterlōadmàste̊rload-mast-erlōad-màst-e̊rn. a person responsible for loading and unloading cargo on an aircraft
remasteredrėmàste̊r𝕖dre-mast-er-edrė-màst-e̊r-𝕖dv. make a new master copy of a recording from earlier versions
concertmasterconce̊rtmaste̊rcon-cert-mast-ercon-ce̊rt-mast-e̊rn. the leader of the first violin section of an orchestra
puzzlemasterpûzzl𝕖maste̊rpuzz-le-mast-erpûzz-l𝕖-mast-e̊rn. a person who creates or solves puzzles as a hobby or profession
masticmasticmasticmasticn. an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes
n. a pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler
n. an evergreen shrub of the Mediterranean region that is cultivated for its resin
mastiffmasti̊ffmastiffmasti̊ffn. a large powerful breed of dog used as a watchdog
masturbatemastůrbātemasturb-atemastůrb-ātev. to obtain sexual gratification by self-stimulation
masturbatedmastůrbātėdmasturb-at-edmastůrb-āt-ėd
masturbatingmastůrbātingmasturb-at-ingmastůrb-āt-ing
masturbationmastůrbātio̊nmasturb-at-ionmastůrb-āt-io̊nn. manual stimulation of the genital organs (of yourself or another) for sexual pleasure
masturbatormastůrbāto̊rmasturb-at-ormastůrb-āt-o̊rn. a person who practices masturbation
masturbatorymastůrbāto̊rẏmasturb-at-orymastůrb-āt-o̊rẏa. of or relating to masturbation
masturbatesmastůrbāt𝕖smasturb-ate-smastůrb-āt𝕖-s
matmatmatmatn. a piece of material used as a floor covering
v. to become tangled
matemātematemāten. a partner or companion
n. one of a pair
vt. join as a pair
matrixmātrixmatrixmātrixn. a rectangular array of numbers arranged in rows and columns
n. an environment in which something develops
maternalmåte̊rnålmatern-almåte̊rn-åla. relating to a mother
matriarchmātrĩàrc𝕙matri-archmātrĩ-àrc𝕙n. a female head of a family or tribe
matriculatemåtricūlātematricul-atemåtricūl-āten. someone who has been admitted to a college or university
v. enroll as a student
matedmātėdmat-edmāt-ėda. joined as a pair
a. of or relating to a marriage partner
matermàte̊rmat-ermàt-e̊rn. an informal use of the Latin word for mother
mateymātēymat-eymāt-ēya. (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
mattedmattėdmatt-edmatt-ėda. tangled in a dense mass
maternitymåte̊rnitẏmatern-itymåte̊rn-itẏn. the state of being a mother
a. relating to pregnancy and childbirth
matingmātingmat-ingmāt-ingn. the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
mattingmattingmatt-ingmatt-ingn. a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)
matrilocalmatrilōcålmatri-localmatri-lōcåla. relating to a custom in which a married couple lives with or near the wife's family
matronmātro̊nmatr-onmātr-o̊nn. a married woman usually middle-aged with children who is staid and dignified
matesmāt𝕖smate-smāt𝕖-s
mattemattemat-temat-tea. having a non-shiny surface
maturemåtūremat-uremåt-ūrea. fully developed; grown up
v. to become mature
matzohmatzo̊𝕙mat-zohmat-zo̊𝕙n brittle flat bread eaten at Passover
matriarchalmātrĩàrc𝕙ålmatri-arch-almātrĩ-àrc𝕙-åla. characteristic of a matriarchy
matrilinealmatrilinēalmatri-line-almatri-linē-ala. based on or tracing descent through the female line
maturedmåtūr𝕖dmat-ur-edmåt-ūr-𝕖dv. develop and reach maturity
a. fully ripe; at the height of bloom
maturermåtūre̊rmat-ur-ermåt-ūr-e̊r
maturestmåtūrėstmat-ur-estmåt-ūr-ėst
matriculationmåtricūlātio̊nmatricul-at-ionmåtricūl-āt-io̊nn. admission to a group (especially a college or university)
maturingmåtūringmat-ur-ingmåt-ūr-ingv. to develop and reach maturity
maturitymåtūritẏmat-ur-itymåt-ūr-itẏn. the state of being fully grown or developed
n. the time when a financial arrangement becomes due
maternallymåte̊rnållẏmatern-al-lymåte̊rn-ål-lẏadv. in a maternal manner; as a mother
matronlymātro̊nlẏmatr-on-lymātr-o̊n-lẏa. befitting or characteristic of a mature woman
maturelymåtùr𝕖lẏmat-ure-lymåt-ùr𝕖-lẏadv. in a mature manner
matrimonymatri̊mōnẏmatri-mon-ymatri̊-mōn-ẏn. the ceremony or sacrament of marriage
matrilateralmatrilate̊rålmatri-lat-er-almatri-lat-e̊r-åla. relating to the mother's side of the family
materialmåtēriålmat-er-i-almåt-ēr-i-åln. the substance from which a thing is made
a. relating to physical objects; physical rather than spiritual
matrimonialmatri̊mōniålmatri-mon-i-almatri̊-mōn-i-åla. of or relating to the state of marriage
materialisemåte̊riålīṡemat-er-i-al-isemåt-e̊r-i-ål-īṡev. to become actual or real; to appear in bodily form
materialismmåtēriåliṡmmat-er-i-al-ismmåt-ēr-i-ål-iṡmn. a desire for wealth and possessions; the theory that matter is the only reality
materialistmåtēriålistmat-er-i-al-istmåt-ēr-i-ål-istn. someone who values possessions; someone who believes only physical matter exists
materialitymåtērialitẏmat-er-i-al-itymåt-ēr-i-al-itẏn. the quality of being physical; relevance requiring careful consideration
materializemåtēriålīzemat-er-i-al-izemåt-ēr-i-ål-īzev. come into being; become reality
materiallymåtēriållẏmat-er-i-al-lymåt-ēr-i-ål-lẏadv. with respect to material aspects
adv. to a significant degree
materialsmåtēriålṡmat-er-i-al-småt-ēr-i-ål-ṡ
materializationmåte̊riålīzātio̊nmat-er-i-al-iz-at-ionmåt-e̊r-i-ål-īz-āt-io̊nn. the process of coming into being; becoming reality
n. an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit)
materialisticmåtēriålisticmat-er-i-al-ist-icmåt-ēr-i-ål-ist-ica. marked by materialism
automatedãuto̊mātėdauto-mat-edãuto̊-māt-ėda. operated by automation
automatismãutomåtiṡmauto-mat-ismãuto-måt-iṡmn. any reaction that occurs automatically without conscious thought
automatonãutomåtonauto-mat-onãuto-måt-onn. a mechanism that can move automatically; someone who acts in a mechanical way
bunkmatebûnkmātebunk-matebûnk-māten. someone who occupies the same sleeping quarters as yourself
dematerializedēmåte̊riålīzede-mat-er-i-al-izedē-måt-e̊r-i-ål-īzev. become immaterial; disappear
dematerializationdėmåtēriålīzātio̊nde-mat-er-i-al-iz-at-iondė-måt-ēr-i-ål-īz-āt-io̊nn. the process of becoming immaterial or losing physical form
inmateinmātein-matein-māten. a person living in a prison or hospital
immatureimmåtūreim-mat-ureim-måt-ūrea. not yet mature or fully developed
immaterialimmåtēriålim-mater-i-alim-måtēr-i-åla. not consisting of matter; lacking importance
immaturityimmåtùritẏim-mat-ur-ityim-måt-ùr-itẏn. not having reached maturity
immaterialityimmåte̊rialitẏim-mat-er-i-al-ityim-måt-e̊r-i-al-itẏn. the quality of not being physical; not consisting of matter
metamaterialmētåmåtēriålmeta-mat-er-i-almētå-måt-ēr-i-åln. an artificial material engineered to have properties not found in nature
nonmaterialnonmåte̊riålnon-mat-er-i-alnon-måt-e̊r-i-åla not consisting of matter
prematureprēmåtūrepre-mat-ureprē-måt-ūrea. occurring or done before the usual or proper time
a. born before the end of full term
prematurelyprēmåtůr𝕖lẏpre-mat-ure-lyprē-måt-ůr𝕖-lẏadv. before the proper time; too soon
telematicstele̊maticstele-mat-ic-stele̊-mat-ic-sn. the branch of IT dealing with long-distance transmission of computerized information
laundromatlãundro̊matlaundr-o-matlãundr-o̊-matn. a self-service laundry with coin-operated washing machines
matadormatådormatad-ormatåd-orn. the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull
matchmatchmatchmatchn. a contest in which people or teams compete
n. a small stick used to light a fire
v. be equal or correspond to
matchbookmatchbookmatch-bookmatch-bookn. a small folder of paper safety matches
matchboxmatchboxmatch-boxmatch-boxn. a box for holding matches
matchedmatch𝕖ḋmatch-edmatch-𝕖ḋa. going well together; possessing harmonizing qualities
matchesmatchėṡmatch-esmatch-ėṡ
matchingmatchingmatch-ingmatch-inga. corresponding in appearance or character
matchlessmatchlėssmatch-lessmatch-lėssa. eminent beyond or above comparison
matchmakermatchmāke̊rmatch-makermatch-māke̊rn. someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others
matchstickmatchstickmatch-stickmatch-stickn. a short thin stick of wood used in making matches
matchupmatchûpmatch-upmatch-ûpn. the pairing of people or things for comparison or competition
matchmakingmatchmākingmatch-mak-ingmatch-māk-ingn. mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others
mismatchmismatchmis-matchmis-matchn. a bad or unsuitable match
v. match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together
mismatchedmismatch𝕖ḋmis-match-edmis-match-𝕖ḋa. not fairly matched; unsuitably matched
overmatchedōve̊rmatch𝕖ḋover-match-edōve̊r-match-𝕖ḋv. be more than a match for (overmatch的过去式和过去分词)
rematchrēmatchre-matchrē-matchn. a game that is played again
unmatchableûnmatchåbleun-match-ableûn-match-åblea. eminent beyond or above comparison
unmatchedûnmatch𝕖ḋun-match-edûn-match-𝕖ḋa. eminent beyond or above comparison
littermatelitte̊rmātelitter-matelitte̊r-māten. one of two or more animals born in the same litter
materielmåtēriēlmaterielmåtēriēln. equipment and supplies of a military force
mathmathmathmathn. a science dealing with the logic of quantity, shape, and arrangement
mathsmathsmath-smath-sn. a science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
mathematicallymathe̊maticållẏmathematic-al-lymathe̊matic-ål-lẏadv. with respect to mathematics
mathematicalmathe̊maticålmath-e-mat-ic-almath-e̊-mat-ic-åla. relating to mathematics
mathematicianmathe̊måtiċi̊ånmath-e-mat-ic-ianmath-e̊-måt-iċ-i̊ånn. a person skilled in mathematics
mathematicsmathe̊maticsmath-e-mat-ic-smath-e̊-mat-ic-sn. the science of numbers, quantity, and space
mathematicmathe̊maticmathemat-icmathe̊mat-ica. of or relating to mathematics
matineematinēematineematinēen. a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
MatisseMatĩsseMatisseMatĩssen. a French painter known for his use of color
mattmattmattmattn. the property of having little or no contrast
a. not reflecting light; not glossy
mattermatte̊rmatt-ermatt-e̊rn. physical substance in general; the material of which something is made
n. a subject or situation under consideration
vi. to be of importance
matteredmatte̊r𝕖dmatt-er-edmatt-e̊r-𝕖d
matteringmatte̊ringmatt-er-ingmatt-e̊r-ing
mattersmatte̊rṡmatt-er-smatt-e̊r-ṡ
antimatterantīmatte̊ranti-matt-erantī-matt-e̊rn. matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of normal matter
mattockmatto̊ckmattockmatto̊ckn. a kind of pick used for digging, with a flat blade set at right angles to the handle
mattressmattre̊ssmattressmattre̊ssn. a large flat pad used as a bed or on a bed
mattressesmattre̊ssėṡmattress-esmattre̊ss-ėṡ
maturationmatůrātio̊nmatur-at-ionmatůr-āt-io̊nn. coming to full development; becoming mature
maturationalmatūrātio̊nålmatur-at-ion-almatūr-āt-io̊n-åla. relating to or involved in maturation
prematuritypremåtůri̊tẏpre-matur-itypre-måtůr-i̊tẏn. the state of being premature
matzahmatzå𝕙matzahmatzå𝕙n. brittle flat bread eaten at Passover
matzomàtzōmatzomàtzōn. brittle flat bread eaten at Passover
maudlinmãudlinmaudlinmãudlina. effusively or insincerely emotional
maulmãulmaulmãuln. a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
v. injure badly by beating
maulingmãulingmaul-ingmãul-ingv. injure badly by beating
v. split wood with a maul
maundermãunde̊rmaund-ermãund-e̊rv. to talk in a rambling or confused way
maundymãundẏmaundymãundẏn. a religious ceremony in which the Pope or a monarch washes the feet of the poor
MauritiusMãuritiůsMauritiusMãuritiůsn. an island country in the Indian Ocean
mausoleummãuso̊lēůmmausole-ummãuso̊lē-ůmn. a large burial chamber, usually above ground
mauvemãuvemauvemãuven. a moderate purple
a. of a pale greyish violet color
mavenmāve̊nmavenmāve̊nn. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
maverickmave̊rickmaverickmave̊rickn. an independent-minded person who does not conform
mawmãwmawmãwn. informal terms for the mouth
n. the stomach of an animal
mawkishmãwkishmawkishmãwkisha. effusively or insincerely emotional
maxmaxmaxmaxn. the maximum or greatest amount
a. to the greatest extent
maxesmaxėṡmax-esmax-ėṡ
maximummaximůmmax-im-ummax-im-ůmn. the greatest amount or level possible or recorded
a. as great as possible
supermaxsūpe̊rmaxsuper-maxsūpe̊r-maxn. a prison with the highest level of security
maximaxĩmaximaxĩn. a long skirt ending below the calf
a. used of women's clothing having a hemline at the ankle
maxillamaxillåmaxill-amaxill-ån. the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
maxillarymaxillårẏmaxill-arymaxill-årẏa. of or relating to the upper jaw
maximmaxi̊mmaximmaxi̊mn. a saying expressing a general truth
maximalmaxi̊målmaxim-almaxi̊m-åla. the greatest or most complete or best possible
maximisemaximīṡemaxim-isemaxim-īṡevt. to make as large as possible
maximizemaxi̊mīzemaxim-izemaxi̊m-īzev. to increase something as much as possible
maximalistmaximålistmaxim-al-istmaxim-ål-ista. relating to or advocating maximal policies
n. a person who advocates extreme measures
maximallymaximållẏmaxim-al-lymaxim-ål-lẏadv. to a maximal degree
maximizationmaximizātio̊nmaxim-iz-at-ionmaxim-iz-āt-io̊nn. the mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function
submaximalsûbmaximålsub-maxim-alsûb-maxim-åla. less than maximal; below the maximum level
MayMāyMayMāyaux. expressing possibility or permission
n. the fifth month of the year
maymāymaymāyaux. expressing possibility or permission
n. the fifth month of the year
maybemāybēmay-bemāy-bēadv. perhaps; possibly
maydaymāydāymay-daymāy-dāyn. an internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone (from French m'aider)
mayormāyo̊rmay-ormāy-o̊rn. the head of a city government
MaysMāyṡMay-sMāy-ṡ
mayoralmāyo̊rålmay-or-almāy-o̊r-åla. of or relating to a mayor or the office of mayor
mayorsmāyo̊rṡmay-or-smāy-o̊r-ṡ
mayorshipmāyo̊rshipmay-or-shipmāy-o̊r-shipn. the office of a mayor
mayoraltymāyo̊råltẏmay-or-al-tymāy-o̊r-ål-tẏn. the position of mayor
dismaydismāydis-maydis-māyn. a feeling of distress in the face of trouble
vt. to cause someone to feel distressed
dismayeddismāy𝕖ddis-may-eddis-māy-𝕖da. struck with fear, dread, or consternation
dismayingdismāyingdis-may-ingdis-māy-ingv. fill with apprehension or alarm
a. causing consternation
dismayinglydismāyinglẏdis-may-ing-lydis-māy-ing-lẏadv. in a dismaying manner
mayamaȳåmayamaȳån. a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Central America
mayanmaȳånmayanmaȳånn. a member of the Maya people
a. of or relating to the Maya
MayellaMayellan. a female given name
mayhemmāyhemmayhemmāyhemn. violent or damaging disorder; the willful and unlawful crippling of another person
mayomāyōmayomāyōn. a thick creamy dressing made of egg yolks and oil
mayonnaisemāyo̊nnāiṡemayonnaisemāyo̊nnāiṡen. a thick creamy dressing made of egg yolks and oil
mayonnaisesmāyo̊nnāiṡėṡmayonnaise-smāyo̊nnāiṡė-ṡ
mazymāzẏmaz-ymāz-ẏa. resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity
amazeåmāzea-mazeå-māzev. affect with wonder
amazedåmāz𝕖da-maz-edå-māz-𝕖da. filled with wonder or surprise
amazingåmāzinga-maz-ingå-māz-inga. causing great surprise or wonder
amazementåmāz𝕖me̊nta-maze-mentå-māz𝕖-me̊ntn. a feeling of great surprise
amazonamåzona-maz-ona-måz-onn. a large strong and aggressive woman
n. a major South American river
amazesåmāzėṡa-maze-så-māzė-ṡ
amazonianamåzōniåna-maz-on-iana-måz-ōn-iåna. of or relating to the Amazon region; tall and strong like an Amazon
amazinglyåmāzinglẏa-maz-ing-lyå-māz-ing-lẏadv. in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
mazemāzemazemāzen. complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
mazurkamåzurkåmazurkamåzurkån. music composed for dancing the mazurka
n. a Polish national dance in triple time
memēmemēpron. objective case of I
permeablepe̊rmēableper-me-ablepe̊r-mē-ablea. allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
permeatepe̊rmēateper-me-atepe̊r-mē-atev. spread or diffuse through
permeabilitype̊rmēabilitẏper-me-abil-itype̊r-mē-abil-itẏn. the property of something that can be pervaded by a liquid (as by osmosis or diffusion)
permeationpe̊rmėātio̊nper-me-at-ionpe̊r-mė-āt-io̊nn. the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance
impermeabilityimpe̊rmēåbilitẏim-per-me-abil-ityim-pe̊r-mē-åbil-itẏn. the property of something that cannot be pervaded by a liquid
meadmēadmeadmēadn. an alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water
meadowmèadōwmead-owmèad-ōwn. a piece of grassland, especially near a river
meadowlarkmèadōwlàrkmead-ow-larkmèad-ōw-làrkn. North American songbirds having a yellow breast
meagremēagre̊meagremēagre̊a. deficient in amount or quality
meagermēage̊rmeag-ermēag-e̊ra. deficient in amount or quality or extent
meagerlymēage̊rlẏmeag-er-lymēag-e̊r-lẏadv. to a meager degree or in a meager manner
mealmēalmealmēaln. any of the regular occasions in a day when food is eaten
mealiemēaliemeal-iemēal-ien. an ear of corn
mealsmēalṡmeal-smēal-ṡ
mealtimemēaltīmemeal-timemēal-tīmen. the hour at which a meal is habitually or customarily eaten
mealwormmēalwo̊rmmeal-wormmēal-wo̊rmn. the larva of beetles of the family Tenebrionidae
mealymēalẏmeal-ymēal-ẏa. containing meal or made of meal
meanmēanmeanmēanvt. to express or signify; to intend
a. ungenerous; poor; average
n. an average
meantmèantmeantmèantv. past tense of "mean"
meanermēane̊rmean-ermēan-e̊r
meanestmēanėstmean-estmēan-ėst
meaniemēaniemean-iemēan-ien. a person of mean disposition
meaningmēaningmean-ingmēan-ingn. what is meant by a word, text, gesture, or action
a. intended to communicate something
meanlymēanlẏmean-lymēan-lẏadv. in a despicable, ignoble manner
adv. in a miserly manner
meannessmēanne̊ssmean-nessmēan-ne̊ssn. extreme stinginess
meansmēansmean-smēan-sn. a method or way of doing something; resources
meantimemēantīmemean-timemēan-tīmen. the time between one event and another
adv. in the intervening time
meanwhilemēanwhīlemean-whilemēan-whīleadv. in the intervening period of time
adv. at the same time
meanymēanẏmean-ymēan-ẏn. a mean or stingy person
meaningfulmēaningfůlmean-ing-fulmēan-ing-fůla. having a serious, important, or useful quality or purpose
meaninglessmēaninglėssmean-ing-lessmēan-ing-lėssa. having no meaning or direction or purpose
meaningsmēaningṡmean-ing-smēan-ing-ṡ
meantimesmēantīm𝕖ṡmean-time-smēan-tīm𝕖-ṡ
meaningfullymēaningfůllẏmean-ing-ful-lymēan-ing-fůl-lẏadv. in a meaningful manner
meaningfulnessmēaningfůlnėssmean-ing-ful-nessmēan-ing-fůl-nėssn. the quality of having great value or significance
meaninglessnessmēaninglėssnėssmean-ing-less-nessmēan-ing-lėss-nėssn. the quality of having no value or significance
demeandėmēande-meandė-mēanv. to lower in character or status
demeaningdėmēaningde-mean-ingdė-mēan-inga. causing a loss of dignity or respect
demeanourdėmēano̊urde-mean-ourdė-mēan-o̊urn. outward behavior or conduct
meandermēande̊rmeandermēande̊rn. a bend or curve, as in a stream or river
meanderingmēande̊ringmeander-ingmēande̊r-inga. following a winding course
meanderingsmėande̊ringṡmeander-ing-smėande̊r-ing-ṡv to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
measuringmèas̃ůringmeasur-ingmèas̃ůr-ingn. the act of determining the extent or amount of something
measlymēaṡlẏmeas-lymēaṡ-lẏa. contemptibly small in amount
measuremèas̃ůremeas-uremèas̃-ůren. a way to achieve something; a step taken
n. the size, amount, or degree of something
vt. to find the size, amount, or degree of something
measurablemèas̃ůråblemeas-ur-ablemèas̃-ůr-åblea. capable of being measured; significant
measuredmèas̃ůr𝕖dmeas-ur-edmèas̃-ůr-𝕖da. carefully considered; deliberate
a. having a regular rhythm
measurermèas̃ůre̊rmeas-ur-ermèas̃-ůr-e̊rn. a person who makes measurements
measurablymèas̃ůråblẏmeasur-ab-lymèas̃ůr-åb-lẏadv. to a measurable degree
measurelessmèas̃ůrelėssmeas-ure-lessmèas̃-ůre-lėsss without limits in extent or size or quantity
measurementmèas̃ůr𝕖me̊ntmeas-ure-mentmèas̃-ůr𝕖-me̊ntn. the act or process of measuring; the size, length, or amount of something
measuresmèas̃ůr𝕖ṡmeas-ure-smèas̃-ůr𝕖-ṡ
immeasurableimmèas̃ůrableim-measur-ableim-mèas̃ůr-ablea. impossible to measure
immeasurablyimmèas̃ůrablẏim-measur-ab-lyim-mèas̃ůr-ab-lẏadv. to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement
overmeasureōve̊rmèas̃ůreover-meas-ureōve̊r-mèas̃-ůren. excessive measurement
unmeasurableûnmèas̃ůråblèun-measur-ableûn-mèas̃ůr-åblèa. impossible to measure
unmeasuredûnmèas̃ůr𝕖dun-measur-edûn-mèas̃ůr-𝕖da. not composed of measured syllables; not metrical
measlesmēaṡl𝕖ṡmeasl-esmēaṡl-𝕖ṡn. an acute contagious viral disease marked by red spots
meatmēatmeatmēatn. animal flesh eaten as food
meatballmēatbãllmeat-ballmēat-bãlln. ground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth
meatheadmēathèadmeat-headmēat-hèadn. a stupid person
meatlessmēatle̊ssmeat-lessmēat-le̊ssa. lacking meat
meatloafmēatlōafmeat-loafmēat-lōafn a baked loaf of ground meat
meatsmēatsmeat-smēat-s
meatusmėātůsmeat-usmėāt-ůsn. a natural body passageway
meatymēatẏmeat-ymēat-ẏa. full of meat or substance
a. rich in content or meaning
meatballsmēatbãllṡmeat-ball-smēat-bãll-ṡ
mincemeatminc𝕖mēatmince-meatminc𝕖-mēatn. spiced mixture of chopped raisins and apples and other ingredients with or without meat
ostiomeatalostiōmēatålosti-o-meat-alosti-ō-mēat-åla. of or relating to the ostiomeatal complex (a key anatomical area in the nose)
meccameccåmeccameccån. a city in Saudi Arabia; a place that attracts many visitors
mechanicmėchanicmech-an-icmėch-an-icn. a person who repairs machines
mechanisemec𝕙ånīṡemech-an-isemec𝕙-ån-īṡevt. to introduce machines into a process
mechanismmechåniṡmmech-an-ismmech-ån-iṡmn. the technical aspects of doing something
n. a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
mechanistmec𝕙ånistmech-an-istmec𝕙-ån-istn. a person who believes in mechanical philosophy
mechanizemec𝕙ånīzemech-an-izemec𝕙-ån-īzev. make mechanical
v. equip with armed and armored motor vehicles
mechanicalmėchanicålmech-an-ic-almėch-an-ic-åla. relating to machines or machinery
a. done without thinking; automatic
mechanizedmec𝕙ånīz𝕖dmech-an-iz-edmec𝕙-ån-īz-𝕖da. equipped with machinery; using vehicles
mechanisticmec𝕙ånisticmech-an-ist-icmec𝕙-ån-ist-ica. explained in terms of physical forces
a. of or relating to the philosophical theory of mechanism
mechanicsmėchanicsmech-an-ic-smėch-an-ic-sn. the science of forces and motion; technical details
mechanizationmec𝕙åni̊zātio̊nmech-an-iz-at-ionmec𝕙-ån-i̊z-āt-io̊nn. the condition of having a highly technical implementation
mechanicallymėchanicållẏmech-an-ic-al-lymėch-an-ic-ål-lẏadv. in a mechanical manner; without thought or feeling
biomechanicalbīōme̊c𝕙anicålbio-mech-an-ic-albīō-me̊c𝕙-an-ic-åla. relating to the mechanics of living bodies
biomechanicsbīōmėchanicsbio-mech-an-ic-sbīō-mėch-an-ic-sn. the study of mechanical laws relating to the movement of living organisms
electromechanicalėlectrōme̊c𝕙anicålelectro-mech-an-ic-alėlectrō-me̊c𝕙-an-ic-åla. of or relating to or involving an electrically operated mechanical device
micromechanicsmīcrōme̊c𝕙anicsmicro-mech-an-ic-smīcrō-me̊c𝕙-an-ic-sn. the branch of mechanics that deals with very small structures
meconiummėcōniůmmeconiummėcōniůmn. thick dark green mucoid material that is the first feces of a newborn child
medalmedålmed-almed-åln. a piece of metal given as an award for bravery or achievement
medicaidmedi̊cāidmedic-aidmedi̊c-āidn. a US government program for health care
medicatemedicātemedic-atemedic-ātev. treat medicinally, treat with medicine
medievalmėdiēvålmediev-almėdiēv-åla. relating to the Middle Ages
a. old-fashioned and unenlightened
mediamēdiåmed-iamēd-iån. the main means of mass communication, especially TV, radio, and newspapers
medicmedicmed-icmed-icn. a doctor or medical student; a medical corpsman
medlarmedlårmed-larmed-lårn. small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit
n. crabapple-like fruit used for preserves
medusame̊dūsåmed-usame̊d-ūsån. (Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon
n. the free-swimming bell-shaped form of a cnidarian
medicalmedicålmed-ic-almed-ic-åla. relating to the science of medicine or the treatment of patients
meditatemeditātemed-it-atemed-it-ātev. reflect deeply on a subject; think intently for spiritual purposes
medicatedmedicātėdmedic-at-edmedic-āt-ėdv. treat with medicine; impregnate with a medicinal substance
medievalismmediēvåli̊ṡmmediev-al-ismmediēv-ål-i̊ṡmn. the spirit or characteristics of the Middle Ages
medievalistmedievålistmediev-al-istmediev-ål-istn. a person who studies the Middle Ages
medicinemedicinemed-ic-inemed-ic-inen. a drug or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease
n. the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
medullamėdûllåmed-u-llamėd-û-llån. the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal
medalsmedålṡmed-al-smed-ål-ṡ
mediaevalmediāevålmed-i-aev-almed-i-āev-åla. relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
a. as if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened
medicinalme̊dici̊nålmed-ic-in-alme̊d-ic-i̊n-åla. having the properties of medicine
medicationmedi̊cātio̊nmed-ic-at-ionmed-i̊c-āt-io̊nn. the act of treating with medicines or remedies
n. a medicine or drug
meditationmedi̊tātio̊nmed-it-at-ionmed-i̊t-āt-io̊nn. the act of thinking deeply in silence
meditativemedi̊tātivemed-it-at-ivemed-i̊t-āt-ivea. deeply or seriously thoughtful
medicallymedi̊cållẏmed-ic-al-lymed-i̊c-ål-lẏadv. in a medical manner
medicamentmedicåme̊ntmed-ic-a-mentmed-ic-å-me̊ntn. something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
medicinesmedi̊ci̊n𝕖ṡmed-ic-ine-smed-i̊c-i̊n𝕖-ṡ
meditationalmedi̊tātio̊nålmed-it-at-ion-almed-i̊t-āt-io̊n-åla. relating to or involving meditation
medicinallyme̊dici̊nållẏmed-ic-in-al-lyme̊d-ic-i̊n-ål-lẏadv. in a medicinal manner
medicationsmedicātio̊nṡmed-ic-at-ion-smed-ic-āt-io̊n-ṡ
medicalizationmedi̊cålīzātio̊nmed-ic-al-iz-at-ionmed-i̊c-ål-īz-āt-io̊nn. the process of making a condition a medical issue that requires diagnosis and treatment
biomedicalbīōmedicålbio-med-ic-albīō-med-ic-åla. relating to the activities and applications of science to clinical medicine
biomedicinebīōmedicinebio-med-ic-inebīō-med-ic-inen. medical science applying biological and physiological principles to clinical practice
multimediamûltĩmēdiåmulti-med-iamûltĩ-mēd-iån. transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.)
nonmedicalnonmedicålnon-med-ic-alnon-med-ic-åla. not related to medicine
paramedicparåmedicpara-med-icparå-med-icn. a person trained to give emergency medical treatment
premedicalprēmedicålpre-med-ic-alprē-med-ic-åla. preparing for the study of medicine
premeditateprēmedi̊tātepre-med-it-ateprē-med-i̊t-ātevt. to plan in advance
premeditatedprēmedi̊tātėdpre-med-it-at-edprē-med-i̊t-āt-ėda. characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning
premeditationprēmedi̊tātio̊npre-med-it-at-ionprē-med-i̊t-āt-io̊nn. planning or plotting in advance of acting
remediablerėmēdiåblere-medi-ablerė-mēdi-åblea. capable of being remedied or redressed
remedyremėdẏre-med-yre-mėd-ẏn. a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury
v. to set right or correct
remedialrėmēdiålre-med-i-alrė-mēd-i-åla. intended to correct or improve something
remediaterēmēdiåtere-med-i-aterē-mēd-i-åtev. set straight or right
remediationrėmēdiātio̊nre-med-i-at-ionrė-mēd-i-āt-io̊nn. the act of correcting or improving something
telemedicinetelėmedici̊netele-med-ic-inetelė-med-ic-i̊nen. the practice of medicine using telecommunication technology
bioremediationbīorēmēdiātio̊nbio-re-med-i-at-ionbīo-rē-mēd-i-āt-io̊nn. the use of microorganisms to treat waste or pollutants
irremediableirrėmēdiåbleir-re-med-i-ableir-rė-mēd-i-åblea. impossible to remedy or correct or redress
irremediablyirrėmēdiåblẏir-re-med-i-ab-lyir-rė-mēd-i-åb-lẏadv. in an irremediable manner
nonremedialnonrėmēdiålnon-re-med-i-alnon-rė-mēd-i-åla. not intended as a remedy; not corrective
phytoremediationphȳtōremēdiātio̊nphyto-re-med-i-at-ionphȳtō-re-mēd-i-āt-io̊nn. using plants to clean up pollution
medallionme̊dallio̊nmedall-ionme̊dall-io̊nn. a large medal
n. a circular piece of food
medalistmedålistmed-al-istmed-ål-istn. someone who has won a medal
meddlemeddlemeddlemeddlev. intrude in other people's affairs or business
meddlermeddle̊rmeddl-ermeddl-e̊rn. an officious annoying person who interferes with others
meddlingmeddlingmeddl-ingmeddl-ingn. the act of altering something secretly or improperly
meddlesomemeddl𝕖so̊memeddle-somemeddl𝕖-so̊mea. intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
medialmēdiålmedi-almēdi-åla. situated in the middle
medianmēdiånmedi-anmēdi-ånn. the middle value in a series of numbers
a. relating to or situated in the middle
mediatemēdiātemedi-atemēdi-ātev. act as an intermediary to resolve a dispute
a. acting through an intervening agency
medicomedicōmedi-comedi-cōn a student in medical school
n a licensed medical practitioner
mediname̊dīnåmedi-name̊dī-nån. a city in Saudi Arabia, the second most holy city of Islam
n. the ancient quarter of a North African city
mediummēdiůmmedi-ummēdi-ůmn. a means of communication or expression
a. in the middle between two extremes
mediatedmēdiātėdmedi-at-edmēdi-āt-ėda. acting or brought about through an intervening agency
v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
mediatingmēdiātingmedi-at-ingmēdi-āt-ingv. to act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
mediationmēdiātio̊nmedi-at-ionmēdi-āt-io̊nn. a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party
mediallymediållẏmedi-al-lymedi-ål-lẏadv. in a medial position
mediatormēdiāto̊rmedi-at-ormēdi-āt-o̊rn. a person who tries to resolve a dispute between two parties
mediastinalmēdiåstīnålmedi-ast-in-almēdi-åst-īn-åla. of or pertaining to a mediastinum
mediationalmēdiātio̊nålmedi-at-ion-almēdi-āt-io̊n-åla. of or relating to mediation
mediastinummēdiastīnůmmedi-ast-in-ummēdi-ast-īn-ůmn. the space between the lungs containing the heart, aorta, esophagus, trachea and thymus
immediacyimmēdiåcẏim-medi-acyim-mēdi-åcẏn. the quality of being direct and immediate
immediateimmēdiåteim-medi-ateim-mēdi-åtea. occurring at once; instant
a. nearest in time or space
intermediaryinte̊rmēdiårẏinter-medi-aryinte̊r-mēdi-årẏn. a person who acts as a link between parties
a. acting as a mediator
intermediateinte̊rmēdiåteinter-medi-ateinte̊r-mēdi-åtea. coming between two things in time or place
n. something intermediate
intermediationinte̊rmēdiātio̊ninter-medi-at-ioninte̊r-mēdi-āt-io̊nn. the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement
immediatelyimmēdiåt𝕖lẏim-medi-ate-lyim-mēdi-åt𝕖-lẏadv. without delay; at once
adv. directly and without anything in between
unmediatedûnmēdiātėdun-medi-at-edûn-mēdi-āt-ėda. having no intervening persons, agents, or conditions
mediocritymēdiocri̊tẏmediocr-itymēdiocr-i̊tẏn ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding
n a person of second-rate ability or value
mediocremēdiōcre̊mediocremēdiōcre̊a. of only moderate quality; not very good
meditatormedi̊tāto̊rmed-it-at-ormed-i̊t-āt-o̊rn. a person who meditates
meditativelymeditåtiv𝕖lẏmed-it-at-ive-lymed-it-åt-iv𝕖-lẏadv. in a meditative manner
unpremeditatedûnprėmeditātėdun-pre-med-it-at-edûn-prė-med-it-āt-ėda. not prepared or planned in advance
mediterraneanmedi̊te̊rrānēann. the Mediterranean Sea
a. of or relating to the Mediterranean region
medleymedlēymedleymedlēyn. a mixture of various things
n. a musical composition combining several tunes
medullarymedůllårẏmedull-arymedůll-årẏa. containing or resembling bone marrow
a. of or relating to the medulla
meekmēekmeekmēeka. quiet, gentle, and submissive
meeklymēeklẏmeek-lymēek-lẏadv. in a submissive or spiritless manner
meeknessmēeknėssmeek-nessmēek-nėssn. the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
meerkatmēerkatmeerkatmēerkatn. a mongoose-like viverrine of South Africa having a face like a lemur and only four toes
meerschaummēerschaummeerschaummēerschaumn. a white clayey mineral
n. a pipe having a bowl made of meerschaum
meetmēetmeetmēetv. to come together; to be introduced to; to satisfy
n. a gathering; a sports competition
metmetmetmet
meetingmēetingmeet-ingmēet-ingn. an assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion
meetsmēetsmeet-smēet-s
meetingsmēetingṡmeet-ing-smēet-ing-ṡ
unmetûnmetun-metûn-meta. not fulfilled or met
megamegåmegamegåa. very large; million
megaplexmegåplexmega-plexmegå-plexn. a large multi-screen cinema complex
megawattmegåwàttmega-wattmegå-wàttn. a unit of power equal to one million watts
omegaōmegåo-megaō-megån. the ending of a series or sequence
n. the last (24th) letter of the Greek alphabet
meiosismeīōsi̊smeiosismeīōsi̊sn. cell division that produces reproductive cells with half the chromosome number
MekongMèkongMekongMèkongn. a major river in Southeast Asia
melodymelo̊dẏmelodymelo̊dẏn. a sequence of musical notes that is satisfying to listen to
melodicme̊lodicmelod-icme̊lod-ica. of or relating to melody
melodiemèlodiēmelod-iemèlod-iēn. a French art song
melodiousme̊lōdio̊usmelod-iousme̊lōd-io̊usa. containing a pleasing melody
mellownessmellōwnėssmellow-nessmellōw-nėssn. a soft and rich quality
n. a taste that is ripe and of full flavor
melonmelo̊nmel-onmel-o̊nn. a large round fruit with sweet juicy flesh
melonsmelo̊nṡmel-on-smel-o̊n-ṡ
melodicallyme̊lodicållẏmelod-ic-al-lyme̊lod-ic-ål-lẏadv. with respect to melody
mellifluousmelliflūo̊usmel-li-flu-ousmel-li-flū-o̊usa. pleasing to the ear; sweet or musical
muskmelonmûskmelo̊nmusk-mel-onmûsk-mel-o̊nn. the fruit of a muskmelon vine; any of several sweet melons related to cucumbers
melaminemelåmĩnemelaminemelåmĩnen. a white crystalline organic base used mainly in making resins
melaninmelåni̊nmelan-inmelån-i̊nn. insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers
melanomamelånōmåmelan-omamelån-ōmån. any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes
melancholicmelånc𝕙olicmelan-chol-icmelån-c𝕙ol-icn. someone subject to melancholia
melanesianmelånēs̃i̊ånmelan-es-ianmelån-ēs̃-i̊åna. of or relating to Melanesia or its people
n. a native or inhabitant of Melanesia
melancholymelåncho̊lẏmelan-chol-ymelån-cho̊l-ẏn. a feeling of thoughtful sadness
a. characterized by or causing sadness
melangemelangemelangemelangen. a motley assortment of things; a mixture
melatoninmelåtōninmelatoninmelåtōninn. a hormone secreted by the pineal gland that regulates sleep
MelbourneMelbo̊urneMelbourneMelbo̊urnen. the second largest city in Australia
meldmeldmeldmeldv. to blend or combine together
meldingmeldingmeld-ingmeld-ingv. mix together different elements
v. lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually
meleemèlēemeleemèlēen. a noisy riotous fight
ameliorateåmēlio̊rātea-melior-ateå-mēlio̊r-ātev. to make or become better
amelioratingåmēlio̊rātinga-melior-at-ingå-mēlio̊r-āt-inga. tending to ameliorate
ameliorationåmēlio̊rātio̊na-melior-at-ionå-mēlio̊r-āt-io̊nn. the act of relieving ills and changing for the better
ameliorativeåmēlio̊råtivea-melior-at-iveå-mēlio̊r-åt-ivea. tending to ameliorate
mellowmellōwmellowmellōwa. soft, sweet, and full-flavored
v. to become or make soft and gentle
mellowingmellōwingmellow-ingmellōw-ingn. the process of becoming mellow
meltmeltmeltmeltv. to change from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
v. to gradually disappear or become less intense
meltdownmeltdòwnmelt-downmelt-dòwnn. a disastrous collapse or breakdown; severe overheating of a nuclear reactor core
meltedmelt𝕖dmelt-edmelt-𝕖da. changed from a solid to a liquid state
meltingmeltingmelt-ingmelt-ingn. the process of changing from a solid to a liquid
a. becoming liquid or soft
meltsmeltsmelt-smelt-s
meltwatermeltwàte̊rmelt-wat-ermelt-wàt-e̊rn. melted snow or ice
meltinglymeltinglẏmelt-ing-lymelt-ing-lẏadv. in a melting manner
memorablememo̊råblememor-ablememo̊r-åblea. worth remembering; easily remembered
memorisememo̊rīṡememor-isememo̊r-īṡevt. to learn by heart; to store in memory
memorizememo̊rīzememor-izememo̊r-īzev. commit to memory; learn by heart
memorymemo̊rẏmem-orymem-o̊rẏn. the ability to remember things
n. something remembered from the past
memorialmėmoriålmem-ori-almėm-ori-åln. a structure or event established to remember a person or event
a. serving to preserve the memory of someone or something
memorizedmemo̊rīz𝕖dmemor-iz-edmemo̊r-īz-𝕖dv commit to memory; learn by heart
memorabiliamemo̊råbĩliåmemor-abil-iamemo̊r-åbĩl-iån. objects kept because of their association with memorable events
memorizingmemo̊rīzingmemor-iz-ingmemo̊r-īz-ing
memoriesmemo̊ri𝕖ṡmem-or-iesmem-o̊r-i𝕖ṡ
memorablymemo̊råblẏmemor-ab-lymemo̊r-åb-lẏadv. in a memorable manner
mementomementōmem-ent-omem-ent-ōn. a reminder of past events
memorizesmemo̊rīzėṡmemor-ize-smemo̊r-īzė-ṡ
memorizationmemo̊rizātio̊nmemor-iz-at-ionmemo̊r-iz-āt-io̊nn. learning so as to be able to remember verbatim
memorializeme̊moriålīzemem-ori-al-izeme̊m-ori-ål-īzev. address in a memorial
memorialsme̊moriålṡmem-ori-al-sme̊m-ori-ål-ṡ
memorializationmėmoriålīzātio̊nmem-ori-al-iz-at-ionmėm-ori-ål-īz-āt-io̊nn. a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
commemorateco̊mmemo̊rātecom-memor-ateco̊m-memo̊r-ātev. mark by some ceremony or observation
commemorationco̊mmemo̊rātio̊ncom-memor-at-ionco̊m-memo̊r-āt-io̊nn. a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
commemorativeco̊mmemoråtivecom-memor-at-iveco̊m-memor-åt-iven. an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person
a. intended as a commemoration
immemorialimme̊moriålim-mem-ori-alim-me̊m-ori-åla. long past; beyond the limits of memory or recorded history
unmemorableûnmemo̊råbleun-memor-ableûn-memo̊r-åblea. not worth remembering
membermembe̊rmemb-ermemb-e̊rn. a person who belongs to a group; a part of a structure
membersmembe̊rṡmemb-er-smemb-e̊r-ṡ
membershipmembe̊rshipmemb-er-shipmemb-e̊r-shipn. the body of members of an organization or group
n. the state of being a member
membershipsmembe̊rshipsmemb-er-ship-smemb-e̊r-ship-s
dismemberdismembe̊rdis-memb-erdis-memb-e̊rv. separate the limbs from the body
v. divide into pieces
dismembereddismembe̊r𝕖ddis-memb-er-eddis-memb-e̊r-𝕖dv. separate the limbs from the body
v. divide into pieces
dismembermentdismembe̊rme̊ntdis-memb-er-mentdis-memb-e̊r-me̊ntn. the act of cutting something into pieces
nonmembernonmembe̊rnon-memb-ernon-memb-e̊rn. a person who is not a member
rememberrėmembe̊rre-memb-errė-memb-e̊rv. to have or keep an image in your mind of something from the past
v. to keep something in your memory
rememberedrėmembe̊r𝕖dre-memb-er-edrė-memb-e̊r-𝕖dv. past tense and past participle of remember
remembererrėmembe̊re̊rre-memb-er-errė-memb-e̊r-e̊rn. one who remembers
rememberingrėmembe̊ringre-memb-er-ingrė-memb-e̊r-ingn. the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
v. recall knowledge from memory
remembersrėmembe̊rṡre-memb-er-srė-memb-e̊r-ṡ
misremembermisrēmembe̊rmis-re-memb-ermis-rē-memb-e̊rv. remember incorrectly
unrememberedûnrėmembe̊r𝕖dun-re-memb-er-edûn-rė-memb-e̊r-𝕖da. not remembered or recalled
membranemembrānemembr-anemembr-ānen. a thin pliable sheet of material
n. a thin layer of tissue covering an organ
membranousmembråno̊usmembr-an-ousmembr-ån-o̊usa. relating to or made of or similar to a membrane
remembrancerēmembråncere-membr-ancerē-membr-åncen. the ability to recall past events
n. a memory kept of someone or something
memomemōmemomemōn. a written message, especially in business
memosmemōṡmemo-smemō-ṡ
memoirmemoirmemoirmemoirn. a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge
memoiristmemoiristmemoir-istmemoir-istn. a writer of memoirs
memorandummemo̊randůmmemorandummemo̊randůmn. a written note or message
menacemenåcemen-acemen-åcen. a threat; something that threatens
v. to threaten
menialmēniålmen-i-almēn-i-åln. a domestic servant
a. suitable for servants
amenāmena-menā-meninterj. said at the end of a prayer to express agreement
amenableåmenåblea-men-ableå-men-åblea. disposed or willing to comply; open to suggestion
amenitiesåmeni̊tiēṡa-menit-ieså-meni̊t-iēṡn. things that make you comfortable and at ease
amenityåmeni̊tẏa-men-ityå-men-i̊tẏn. a pleasant or useful feature of a place; pleasantness
amenorrheaāmeno̊rr𝕙ēåa-men-o-rrheaā-men-o̊-rr𝕙ēån. absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow
menacingmenåcingmenac-ingmenåc-inga. suggesting the presence of danger; threatening
menacinglymenåcinglẏmenac-ing-lymenåc-ing-lẏadv. in a menacing manner
menagemènàgemenagemènàgen. a social unit living together
menagerieme̊nage̊riēmenagerieme̊nage̊riēn. a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition
commenceco̊mmencecom-menceco̊m-mencev. to begin; to start
commencementco̊mmenc𝕖me̊ntcom-mence-mentco̊m-menc𝕖-me̊ntn. an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred
recommencerēco̊mmencere-com-mencerē-co̊m-mencev. cause to start anew
v. begin again
mendmendmendmendv. to repair something that is broken or torn
mendermende̊rmend-ermend-e̊rn. a skilled worker who mends or repairs things
mendingmendingmend-ingmend-ingn. the act of repairing something
n. garments that must be repaired
mendicantmendicåntmend-ic-antmend-ic-ånta. practicing beggary
n. a pauper who lives by begging
mendaciousmendācio̊usmend-ac-iousmend-āc-io̊usa. given to lying
a. intentionally untrue
mendacitymendacitẏmend-ac-itymend-ac-itẏn. the tendency to be untruthful
amendåmenda-mendå-mendv. make amendments to
amendableåmendåblea-mend-ableå-mend-åblea. capable of being corrected by additions
amendedåmendėda-mend-edå-mend-ėda. modified for the better
v. make amendments to
amendmentåmendme̊nta-mend-mentå-mend-me̊ntn. a change or addition designed to improve a document or law
amendsåmendṡa-mend-så-mend-ṡn. something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
commendco̊mmendcom-mendco̊m-mendv. to praise or recommend
commendableco̊mmendåblecom-mend-ableco̊m-mend-åblea. worthy of high praise
commendedco̊mmendėdcom-mend-edco̊m-mend-ėdv. express approval of
v. present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
commendationcomme̊ndātio̊ncom-mend-at-ioncom-me̊nd-āt-io̊nn. an official award usually given as formal public statement
n. a message expressing a favorable opinion
commendablyco̊mmendåblẏcom-mend-ab-lyco̊m-mend-åb-lẏadv. in a commendable manner
emendationēmendātio̊ne-mend-at-ionē-mend-āt-io̊nn. a correction resulting from critical editing
recommendreco̊mmendre-com-mendre-co̊m-mendv. put forward someone or something with approval as being suitable for a purpose
recommendedreco̊mmend𝕖dre-com-mend-edre-co̊m-mend-𝕖dv. push for something; express a good opinion of
a. advised or suggested as appropriate
recommendingreco̊mmendingre-com-mend-ingre-co̊m-mend-ing
recommendsreco̊mmendṡre-com-mend-sre-co̊m-mend-ṡ
recommendationreco̊mmendātio̊nre-com-mend-at-ionre-co̊m-mend-āt-io̊nn. something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
n. something that recommends a person or thing as worthy or desirable
mendelianmendēliånmendel-ianmendēl-iåna. of or relating to Gregor Mendel or his laws of genetic inheritance
meningealmėningeålmening-ealmėning-eåla. relating to the meninges
meningitismeni̊ngīti̊smening-itismeni̊ng-īti̊sn. infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges
meningesmėningēṡmeningesmėningēṡn. a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord
meningiomamėningiōmåmeningi-omamėningi-ōmån. a tumor arising in the meninges
meniscusmėniscůsmeniscusmėniscůsn. (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones
n. (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other
mennonitemenno̊nītemennonitemenno̊nīten. a member of an Anabaptist Protestant sect from 16th century central Europe
menopausalmeno̊pauṡålmenopaus-almeno̊pauṡ-åla. of or relating to the menopause
menopausemeno̊pauṡemenopausemeno̊pauṡen. the time in a woman's life when menstruation stops
menorahme̊norå𝕙menorahme̊norå𝕙n. (Judaism) a candelabrum with seven or nine branches used in ceremonies
mensalmensålmens-almens-åla. occurring monthly; relating to a dining table
mensesmens𝕖ṡmens-esmens-𝕖ṡn. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women
mensurationmensůrātio̊nmensur-at-ionmensůr-āt-io̊nn. the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
commensalco̊mmensålcom-mens-alco̊m-mens-åln. either of two different species living in close association but not interdependent
commensurableco̊mmensůråblecom-mensur-ableco̊m-mensůr-åblea. capable of being measured by a common standard
commensurateco̊mmensůråtecom-mensur-ateco̊m-mensůr-åtea. corresponding in size or degree or extent
commensalismco̊mmensåliṡmcom-mens-al-ismco̊m-mens-ål-iṡmn. a relationship between two organisms where one benefits
commensurabilityco̊mmensůråbilitẏcom-mens-ur-abil-ityco̊m-mens-ůr-åbil-itẏn. the quality of being commensurable
dimensiondimensio̊ndi-mens-iondi-mens-io̊nn. the measurement of something in a particular direction (length, width, or height)
n. one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space
dimensionaldimensio̊nåldi-mens-ion-aldi-mens-io̊n-åla. of or relating to dimensions
dimensionlessdimensio̊nle̊ssdi-mens-ion-lessdi-mens-io̊n-le̊ssa. without dimensions; having no appreciable extent
dimensionsdīmensio̊nṡdi-mens-ion-sdī-mens-io̊n-ṡ
dimensionalitydimensio̊nali̊tẏdi-mens-ion-al-itydi-mens-io̊n-al-i̊tẏn. the spatial property of having dimensions
immenseimmenseim-menseim-mensea. extremely large in size or amount
immensityimmensitẏim-mens-ityim-mens-itẏn. unusual largeness in size or extent or number
immenselyimmens𝕖lẏim-mense-lyim-mens𝕖-lẏadv. to an exceedingly great extent or degree
incommensurableinco̊mmensůråblein-com-mensur-ablein-co̊m-mensůr-åblea. impossible to measure or compare in value or size
incommensurateinco̊mmensůrātein-com-mensur-atein-co̊m-mensůr-ātea. not corresponding in size or degree or extent
incommensurabilityincommensůråbilitẏin-com-mensur-abil-ityin-com-mensůr-åbil-itẏn. the quality of being impossible to measure or compare by a common standard
interdimensionalinte̊rdimensio̊nålinter-di-mens-ion-alinte̊r-di-mens-io̊n-åla. occurring between or involving different dimensions
multidimensionalmûltidimensio̊nålmulti-di-mens-ion-almûlti-di-mens-io̊n-åla. having or involving several dimensions or aspects
multidimensionalitymûltidimensio̊nålitẏmulti-di-mens-ion-al-itymûlti-di-mens-io̊n-ål-itẏn. the quality of having multiple dimensions
unidimensionalūnidimensio̊nåluni-di-mens-ion-alūni-di-mens-io̊n-åla. relating to a single dimension or aspect; having no depth or scope
menschmenschmenschmenschn. a decent responsible person with admirable characteristics
menstrualmenstrūålmenstr-u-almenstr-ū-åla. of or relating to menstruation
premenstrualprēmenstrùålpre-menstr-u-alprē-menstr-ù-åla. of or relating to or occurring during the period just before menstruation
menstruatemenstrūātemenstru-atemenstrū-ātev. undergo menstruation
menstruatingmenstrūātingmenstru-at-ingmenstrū-āt-ingv. undergo menstruation
menstruationmenstrūātio̊nmenstru-at-ionmenstrū-āt-io̊nn. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus
mentalmentalment-alment-ala. relating to the mind
a. relating to disorders or illnesses of the mind
menteementēement-eement-ēen. a person who is guided and supported by a mentor
mentionmentio̊nment-ionment-io̊nn. a brief reference
vt. to refer to something briefly
mentormentorment-orment-orn. an experienced adviser
mentionedmentio̊n𝕖dment-ion-edment-io̊n-𝕖d
mentalitymentali̊tẏment-al-ityment-al-i̊tẏn. a person's characteristic attitude or way of thinking
mentationmentātio̊nment-at-ionment-āt-io̊nn. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
mentioningmentio̊ningment-ion-ingment-io̊n-ing
mentoringmento̊ringment-or-ingment-o̊r-ingn. the act of serving as a trusted counselor
mentallymentållẏment-al-lyment-ål-lẏadv. in the mind; relating to thinking
mentionsmentio̊nṡment-ion-sment-io̊n-ṡ
mentorsmentorṡment-or-sment-or-ṡ
mentorshipmentorshipment-or-shipment-or-shipn. the guidance provided by a mentor
commentcomme̊ntcom-mentcom-me̊ntn. a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction
v. express an opinion or reaction
commentarycomme̊ntarẏcom-ment-arycom-me̊nt-arẏn. a set of explanatory or critical notes on a text
commentatecomme̊ntātecom-ment-atecom-me̊nt-ātev. to give a commentary on an event
commentedcommentėdcom-ment-edcom-ment-ėd
commentingcommentingcom-ment-ingcom-ment-ing
commentscommentscom-ment-scom-ment-s
commentatorcomme̊ntāto̊rcom-ment-at-orcom-me̊nt-āt-o̊rn. a person who comments on a particular subject
dementeddėmentėdde-ment-eddė-ment-ėda. driven to madness; insane
dementiadėmenṫiåde-ment-iadė-menṫ-iån. mental deterioration of organic or functional origin
unmentionableûnmentio̊nåbleun-ment-ion-ableûn-ment-io̊n-åblea. unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversation
unmentionedûnmentio̊n𝕖dun-ment-ion-edûn-ment-io̊n-𝕖da. not mentioned or referred to
aforementionedåfor𝕖mentio̊n𝕖da-fore-ment-ion-edå-for𝕖-ment-io̊n-𝕖da. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
mentholmentholmenth-olmenth-oln. a crystalline compound with a cool minty taste, used as a flavoring and in medicine
menumenūmenumenūn. a list of dishes available at a restaurant
n. the dishes making up a meal
n. an agenda of things to do
menusmenūṡmenu-smenū-ṡ
submenusûbmenūsub-menusûb-menūn. a secondary menu that opens from an item on a primary menu
meowmēòwmeowmēòwn. the sound made by a cat
v. cry like a cat
meremēremeremērea. being nothing more than specified
n. a small pond of standing water
mergeme̊rgemer-geme̊r-gev. to combine or cause to combine into a single entity
meritmeritmer-itmer-itn. a good quality; excellence
vt. deserve
merelymēr𝕖lẏmere-lymēr𝕖-lẏadv. only; just; and nothing more
mermaidme̊rmāidmer-maidme̊r-māidn. half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
meritedmèritėdmer-it-edmèr-it-ėda. well-deserved
mergesme̊rgėṡmer-ge-sme̊r-gė-ṡ
mermaidsme̊rmāidṡmer-maid-sme̊r-māid-ṡ
AmericaÅmericåA-mer-ic-aÅ-mer-ic-ån. the continents of North and South America; the United States
AmericanÅmericånA-mer-ic-anÅ-mer-ic-åna. of or relating to the United States or its people
n. a citizen of the United States
americiumame̊riċiůma-mer-ic-iuma-me̊r-iċ-iůmn. a radioactive transuranic metallic element
AmericanaÅmericanåA-mer-ic-an-aÅ-mer-ic-an-ån. things associated with American culture or history
AmericanismÅmericåniṡmA-mer-ic-an-ismÅ-mer-ic-ån-iṡmn. a word or custom characteristic of America
americaniståmèricånista-mer-ic-an-istå-mèr-ic-ån-istn. a scholar who studies American history, culture, or politics
americannessåmèricånne̊ssa-mer-ic-an-nesså-mèr-ic-ån-ne̊ssn. the quality of being American
AmericansÅmèricånṡA-mer-ic-an-sÅ-mèr-ic-ån-ṡ
americanizedåmèricånīz𝕖da-mer-ic-an-iz-edå-mèr-ic-ån-īz-𝕖da. adapted to American culture or customs
AmericanisationÅmericåniṡātio̊nA-mer-ic-an-is-at-ionÅ-mer-ic-ån-iṡ-āt-io̊nn. the process of making something American in character
americanizationåmèricåni̊zātio̊na-mer-ic-an-iz-at-ionå-mèr-ic-ån-i̊z-āt-io̊nn. the process of making something American in character
demeritdēmèri̊tde-mer-itdē-mèr-i̊tn. a mark against a person for misconduct; usually given in school or armed forces
monomermono̊me̊rmono-mermono̊-me̊rn. a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
polymericpolẏmèricpoly-mer-icpolẏ-mèr-ica. of or relating to or consisting of a polymer
telomeretelo̊mēretelo-meretelo̊-mēren. either (free) end of a eukaryotic chromosome
unmeritedûnmèritėdun-mer-it-edûn-mèr-it-ėda. not merited or deserved
blastomereblastōmėre̊blast-o-mereblast-ō-mėre̊n. any cell resulting from cleavage of a fertilized egg
elastomericėlasto̊mèricelast-o-mer-icėlast-o̊-mèr-ica. of or relating to an elastomer
mesoamericanmesōåmèricånmeso-a-mer-ic-anmesō-å-mèr-ic-ånn. a native or inhabitant of Mesoamerica
a. of or relating to Mesoamerica or its cultures
enantiomerėnantiōme̊ren-anti-o-merėn-anti-ō-me̊rn. one of a pair of compounds that are mirror images but not identical
merchantme̊rchåntmerch-antme̊rch-åntn. a person who buys and sells goods
mercifulme̊rcifůlmerci-fulme̊rci-fůla. showing mercy; compassionate
mercantileme̊rcåntīlemercant-ileme̊rcånt-īlea. relating to trade or traders
mercantilismme̊rcanti̊liṡmmercantil-ismme̊rcanti̊l-iṡmn. an economic system where government regulates commerce to increase national wealth
merciesme̊rci𝕖ṡmerc-iesme̊rc-i𝕖ṡ
mercuricme̊rcūricmercur-icme̊rcūr-ica. of or containing mercury
mercyme̊rcẏmerc-yme̊rc-ẏn. compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone in one's power
mercurialme̊rcūriålmercur-i-alme̊rcūr-i-åla. having an unpredictable and fast-changing nature
a. relating to mercury
merchandiseme̊rchåndīṡemerch-and-iseme̊rch-ånd-īṡen. goods available for sale
v. to promote the sale of goods
mercifullyme̊rcifůllẏmerci-ful-lyme̊rci-fůl-lẏadv. in a compassionate manner
mercilessme̊rci̊le̊ssmerc-i-lessme̊rc-i̊-le̊ssa. having or showing no mercy
merchantmanme̊rchåntmånmerch-ant-manme̊rch-ånt-månn. a cargo ship
MercuryMe̊rcūrẏMerc-u-ryMe̊rc-ū-rẏn. a heavy silvery metallic element that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
n. the smallest planet
merchandiserme̊rchåndīṡe̊rmerch-and-is-erme̊rch-ånd-īṡ-e̊rn a businessperson engaged in retail trade
merchandisingme̊rchåndīṡingmerch-and-is-ingme̊rch-ånd-īṡ-ingn. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
mercilesslyme̊rci̊le̊sslẏmerc-i-less-lyme̊rc-i̊-le̊ss-lẏadv. without pity; in a merciless manner
amerceåme̊rcea-merceå-me̊rcevt. to punish by imposing a fine
commercecomme̊rcecom-mercecom-me̊rcen. the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale
commercialco̊mme̊rciålcom-merc-ialco̊m-me̊rc-iåla. relating to commerce or business
a. making a profit
n. an advertisement on radio or television
commercialismco̊mme̊rciåliṡmcom-merc-ial-ismco̊m-me̊rc-iål-iṡmn. the practices and spirit of commerce
commercializeco̊mme̊rciålīzecom-merc-ial-izeco̊m-me̊rc-iål-īzev. to manage with a view to profit
commerciallyco̊mme̊rciållẏcom-merc-ial-lyco̊m-me̊rc-iål-lẏadv. in a commercial manner
commercialsco̊mme̊rciålṡcom-merc-ial-sco̊m-me̊rc-iål-ṡ
commercializedco̊mme̊rciålīz𝕖dcom-merc-ial-iz-edco̊m-me̊rc-iål-īz-𝕖da. organized principally for financial gain
commercializationco̊mme̊rciålizātio̊ncom-merc-ial-iz-at-ionco̊m-me̊rc-iål-iz-āt-io̊nn. the act of commercializing something; involving something in commerce
infomercialinfōme̊rciålinfo-merc-ialinfō-me̊rc-iåln. a television commercial presented in the form of a short documentary
methylmercurymethẏlme̊rcūrẏmethyl-merc-u-rymethẏl-me̊rc-ū-rẏn. a toxic form of mercury that accumulates in fish and shellfish
neomercantilistnėōme̊rcåntīlistneo-mercant-il-istnėō-me̊rcånt-īl-istn. an advocate of new mercantilist policies
unmercifulûnme̊rcifûlun-merci-fulûn-me̊rci-fûla. having or showing no mercy
unmercifullyûnme̊rcifùllẏun-merci-ful-lyûn-me̊rci-fùl-lẏr without pity; in a merciless manner
e-commerceē-comme̊rcee-com-merceē-com-me̊rcen. commercial transactions conducted on the internet
noncommercialnonco̊mme̊rciålnon-com-merc-ialnon-co̊m-me̊rc-iåla. not connected with or engaged in commercial enterprises
mercenaryme̊rce̊narẏmercen-aryme̊rce̊n-arẏn. a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
a. motivated by money rather than loyalty
mercuryme̊rcūrẏn. a heavy silvery metallic element that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
n. the smallest planet
merengueme̊rèng𝕦emerengueme̊rèng𝕦en. a type of lively dance music originating in the Dominican Republic
meretriciousmèrėtricio̊usmeretr-ic-iousmèrėtr-ic-io̊usa. like or relating to a prostitute
mergedme̊rg𝕖dmerg-edme̊rg-𝕖dv. past tense and past participle of merge
a. formed or united into a whole
mergerme̊rge̊rmerg-erme̊rg-e̊rn. the combining of two or more companies into one
mergingme̊rgingmerg-ingme̊rg-ingn. the act of joining together as one
emergeėme̊rgee-mergeė-me̊rgev. come out or become visible or known
emergedėme̊rg𝕖de-merg-edė-me̊rg-𝕖d
emergenceėme̊rge̊ncee-merg-enceė-me̊rg-e̊ncen. the process of coming into existence or view
emergencyėme̊rge̊ncẏe-merg-encyė-me̊rg-e̊ncẏn. a sudden, urgent, usually unexpected occurrence requiring immediate action
emergentėme̊rge̊nte-merg-entė-me̊rg-e̊nta. coming into existence or notice
a. occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action
emergingėme̊rginge-merg-ingė-me̊rg-inga. newly formed or coming into existence
emergesėme̊rgėṡe-merge-sė-me̊rgė-ṡ
emergenciesėme̊rge̊nci𝕖ṡe-merg-enc-iesė-me̊rg-e̊nc-i𝕖ṡ
submergesůbme̊rgesub-mergesůb-me̊rgev. to go under the surface of water
v. to cover completely with liquid
submergedsůbme̊rg𝕖dsub-merg-edsůb-me̊rg-𝕖da. beneath the surface of the water
submergencesůbme̊rge̊ncesub-merg-encesůb-me̊rg-e̊ncen. sinking until covered completely with water
merganserme̊rganse̊rmergans-erme̊rgans-e̊rn. a fish-eating diving duck with a slender hooked bill
meridianme̊ridiånmerid-ianme̊rid-iånn. an imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole
a. of or happening at noon
meridionalme̊ridio̊nålmerid-ion-alme̊rid-io̊n-åla. of or relating to a meridian
a. located in the south or characteristic of southern regions
antemeridianante̊mèridiånante-merid-ianante̊-mèrid-iåna. occurring before noon
amerindianame̊rindiåna-merind-iana-me̊rind-iåna. of or relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas
n. a member of the indigenous peoples of the Americas
meringueme̊ring𝕦emeringueme̊ring𝕦en. sweet topping made of beaten egg whites and sugar
merinome̊rĩnōmerinome̊rĩnōn. white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality
meristemmèristemmeristemmèristemn. undifferentiated tissue forming new cells, as at the tip of a stem or root
meritocraticmèrito̊craticmerit-o-crat-icmèrit-o̊-crat-ica. relating to or characteristic of a meritocracy
meritoriousmèri̊torio̊usmer-it-ori-ousmèr-i̊t-ori-o̊usa. deserving reward or praise
meritocracymèritocråcẏmerit-o-crac-ymèrit-o-cråc-ẏn. a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects
emeritaėmèri̊tåe-merit-aė-mèri̊t-åa. being a woman who has retired from active duty but retains her title
merlotme̊rlo̊tmerlotme̊rlo̊tn. a dark blue wine grape variety
n. a dry red wine made from the Merlot grape
merovingianmèrōvingiånmerovingianmèrōvingiånn. a member of the Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I
a. of or relating to the Merovingian dynasty
merrymerrẏmerr-ymerr-ẏa. full of cheerfulness and liveliness
merriermerrie̊rmerr-i-ermerr-i-e̊r
merriestmerriėstmerr-i-estmerr-i-ėst
merrilymerri̊lẏmerr-i-lymerr-i̊-lẏadv. in a joyous manner
merrimentmerrime̊ntmerr-i-mentmerr-i-me̊ntn. a feeling of festivity and fun
merry-go-roundmerry-go-roundn. a roundabout with model horses for children to ride
merrymakermerrẏmāke̊rmerr-y-mak-ermerr-ẏ-māk-e̊rn. a celebrant who shares in a noisy party
merrymakingmerrẏmākingmerr-y-mak-ingmerr-ẏ-māk-ingn. a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity
immerseimme̊rseim-merseim-me̊rsev. enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
immersionimme̊rsio̊nim-mers-ionim-me̊rs-io̊nn. the act of submerging something; deep mental involvement
immersiveimme̊rsiveim-mers-iveim-me̊rs-ivea. generating a deeply engaging, absorbing experience that seems real
submersedsůbme̊rs𝕖ḋsub-mers-edsůb-me̊rs-𝕖ḋa. growing or remaining under water
submersiblesůbme̊rsiblesub-mers-iblesůb-me̊rs-iblen. a vessel designed to operate under water
a. capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged
submersionsůbme̊rsio̊nsub-mers-ionsůb-me̊rs-io̊nn. the act of wetting something by submerging it
omertaōme̊rtåo-mert-aō-me̊rt-ån. a Mafia code of silence; refusal to give evidence about criminal activities
mesicmēṡicmes-icmēṡ-ica. having or characterized by moderate or a well-balanced supply of moisture
mesamèsåmesamèsån. a flat-topped hill with steep sides
mescalmescalmescalmescaln. a colorless Mexican liquor distilled from fermented juices of certain desert plants
mescalinemescålĩnemescalinemescålĩnen. the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons
mesclunmeṡclûnmesclunmeṡclûnn. a mixture of young salad greens
mesenchymalmeṡenc𝕙ȳmålmesenchym-almeṡenc𝕙ȳm-åla. of or relating to mesenchyme
meshmeshmeshmeshn. the number of openings per linear inch of a screen
v. work together in harmony
meshingmeshingmesh-ingmesh-ingn. contact by fitting together
v. keep engaged
v. work together in harmony
enmeshenmeshen-meshen-meshv. entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh
enmeshedenmesh𝕖ḋen-mesh-eden-mesh-𝕖ḋa. caught as if in a mesh
enmeshmentenmeshme̊nten-mesh-menten-mesh-me̊ntn. the act of catching or involving in a net
mesmericmesmèricmesmer-icmesmèr-ica. attracting and holding interest as if by a spell
mesmerisemeṡme̊rīṡemesmer-isemeṡme̊r-īṡevt. to hypnotize; to fascinate
mesmerismmesme̊riṡmmesmer-ismmesme̊r-iṡmn. the practice of inducing hypnosis
mesmerizemeṡme̊rīzemesmer-izemeṡme̊r-īzev. to hold the attention of completely; to hypnotize
mesmerizedmeṡme̊rīz𝕖dmesmer-iz-edmeṡme̊r-īz-𝕖da. having your attention fixated as though by a spell
mesmerizingmeṡme̊rīzingmesmer-iz-ingmeṡme̊r-īz-ingv. attract strongly, as if with a magnet
v. induce hypnosis in
a. attracting and holding interest as if by a spell
MesolithicMeṡo̊lithicMeso-lith-icMeṡo̊-lith-ica. relating to the middle period of the Stone Age
mesonmèṡonmesonmèṡonn. an elementary particle responsible for the forces in the atomic nucleus
mesopotamianmeso̊po̊tāmiånmesopotamianmeso̊po̊tāmiåna. of or relating to Mesopotamia or its culture
n. a native or inhabitant of Mesopotamia
mesotheliomameso̊thēliōmåmesotheliomameso̊thēliōmån. cancer of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen; usually from asbestos exposure
mesozoicmeso̊zōicmeso-zo-icmeso̊-zō-ica. of or relating to the Mesozoic era
n. from 230 million to 63 million years ago; the age of dinosaurs
mesquitemesq𝕦ĩtemesquitemesq𝕦ĩten. a small spiny tree or shrub
messmessmessmessn. a dirty or untidy state of affairs
v. to make something dirty or untidy
messagemessȧgemess-agemess-ȧgen. a verbal or written communication sent to someone
vt. to send a message to someone
messuagemessùȧgemessu-agemessù-ȧgen. a house with its land and outbuildings
messedmess𝕖ḋmess-edmess-𝕖ḋ
messesmessėṡmess-esmess-ėṡ
messingmessingmess-ingmess-ing
messymessẏmess-ymess-ẏa. dirty and disorderly
messengermessėnge̊rmess-eng-ermess-ėng-e̊rn. a person who carries messages
messiermessie̊rmess-i-ermess-i-e̊r
messiestmessiēstmess-i-estmess-i-ēsta. superlative of messy; most dirty and disorderly
messagingmessȧgingmess-ag-ingmess-ȧg-ingn. the sending and processing of e-mail by computer
messianicmessianicmess-ian-icmess-ian-ica. relating to a messiah or expected savior
messianismmėssīåniṡmmess-ian-ismmėss-īån-iṡmn. belief in a messiah
messilymessilẏmess-i-lymess-i-lẏadv. in a messy, untidy manner
messinessmessinėssmess-i-nessmess-i-nėssn. a state of confusion and disorderliness
messagesmessȧgėṡmess-age-smess-ȧgė-ṡ
messiahme̊ssīå𝕙messiahme̊ssīå𝕙n. any expected deliverer
n. the awaited king of the Jews; the promised and expected deliverer of the Jewish people
mestizamestĩzåmest-iz-amest-ĩz-ån. a woman of mixed European and Native American ancestry
mestizomestĩzōmest-iz-omest-ĩz-ōn. a person of mixed racial ancestry
metremētre̊metremētre̊n. the basic unit of length in the metric system
metalmetålmet-almet-åln. a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, and conducts heat and electricity
v. cover with metal
metermēte̊rmet-ermēt-e̊rn. the basic unit of length in the SI system (approximately 1.094 yards)
n. any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
v. measure with a meter
metalheadmetålhèadmetal-headmetål-hèadn. a fan of heavy metal music
metalsmithmetålsmithmetal-smithmetål-smithn. a craftsman who works with metals
metalwaremetålwāremetal-waremetål-wāren. household articles made of metal (especially for use at table)
metalworkmetålwo̊rkmetal-workmetål-wo̊rkn. the metal parts of something
meteredmēte̊r𝕖dmet-er-edmēt-e̊r-𝕖da. measured by a meter
metalworkermetålwo̊rke̊rmetal-work-ermetål-wo̊rk-e̊rn. someone who works metal (especially by hammering it when it is hot and malleable)
metallicmėtallicmet-all-icmėt-all-ica. containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
metalsmetålṡmet-al-smet-ål-ṡ
metersmēte̊rṡmet-er-smēt-e̊r-ṡ
metallicitymėtallicitẏmet-all-ic-itymėt-all-ic-itẏn. the quality or state of being metallic
metallurgymetållůrgẏmet-al-lurg-ymet-ål-lůrg-ẏn. the science and technology of metals
audiometerãudiomėte̊raudio-met-erãudio-mėt-e̊rn. an instrument used to measure the sensitivity of hearing
kilometrekilo̊mētre̊kilo-met-rekilo̊-mēt-re̊n. a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
micrometermīcrome̊te̊rmicro-met-ermīcro-me̊t-e̊rn. an instrument for measuring very small distances
millimetermillimēte̊rmilli-met-ermilli-mēt-e̊rn. a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
millimetremilli̊mētre̊milli-met-remilli̊-mēt-re̊n. a unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
nanometernanōmēte̊rnano-met-ernanō-mēt-e̊rn. a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter
odometerōdome̊te̊rodo-met-erōdo-me̊t-e̊rn. a meter that shows mileage traversed
ombrometerombromėte̊rombro-met-erombro-mėt-e̊rn. an instrument for measuring rainfall
parameterpåramėte̊rpara-met-erpåra-mėt-e̊rn. a numerical or other measurable factor that defines a system
n. a limit or boundary
pentameterpentamėte̊rpenta-met-erpenta-mėt-e̊rn. a verse line having five metrical feet
parametricparåmetricpara-metr-icparå-metr-ica. of or relating to or in terms of a parameter
barometerbåromėte̊rbar-o-met-erbår-o-mėt-e̊rn. an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
barometricbaro̊metricbar-o-metr-icbar-o̊-metr-ica. relating to atmospheric pressure or indicated by a barometer
diameterdīamėte̊rdi-a-met-erdī-a-mėt-e̊rn. a straight line passing through the center of a circle, connecting two points on it
dosimeterdōsimėte̊rdos-i-met-erdōs-i-mėt-e̊rn. a measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation
manometermånomėte̊rman-o-met-ermån-o-mėt-e̊rn. an instrument for measuring fluid pressure
mileometermīlėomėte̊rmile-o-met-ermīlė-o-mėt-e̊rn. an instrument for measuring the distance a vehicle travels
mileometremīleomētre̊mile-o-metr-emīle-o-mētr-e̊n. an instrument for measuring the distance a vehicle travels
perimeterpe̊rimėte̊rper-i-met-erpe̊r-i-mėt-e̊rn. the outer boundary of an area or shape
pedometerpėdomėte̊rped-o-met-erpėd-o-mėt-e̊rn. measuring instrument for recording the number of steps taken in walking
potentiometerpo̊tentiomete̊rpotenti-o-met-erpo̊tenti-o-met-e̊rn. a resistor with three terminals used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets
submillimetersůbmillimēte̊rsub-milli-met-ersůb-milli-mēt-e̊ra. less than a millimeter in size or range
seismometerseīṡmomėte̊rseism-o-met-erseīṡm-o-mėt-e̊rn. an instrument for measuring the direction, duration, and force of earthquakes
spectrophotometerspectrōpho̊tomėte̊rspectr-o-phot-o-met-erspectr-ō-pho̊t-o-mėt-e̊rn. a photometer for comparing two light radiations wavelength by wavelength
metabolicmetåbolicmetabol-icmetåbol-ica. relating to metabolism
metabolismme̊tabo̊liṡmmetabol-ismme̊tabo̊l-iṡmn. the chemical processes in a living organism that maintain life
metabolizeme̊tabo̊līzemetabol-izeme̊tabo̊l-īzev. produce by metabolism
metabolicallymetåbolicållẏmetabol-ic-al-lymetåbol-ic-ål-lẏadv. involving metabolism
metacarpalmetåcàrpålmetacarp-almetåcàrp-åln. any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers
a. of or relating to the metacarpus
metalworkingmetålwo̊rkingmetal-work-ingmetål-wo̊rk-ingn. the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner
nonmetallicnonmėtallicnon-metall-icnon-mėtall-ica. not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal
metallurgistmetallůrgistmetall-urg-istmetall-ůrg-istn. an engineer specializing in the extraction, refining and fabrication of metals
metallurgicalmetållůrgicålmetall-urg-ic-almetåll-ůrg-ic-åla. of or relating to metallurgy
metaphormetåphormetaph-ormetåph-orn. a figure of speech applying a word to something it does not literally describe
metaphoricmetåphoricmetaph-or-icmetåph-or-ica. expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another
metaphorsmetåphorṡmetaph-or-smetåph-or-ṡ
metaphoricalmetåphoricålmetaph-or-ic-almetåph-or-ic-åla. expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another
metaphoricallymetåphoricållẏmetaph-or-ic-al-lymetåph-or-ic-ål-lẏadv. in a metaphorical manner
metaphrasemetåphrāṡemetaphr-asemetåphr-āṡevt. to translate literally, word for word
metastablemetåstāblemeta-stablemetå-stāblea. continuing in its present state unless sufficiently disturbed
metastasisme̊taståsismeta-stasisme̊ta-ståsisn. the spreading of a disease to another part of the body
metastasizeme̊taståsīzemetastas-izeme̊tastås-īzev. spread throughout the body
metastaticmētåstaticmetastat-icmētåstat-ica. relating to or affected by metastasis
metatextualmētåtextūålmetatext-u-almētåtext-ū-åla. of or relating to a metatext
metemētemetemēten. a line that indicates a boundary
v. to distribute
meteormēteo̊rmete-ormēte-o̊rn. a streak of light in the sky that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere
meteoricmētēoricmete-or-icmētē-or-ica. pertaining to meteors
a. like a meteor in speed or brilliance
meteorsmētėo̊rṡmete-or-smētė-o̊r-ṡ
meteoritemētēorītemete-or-itemētē-or-īten. a stony or metallic object that reaches the earth's surface from space
meteoroidmētėo̊roidmete-or-oidmētė-o̊r-oidn. any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hit the earth's atmosphere
meteoriticmētėo̊riticmete-or-it-icmētė-o̊r-it-ica. of or relating to or caused by meteorites
meteorologistmēteo̊rolo̊gistmete-or-o-log-istmēte-o̊r-o-lo̊g-istn. a specialist studying atmospheric processes that cause weather conditions
meteorologymēteo̊rolo̊gẏmete-or-o-log-ymēte-o̊r-o-lo̊g-ẏn. the science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere, especially weather
meteorologicalmētēoro̊logicålmete-or-o-log-ic-almētē-or-o̊-log-ic-åla of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
micrometeoritemīcro̊mētėo̊rītemicro-mete-or-itemīcro̊-mētė-o̊r-īten. a tiny meteoroid that drifts to earth without intense heating in the atmosphere
ammeterammēte̊ram-met-eram-mēt-e̊rn. an instrument for measuring electric current
hexameterhexamėte̊rhexa-met-erhexa-mėt-e̊rn. a verse line having six metrical feet
methmethmethmethn. an amphetamine derivative used as a stimulant and appetite suppressant
methodmetho̊dmethodmetho̊dn. a particular way of doing something
methanemethānemeth-anemeth-ānen. a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel
methodismmetho̊diṡmmethod-ismmetho̊d-iṡmn. a Protestant Christian denomination
methodistmetho̊di̊stmethod-istmetho̊d-i̊stn. a member of the Methodist Church
methodsmetho̊dṡmethod-smetho̊d-ṡ
methsmethsmeth-smeth-s
methylmethẙlmeth-ylmeth-ẙln. the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane
methodicalme̊thodi̊cålmethod-ic-alme̊thod-i̊c-åla. done according to a systematic method; orderly
methodicallyme̊thodicållẏmethod-ic-al-lyme̊thod-ic-ål-lẏadv. in a methodical manner
methodologymetho̊dolo̊gẏmethod-o-log-ymetho̊d-o-lo̊g-ẏn. a system of methods used in a particular area
methodologicalmetho̊do̊logicålmethod-o-log-ic-almetho̊d-o̊-log-ic-åla. relating to methodology
methodologicallymetho̊do̊logicållẏmethod-o-log-ic-al-lymetho̊d-o̊-log-ic-ål-lẏadv. in a methodical manner
methadonemethådōnemethadonemethådōnen. a synthetic narcotic drug used in treating heroin addiction
methanolmethånolmethanolmethånoln. a poisonous alcohol used as fuel and solvent
methioninemethīo̊nĩnemethion-inemethīo̊n-ĩnen. a sulfur-containing amino acid essential for nutrition, found in most proteins
methotrexatemethōtrexātemethotrex-atemethōtrex-āten. a drug used to treat certain cancers and rheumatoid arthritis
methylenemethẏlēnemethylenemethẏlēnen. the bivalent radical CH2 derived from methane
meticulousme̊ticūlo̊usmeticul-ousme̊ticūl-o̊usa. showing great attention to detail
meticulouslyme̊ticūlo̊uslẏmeticul-ous-lyme̊ticūl-o̊us-lẏadv. in a meticulous manner
meticulousnessme̊ticūlo̊usne̊ssmeticul-ous-nessme̊ticūl-o̊us-ne̊ssn. strict attention to minute details
metiermetie̊rmetiermetie̊rn. an occupation for which you are especially well suited
metricmetricmetr-icmetr-ica. based on the meter as a standard of measurement
metricalmetricålmetr-ic-almetr-ic-åla. based on the meter as a standard of measurement
a. the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
metronomemetro̊nōmemetr-o-nomemetr-o̊-nōmen. clicking pendulum that indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music
metricsmetricsmetr-ic-smetr-ic-sn. a system of measurement
metricallymetricållẏmetr-ic-al-lymetr-ic-ål-lẏadv. with regard to meter
metrologymėtrolo̊gẏmetr-o-log-ymėtr-o-lo̊g-ẏn. the scientific study of measurement
allometricallo̊metricallo-metr-icallo̊-metr-ica. relating to or marked by allometry
astrometricastro̊metricastro-metr-icastro̊-metr-ica. of or relating to astrometry
audiometricãudio̊metricaudio-metr-icãudio̊-metr-ica. of or relating to audiometry
allometryållomėtrẏallo-metr-yållo-mėtr-ẏn. study of the relative growth of a part of an organism in relation to the whole
biometricbīo̊metri̊cbio-metr-icbīo̊-metr-i̊ca. relating to biometrics or biological measurements
barometrebåromėtre̊baro-met-rebåro-mėt-re̊n. an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure
biometricsbīōmetricsbio-metr-ic-sbīō-metr-ic-sn. the measurement and analysis of biological data
n. the use of biological characteristics for identification
endometriumendōmētriůmendo-metriumendō-mētriůmn. the mucous membrane that lines the uterus
endometrialendōmētriålendo-metr-i-alendō-mētr-i-åla. of or relating to the endometrium
endometriosisendōmetriōsisendo-metr-i-osisendō-metr-i-ōsisn. endometrial tissue outside the uterus, causing pain and dysmenorrhea
isometricīsōmetriciso-metr-icīsō-metr-ica. having equal dimensions or measurements
a. of muscular contraction in which tension increases while length remains constant
isometricsīsōmetricsiso-metr-ic-sīsō-metr-ic-sn. exercises in which muscles contract without shortening
psychometric𝕡sȳc𝕙o̊metricpsycho-metr-ic𝕡sȳc𝕙o̊-metr-ica. of or relating to psychometrics
psychometrics𝕡sȳc𝕙o̊metricspsycho-metr-ics𝕡sȳc𝕙o̊-metr-icsn. the branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurement
photometryphōtomėtrẏphoto-metr-yphōto-mėtr-ẏn. measurement of the properties of light (especially luminous intensity)
psychometrically𝕡sȳc𝕙o̊metricållẏpsycho-metr-ic-al-ly𝕡sȳc𝕙o̊-metr-ic-ål-lẏadv. in a psychometric manner
symmetricsẏmmetricsym-metr-icsẏm-metr-ica. having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
symmetrysẏmmėtrẏsym-metr-ysẏm-mėtr-ẏn. exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line
n. balance among the parts of something
symmetricalsẏmmetricålsym-metr-ic-alsẏm-metr-ic-åla. having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
symmetricallysẙmmetricållẏsym-metr-ic-al-lysẙm-metr-ic-ål-lẏadv. in a symmetrical manner
telemetryte̊leme̊trẏtele-metr-yte̊le-me̊tr-ẏn. automatic transmission and measurement of data from remote sources
anthropometryanthro̊pomėtrẏanthrop-o-metr-yanthro̊p-o-mėtr-ẏn. measurement and study of the human body and its parts and capacities
astrometryastromėtrẏastr-o-metr-yastr-o-mėtr-ẏn. the branch of astronomy that measures the position and motion of celestial bodies
audiometryãudiomėtrẏaudi-o-metr-yãudi-o-mėtr-ẏn. measuring sensitivity of hearing
asymmetricasẏmmetrica-sym-metr-ica-sẏm-metr-ica. lacking symmetry
asymmetryāsẏmme̊trẏa-sym-metr-yā-sẏm-me̊tr-ẏn. (mathematics) a lack of symmetry
asymmetricalāsẙmmetricåla-sym-metr-ic-alā-sẙm-metr-ic-åla. characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts
a. irregular in shape or outline
asymmetricallyåsẏmmetricållẏa-sym-metr-ic-al-lyå-sẏm-metr-ic-ål-lẏadv. in an asymmetrical manner
diametricallydīåmetricållẏdi-a-metr-ic-al-lydī-å-metr-ic-ål-lẏadv. as from opposite ends of a diameter
goniometricgōnio̊metricgoni-o-metr-icgōni-o̊-metr-ica. of or relating to the measurement of angles
plyometricsplȳo̊metricsply-o-metr-ic-splȳ-o̊-metr-ic-sn. exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals
supersymmetricsūpe̊rsẏmmetricsuper-sym-metr-icsūpe̊r-sẏm-metr-ica. of or relating to supersymmetry
supersymmetrysūpe̊rsẏmmėtrẏsuper-sym-metr-ysūpe̊r-sẏm-mėtr-ẏn. a theory in physics that links the four fundamental forces
axisymmetricaxisẏmmetricax-i-sym-metr-icax-i-sẏm-metr-ica. symmetric about an axis
stoichiometrystoic𝕙iomėtrẏstoich-i-o-metr-ystoic𝕙-i-o-mėtr-ẏn. the relation between quantities of substances in a reaction (a ratio of integers)
trigonometrytrigo̊nomėtrẏtri-gon-o-metr-ytri-go̊n-o-mėtr-ẏn. the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
metrometrōmetrometrōn. an underground railway system in a city
metronidazolemetro̊nīdåzo̊lemetronidazolemetro̊nīdåzo̊len. an antibiotic medication used to treat various infections
mettlemettlemett-lemett-len. the courage to carry on
mettlesomemettl𝕖so̊memett-le-somemett-l𝕖-so̊mea. full of spirit and courage
mewmew̄mewmew̄n. the crying sound of a cat
v. utter the cry of a cat
mewingmew̄ingmew-ingmew̄-ingv. cry like a cat
mewlmew̄lmewlmew̄lv cry weakly or softly
MexicansMexicånṡMex-ic-an-sMex-ic-ån-ṡ
mexicanmexi̊cånmexicanmexi̊cånn. a native or inhabitant of Mexico
a. relating to Mexico
mexicanamexicanåmexicanamexicanån. a native or inhabitant of Mexico
mexicanomexicànōmexicanomexicànōn. a Mexican or person of Mexican descent living in the United States
MexicoMexi̊cōMexicoMexi̊cōn. a country in North America
mezuzahme̊zùzå𝕙mezuzahme̊zùzå𝕙n. a small case on the doorframe of Jewish households containing religious texts
mezzaninemezzånĩnemezzaninemezzånĩnen. intermediate floor just above the ground floor
mezzomezzōmezzomezzōn. a soprano with a voice between soprano and contralto
n. the female singing voice between contralto and soprano
intermezzointe̊rmezzōinter-mezzointe̊r-mezzōn. a short movement coming between the major sections of a symphony
n. a short piece of instrumental music between acts of a drama or opera
MiamiMīamĩMiamiMīamĩn. a city in southeastern Florida
miasmicmīāṡmicmiasm-icmīāṡm-ica. of noxious stench from atmospheric pollution
miasmamiaṡmåmiasmamiaṡmån. an unwholesome atmosphere
n. unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources
micmicmicmicn. short for microphone
micamīcåmicamīcån. minerals that crystallize allowing perfect cleavage into very thin leaves
MichelangeloMīc𝕙e̊lange̊lōMichelangeloMīc𝕙e̊lange̊lōn. an Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect
MichiganMiċhigånMichiganMiċhigånn. a state in the Great Lakes region of the US
micromīcrōmicromīcrōa. extremely small in scale or scope
microbemīcrōbemicro-bemīcrō-ben. a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium)
antimicrobialantimīcrōbiålanti-microb-i-alanti-mīcrōb-i-åla. capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
n. an agent that destroys microorganisms
microbialmīcrōbiålmicrob-i-almīcrōb-i-åla. relating to or caused by microbes
micronmīcronmicronmīcronn. a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
omicronomīcrono-microno-mīcronn. the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet
midmidmidmida. used in combination to denote the middle
mid-autumnmid-autumnn. the middle of autumn; the Mid-Autumn Festival
midairmidāirmid-airmid-āirn. a point in the air; while in flight
middaymiddāymid-daymid-dāyn. the middle of the day; noon
midgetmidge̊tmidg-etmidg-e̊tn. a very small person
a. very small
midwiferymidwīfe̊rẏmidwif-erymidwīf-e̊rẏn. assisting women at childbirth
midfieldmidfiēldmid-fieldmid-fiēldn. the middle part of a playing field
middlingmiddlingmidd-lingmidd-linga. of medium size or quality
midlandmidlandmid-landmid-landn. the interior part of a country
a. of or relating to the interior of a country
midlifemidlīfemid-lifemid-līfen. the middle period of one's life
midnightmidnī𝕘𝕙tmid-nightmid-nī𝕘𝕙tn. 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
midpointmidpointmid-pointmid-pointn a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure
midriffmidriffmid-riffmid-riffn. the middle area of the human torso
n. the muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities
midstmidstmid-stmid-stn. the middle part or position
midstreammidstrēammid-streammid-strēamn. the middle of a stream
midtermmidte̊rmmid-termmid-te̊rmn. an examination in the middle of an academic term
a. occurring in the middle of a term
midwaymidwāymid-waymid-wāya. located in the middle
adv. halfway
midweekmidwēekmid-weekmid-wēekn. the middle of a week
a. occurring in the middle of the week
midwestmidwestmid-westmid-westn. the north central region of the United States
midsummermidsûmme̊rmid-summ-ermid-sûmm-e̊rn. the middle part of summer
midwatermidwãte̊rmid-wat-ermid-wãt-e̊rn. the part of the ocean between the surface and the seafloor
midwesternmidweste̊rnmid-west-ernmid-west-e̊rna. of or relating to the Midwest region of the United States
midshipmanmidshipmånmid-ship-manmid-ship-månn. a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
midgetsmidgėtsmidg-et-smidg-ėt-s
MidlandsMidlandṡMid-land-sMid-land-ṡn. the central region of England
midoceanmidōcėånmid-o-ce-anmid-ō-cė-åna. located in the middle of an ocean
midcontinentmidcontine̊ntmid-con-tin-entmid-con-tin-e̊ntn. the interior of a continent
amidåmida-midå-midprep. in the middle of; surrounded by
amidståmidsta-mid-stå-mid-stprep. in the middle of; among
amidshipsåmidshipsa-mid-ship-så-mid-ship-sadv. at or near the center of a ship
middlemiddlemidd-lemidd-len. the center or central part
a. equally distant from the extremes
middlebrowmiddl𝕖bròwmidd-le-browmidd-l𝕖-bròwn. someone who is neither a highbrow nor a lowbrow
a. of only moderate cultural interest
middlemanmiddl𝕖manmidd-le-manmidd-l𝕖-mann. someone who buys goods and resells to merchants
middlesmiddl𝕖ṡmidd-le-smidd-l𝕖-ṡ
middlewaremiddl𝕖wāremidd-le-waremidd-l𝕖-wāren. software that connects different applications or components
middenmidd𝕖nmiddenmidd𝕖nn. a mound of domestic refuse marking a prehistoric settlement site
midgemidgemidgemidgen. a tiny two-winged fly resembling a mosquito; appears in dancing swarms near water
mienmiēnmienmiēnn. dignified manner or conduct
premierpremiērpre-mierpre-miērn. the head of a government
a. first in rank or importance
premierepremie̊repre-mierepre-mie̊ren. the first public performance of a play or movie
v. to present for the first time
premierespremie̊r𝕖ṡpre-miere-spre-mie̊r𝕖-ṡ
premiershippremiērshippre-mier-shippre-miēr-shipn. the office of premier
mifepristonemīfe̊pristōnemifepristonemīfe̊pristōnen. a drug used to terminate early pregnancy
miffmiffmiffmiffvt. to offend slightly; to annoy
miffedmiff𝕖ḋmiff-edmiff-𝕖ḋa. aroused to impatience or anger
mightmī𝕘𝕙tmightmī𝕘𝕙taux. past tense of may; expressing possibility
n. great strength; power
mightymī𝕘𝕙tẏmight-ymī𝕘𝕙t-ẏa. having or showing great power or strength
adv. very; extremely
mightiermī𝕘𝕙tie̊rmight-i-ermī𝕘𝕙t-i-e̊r
mightiestmī𝕘𝕙tiėstmight-i-estmī𝕘𝕙t-i-ėst
mightilymī𝕘𝕙ti̊lẏmight-i-lymī𝕘𝕙t-i̊-lẏadv. powerfully or vigorously
almightyãlmī𝕘𝕙tẏal-might-yãl-mī𝕘𝕙t-ẏa. having unlimited power
mignonmigno̊nmignonmigno̊na. small and delicately formed; dainty
mignonettemi𝕘no̊nettemignonettemi𝕘no̊netten. a Mediterranean annual plant with dense spikes of fragrant greenish-white flowers
migrantmīgråntmigr-antmīgr-åntn. a person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work
a. tending to migrate
migratemīgrātemigr-atemīgr-ātev. to move from one region to another
v. to move seasonally from one area to another
migratorymīgråtorẏmigrat-orymīgråt-orẏa. used of animals that move seasonally
migrainemīgrāinemigr-a-inemīgr-ā-inen. a severe recurring vascular headache
migratingmīgrātingmigr-at-ingmīgr-āt-ingv. move from one place to another, especially seasonally
migrationmīgrātio̊nmigr-at-ionmīgr-āt-io̊nn. the movement of people or animals from one place to another
emigrantemi̊grånte-migr-ante-mi̊gr-åntn. someone who leaves one country to settle in another
emigrateemigrātee-migr-atee-migr-ātev. to leave one's country to settle in another
emigrationemi̊grātio̊ne-migr-at-ione-mi̊gr-āt-io̊nn. migration from a place, especially from one's native country to settle in another
immigrantimmigråntim-migr-antim-migr-åntn. a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there
immigrateimmigrāteim-migr-ateim-migr-ātev. to come into a country to live there permanently
immigrationimmi̊grātio̊nim-migr-at-ionim-mi̊gr-āt-io̊nn. migration into a foreign country in order to settle there
immigrantsimmigråntsim-migr-ant-sim-migr-ånt-s
transmigrationtranṡmīgrātio̊ntrans-migr-at-iontranṡ-mīgr-āt-io̊nn. the passing of a soul into another body after death
milmilmilmiln. a unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch
milemīlemilemīlen. a unit of distance equal to 1,760 yards
mileagemīl𝕖ȧgemile-agemīl𝕖-ȧgen. distance measured in miles
n. the number of miles a vehicle has traveled
milermīle̊rmil-ermīl-e̊rn. (used only in combinations) the length of something in miles
n. a runner in a one-mile race
milfoilmilfoilmil-foilmil-foiln. a strong-scented Eurasian herb with narrow serrate leaves and small white florets
milepostmīl𝕖pōstmile-postmīl𝕖-pōstn. stone post at side of a road to show distances
milesmīl𝕖ṡmile-smīl𝕖-ṡ
miladymilādẏmilad-ymilād-ẏn. an English noblewoman
milanesemilånēṡemilan-esemilån-ēṡen. a native or inhabitant of Milan
mildmīldmildmīlda. not severe, strong, or extreme; gentle
mildermīlde̊rmild-ermīld-e̊r
mildestmīldėstmild-estmīld-ėst
mildlymīldlẏmild-lymīld-lẏadv. to a moderate degree
mildnessmīldnėssmild-nessmīld-nėssn. good weather with comfortable temperatures
mildewmildew̄mildewmildew̄n. a fungus that grows on surfaces
mildewedmildew̄𝕖dmildew-edmildew̄-𝕖dv. become moldy; spoil due to humidity
mildewymildew̄ẏmildew-ymildew̄-ẏa. covered with or smelling of mildew
milieumilieūmilieumilieūn. a person's social environment
militantmili̊tåntmilit-antmili̊t-ånta. disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
n. a person who uses militant methods
militarymilitårẏmilit-arymilit-årẏa. relating to soldiers, arms, or war
n. the armed forces of a country
militatemilitātemilit-atemilit-ātev. have force or influence; bring about an effect or change
militiami̊litiåmilit-iami̊lit-iån. a military force of civilians to supplement the regular army in an emergency
militariesmilitåri𝕖ṡmilit-ar-iesmilit-år-i𝕖ṡ
militarismmili̊tåriṡmmilit-ar-ismmili̊t-år-iṡmn. a political orientation to maintain a strong military force
militaristmilitåristmilit-ar-istmilit-år-istn. a person who advocates war or warlike policies
militarizemili̊tårīzemilit-ar-izemili̊t-år-īzev. to give a military character to
militaristicmilitåristicmilitar-ist-icmilitår-ist-ica. imbued with militarism
militantlymilitåntlẏmilit-ant-lymilit-ånt-lẏadv. in a militant or aggressive manner
militarilymili̊tari̊lẏmilit-ari-lymili̊t-ari̊-lẏadv. with respect to the military
militancymili̊tåncẏmilit-anc-ymili̊t-ånc-ẏn. a militant aggressiveness
militarizedmili̊tårīz𝕖dmilit-ar-iz-edmili̊t-år-īz-𝕖da. issued military arms
militarizationmilitårīzātio̊nmilit-ar-iz-at-ionmilit-år-īz-āt-io̊nn. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war
demilitarizedēmili̊tårīzede-milit-ar-izedē-mili̊t-år-īzev. do away with the military organization and potential of
demilitarizeddēmili̊tårīz𝕖dde-milit-ar-iz-eddē-mili̊t-år-īz-𝕖da. having had military forces removed
demilitarizationdēmili̊tåri̊zātio̊nde-milit-ar-iz-at-iondē-mili̊t-år-i̊z-āt-io̊nn. the act of removing armed forces from a region
paramilitaryparåmili̊tarẏpara-milit-aryparå-mili̊t-arẏa. organized like a military force
n. a group of civilians organized like a military unit
remilitarizationrēmilitårīzātio̊nre-milit-ar-iz-at-ionrē-milit-år-īz-āt-io̊nn. the act of militarizing again
milkmilkmilkmilkn. a white nutritious liquid produced by mammals
v. draw milk from
milkermilke̊rmilk-ermilk-e̊rn. a person who milks animals
n. a cow that produces milk
milkingmilkingmilk-ingmilk-ingn. the act of taking milk from a mammal
milkmaidmilkmāidmilk-maidmilk-māidn a woman who works in a dairy
milkmanmilkmanmilk-manmilk-mann. someone who delivers milk
milksmilksmilk-smilk-s
milkweedmilkwēedmilk-weedmilk-wēedn. a plant with milky juice and pods releasing seeds with downy tufts
milkymilkẏmilk-ymilk-ẏa. resembling milk in color; not clear
millmillmillmilln. a building where grain is crushed into flour
n. a factory
millenniamillenniåmillenniamillenniå
millagemillȧgemill-agemill-ȧgen. the tax rate expressed as mills per dollar
milledmill𝕖dmill-edmill-𝕖da. (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed
millermille̊rmill-ermill-e̊rn. one who works in or operates a mill
millingmillingmill-ingmill-ingn. corrugated edge of a coin
millionmillio̊nmill-ionmill-io̊nn. the number 1,000,000
num. denoting a quantity of 1,000,000
millworkmillwo̊rkmill-workmill-wo̊rkn. woodwork that has been machined at a mill
millenarianmillėnåriånmill-en-arianmill-ėn-åriånn. a person who believes in the coming of the millennium, a time of peace and prosperity
millennialmillenniålmillenn-i-almillenn-i-åla. relating to a millennium or span of a thousand years
millionairemillio̊nāiremill-ion-airemill-io̊n-āiren. a person whose wealth amounts to at least a million units of currency
millibarmilli̊bàrmill-i-barmill-i̊-bàrn. a unit of atmospheric pressure equal to one thousandth of a bar
milleniummille̊niůmmill-en-iummill-e̊n-iůmn. a period of one thousand years
millenniummi̊llenniůmmill-en-niummi̊ll-en-niůmn. a period of 1000 years
n. the 1000th anniversary
millionnairemillio̊nnāiremill-ion-nairemill-io̊n-nāire
millionsmillio̊nṡmill-ion-smill-io̊n-ṡ
millionthmillio̊nthmill-ion-thmill-io̊n-thn. one of a million equal parts
a. coming next after the nine hundred ninety-nine thousand nine hundred ninety-ninth
millivoltmillivōltmill-i-voltmill-i-vōltn. a unit of potential equal to one thousandth of a volt
millennialismmillenniåliṡmmillenn-i-al-ismmillenn-i-ål-iṡmn. belief in the thousand-year reign of Christ on earth
millionairesmillio̊nāir𝕖ṡmill-ion-aire-smill-io̊n-āir𝕖-ṡ
millenniumsmillenniůmṡmill-en-nium-smill-en-niům-ṡ
millionnairesmillio̊nnāir𝕖ṡmill-ion-naire-smill-io̊n-nāir𝕖-ṡ
multimillionairemûltimillio̊nāiremulti-million-airemûlti-millio̊n-āiren. a person who has several million dollars or pounds
milletmille̊tmilletmille̊tn. a small-grained annual cereal grass; the seed of such a grass
millinermilline̊rmillinermilline̊rn someone who makes and sells hats
millinerymilline̊rẏmilliner-ymilline̊r-ẏn. hats for women; the wares sold by a milliner
milordmilordmilordmilordn. a term of address for an English lord
milquetoastmilq𝕦𝕖tōastmilquetoastmilq𝕦𝕖tōastn. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
mimesismīmēsismim-esismīm-ēsisn. the imitative representation of nature and human behavior in art and literature
mimicmimicmim-icmim-icv. to imitate someone or something
n. a person who imitates others
a. imitating or resembling
mimeticmimeticmim-et-icmim-et-ica. characterized by mimicry
mimeticallymimeticållẏmim-et-ic-al-lymim-et-ic-ål-lẏadv. in a mimetic manner
pantomimicpanto̊mimicpanto-mim-icpanto̊-mim-ica. relating to pantomime
mimemīmemimemīmen. an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
n. a performance using gestures and body movements without words
v. act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only
pantomimepanto̊mīmepanto-mimepanto̊-mīmen. a performance using gestures and body movements without words
v. to express by gestures without words
mimeographmimēo̊graphmimeo-graphmimēo̊-graphn. a rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo)
v. print copies from (a prepared stencil) using a mimeograph
mimeographedmimēo̊graph𝕖ḋmimeo-graph-edmimēo̊-graph-𝕖ḋv. print copies from (a prepared stencil) using a mimeograph
mimetismmimėtiṡmmimet-ismmimėt-iṡmn. the resemblance of an animal to its surroundings
mimicrymimicrẏmimic-rymimic-rẏn. the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process
mimosamimōsåmimosamimōsån. a tropical plant with yellow flowers and compound leaves
n. a cocktail of champagne and orange juice
minminminminn. any of the forms of Chinese spoken in Fujian province
minemīneminemīnen. a place where minerals are extracted
n. an explosive device
pron. belonging to me
minimaminimåminimaminimå
mincemincemin-cemin-cen. food chopped into small bits
v. cut into small pieces
mincedminc𝕖ḋminc-edminc-𝕖ḋa. cut into very small pieces
minedmīn𝕖dmin-edmīn-𝕖dv. extract from a mine
a. extracted from the earth
minermīne̊rmin-ermīn-e̊rn. a person who works in a mine
minimiseminimīṡeminim-iseminim-īṡevt. to reduce to the smallest possible amount
miningmīningmin-ingmīn-ingn. the process of extracting minerals from the earth
minionminio̊nmin-ionmin-io̊nn. a servile or fawning dependant
minimizeminimīzemini-mizemini-mīzevt. to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree
minimumminimůmmini-mummini-můmn. the smallest amount or level possible or recorded
a. as small as possible
minormīno̊rmin-ormīn-o̊ra. of lesser importance or stature or rank
a. lesser in scope or effect
n. a person who has not reached the age of legal majority
minoxidilminoxidilmin-oxidilmin-oxidiln. a vasodilator used to treat hypertension and male-patterned baldness
minuetminūetmin-uetmin-ūetn. a stately court dance in the 17th century
n. a stately piece of music for the minuet; often incorporated into a suite
minusmīnůsmin-usmīn-ůsa. on the negative side or lower end of a scale
prep. less
minuteminu̇temin-utemin-u̇ten. a period of 60 seconds; a short note
a. extremely small; detailed
vt. to record in minutes
ministerministe̊rmin-ist-ermin-ist-e̊rn. a person appointed to a senior position in government
n. a member of the clergy
v. attend to the needs of others
minimizedmini̊mīz𝕖dmini-miz-edmini̊-mīz-𝕖dv. reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree (minimize的过去式和过去分词)
a. reduced to the smallest possible size or amount
minesweepermīn𝕖swēepe̊rmine-sweep-ermīn𝕖-swēep-e̊rn. ship equipped to detect and then destroy or neutralize or remove marine mines
minuendminūendmin-u-endmin-ū-endn. the number from which another is subtracted
minusesmīnůsėṡmin-us-esmīn-ůs-ėṡ
mineworkermīnewo̊rke̊rmine-work-ermīne-wo̊rk-e̊rn. laborer who works in a mine
minacityminacitẏmin-ac-itymin-ac-itẏn. the quality of being threatening
minoritymīnoritẏmin-or-itymīn-or-itẏn. the smaller number or part of a group
n. a group distinguished by a particular characteristic
minutiaminūṫiåmin-ut-iamin-ūṫ-iån. a small or minor detail
minutelyminůt𝕖lẏmin-ute-lymin-ůt𝕖-lẏadv. in minute detail
minatoryminåto̊rẏmin-at-orymin-åt-o̊rẏa. expressing or constituting a threat
minimumsminimůmṡmini-mum-smini-mům-ṡ
minutesminu̇t𝕖smin-ute-smin-u̇t𝕖-sn. a written record of what was said at a meeting
miniatureminiåtůremini-at-uremini-åt-ůren. a very small copy of something
a. on a very small scale
mineralizemine̊rålīzemin-er-al-izemin-e̊r-ål-īzev. to convert into a mineral
ministrationmini̊strātio̊nmin-istr-at-ionmin-i̊str-āt-io̊nn. assistance in time of difficulty
minoritiesmīnoriti𝕖ṡmin-or-it-iesmīn-or-it-i𝕖ṡ
miniaturistminiåtůristmini-at-ur-istmini-åt-ůr-istn. someone who paints tiny pictures in great detail
miniaturizeminiåtůrīzemini-at-ur-izemini-åt-ůr-īzev. design or construct on a smaller scale
mineralogymine̊ràlo̊gẏmin-er-al-ogymin-e̊r-àl-o̊gẏn. the branch of geology that studies minerals
ministersministe̊rṡmin-ist-er-smin-ist-e̊r-ṡ
ministryministrẏmin-ist-r-ymin-ist-r-ẏn. a government department
n. the work of a religious minister
ministerialministēriålmin-ist-er-i-almin-ist-ēr-i-åla. of or relating to a government minister or ministry
mineralogicalmine̊rålogicålmin-er-al-ogic-almin-e̊r-ål-ogic-åla. of or pertaining to mineralogy
mineralizedmine̊rålīz𝕖dmin-er-al-iz-edmin-e̊r-ål-īz-𝕖dv. convert into a mineral substance
miniaturizedminiåtůrīz𝕖dmini-at-ur-iz-edmini-åt-ůr-īz-𝕖dv. design or construct on a smaller scale
mineralizationmine̊råli̊zātio̊nmin-er-al-iz-at-ionmin-e̊r-ål-i̊z-āt-io̊nn. the process of converting into a mineral
miniaturizationminiåtůrizātio̊nmini-at-ur-iz-at-ionmini-åt-ůr-iz-āt-io̊nn. act of making on a greatly reduced scale
adminadminad-minad-minn. a person responsible for the administration of a business or institution
administrateadministrātead-min-istr-atead-min-istr-ātev work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
administerådministe̊rad-min-ist-eråd-min-ist-e̊rvt. to manage and organize the affairs of an organization
vt. to give or apply medicine or a remedy
administeredådministe̊r𝕖dad-min-ist-er-edåd-min-ist-e̊r-𝕖dv. work in an administrative capacity; supervise
v. give or apply (medications)
administrationådministrātio̊nad-min-istr-at-ionåd-min-istr-āt-io̊nn. the management of public affairs; the government
n. the process of managing and organizing something
administrativeådministrātivead-min-istr-at-iveåd-min-istr-āt-ivea. relating to the running of an organization or business
administeringadministe̊ringad-min-ist-er-ingad-min-ist-e̊r-ingv. work in an administrative capacity
v. give or apply medications
administratorådministrāto̊rad-min-istr-at-oråd-min-istr-āt-o̊rn. someone who administers a business
n. someone who manages a government agency or department
administrativelyadministrātiv𝕖lẏad-min-istr-at-ive-lyad-min-istr-āt-iv𝕖-lẏadv. by or for an administrator
administrationsådministrātio̊nṡad-min-istr-at-ion-såd-min-istr-āt-io̊n-ṡ
carminecàrmīnecar-minecàr-mīnev. color carmine
comminutecomminūtecom-min-utecom-min-ūtevt. to crush or grind into very small pieces
diminishdiminishdi-min-ishdi-min-ishv. to make or become less in size, amount, or importance
diminisheddiminish𝕖ḋdi-min-ish-eddi-min-ish-𝕖ḋa. made smaller or less
a. reduced by a semitone (music)
diminishingdiminishingdi-min-ish-ingdi-min-ish-inga. becoming smaller or less
diminutiondimi̊nūtio̊ndi-min-ut-iondi-mi̊n-ūt-io̊nn. the act of decreasing or reducing something
diminutivediminūtivedi-min-ut-ivedi-min-ūt-ivea. very small
n. a word formed to indicate smallness
diminishmentdiminishme̊ntdi-min-ish-mentdi-min-ish-me̊ntn. the act of reducing in size or importance
demineralizationdēmine̊rålīzātio̊nde-min-er-al-iz-at-iondē-min-e̊r-ål-īz-āt-io̊nn. the removal of minerals from a liquid
eminenceemi̊ne̊ncee-min-encee-mi̊n-e̊ncen. high status importance owing to marked superiority
eminentemi̊ne̊nte-min-ente-mi̊n-e̊nta. well-known and respected
eminentlyemi̊ne̊ntlẏe-min-ent-lye-mi̊n-e̊nt-lẏadv. in an eminent manner
interminableinte̊rmi̊nåbleinter-min-ableinte̊r-mi̊n-åblea. tiresomely long; seemingly without end
imminenceimmi̊ne̊nceim-min-enceim-mi̊n-e̊ncen. the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon
imminentimmi̊ne̊ntim-min-entim-mi̊n-e̊nta. about to happen; impending
interminablyinte̊rminablẏinter-min-ab-lyinte̊r-min-ab-lẏadv. endlessly; seemingly without stopping
imminentlyimmi̊ne̊ntlẏim-min-ent-lyim-mi̊n-e̊nt-lẏadv. in an imminent manner
prominencepromi̊ne̊ncepro-min-encepro-mi̊n-e̊ncen. the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
prominentpromine̊ntpro-min-entpro-min-e̊nta. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
a. conspicuous in position or importance
prominentlypromi̊ne̊ntlẏpro-min-ent-lypro-mi̊n-e̊nt-lẏadv. in a prominent or noticeable way
permineralizationpe̊rmine̊rålīzātio̊nper-min-er-al-iz-at-ionpe̊r-min-e̊r-ål-īz-āt-io̊nn. a process of fossilization
reminisceremi̊niscere-miniscere-mi̊niscev. to recall past experiences or events
reminiscenceremi̊nisce̊ncere-minisc-encere-mi̊nisc-e̊ncen. a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
reminiscentremi̊nisce̊ntre-minisc-entre-mi̊nisc-e̊nta. serving to bring to mind
remineralizationrēmine̊rålīzātio̊nre-min-er-al-iz-at-ionrē-min-e̊r-ål-īz-āt-io̊nn. the restoration of minerals to the body or to a substance
undermineûnde̊rmīneunder-mineûnde̊r-mīnevt. to weaken or damage something gradually
underminedûnde̊rmīn𝕖dunder-min-edûnde̊r-mīn-𝕖dv. destroy property or hinder normal operations
v. hollow out as if making a cave
underminingûnde̊rmīningunder-min-ingûnde̊r-mīn-ingv. destroy property or hinder normal operations
v. hollow out as if making a cave or opening
maladministrationmalådministrātio̊nmal-ad-min-istr-at-ionmal-åd-min-istr-āt-io̊nn. bad management; misgovernment
undiminishedûndi̊minish𝕖ḋun-di-min-ish-edûn-di̊-min-ish-𝕖ḋa. not lessened or diminished
minamĩnåminamĩnån. a unit of weight or money in ancient Greece
minaretminåretminaretminåretn. a slender tower with balconies attached to a mosque
mindmīndmindmīndn. the element of a person that enables them to think and feel
v. to object to or be troubled by something
mindedmīnd𝕖dmind-edmīnd-𝕖da. (used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
mindermīnde̊rmind-ermīnd-e̊rn. someone who is assigned to watch over foreign visitors
mindfulmīndfůlmind-fulmīnd-fůla. attentive and aware
mindingmīndingmind-ingmīnd-ing
mindlessmīndle̊ssmind-lessmīnd-le̊ssa. requiring little mental effort
a. acting without thinking
mindsmīndṡmind-smīnd-ṡ
mindfullymīndfůllẏmind-ful-lymīnd-fůl-lẏadv. in a careful deliberate manner
mindlesslymīndle̊sslẏmind-less-lymīnd-le̊ss-lẏadv. without intellectual involvement; in a thoughtless manner
mindfulnessmīndfùlne̊ssmind-ful-nessmīnd-fùl-ne̊ssn. the trait of staying aware of your responsibilities
mindlessnessmīndlėssnėssmind-less-nessmīnd-lėss-nėssn. total lack of meaning or ideas
n. the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
absent-mindedabse̊nt-mīndėdabsent-mindedabse̊nt-mīndėda. so lost in thought that one is unaware of surroundings
remindrėmīndre-mindrė-mīndv. put in the mind of someone
remindedrėmīndėdre-mind-edrė-mīnd-ėd
reminderrēmīnde̊rre-mind-errē-mīnd-e̊rn. something that reminds you
remindingrėmīndingre-mind-ingrė-mīnd-ing
remindsrėmīndṡre-mind-srė-mīnd-ṡ
remindersrėmīnde̊rṡre-mind-er-srė-mīnd-e̊r-ṡ
unmindfulûnmīndfùlun-mind-fulûn-mīnd-fùla. not mindful or attentive
absentmindedlyabse̊ntmīndėdlẏab-sent-mind-ed-lyab-se̊nt-mīnd-ėd-lẏadv. in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
mastermindmaste̊rmīndmast-er-mindmast-e̊r-mīndv. plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
mineralmine̊rålmin-er-almin-e̊r-åln. a solid natural substance that is not animal or plant
a. relating to minerals
minestronemine̊strōnēminestronemine̊strōnēn. soup made with a variety of vegetables
mingymingẏming-yming-ẏa. mean and stingy
mingleminglemingleminglev. get involved or mixed-up with
mingledmingl𝕖dmingl-edmingl-𝕖dv. to bring or combine together or with something else
minglingminglingmingl-ingmingl-ingn. the action of people mingling and coming into contact
minglesmingl𝕖ṡmingle-smingl𝕖-ṡ
commingleco̊mminglecom-mingleco̊m-minglev. mix or blend
commingledcommingl𝕖dcom-mingl-edcom-mingl-𝕖dv mix or blend
v mix together different elements
comminglingcomminglingcom-mingl-ingcom-mingl-ingv. mix or blend together
intermingleinte̊rmingleinter-mingleinte̊r-minglev. to mix together
intermingledinte̊rmingl𝕖dinter-mingl-edinte̊r-mingl-𝕖dv combine into one
interminglinginte̊rminglinginter-mingl-inginte̊r-mingl-ingv. mix or blend together
miniminĩminiminĩn. something very small of its kind, especially a very short skirt
a. very small
mini-skirtmini-ski̊rtmini-skirtmini-ski̊rtn. a very short skirt
minimalmini̊målminim-almini̊m-åla. of the smallest possible amount
minimusminimůsminim-usminim-ůsn. the fifth digit; the little finger or little toe
minimalismmini̊måliṡmminim-al-ismmini̊m-ål-iṡmn. an art movement emphasizing extreme simplification of form and color since the 1950s
minimalistmini̊målistminim-al-istmini̊m-ål-istn. a person who favors minimalism
minimallymini̊mållẏminim-al-lymini̊m-ål-lẏadv. to a minimal degree
minimizationminimīzātio̊nminim-iz-at-ionminim-īz-āt-io̊nn. the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree
minimalisticmini̊målisticminim-al-ist-icmini̊m-ål-ist-ica. of or relating to minimalism; characterized by extreme simplicity
minisculeminiscūleminis-culeminis-cūlea. very small
minkminkminkminkn. slender-bodied semiaquatic mammal having partially webbed feet; valued for its fur
MinneapolisMinnēapo̊lisMinneapolisMinnēapo̊lisn. the largest city in Minnesota
MinnesotaMinnėsōtåMinnesotaMinnėsōtån. a state in the midwestern United States
minnowminnōwminnowminnōwn. a very small freshwater fish
minoanmi̊nōanminoanmi̊nōana. of or relating to the Minoan civilization of Crete
n. an inhabitant of ancient Crete
minsterminste̊rminsterminste̊rn. any of certain cathedrals and large churches; originally connected to a monastery
minstrelminstre̊lminstrelminstre̊ln. a performer in a minstrel show
n. a medieval singer or musician
minstrelsyminstre̊lsẏminstrel-syminstre̊l-sẏn. the art of a minstrel
mintmintmintmintn. any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves
n. a facility that coins money
mintsmintsmint-smint-s
mintymintẏmint-ymint-ẏa. relating to or suggestive of mint
catmintcatmintcat-mintcat-mintn. a hairy aromatic perennial herb attractive to cats
minusculeminůscūleminusculeminůscūlea. extremely small
minxminxminxminxn. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
minyanminyànminyanminyànn. the quorum required by Jewish law to be present for public worship
miocenemīo̊cēnemio-cenemīo̊-cēnea. relating to the Miocene geological epoch
miraclemiråclemir-aclemir-åclen. an extraordinary event that is not explainable by natural or scientific laws
miragemi̊ràgemir-agemi̊r-àgen. an optical illusion caused by atmospheric refraction distorting distant objects
n. something illusory and unattainable
miredmīr𝕖dmir-edmīr-𝕖da. entangled or stuck in mud or a difficult situation
mirymīrẏmir-ymīr-ẏa. muddy and wet
miraculousmi̊racūlo̊usmir-acul-ousmi̊r-acūl-o̊usa. occurring through divine intervention; remarkable
miraclesmiråcl𝕖ṡmir-acle-smir-åcl𝕖-ṡ
miraculouslymi̊racūlo̊uslẏmir-acul-ous-lymi̊r-acūl-o̊us-lẏadv. in a miraculous manner
admireådmīread-mireåd-mīrev. to regard with respect, pleasure, or approval
admirableadmi̊råblead-mir-ablead-mi̊r-åblea. deserving admiration or respect
admiraladmi̊rålad-mir-alad-mi̊r-åln. the supreme commander of a fleet; a naval officer of high rank
admiredådmīr𝕖dad-mir-edåd-mīr-𝕖da. regarded with admiration
admireradmīre̊rad-mir-erad-mīr-e̊rn. a person who admires; someone who esteems or respects
admiringadmīringad-mir-ingad-mīr-ingv feel admiration for
v look at with admiration
admirablyadmi̊råblẏad-mirab-lyad-mi̊råb-lẏadv. in an admirable manner
admiresådmīr𝕖ṡad-mire-såd-mīr𝕖-ṡ
admirationadmi̊rātio̊nad-mir-at-ionad-mi̊r-āt-io̊nn. a feeling of respect and approval
admiringlyadmīringlẏad-mir-ing-lyad-mīr-ing-lẏadv. with admiration
admiraltyadmi̊råltẏad-mir-al-tyad-mi̊r-ål-tẏn. the department in charge of the navy in some nations
miremīremiremīren. a soft wet area of low-lying land
n. a difficult situation
v. to cause to get stuck
quagmirequagmīrequag-mirequag-mīren. a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
mirinmirinmirinmirinn. a sweet Japanese rice wine used in cooking
mirrormirro̊rmirr-ormirr-o̊rn. a reflective surface that forms an image
v. reflect something as in a mirror
mirroredmirro̊r𝕖dmirr-or-edmirr-o̊r-𝕖da. like or characteristic of a mirror image
mirroringmirro̊ringmirr-or-ingmirr-o̊r-ingv. reflect as if in a mirror
v. reflect or resemble
mirrorsmirro̊rṡmirr-or-smirr-o̊r-ṡ
mirthmi̊rthmirthmi̊rthn. great merriment
mirthfulmi̊rthfůlmirth-fulmi̊rth-fůla. full of or showing high-spirited merriment
mirthlessmi̊rthlėssmirth-lessmi̊rth-lėssa. lacking mirth
mirthlesslymi̊rthle̊sslẏmirth-less-lymi̊rth-le̊ss-lẏadv. without mirth or laughter
misermīṡe̊rmis-ermīṡ-e̊rn. a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
miserymiṡe̊rẏmis-erymiṡ-e̊rẏn. a state of great unhappiness or suffering
miserablemiṡe̊råblemis-er-ablemiṡ-e̊r-åblea. very unhappy or uncomfortable
a. of poor quality
miseriesmiṡe̊ri𝕖ṡmis-er-iesmiṡ-e̊r-i𝕖ṡ
miserlymīṡe̊rlẏmis-er-lymīṡ-e̊r-lẏa. (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
miserablermiṡe̊råble̊rmis-er-abl-ermiṡ-e̊r-åbl-e̊r
miserablestmiṡe̊råblėstmis-er-abl-estmiṡ-e̊r-åbl-ėst
miserablymiṡe̊råblẏmis-er-ab-lymiṡ-e̊r-åb-lẏadv. in a miserable manner
promisepromisepro-misepro-misen. a declaration or assurance that one will do something
v. assure someone that one will certainly do something
promisedpromi̊s𝕖ḋpro-mis-edpro-mi̊s-𝕖ḋa. assured or agreed to be given
promisingpromisingpro-mis-ingpro-mis-inga. showing signs of future success
promisespromisėṡpro-mise-spro-misė-ṡ
promisinglypromisinglẏpro-mis-ing-lypro-mis-ing-lẏadv. in an auspicious manner
compromisecompro̊mīsecom-pro-misecom-pro̊-mīsen. an agreement reached by each side giving up something
v. to reach an agreement by making concessions
compromisedcompro̊mīṡ𝕖dcom-pro-mis-edcom-pro̊-mīṡ-𝕖da. having made a concession; exposed to danger
compromisingcompro̊mīṡingcom-pro-mis-ingcom-pro̊-mīṡ-inga. making or willing to make concessions
a. vulnerable to danger especially of discredit or suspicion
compromisercompro̊mīṡe̊rcom-pro-mise-rcom-pro̊-mīṡe̊-rn. a negotiator willing to compromise
compromisescompro̊mīṡėṡcom-pro-mise-scom-pro̊-mīṡė-ṡ
unpromisingûnpromisingun-pro-mis-ingûn-pro-mis-inga. unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment
uncompromisedûncompromi̊s𝕖ḋun-com-pro-mis-edûn-com-pro-mi̊s-𝕖ḋa. not compromised or weakened
uncompromisingûncompro̊mīṡingun-com-pro-mis-ingûn-com-pro̊-mīṡ-inga. not making concessions
uncompromisinglyûncompro̊mīsinglẏun-com-pro-mis-ing-lyûn-com-pro̊-mīs-ing-lẏadv. in an uncompromising manner
immunocompromisedimmūnōcompro̊mīṡ𝕖dim-mun-o-com-pro-mis-edim-mūn-ō-com-pro̊-mīṡ-𝕖da. unable to develop a normal immune response due to malnutrition or immunodeficiency
misciblemisci̊blemisc-iblemisc-i̊blea. capable of being mixed
promiscuityprōmiscūitẏpro-miscu-ityprō-miscū-itẏn. indulging in casual and indiscriminate sexual relations
promiscuousprōmiscūo̊uspro-misc-u-ousprō-misc-ū-o̊usa. not selective of a single class or person
promiscuouslypro̊miscūo̊uslẏpro-misc-u-ous-lypro̊-misc-ū-o̊us-lẏadv. in an indiscriminate manner
demisedėmīṡede-misedė-mīṡen. a person's death
n. the end of something
premisepremisepre-misepre-misen. a statement assumed to be true for argument
n. a building and its grounds
premisespremi̊s𝕖ṡpre-mise-spre-mi̊s𝕖-ṡn. a building or part of a building
miserlinessmīse̊rlinėssmis-er-li-nessmīs-e̊r-li-nėssn. total lack of generosity with money
commiserateco̊mmise̊rātecom-mis-er-ateco̊m-mis-e̊r-ātev. to feel or express sympathy or compassion
commiserationco̊mmiṡe̊rātio̊ncom-mis-er-at-ionco̊m-miṡ-e̊r-āt-io̊nn. a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
mishmashmishmashmish-mashmish-mashn. a motley assortment of things
misomĩsōmisomĩsōn. a thick fermented soybean paste used in Japanese cooking for soups and sauces
misoneistmisōnēistmiso-ne-istmisō-nē-istn. a person who hates innovation or change
MissMissMissMissvt. to fail to hit, reach, or catch something
vt. to feel the absence or loss of someone or something
n. a title for an unmarried woman or girl
Miss.Miss.n. a title for an unmarried woman
missalmissålmiss-almiss-åln. (Roman Catholic) a book of prayers needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
missedmiss𝕖ḋmiss-edmiss-𝕖ḋa. not caught with the senses or the mind; not attended
missesmissėṡmiss-esmiss-ėṡ
missilemissi̊lemiss-ilemiss-i̊len. a weapon directed at a target
n. an object thrown or projected
missingmissingmiss-ingmiss-inga. not present or cannot be found
missionmissio̊nmiss-ionmiss-io̊nn. an important task or purpose
n. a group of people sent to a foreign country for a special purpose
missivemissivemiss-ivemiss-iven. a written message addressed to a person or organization
missusmissu̇ṡmiss-usmiss-u̇ṡn. (informal) one's wife
missymissẏmiss-ymiss-ẏn. a young woman
missionarymissio̊nårẏmiss-ion-arymiss-io̊n-årẏn. a person sent on a religious mission to promote Christianity in a foreign country
a. relating to or connected with a religious mission
missilesmissīl𝕖ṡmiss-ile-smiss-īl𝕖-ṡ
missionsmissio̊nṡmiss-ion-smiss-io̊n-ṡ
missionizationmissio̊nīzātio̊nmiss-ion-iz-at-ionmiss-io̊n-īz-āt-io̊nn. the act of converting to a religious mission
amissåmissa-misså-missa. not functioning properly
adv. in an improper or mistaken manner
admissibleådmissi̊blead-miss-ibleåd-miss-i̊blea. deserving to be admitted
admissionådmissio̊nad-miss-ionåd-miss-io̊nn. the act of admitting someone to enter
n. an acknowledgment of the truth of something
admissionsådmissio̊nṡad-miss-ion-såd-miss-io̊n-ṡ
admissibilityådmissi̊bili̊tẏad-miss-ib-i-li-tyåd-miss-i̊b-i-li̊-tẏn. acceptability by virtue of being admissible
commissarcommi̊ssàrcom-miss-arcom-mi̊ss-àrn. a Communist Party official assigned to teach party principles to a military unit
commissariatcommissåriåtcom-miss-ariatcom-miss-åriåtn. a stock or supply of foods
commissarycommi̊ssarẏcom-miss-arycom-mi̊ss-arẏn. a retail store that sells equipment and provisions to military personnel
commissionco̊mmissio̊ncom-miss-ionco̊m-miss-io̊nn. a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received
n. the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
v. put into commission
commissionedco̊mmissio̊n𝕖dcom-miss-ion-edco̊m-miss-io̊n-𝕖da. holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or above
commissionerco̊mmissio̊ne̊rcom-miss-ion-erco̊m-miss-io̊n-e̊rn. a person in charge of a government department
commissioningco̊mmissio̊ningcom-miss-ion-ingco̊m-miss-io̊n-ingn. the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
commissionsco̊mmissio̊nṡcom-miss-ion-sco̊m-miss-io̊n-ṡ
commissionersco̊mmissio̊ne̊rṡcom-miss-ion-er-sco̊m-miss-io̊n-e̊r-ṡ
dismissdismissdis-missdis-missv. bar from attention or consideration
v. end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave
dismissaldismissåldis-miss-aldis-miss-åln. the act of removing someone from a job; the rejection of a case
dismisseddismiss𝕖ḋdis-miss-eddis-miss-𝕖ḋv. bar from attention or consideration
v. terminate the employment of
dismissesdismissėṡdis-miss-esdis-miss-ėṡ
dismissingdismissingdis-miss-ingdis-miss-ing
dismissivedismissivedis-miss-ivedis-miss-ivea. showing indifference or disregard
dismissivelydismissiv𝕖lẏdis-miss-ive-lydis-miss-iv𝕖-lẏadv. in a dismissive manner
emissionėmissio̊ne-miss-ionė-miss-io̊nn. the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
n. a substance that is emitted
emissivityemissivitẏe-miss-iv-itye-miss-iv-itẏn. the ability of a surface to emit energy by radiation
intermissioninte̊rmissio̊ninter-miss-ioninte̊r-miss-io̊nn. the act of suspending activity temporarily
manumissionmanūmissio̊nmanu-miss-ionmanū-miss-io̊nn. the formal act of freeing from slavery
omissionōmissio̊no-miss-ionō-miss-io̊nn. something that has been left out
n. the act of leaving something out
permissiblepe̊rmissi̊bleper-miss-iblepe̊r-miss-i̊blea. that may be permitted especially as according to rule
permissionpe̊rmissio̊nper-miss-ionpe̊r-miss-io̊nn. approval to do something; consent
permissivepe̊rmissiveper-miss-ivepe̊r-miss-ivea. granting or inclined to grant permission; not strict
promissorypromi̊ssorẏpro-miss-orypro-mi̊ss-orẏa. relating to or having the character of a promise
permissibilitype̊rmissi̊bilitẏper-miss-ibil-itype̊r-miss-i̊bil-itẏn. admissibility as a consequence of being permitted
permissivenesspe̊rmissiv𝕖nėssper-miss-ive-nesspe̊r-miss-iv𝕖-nėssn. a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
permissionspe̊rmissio̊nṡper-miss-ion-spe̊r-miss-io̊n-ṡ
remissrēmissre-missrē-missa. failing in what duty requires
remissionrēmissio̊nre-miss-ionrē-miss-io̊nn. a reduction in the severity of something
submissionsůbmissio̊nsub-miss-ionsůb-miss-io̊nn. the act of submitting; surrendering power to another
n. something submitted for the judgment of others
submissivesůbmissivesub-miss-ivesůb-miss-ivea. inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others
submissivelysůbmissiv𝕖lẏsub-miss-ive-lysůb-miss-iv𝕖-lẏadv. in a servile manner
submissivenesssůbmissiv𝕖nėsssub-miss-ive-nesssůb-miss-iv𝕖-nėssn. the trait of being willing to yield to the will of another person or superior force
transmissibletransmissi̊bletrans-miss-ibletrans-miss-i̊blea. capable of being transmitted, especially by infection
transmissiontransmissio̊ntrans-miss-iontrans-miss-io̊nn. the act or process of transmitting something
n. the mechanism that transmits power from a vehicle's engine to its wheels
transmissibilitytransmissi̊bilitẏtrans-miss-ibil-itytrans-miss-i̊bil-itẏn. the quality of being transmissible
decommissiondēco̊mmissio̊nde-com-miss-iondē-co̊m-miss-io̊nv. withdraw from active service
decommissioneddēco̊mmissio̊n𝕖dde-com-miss-ion-eddē-co̊m-miss-io̊n-𝕖dv. withdraw from active service
decommissioningdēco̊mmissio̊ningde-com-miss-ion-ingdē-co̊m-miss-io̊n-ingn. the process of withdrawing something from active service
inadmissibleinådmissi̊blein-ad-miss-iblein-åd-miss-i̊blea. not deserving to be admitted
impermissibleimpe̊rmissibleim-per-miss-ibleim-pe̊r-miss-iblea. not permitted; not allowable
impermissiblyimpe̊rmissi̊blẏim-per-miss-ib-lyim-pe̊r-miss-i̊b-lẏadv. not permissibly
noncommissionednonco̊mmissio̊n𝕖dnon-com-miss-ion-ednon-co̊m-miss-io̊n-𝕖da. of military officers appointed from enlisted personnel
readmissionrēadmissio̊nre-ad-miss-ionrē-ad-miss-io̊nn. the act of admitting someone again
retransmissionrētranṡmissio̊nre-trans-miss-ionrē-tranṡ-miss-io̊nn. the act of transmitting again
missmissvt. to fail to hit, reach, or catch something
vt. to feel the absence or loss of someone or something
n. a title for an unmarried woman or girl
missiologymissiolo̊gẏmissi-o-logymissi-o-lo̊gẏn. the study of the mission of the church, especially missionary work
MississippiMississippĩMississippiMississippĩn. a state in the southern United States; a major river
mississippianmississippiånmississippianmississippiåna. of or relating to Mississippi or its people
n. a native or inhabitant of Mississippi
MissouriMi̊sṡoūrĩMissouriMi̊sṡoūrĩn. a state in the central United States
mistmistmistmistn. a thin fog caused by small drops of water in the air
v. to cover or become covered with mist
mistedmistėdmist-edmist-ėdv. become covered with mist
v. spray finely or cover with mist
MisterMiste̊rMist-erMist-e̊rn. a form of address for a man
mistingmistingmist-ingmist-ingv. become covered with mist
v. spray finely or cover with mist
mistymistẏmist-ymist-ẏa. full of or covered with mist
a. unclear or blurry
mistermiste̊rn. a form of address for a man
mistletoemis𝕥letōemistletoemis𝕥letōen. a parasitic shrub with leathery leaves and white berries; the Christmas mistletoe
mistressmistrėssmistr-essmistr-ėssn. a woman who has control or authority
n. a woman having an extramarital sexual relationship
mistrialmistrīålmistr-i-almistr-ī-åln. a trial that is invalid or inconclusive
mistralmistrålmistralmistråln. a strong cold north wind in southern France
mitermīte̊rmit-ermīt-e̊rn. a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
v. bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint
miteredmīte̊r𝕖dmiter-edmīte̊r-𝕖dv. bevel the edges of to make a miter joint
v. fit together in a miter joint
mitosismītōsismit-osismīt-ōsisn. cell division producing nuclei with the same number of chromosomes
mitremitrēmit-remit-rēn. a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
n. a joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle
admitådmitad-mitåd-mitvt. to confess to be true
vt. to allow to enter
vi. to confess or acknowledge
admittanceådmittåncead-mitt-anceåd-mitt-åncen. the right to enter
admittedådmitt𝕖dad-mitt-edåd-mitt-𝕖da. acknowledged or confessed
admittingadmittingad-mitt-ingad-mitt-ingv. confessing to be true; acknowledging
admitsådmitsad-mit-såd-mit-s
admittedlyadmittėdlẏad-mitt-ed-lyad-mitt-ėd-lẏadv. as acknowledged; by general admission
commitco̊mmitcom-mitco̊m-mitv. carry out a harmful or illegal act
v. pledge or bind oneself to a certain course or policy
committedco̊mmittėdcom-mitt-edco̊m-mitt-ėda. devoted to a cause or goal
committingco̊mmittingcom-mitt-ingco̊m-mitt-ing
commitmentco̊mmitme̊ntcom-mit-mentco̊m-mit-me̊ntn. a pledge or promise to do something
n. dedication to a cause or responsibility
commitsco̊mmitscom-mit-sco̊m-mit-s
commitmentsco̊mmitme̊ntscom-mit-ment-sco̊m-mit-me̊nt-s
emitėmite-mitė-mitv. to send out light, heat, sound, or gas
emittedėmitt𝕖de-mitt-edė-mitt-𝕖dv. give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation
emitterėmitte̊re-mitt-erė-mitt-e̊rn. an electrode in a transistor where electrons originate
intermitinte̊rmitinter-mitinte̊r-mitv. to stop temporarily; to suspend
imitateimitātei-mit-atei-mit-ātev. to copy someone's behavior or appearance
imitationimitātio̊ni-mit-at-ioni-mit-āt-io̊nn. the act of copying someone or something
n. a copy or reproduction
manumitmanūmitmanu-mitmanū-mitvt. to release from slavery
omitōmito-mitō-mitv. to leave out or not include
omittedōmitt𝕖do-mitt-edō-mitt-𝕖da. left out or not included
permitpe̊rmitper-mitpe̊r-mitv. give authorization or consent to
n. an official document giving permission
permittedpe̊rmitt𝕖dper-mitt-edpe̊r-mitt-𝕖dv. consent to, give permission
permitteepe̊rmittēeper-mitt-eepe̊r-mitt-ēen. one to whom a permit is given
permitspe̊rmitsper-mit-spe̊r-mit-s
remitrēmitre-mitrē-mitv. send (money) in payment
v. cancel or refrain from exacting (a debt or penalty)
n. the scope or authority of a task
remittancerēmittåncere-mitt-ancerē-mitt-åncen. a payment of money sent to a person in another place
remittentrėmitte̊ntre-mitt-entrė-mitt-e̊nta. characterized by periods of abatement
submitsůbmitsub-mitsůb-mitv. to present something for consideration or judgment
v. to yield to the authority or will of another
submittalsůbmittålsub-mitt-alsůb-mitt-åln. something submitted for consideration
submittedsůbmitt𝕖dsub-mitt-edsůb-mitt-𝕖dv. refer for judgment or consideration
v. yield to the control of another
submittingsůbmittingsub-mitt-ingsůb-mitt-ing
submitssůbmitssub-mit-ssůb-mit-s
transmittransmittrans-mittrans-mitv. to pass something from one place or person to another
v. to broadcast or send out electronic signals
transmittabletranṡmittåbletrans-mitt-abletranṡ-mitt-åblea. capable of being transmitted by infection
transmittaltransmittåltrans-mitt-altrans-mitt-åln. the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
transmittancetransmittåncetrans-mitt-ancetrans-mitt-åncen. the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance
transmittedtransmittėdtrans-mitt-edtrans-mitt-ėda. sent from one person or place to another; passed through a family by heredity
transmittertransmitte̊rtrans-mitt-ertrans-mitt-e̊rn. a device used to broadcast radio or TV signals
n. a person or thing that transmits something
transmittingtransmittingtrans-mitt-ingtrans-mitt-ingv. transfer to another
v. send from one person or place to another
intromitintrōmitin-tro-mitin-trō-mitvt. to introduce or insert
noncommittalnonco̊mmittålnon-com-mitt-alnon-co̊m-mitt-åla. not expressing a clear opinion
noncommittallynoncommittållẏnon-com-mitt-al-lynon-com-mitt-ål-lẏadv. in a noncommittal manner; without committing oneself
readmitrēadmitre-ad-mitrē-ad-mitv. admit anew
recommitrėcommitre-com-mitrė-com-mitv. commit once again, as of a crime
v. send back to a committee
recommitmentrėcommitme̊ntre-com-mit-mentrė-com-mit-me̊ntn. a renewed commitment
resubmitrēsůbmitre-sub-mitrē-sůb-mitv submit (information) again to a program or automatic system
retransmitrētranṡmitre-trans-mitrē-tranṡ-mitv. transmit again
uncommittedûnco̊mmittėdun-com-mitt-edûn-co̊m-mitt-ėda. not bound or pledged
unpermittedûnpe̊rmittėdun-per-mitt-edûn-pe̊r-mitt-ėda. not permitted or allowed
unremittingûnrėmittingun-re-mitt-ingûn-rė-mitt-inga. uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
unremittinglyûnrėmittinglẏun-re-mitt-ing-lyûn-rė-mitt-ing-lẏadv. in an unremitting manner
mitemītemitemīten. a very small arachnid often infesting animals or plants
mitigantmitigåntmitig-antmitig-ånta. serving to reduce the severity of something
mitigatemiti̊gātemitig-atemiti̊g-ātev. to make less severe or harsh
mitigatingmiti̊gātingmitig-at-ingmiti̊g-āt-inga. lessening the seriousness of something
mitigationmitigātio̊nmitig-at-ionmitig-āt-io̊nn. the action of reducing severity
unmitigatedûnmiti̊gātėdun-mitig-at-edûn-miti̊g-āt-ėda. absolute and unqualified; not diminished or moderated
mitochondrionmīto̊c𝕙ondrio̊nmitochondr-ionmīto̊c𝕙ondr-io̊nn. an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy
mitochondriamīto̊c𝕙ondriåmitochondriamīto̊c𝕙ondriån. an organelle responsible for producing energy in a cell
mitomycinmīto̊mȳcinmitomycinmīto̊mȳcinn. an antibiotic used as an anticancer drug
mitoticmītoticmitot-icmītot-ica. of or relating to or undergoing mitosis
mitralmītrålmitr-almītr-åla. of or relating to or located in or near the mitral valve
a. relating to or resembling the miter worn by some clerics
mittmittmittmittn the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
n the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
mittenmitte̊nmitt-enmitt-e̊nn. glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together
mittenedmitte̊n𝕖dmitt-en-edmitt-e̊n-𝕖da. wearing mittens
committeeco̊mmittēecom-mitt-eeco̊m-mitt-ēen. a group of people appointed for a specific function
committeesco̊mmittēeṡcom-mitt-ee-sco̊m-mitt-ēe-ṡ
intermittencyinte̊rmitte̊ncẏinter-mitt-encyinte̊r-mitt-e̊ncẏn. the quality of being intermittent; subject to interruption or periodic stopping
intermittentinte̊rmitte̊ntinter-mitt-entinte̊r-mitt-e̊nta. stopping and starting at irregular intervals
intermittentlyinte̊rmitte̊ntlẏinter-mitt-ent-lyinte̊r-mitt-e̊nt-lẏadv. in an intermittent manner
subcommitteesûbco̊mmittēesub-com-mitt-eesûb-co̊m-mitt-ēen. a subset of committee members organized for a specific purpose
mitzvahmitzvå𝕙mitzvahmitzvå𝕙n. a good deed; a precept of Jewish law
mixmixmixmixv. combine or put together to form one substance or mass
n. a combination of different things
mixedmix𝕖ḋmix-edmix-𝕖ḋa. consisting of different kinds
mixermixe̊rmix-ermix-e̊rn. a device for mixing; a social gathering
mixesmixėṡmix-esmix-ėṡ
mixingmixingmix-ingmix-ingn. the act of mixing together
mixtmixtmix-tmix-t
mixturemixtůremixt-uremixt-ůren. a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together
mixersmixe̊rṡmix-er-smix-e̊r-ṡ
admixadmixad-mixad-mixvt. to mix or blend together
admixtureadmixtůread-mixt-uread-mixt-ůren. an additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base
intermixinte̊rmixinter-mixinte̊r-mixv. combine into one; mix together
premixedpremix𝕖ḋpre-mix-edpre-mix-𝕖ḋa. mixed in advance
remixrēmixre-mixrē-mixvt. To mix again or repeatedly.
unmixedûnmix𝕖ḋun-mix-edûn-mix-𝕖ḋs not mixed with extraneous elements
s not constituting a compound
mmmmn. a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
mmmmmmint. used to express satisfaction or agreement
mmmmmmmmint. used to express pleasure, satisfaction, or agreement
mnemonic𝕞nėmonicmnemon-ic𝕞nėmon-icn. a device used to aid recall
a. of or relating to aiding the memory
mnemonics𝕞nėmonicsmnemon-ic-s𝕞nėmon-ic-sn. techniques for improving memory
amnesiaamnēs̃i̊åa-mnes-iaa-mnēs̃-i̊ån. partial or total loss of memory
amnesiacamnēṡiaca-mnes-iaca-mnēṡ-iacn. a person suffering from amnesia
a. suffering from a partial loss of memory
amnestyamne̊stẏa-mnes-tya-mne̊s-tẏn. an official pardon for people convicted of political offenses
moamōåmoamōån. extinct flightless bird of New Zealand
moanmōanmoanmōann. a long, low sound expressing pain or sorrow
v. make a moan
moaningmōaningmoan-ingmōan-ingv. indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
bemoanbėmōanbe-moanbė-mōanv regret strongly
moatmōatmoatmōatn. ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
mobmobmobmobn. a large disorderly crowd of people
v. to crowd around someone in a disorderly way
mobbedmobb𝕖dmobb-edmobb-𝕖dv. press tightly together or cram
mobilemōbilemob-ilemōb-ilea. able to move or be moved freely
n. a decorative structure suspended so that it moves freely in the air
mobsmobṡmob-smob-ṡ
mobstermobste̊rmob-stermob-ste̊rn. a criminal who is a member of a gang
mobilisemo̊biliṡemob-il-isemo̊b-il-iṡevt. to organize and prepare for action
mobilitymōbili̊tẏmob-il-itymōb-il-i̊tẏn. the ability to move or be moved easily
mobilizemōbilīzemob-il-izemōb-il-īzev. to organize people for a particular purpose
mobilizedmōbi̊līz𝕖dmob-il-iz-edmōb-i̊l-īz-𝕖dv. make ready for action or use
mobilizingmōbi̊līzingmob-il-iz-ingmōb-i̊l-īz-ingv make ready for action or use
v call to arms; of military personnel
v get ready for war
v cause to move around
mobilizationmōbi̊li̊zātio̊nmob-il-iz-at-ionmōb-i̊l-i̊z-āt-io̊nn. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency
n. act of organizing and making ready for use
demobilizedėmōbi̊līzede-mob-il-izedė-mōb-i̊l-īzev. release from military service or remove from the active list of military service
v. retire from military service
demobilizationdēmōbi̊līzātio̊nde-mob-il-iz-at-iondē-mōb-i̊l-īz-āt-io̊nn. transitioning from war to peace, including disbanding troops
immobileimmōbi̊leim-mob-ileim-mōb-i̊lea. not capable of movement or of being moved
immobilityimmōbilitẏim-mob-il-ityim-mōb-il-itẏn. the quality of not moving
immobilizeimmōbi̊līzeim-mob-il-izeim-mōb-i̊l-īzev. make defenseless
v. convert assets into fixed capital
immobilizedimmōbi̊līz𝕖dim-mob-il-iz-edim-mōb-i̊l-īz-𝕖dv. cause to be unable to move
immobilizationimmōbilīzātio̊nim-mob-il-iz-at-ionim-mōb-il-īz-āt-io̊nn. the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement
moccasinmoccåsinmoccasinmoccåsinn. a soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
mochamōc𝕙åmochamōc𝕙ån. a flavoring made from coffee mixed with chocolate
n. a superior dark coffee made from beans from Arabia
mochimochimochimochin. a Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice
mockmockmockmockv. treat with ridicule or contempt
a. not real but intended to look real
mockedmock𝕖ḋmock-edmock-𝕖ḋ
mockerymocke̊rẏmock-erymock-e̊rẏn. ridicule or contempt shown by mockery
n. a ridiculous imitation
mockingmockingmock-ingmock-inga. making fun of someone in a cruel way
mocksmocksmock-smock-s
mockinglymockinglẏmock-ing-lymock-ing-lẏadv. in a disrespectful and mocking manner
modmodmodmoda. relating to a recently developed fashion or style
modemōdemodemōden. a particular functioning condition or arrangement
n. any of various fixed orders of the various diatonic notes within an octave
n. a classification of propositions based on necessity, possibility, or impossibility
modalmōdålmod-almōd-åla. relating to or expressing the mood of a verb
a. of or relating to a musical mode
modelmode̊lmod-elmod-e̊ln. a representation of something, often on a smaller scale
n. a person employed to display clothes or products
vt. to fashion or shape
modernmode̊rnmod-ernmod-e̊rna. of the present or recent times
n. a person who has modern ideas
modestmodėstmod-estmod-ėsta. marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
a. not large but sufficient in size or amount
a. free from pomp or affectation
modifymodifȳmod-ifymod-ifȳvt. to make changes or alterations to something
vt. to make less extreme or severe
modishmōdishmod-ishmōd-isha. in the current fashion or style
modesmōd𝕖ṡmode-smōd𝕖-ṡ
modulemodūlemod-ulemod-ūlen. a self-contained unit or component of a larger system
modusmōdůsmod-usmōd-ůsn. a way of doing something; a method
moderatemode̊rȧtemod-er-atemod-e̊r-ȧtea. within reasonable limits; not extreme
v. to make less extreme or intense
modularmodūlårmod-ul-armod-ūl-åra. constructed with standardized units allowing flexibility
modulatemodūlātemod-ul-atemod-ūl-ātev. adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of
v. vary the frequency, amplitude, or phase of electromagnetic waves
modicummodicůmmod-i-cummod-i-cůmn. a small or moderate amount
modeledmode̊l𝕖dmod-el-edmod-e̊l-𝕖da. resembling sculpture
modelermode̊le̊rmod-el-ermod-e̊l-e̊rn. a person who creates models
modalitymo̊dali̊tẏmod-al-itymo̊d-al-i̊tẏn. a particular sense; a method of therapy
modelingmode̊lingmod-el-ingmod-e̊l-ingn. the activity of making models
n. the profession of being a model
modellingmōdèllingmod-ell-ingmōd-èll-ingn. the act of representing something
v. present participle of model
modernisemode̊rnīṡemod-ern-isemod-e̊rn-īṡevt. to make modern in appearance or function
modernismmode̊rniṡmmod-ern-ismmod-e̊rn-iṡmn. genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
modernistmode̊rnistmod-ern-istmod-e̊rn-istn. an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles
modernitymode̊rni̊tẏmod-ern-itymod-e̊rn-i̊tẏn. the quality of being current or of the present
modernizemode̊rnīzemod-ern-izemod-e̊rn-īzev. to make or become modern
modestlymode̊stlẏmod-est-lymod-e̊st-lẏadv. in a modest manner
modelsmode̊lṡmod-el-smod-e̊l-ṡ
modulusmodùlůsmod-ul-usmod-ùl-ůsn. an integer dividing without remainder into the difference of two other integers
modestymodėstẏmod-est-ymod-ėst-ẏn. freedom from vanity; formality and propriety of manner
modifiablemodifīåblemod-if-i-ablemod-if-ī-åblea. capable of being modified in form, character or strength
modulatedmodūlātėdmod-ul-at-edmod-ūl-āt-ėda. changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume
modifiedmodi̊fī𝕖dmod-i-fi-edmod-i̊-fī-𝕖da. changed in form or character
modifiermodifīe̊rmod-i-fi-ermod-i-fī-e̊rn. a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
modernizedmode̊rnīz𝕖dmod-ern-iz-edmod-e̊rn-īz-𝕖da. brought up to date
modernizermode̊rnīze̊rmod-ern-iz-ermod-e̊rn-īz-e̊rn. someone who modernizes
moderatingmode̊rātingmod-er-at-ingmod-e̊r-āt-inga. lessening in intensity or strength
moderationmode̊rātio̊nmod-er-at-ionmod-e̊r-āt-io̊nn. the quality of being moderate
modulationmodūlātio̊nmod-ul-at-ionmod-ūl-āt-io̊nn. the act of modifying or adjusting; a variation in sound or signal
modernisticmode̊rnisticmod-ern-ist-icmod-e̊rn-ist-ica. relating to a recently developed fashion or style
modernizingmode̊rnīzingmod-ern-iz-ingmod-e̊rn-īz-ingv. make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
v. become technologically advanced
moderatelymode̊rāt𝕖lẏmod-er-ate-lymod-e̊r-āt𝕖-lẏadv. with moderation; in a moderate manner
moderatomode̊ràtōmod-er-at-omod-e̊r-àt-ōa. at a moderate speed (music)
moderatormode̊rāto̊rmod-er-at-ormod-e̊r-āt-o̊rn. someone who presides over a forum or debate
modulatormodūlāto̊rmod-ul-at-ormod-ūl-āt-o̊rn. a device that modulates a signal or wave
modificationmodificātio̊nmod-i-fic-at-ionmod-i-fic-āt-io̊nn. a change or alteration
modernizationmode̊rni̊zātio̊nmod-ern-iz-at-ionmod-e̊rn-i̊z-āt-io̊nn. making modern in appearance or behavior
bimodalbīmōdålbi-mod-albī-mōd-åla. of a distribution; having or occurring with two modes
commodeco̊mmōdecom-modeco̊m-mōden. a tall elegant chest of drawers
n. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
commodiousco̊mmōdio̊uscom-mod-iousco̊m-mōd-io̊usa. large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)
commodityco̊mmoditẏcom-mod-ityco̊m-mod-itẏn. a product that can be bought and sold
commodifiedco̊mmodi̊fī𝕖dcom-mod-i-fi-edco̊m-mod-i̊-fī-𝕖da. turned into or treated as a commodity
commodificationco̊mmodificātio̊ncom-mod-i-fic-at-ionco̊m-mod-i-fic-āt-io̊nn. the process of turning something into a commodity
commoditizationco̊mmoditīzātio̊ncom-mod-it-iz-at-ionco̊m-mod-it-īz-āt-io̊nn. the process of making something into a commodity
intermodalinte̊rmōdålinter-mod-alinte̊r-mōd-åla. relating to transportation involving more than one mode
immodestimmodėstim-mod-estim-mod-ėsta. having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc
a. offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance
immodestlyimmodėstlẏim-modest-lyim-modėst-lẏadv. without modesty; in an immodest manner
immodestyimmodėstẏim-modest-yim-modėst-ẏn. the trait of being vain and conceited
immoderateimmode̊rāteim-mod-er-ateim-mod-e̊r-ātea. beyond reasonable limits
immoderatelyimmode̊råt𝕖lẏim-mod-er-ate-lyim-mod-e̊r-åt𝕖-lẏadv. without moderation; in an immoderate manner
multimodemûltimōdemulti-modemûlti-mōden. a device or system capable of operating in more than one mode
multimodalmûltimōdålmulti-mod-almûlti-mōd-åla. having more than one mode or form
remodelrēmode̊lre-mod-elrē-mod-e̊lv. to change the structure or form of something
remodeledrēmode̊l𝕖dre-mod-el-edrē-mod-e̊l-𝕖dv. do over, as of (part of) a house
v. cast or model anew
remodelerrēmode̊le̊rre-mod-el-errē-mod-e̊l-e̊rn. a person who remodels buildings or structures
remodelingrėmode̊lingre-mod-el-ingrė-mod-e̊l-ingn. the act of changing the structure or appearance of something
supermodelsūpe̊rmode̊lsuper-mod-elsūpe̊r-mod-e̊ln. a fashion model who has attained the status of a celebrity
ultramodernûltråmode̊rnultra-mod-ernûltrå-mod-e̊rna. extremely modern
unmodulatedûnmodūlātėdun-mod-ul-at-edûn-mod-ūl-āt-ėda. characterized by lack of variation in pitch, tone, or volume
unmodifiedûnmodifī𝕖dun-mod-i-fi-edûn-mod-i-fī-𝕖da. not changed in form or character
accommodateåccommo̊dāteac-com-mod-ateåc-com-mo̊d-ātevt. to provide lodging or room for
vt. to adjust or adapt to something
accommodatingåccommo̊dātingac-com-mod-at-ingåc-com-mo̊d-āt-inga. helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
a. obliging; willing to do favors
accommodationåccommo̊dātio̊nac-com-mod-at-ionåc-com-mo̊d-āt-io̊nn. a room or place to live or stay
n. a settlement of differences; adaptation
accommodativeåccommo̊dātiveac-com-mod-at-iveåc-com-mo̊d-āt-ivea. willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement
a. tending to reconcile or accommodate
accommodatoråccommo̊dāto̊rac-com-mod-at-oråc-com-mo̊d-āt-o̊rn. a person who helps reconcile differences
accommodationiståccommo̊dātio̊nistac-com-mod-at-ion-iståc-com-mo̊d-āt-io̊n-istn. a person who seeks to accommodate or compromise with an opposing group
a. of or relating to accommodationism
discommodedisco̊mmōdedis-com-modedis-co̊m-mōdevt. to cause inconvenience to
incommodeinco̊mmōdein-com-modein-co̊m-mōdevt. to cause inconvenience to
incommodiousinco̊mmōdio̊usin-com-mod-i-ousin-co̊m-mōd-i-o̊usa. inconvenient; cramped
modemmōde̊mmodemmōde̊mn. a device that connects a computer to a network
commodorecommo̊dorecom-modorecom-mo̊doren. a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral
transmogrifytransmogrifȳtrans-mogr-ifytrans-mogr-ifȳv change completely the nature or appearance of
mogulmōgůlmogulmōgůln. an important or powerful person
mohairmōhāirmohairmōhāirn. fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
mohawkmōhãwkmohawkmōhãwkn. a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York
moietymoie̊tẏmoietymoie̊tẏn. one of two (approximately) equal parts
n. one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe
moiremoiremoiremoiren. silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern
a. (of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
moistmoistmoistmoista. slightly wet
moistenmois𝕥e̊nmoist-enmois𝕥-e̊nv. make moist
moistermoiste̊rmoist-ermoist-e̊r
moistestmoistėstmoist-estmoist-ėst
moistlymoistlẏmoist-lymoist-lẏadv. in a damp manner
moistnessmoistne̊ssmoist-nessmoist-ne̊ssn. a slight wetness
moisturemoistůremoist-uremoist-ůren. water or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapor
moistenedmois𝕥e̊n𝕖dmoist-en-edmois𝕥-e̊n-𝕖dv make moist
v moisten with fine drops
moisturisemoistůrīṡemoist-ur-isemoist-ůr-īṡevt. to add moisture to
moisturizemoistůrīzemoist-ur-izemoist-ůr-īzev. make more humid
moisturizermoistůrīze̊rmoist-ur-iz-ermoist-ůr-īz-e̊rn. a lotion or cream used to prevent dryness of the skin
moisturizingmoistůrīzingmoist-ur-iz-ingmoist-ůr-īz-inga. that adds moisture
mojomōjōmojomōjōn. a magic power or magic spell
molmolmolmoln. the basic unit of amount of substance in chemistry
demolishdėmolishde-molishdė-molishv. destroy completely; pull or tear down
demolisheddėmolish𝕖ḋde-molish-eddė-molish-𝕖ḋa. torn down and broken up
demolitiondemo̊litio̊nde-mol-it-ionde-mo̊l-it-io̊nn. the act of destroying something completely
immolateimmo̊lāteim-mol-ateim-mo̊l-ātev. offer as a sacrifice by killing or by giving up to destruction
immolationimmo̊lātio̊nim-mol-at-ionim-mo̊l-āt-io̊nn. killing or offering as a sacrifice
molarmōlårmolarmōlårn. grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
a. of or pertaining to the grinding teeth in the back of a mammal's mouth
a. designating a solution containing one mole of solute per liter of solution
molassesmo̊lass𝕖ṡmolassesmo̊lass𝕖ṡn. a thick dark syrup produced during sugar refining
moldmōldmoldmōldn. a container used to give shape to something
n. a type of fungus that grows on damp surfaces
v. to shape or form something
moldablemōldåblemold-ablemōld-åblea. capable of being molded or shaped
moldedmōld𝕖dmold-edmōld-𝕖da. shaped or formed
moldermōlde̊rmold-ermōld-e̊rv. to break down; to decay
moldingmōldingmold-ingmōld-ingn. the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
n. a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
n. a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
moldymōldẏmold-ymōld-ẏa. covered with or smelling of mold
molderingmōlde̊ringmold-er-ingmōld-e̊r-ingv. decay slowly and crumble away
remoldrēmōldre-moldrē-mōldv. shape again or shape differently
moldavianmōldāviånmoldavianmōldāviåna. of or relating to Moldova or its people
n. a native or inhabitant of Moldova
moldovanmōldōvànmoldovanmōldōvàna. of or relating to Moldova or its people
n. a native or inhabitant of Moldova
molemōlemolemōlen. small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes
n. a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
molesmōl𝕖ṡmole-smōl𝕖-ṡ
moleculemolėcūlemolec-ulemolėc-ūlen. the smallest unit of a chemical compound that can exist
molecularmo̊lecūlårmolec-ul-armo̊lec-ūl-åra. relating to or consisting of molecules
biomoleculebīōmolėcūlebio-molec-ulebīō-molėc-ūlen. a molecule involved in the maintenance and metabolic processes of living organisms
biomolecularbīōmo̊lecūlårbio-molec-ul-arbīō-mo̊lec-ūl-åra. relating to or involving biomolecules
intermolecularinte̊rmo̊lecūlårinter-molec-ul-arinte̊r-mo̊lec-ūl-åra. existing or acting between molecules
macromolecularmacrōmo̊lecūlårmacro-molec-ul-armacrō-mo̊lec-ūl-åra. relating to or consisting of or characterized by macromolecules
orthomolecularortho̊mo̊lecūlårortho-molec-ul-arortho̊-mo̊lec-ūl-åra. relating to the treatment of disease with large doses of vitamins
molestmo̊lestmolestmo̊lestv. harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
molestedmo̊lestėdmolest-edmo̊lest-ėdv. harass or assault sexually
molestermo̊leste̊rmolest-ermo̊lest-e̊rn. someone who subjects others to unwanted or improper sexual activities
molestingmo̊lestingmolest-ingmo̊lest-ing
molestsmo̊lestsmolest-smo̊lest-s
molestationmōlestātio̊nmolest-at-ionmōlest-āt-io̊nn. subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity
unmolestedûnmo̊lestėdun-molest-edûn-mo̊lest-ėda. not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
mollmollmollmolln. the girlfriend of a gangster
mollifymolli̊fȳmoll-ifymoll-i̊fȳv. make less rigid or softer
emollientėmolliente-moll-i-entė-moll-i-entn. a substance that softens the skin
a. having a softening or soothing effect
molluskmollûskmolluskmollûskn. invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
moltmōltmoltmōltn. periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
moltenmōlte̊nmolt-enmōlt-e̊na. reduced to liquid form by heating
moltingmōltingmolt-ingmōlt-ingn periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
v cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
semimoltensemimolte̊nsemi-molt-ensemi-molt-e̊na. partially melted
molybdenummo̊lẏbdėnůmmolybdenummo̊lẏbdėnůmn. a metallic element resembling chromium and tungsten; used to strengthen steel
mommommommomn. one's mother
momentmōme̊ntmom-entmōm-e̊ntn. a very brief period of time
n. a particular point in time
mommiemommiēmomm-iemomm-iēn. informal spelling of mommy; mother
mommamommåmom-mamom-mån. an informal term for mother
momsmomṡmom-smom-ṡ
mommymommẏmomm-ymomm-ẏn. mother
momentarymōme̊ntårẏmom-ent-arymōm-e̊nt-årẏa. lasting for a markedly brief time
momentousmōmento̊usmom-ent-ousmōm-ent-o̊usa. of very great significance
momentsmōme̊ntsmom-ent-smōm-e̊nt-s
momentummōmentůmmom-ent-ummōm-ent-ůmn. the force gained by movement
n. impetus for change
momentarilymōme̊ntari̊lẏmom-ent-ari-lymōm-e̊nt-ari̊-lẏadv. for an instant or moment
adv. at any moment
supermomsūpe̊rmomsuper-momsūpe̊r-momn. a mother who successfully manages a career and caring for her children
monadmōnadmon-admōn-adn. a singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive
monoclemono̊clemono-clemono̊-clen. a lens for correcting defective vision in one eye, held in place by facial muscles
moneymônėymon-eymôn-ėyn. a medium of exchange; wealth; currency
monismmoniṡmmon-ismmon-iṡmn. the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
monoidmonoidmon-oidmon-oidn. a mathematical structure with a single associative operation
monomialmonōmiålmonom-i-almonōm-i-åla. consisting of one term
n. a single algebraic term
moneyedmônēy𝕖dmon-ey-edmôn-ēy-𝕖da. based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth
moniedmônĩ𝕖dmon-i-edmôn-ĩ-𝕖da. having money or wealth
monisticmonisticmon-ist-icmon-ist-ica. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of monism
monitionmōnitio̊nmon-it-ionmōn-it-io̊nn. a warning or caution
monumentmonūme̊ntmon-u-mentmon-ū-me̊ntn. a structure built to commemorate a person or event
monitormonito̊rmon-it-ormon-it-o̊rn. a device for observing or checking something
n. a screen for displaying information
v. observe and check over time
monumentalmonūmentålmon-u-ment-almon-ū-ment-åla. relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
a. of outstanding significance
moneylendermônėylende̊rmon-ey-lend-ermôn-ėy-lend-e̊rn. someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
moneymakermônēymāke̊rmon-ey-mak-ermôn-ēy-māk-e̊rn. someone who is successful in accumulating wealth
n. a project that generates a continuous flow of money
monitoredmoni̊to̊r𝕖dmon-it-or-edmon-i̊t-o̊r-𝕖dv. keep tabs on; keep under surveillance
monitoringmoni̊to̊ringmon-it-or-ingmon-i̊t-o̊r-ingn. the act of observing something and keeping a record of it
monitorsmoni̊to̊rṡmon-it-or-smon-i̊t-o̊r-ṡ
monumentalitymonūme̊ntalitẏmon-u-ment-al-itymon-ū-me̊nt-al-itẏn. the quality of being monumental in size or importance
monumentallymonūmentållẏmon-u-ment-al-lymon-ū-ment-ål-lẏadv. on a massive scale; extremely
admonishadmonishad-mon-ishad-mon-ishv. take to task; warn or advise
admonitoryadmonitorẏad-monit-oryad-monit-orẏa. serving to warn
a. expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
antimonyantimo̊nẏanti-mon-yanti-mo̊n-ẏn. a metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys
admonitionadmo̊nitio̊nad-mon-it-ionad-mo̊n-it-io̊nn. a firm warning or reprimand
n. cautionary advice
admonishmentadmonishmentad-mon-ish-mentad-mon-ish-mentn. a firm rebuke
commoncommo̊ncom-moncom-mo̊na. occurring often; widely known or encountered; ordinary
a. shared by two or more people
commonercommo̊ne̊rcom-mon-ercom-mo̊n-e̊rn. a person who holds no title
commonestcommo̊nėstcom-mon-estcom-mo̊n-ėst
commonlycommo̊nlẏcom-mon-lycom-mo̊n-lẏadv. usually; ordinarily
commonnesscommo̊nnėsscom-mon-nesscom-mo̊n-nėssn. the state of being that is commonly observed
n. ordinariness as a consequence of being frequent and commonplace
commonscommo̊nṡcom-mon-scom-mo̊n-ṡn. a pasture subject to common use
commonalitycommo̊nali̊tẏcom-mon-al-itycom-mo̊n-al-i̊tẏn. the sharing of common attributes or features
commonaltycommo̊nåltẏcom-mon-al-tycom-mo̊n-ål-tẏn. a class composed of persons lacking clerical or noble rank
premonitionpremo̊nitio̊npre-mon-it-ionpre-mo̊n-it-io̊nn. a strong feeling that something is about to happen
premonitorypre̊mo̊ni̊to̊rẏpre-mon-it-orypre̊-mo̊n-i̊t-o̊rẏa. warning of future misfortune
uncommonûncommo̊nun-com-monûn-com-mo̊na. not common or ordinary; unusual
uncommonlyûncommo̊nlẏun-com-mon-lyûn-com-mo̊n-lẏadv. exceptionally
monasterymonåstèrẏmonast-erymonåst-èrẏn. the residence of a religious community
monasticmo̊nasticmonast-icmo̊nast-icn. a person living in a religious community
a. relating to monasteries
monasticismmo̊nasti̊ciṡmmonast-ic-ismmo̊nast-i̊c-iṡmn. asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a rule
mondaymôndāyn. the second day of the week
demimondedemimondedem-i-mondedem-i-monden. a class of women not considered respectable due to indiscreet behavior
MonetMōnè𝕥MonetMōnè𝕥n. a French painter, founder of Impressionism
monetarymone̊tarẏmonet-arymone̊t-arẏa. relating to money or currency
monetizemo̊nėtīzemonet-izemo̊nėt-īzev. give legal value to or establish as the legal tender of a country
monetarismmone̊tåriṡmmonet-ar-ismmone̊t-år-iṡmn. an economic theory that changes in the money supply affect inflation and unemployment
monetaristmone̊tåristmonet-ar-istmone̊t-år-istn. an advocate of the theory that money supply changes cause economic fluctuations
monetarilymone̊tårilẏmonet-ari-lymone̊t-åri-lẏadv. in financial terms
monetizationmo̊nėtīzātio̊nmonet-iz-at-ionmo̊nėt-īz-āt-io̊nn. establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country
mongermônge̊rmong-ermông-e̊rn. someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods
vt. sell or offer for sale from place to place
amongåmônga-mongå-môngprep. in the middle of; surrounded by; being a member of a group
amongståmôngsta-mong-stå-mông-stprep. in the middle of; surrounded by
fishmongerfishmonge̊rfish-mong-erfish-mong-e̊rn. someone who sells fish
warmongerwãrmônge̊rwar-mong-erwãr-mông-e̊rn. a person who advocates war or warlike policies
mongolmongo̊lmongolmongo̊ln. a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia
a. of or relating to Mongolia
MongoliaMongōliåMongol-iaMongōl-iån. a country in East Asia
mongolianmongōliånmongol-ianmongōl-iåna. of or relating to Mongolia or its people
n. a native or inhabitant of Mongolia
mongolismmongōliṡmmongol-ismmongōl-iṡmn. Down syndrome
mongoloidmongo̊loidmongol-oidmongo̊l-oida. of or relating to a major racial group including peoples of East Asia
mongoosemongoosemongoosemongoosen. agile grizzled Old World viverrine; preys on snakes and rodents
mongrelmo̊ngre̊lmongrelmo̊ngre̊ln. a dog of mixed breed; an animal or person of mixed breed
monikermonike̊rmonikermonike̊rn a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
monkmônkmonkmônkn. a member of a religious community who lives a life of prayer and work
monkeymônkėymonk-eymônk-ėyn. a small animal related to apes
monkfishmônkfishmonk-fishmônk-fishn. flesh of a large-headed anglerfish of the Atlantic waters of North America
monkishmônkishmonk-ishmônk-isha. befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial
monkeysmônkėyṡmonk-ey-smônk-ėy-ṡ
monomōnōmonomōnōa. designating sound transmission over a single channel
monogamousmo̊nogåmo̊usmono-gam-ousmo̊no-gåm-o̊usa. having one mate at a time
monogamymo̊nogåmẏmono-gam-ymo̊no-gåm-ẏn. having only one spouse at a time
MonroeMo̊nrōeMonroeMo̊nrōen. a male given name
monsignormonsĩ𝕘no̊rmonsignormonsĩ𝕘no̊rn. (Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
monsoonmonsoonmonsoonmonsoonn. a seasonal wind in southern Asia
n. rainy season in southern Asia
monstrancemonstråncemonstr-ancemonstr-åncen. (Roman Catholic) a vessel of gold or silver for exposing the consecrated Host
monstermonste̊rmonst-ermonst-e̊rn. an imaginary creature that is large, frightening, and unnatural
n. a very evil or cruel person
monstrousmonstro̊usmonstr-ousmonstr-o̊usa. extraordinarily large
a. shocking and horrifying
monstrositymonstrosi̊tẏmonstr-os-itymonstr-os-i̊tẏn. something hideous or frightful
monstrouslymonstro̊uslẏmonstr-ous-lymonstr-o̊us-lẏadv. in a hideous or terrible manner
monstersmonste̊rṡmonst-er-smonst-e̊r-ṡ
demonstrabledemo̊nstråblede-monstr-ablede-mo̊nstr-åblea. capable of being demonstrated or proved
demonstratedemo̊nstrātede-monstr-atede-mo̊nstr-ātev. clearly show the existence or truth of something
v. take part in a public demonstration
demonstrateddemo̊nstrāt𝕖dde-monstr-at-edde-mo̊nstr-āt-𝕖da. having been demonstrated beyond doubt
demonstratingdemo̊nstrātingde-monstr-at-ingde-mo̊nstr-āt-ing
demonstrationdemo̊nstrātio̊nde-monstr-at-ionde-mo̊nstr-āt-io̊nn. a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)
n. a visual presentation showing how something works
n. proof by a process of argument proving an asserted conclusion
demonstrativedėmonstråtivede-monstr-at-ivedė-monstr-åt-ivea. given to or marked by the open expression of emotion
a. serving to demonstrate
demonstrablydėmonstråblẏde-monstr-ab-lydė-monstr-åb-lẏadv. in an obvious and provable manner
demonstratordemo̊nstrāto̊rde-monstr-at-orde-mo̊nstr-āt-o̊rn. someone who demonstrates an article to a prospective buyer
n. someone who participates in a public display of group feeling
demonstratesdemo̊nstrāt𝕖sde-monstr-ate-sde-mo̊nstr-āt𝕖-s
demonstrativelydėmonstråtiv𝕖lẏde-monstr-at-ive-lydė-monstr-åt-iv𝕖-lẏadv. in a demonstrative manner
demonstrabilitydemo̊nstråbilitẏde-monstr-abil-ityde-mo̊nstr-åbil-itẏn. capability of being demonstrated or logically proved
remonstrancerėmonstråncere-monstr-ancerė-monstr-åncen. the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
remonstraterėmonstrātere-monstr-aterė-monstr-ātev. argue in protest or opposition
v. present and urge reasons in opposition
undemonstrableûndemo̊nstråbleun-de-monstr-ableûn-de-mo̊nstr-åblea. incapable of being demonstrated
montanemontānemont-anemont-ānea. of or inhabiting mountainous regions
amontilladoåmontillàdōa-montill-ad-oå-montill-àd-ōn. pale medium-dry sherry from Spain
promontorypromo̊nto̊rẏpro-mont-orypro-mo̊nt-o̊rẏn. a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
tramontanetråmontānetra-mont-anetrå-mont-ānea. coming from beyond the mountains
ultramontaneûltråmontāneultra-mont-aneûltrå-mont-ānea. beyond the mountains (south of the Alps)
montagemontàgemontagemontàgen. a paste-up of pieces of paper or photographs forming an artistic image
photomontagephōtōmontàgephot-o-montagephōt-ō-montàgen. a montage that uses photographic images
montemontēmontemontēn. a card game in which players gamble on the selection of a particular card
monthmônthmonthmônthn. one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year; a period of about 30 days
monthlymônthlẏmonth-lymônth-lẏa. happening or produced once a month
n. a magazine published once a month
monthsmônthsmonth-smônth-s
bimonthlybīmônthlẏbi-month-lybī-mônth-lẏa. occurring every two months
adv. every two months
JanuaryJanūårẏJanu-aryJanū-årẏn. the first month of the year
FebruaryFebrūårẏFebru-aryFebrū-årẏn. the second month of the year
AprilĀpri̊lA-prilĀ-pri̊ln. the fourth month of the year
AprilsĀpri̊lṡA-pril-sĀ-pri̊l-ṡ
JuneJūneJuneJūnen. the sixth month of the year
JunesJūn𝕖ṡJune-sJūn𝕖-ṡ
JulyJūlȳJulyJūlȳn. the seventh month of the year
JulysJūlȳṡJuly-sJūlȳ-ṡ
AugustÃugůstAu-gustÃu-gůstn. the eighth month of the year
a. profoundly honored; majestic
SeptemberSeptembe̊rSept-em-berSept-em-be̊rn. the ninth month of the year
OctoberOctōbe̊rOct-o-berOct-ō-be̊rn. the tenth month of the year
NovemberNōvembe̊rNov-em-berNōv-em-be̊rn. the eleventh month of the year
NovembersNōvembe̊rṡNov-em-ber-sNōv-em-be̊r-ṡ
DecemberDėcembe̊rDe-cem-berDė-cem-be̊rn. the twelfth month of the year
DecembersDėcembe̊rṡDe-cem-ber-sDė-cem-be̊r-ṡ
moomoomoomoon. the sound made by a cow or bull
v. make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
mooedmoo𝕖dmoo-edmoo-𝕖d
mooingmooingmoo-ingmoo-ing
moosmooṡmoo-smoo-ṡ
moochmoochmoochmoochv. ask for and get free; be a parasite
moochermooche̊rmooch-ermooch-e̊rn. someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)
moodmoodmoodmoodn. a state of mind or feeling
n. the atmosphere of a place
moodsmoodṡmood-smood-ṡ
moodymoodẏmood-ymood-ẏa. subject to sharply varying moods
moodilymoodilẏmood-i-lymood-i-lẏadv. in a moody manner
moodinessmoodine̊ssmood-i-nessmood-i-ne̊ssn. a sullen gloomy feeling
n. having temperamental and changeable moods
moolahmoolà𝕙moolahmoolà𝕙n. informal terms for money
moonmoonmoonmoonn. the natural satellite of the Earth
n. any natural satellite of a planet
moonbeammoonbēammoon-beammoon-bēamn. a ray of moonlight
mooncakemooncākemoon-cakemoon-cāken. a Chinese pastry eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival
moonglowmoonglōwmoon-glowmoon-glōwn. the diffused light of the moon
mooniemooniēmoon-iemoon-iēn. a member of the Unification Church
moonlessmoonlėssmoon-lessmoon-lėssa. without a moon or a visible moon
moonletmoonlėtmoon-letmoon-lėtn. a small natural satellite orbiting a planet
moonlitmoonlitmoon-litmoon-lita. lighted by moonlight
moonrisemoonrīṡemoon-risemoon-rīṡen. the rising of the moon above the horizon
moonsmoonṡmoon-smoon-ṡ
moonscapemoonscāpemoon-scapemoon-scāpen. the surface of the moon, or a landscape resembling it
moonshotmoonshotmoon-shotmoon-shotn. the launching of a spacecraft to the moon; an ambitious and innovative project
moonwalkmoonwã𝕝kmoon-walkmoon-wã𝕝kn. a kind of dance step in which the dancer seems to be sliding on the spot
n. an exploratory walk by an astronaut on the surface of the moon
moonymoonẏmoon-ymoon-ẏa. lighted by moonlight
a. dreamy in mood or nature
moonflowermoonflòwe̊rmoon-flow-ermoon-flòw-e̊rn. pantropical climber having white fragrant nocturnal flowers
moonlightingmoonlī𝕘𝕙tingmoon-light-ingmoon-lī𝕘𝕙t-ingv. work a second job, usually after hours
moormoormoormoorn. open uncultivated land
v. to secure a boat with ropes
mooringmoōringmoor-ingmoōr-ingn. a place where a craft can be made fast; a line that holds a boat in place
moorishmoōrishmoor-ishmoōr-isha. of or relating to the Moors or their culture
moorlandmoorlandmoor-landmoor-landn open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
moosemoosemoosemoosen. a large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers
vamoosevåmooseva-moosevå-moosev. to leave quickly
mootmootmootmootn. a hypothetical case argued as an exercise
a. having no practical significance
mopmopmopmopn. a cleaning implement for floors
v. wash or wipe with a mop
mopedmōp𝕖ḋmop-edmōp-𝕖ḋn. a motorbike that can be pedaled or driven by a low-powered gasoline engine
moppedmopp𝕖ḋmopp-edmopp-𝕖ḋ
moppingmoppingmopp-ingmopp-ingn. cleaning with a mop
moppetmoppėtmop-petmop-pėtn. a little girl (usually one you are fond of)
mopsmopsmop-smop-s
mopemōpemopemōpev. move around slowly and aimlessly
v. be apathetic, gloomy, or dazed
moperymōpe̊rẏmope-rymōpe̊-rẏn. the act of wandering aimlessly
moremoremoremorea. greater in amount, number, or size
adv. to a greater extent or degree
moralmorålmor-almor-åla. concerned with principles of right and wrong
n. a lesson that can be learned from a story or experience
morbidmorbi̊dmor-bidmor-bi̊da. suggesting an unhealthy mental state; gruesome
moreovermor𝕖ōve̊rmore-overmor𝕖-ōve̊radv. in addition; furthermore
moronmoronmor-onmor-onn. a very stupid person
morosemo̊rōsemor-osemo̊r-ōsea. showing a brooding ill humor
morselmorse̊lmor-selmor-se̊ln. a small piece or amount of food
moribundmori̊bûndmor-i-bundmor-i̊-bûnda. in a dying state; near extinction
moralismmoråliṡmmor-al-ismmor-ål-iṡmn. a moral maxim
n. judgments about another person's morality
moralistmorålistmor-al-istmor-ål-istn. a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
moralitymo̊ralitẏmor-al-itymo̊r-al-itẏn. principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong
moralizemorålīzemor-al-izemor-ål-īzev. interpret the moral meaning of
v. improve the morals of
morbiditymorbidi̊tẏmor-bid-itymor-bid-i̊tẏn. the relative incidence of a particular disease
n. an abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind
morallymorållẏmor-al-lymor-ål-lẏadv. with regard to right and wrong
morbidlymorbi̊dlẏmor-bid-lymor-bi̊d-lẏadv. in a morbid manner or to a morbid degree
moroselymo̊rōselẏmor-ose-lymo̊r-ōse-lẏadv. in a morose manner
moratoriummoråtoriůmmor-at-oriummor-åt-oriůmn. a legally authorized postponement
n. suspension of an activity
moronsmoronṡmor-on-smor-on-ṡ
moralisticmorålisticmor-al-ist-icmor-ål-ist-ica. narrowly and conventionally moral
moralizingmorålīzingmor-al-iz-ingmor-ål-īz-ingn. indulgence in moral pronouncements
v. express moral judgments
anymoreanẏmoreany-moreanẏ-moreadv. any longer; from now on (usually with a negative)
amoralāmoråla-mor-alā-mor-åla. not involving questions of right or wrong; lacking moral sense
amoralityāmorali̊tẏa-mor-al-ityā-mor-al-i̊tẏn. the quality of being amoral
demoralizedėmorålīzede-mor-al-izedė-mor-ål-īzev. confuse or put into disorder
demoralizingdėmorålīzingde-moral-iz-ingdė-morål-īz-inga. destructive of morale and self-reliance
demoralizeddėmorålīz𝕖dde-mor-al-iz-eddė-mor-ål-īz-𝕖da. made less hopeful or enthusiastic
demoralizationdėmorålizātio̊nde-moral-iz-at-iondė-morål-iz-āt-io̊nn. a state of disorder and confusion
n. depression resulting from an undermining of your morale
immoralimmorålim-mor-alim-mor-åla. deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong
immoralityimmo̊ralitẏim-mor-al-ityim-mo̊r-al-itẏn. the quality of not being in accord with standards of right conduct
immorallyimmorållẏim-mor-al-lyim-mor-ål-lẏadv. without regard for morality
remoraremo̊råre-morare-mo̊rån. a marine fish with a sucking disk on the head for attaching to larger fish
morainemo̊rāinemorainemo̊rāinen. accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
moralemo̊ralemoralemo̊ralen. the confidence and enthusiasm of a person or group
morassmo̊rassmorassmo̊rassn. a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
moravianmo̊rāviånmoravianmo̊rāviåna. of or relating to Moravia or its people
n. a native or inhabitant of Moravia
moraymo̊rāymoraymo̊rāyn. a type of voracious eel found in warm coastal waters
comorbidcōmorbidco-morb-idcō-morb-ida. relating to or caused by more than one disease or condition occurring at the same time
comorbiditycōmorbidi̊tẏco-morb-id-itycō-morb-id-i̊tẏn. the presence of one or more additional diseases occurring with a primary disease
mordantmordåntmord-antmord-åntn. a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing
mordentmorde̊ntmord-entmord-e̊ntn. a musical ornament consisting of a rapid alternation
mordaciousmordācio̊usmord-ac-iousmord-āc-io̊usa. having a sharp or biting quality
morelmo̊relmorelmo̊reln. an edible mushroom with a brownish spongelike cap
moresmor𝕖ṡmoresmor𝕖ṡn. the customs and conventions of a society
morguemorg𝕦emorguemorg𝕦en. a building or room where dead bodies are kept before burial
mormonmormo̊nmormonmormo̊nn. a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
a. of or relating to the Mormons
mornmornmornmornn. the time period between dawn and noon
morningmorningmorn-ingmorn-ingn. the period of time between dawn and noon
morningsmorningṡmorn-ing-smorn-ing-ṡ
moroccanmo̊roccånmoroccanmo̊roccånn. a native or inhabitant of Morocco
a. of or relating to Morocco
moronicmoronicmoron-icmoron-ica. very stupid or foolish
oxymoronicoxẏmoronicoxy-mor-on-icoxẏ-mor-on-ica. characterized by a contradiction in terms
morphmorphmorphmorphv. to change smoothly from one form to another
n. a linguistic unit of meaning
morphememorphēmemorph-ememorph-ēmen. minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units
morphingmorphingmorph-ingmorph-ingv. cause to change shape in a computer animation
morphomorphōmorph-omorph-ōn. large tropical American butterflies noted for brilliant metallic blue wings
morphemicsmorphēmicsmorph-em-icsmorph-ēm-icsn. the study of morphemes in language
anamorphicanåmorphicana-morph-icanå-morph-ica. pertaining to gradual evolution from one type of organism to another
a. pertaining to a kind of distorting optical system
amorphousåmorpho̊usa-morph-ouså-morph-o̊usa. having no definite form or distinct shape
biomorphicbīōmorphicbio-morph-icbīō-morph-ica. resembling or suggesting the forms of living organisms
dimorphicdīmorphicdi-morph-icdī-morph-ica. occurring or existing in two different forms
dimorphismdīmorphiṡmdi-morph-ismdī-morph-iṡmn. (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species
isomorphicīsōmorphiciso-morph-icīsō-morph-ica. having similar appearance but genetically different
metamorphicmetåmorphicmeta-morph-icmetå-morph-ica. of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks)
a. characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substance
metamorphosemetåmorphōṡemeta-morph-osemetå-morph-ōṡev. change completely the nature or appearance of
metamorphosedmetåmorphōṡ𝕖dmeta-morph-os-edmetå-morph-ōṡ-𝕖dv. change completely the nature or appearance of
metamorphosesmetåmorpho̊sėṡmeta-morph-os-esmetå-morph-o̊s-ėṡn. a complete change of physical form or substance
n. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
metamorphosismetåmorpho̊si̊smeta-morph-os-ismetå-morph-o̊s-i̊sn. a transformation or change in form
pleomorphicplēo̊morphicpleo-morph-icplēo̊-morph-ica. relating to or characterized by pleomorphism
pleomorphismplēo̊morphiṡmpleo-morph-ismplēo̊-morph-iṡmn. the appearance of distinctly different forms in the life cycle of some organisms
anthropomorphicanthro̊po̊morphicanthrop-o-morph-icanthro̊p-o̊-morph-ica. suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things
anthropomorphismanthro̊po̊morphiṡmanthrop-o-morph-ismanthro̊p-o̊-morph-iṡmn. the representation of objects as having human form or traits
anthropomorphizeanthro̊po̊morphīzeanthrop-o-morph-izeanthro̊p-o̊-morph-īzev. ascribe human features to something
ectomorphecto̊morphect-o-morphect-o̊-morphn. a person with a thin body
endomorphendo̊morphend-o-morphend-o̊-morphn. a heavy person with a soft and rounded body
geomorphicgēōmorphicge-o-morph-icgē-ō-morph-ica. pertaining to the form or surface features of the earth
heteromorphichete̊rōmorphicheter-o-morph-ichete̊r-ō-morph-ica. having a different form from the usual
mesomorphmesōmorphmes-o-morphmes-ō-morphn. a person with a well-developed muscular body
zoomorphiczōomorphiczo-o-morph-iczō-o-morph-ica. Of or pertaining to zoomorphism.
morphinemorphĩnemorphinemorphĩnen. an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; used to relieve pain
tomorrowto̊morrōwto-morr-owto̊-morr-ōwn. the day after today
n. the near future
adv. on the day after today
tomorrowsto̊morrōwṡto-morr-ow-sto̊-morr-ōw-ṡ
morrismorri̊smorrismorri̊sn. a traditional English folk dance
morromorrōmorromorrōn. a round hill or rocky promontory
morrowmorrōwmorrowmorrōwn. the next day
remorserėmorsere-morserė-morsen. a feeling of deep regret for a wrong done
remorsefulrėmors𝕖fůlre-morse-fulrė-mors𝕖-fůla. feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
remorselessrėmors𝕖lėssre-morse-lessrė-mors𝕖-lėssa. without mercy or pity; relentless
remorselesslyrėmorselėsslẏre-morse-less-lyrė-morse-lėss-lẏadv. without pity; in a merciless manner
MorseMorseMorseMorsen. a code using dots and dashes to represent letters
mortmortmortmortn. a horn signal that the prey is dead; a great amount
mortalmortålmort-almort-åla. subject to death; causing death
n. a human being
mortgagemortgȧgemort-gagemort-gȧgen. a legal agreement to borrow money to buy property, using the property as security
v. to pledge property as security for a loan
morticianmortiċi̊ånmort-icianmort-iċi̊ånn. one whose business is the management of funerals
mortifymortifȳmort-ifymort-ifȳv. to cause extreme embarrassment
mortuarymortūarẏmort-u-arymort-ū-arẏn. a place where dead bodies are kept
a. relating to funerals
mortgagedmor𝕥gȧgedmort-gag-edmor𝕥-gȧg-eda. burdened with legal or financial obligations
mortalitymortali̊tẏmort-al-itymort-al-i̊tẏn. the quality or state of being mortal
mortifyingmortifȳingmort-ify-ingmort-ifȳ-ingv. cause to feel shame or embarrassment
a. causing extreme embarrassment
mortallymortållẏmort-al-lymort-ål-lẏadv. in a manner causing death; extremely (of hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
mortgagesmortgȧgėṡmort-gage-smort-gȧgė-ṡ
mortifiedmorti̊fī𝕖dmort-i-fi-edmort-i̊-fī-𝕖dv. cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
a. made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
mortificationmorti̊ficātio̊nmort-i-fic-at-ionmort-i̊-fic-āt-io̊nn. a feeling of intense shame or embarrassment
n. the death of part of the body tissue
amortizeamo̊rtīzea-mort-izea-mo̊rt-īzev. liquidate gradually
amortizationamo̊rtizātio̊na-mort-iz-at-iona-mo̊rt-iz-āt-io̊nn. the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years
immortalimmortålim-mort-alim-mort-åla. not subject to death
n. a person of enduring fame
immortalityimmortalitẏim-mort-al-ityim-mort-al-itẏn. the quality or state of being immortal
immortalizeimmortålīzeim-mort-al-izeim-mort-ål-īzev. make famous forever
post-mortempost-mortemn. an examination of a dead body
postmortempōstmortempost-mortempōst-mortemn. an examination after death
mortadellamortådellåmortadellamortådellån. a large smoked Italian sausage
mortarmortårmortarmortårn. a bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle
n. used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall
n. a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel
mortaredmortår𝕖dmortar-edmortår-𝕖dv plaster with mortar
mortisemortisemortisemortisen. a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint
v. cut a hole for a tenon in
mosaicmōṡāicmosaicmōṡāicn. art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
n. a pattern resembling a mosaic
mosaicistmōṡāicistmosaic-istmōṡāic-istn. an artist who creates mosaics
mosaicsmōṡāicsmosaic-smōṡāic-sn. a picture made from small pieces of colored material
MoscowMoscōwMoscowMoscōwn. the capital city of Russia
moseymōṡēymoseymōṡēyv. walk leisurely
moshmoshmoshmoshv dance the slam dance
moshavmōshàvmoshavmōshàvn. a cooperative Israeli village or settlement comprised of small farms
MoslemMoṡlėmMos-lemMoṡ-lėmn. a believer in or follower of Islam
a. of or relating to Islam
moslemmoṡle̊mn. a believer in or follower of Islam
a. of or relating to Islam
mosquemosquemosquemosquen. a Muslim place of worship
mosquitomo̊squĩtōmosquitomo̊squĩtōn. a small flying insect that bites and feeds on blood
mosquitoesmo̊squĩtō𝕖ṡmosquito-esmo̊squĩtō-𝕖ṡ
mosquitosmo̊squĩtōṡmosquito-smo̊squĩtō-ṡ
mossmossmossmossn. tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
mossymossẏmoss-ymoss-ẏa. overgrown with moss
mostmōstmostmōsta. the greatest in number or amount
adv. to the greatest extent; very
mostlymōstlẏmost-lymōst-lẏadv. mainly or for the most part
almostãlmōstal-mostãl-mōstadv. nearly; not quite; very nearly
inmostinmōstin-mostin-mōsta. being deepest within the self
a. situated or occurring farthest within
innermostinne̊rmōstinn-er-mostinn-e̊r-mōsta. being deepest within the self
a. situated or occurring farthest within
uppermostûppe̊rmōstupp-er-mostûpp-e̊r-mōsta. in or into the most prominent position
adv. in or into the highest position
motmō𝕥motmō𝕥n. a clever remark or bon mot
n. a compulsory annual tax on Muslims
motelmōtelmot-elmōt-eln. a hotel designed for motorists, usually with rooms opening onto a parking lot
motetmōtetmot-etmōt-etn. an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics
motifmōtĩfmot-ifmōt-ĩfn. a recurring decorative design or theme
n. a recurring idea in a piece of music or art
motilemōti̊lemot-ilemōt-i̊lea. capable of movement
n. a person whose mental imagery is based on feelings of motion
motionmōtio̊nmot-ionmōt-io̊nn. the action or process of moving
n. a formal proposal put to a meeting
v. direct or command someone with a gesture
motivemōtivemot-ivemōt-iven. a reason for doing something
a. causing motion
motivicmōtivicmotiv-icmōtiv-ica. of or relating to a motif
motormōto̊rmot-ormōt-o̊rn. a machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and imparts motion
n. a nonspecific agent that imparts motion
motivatemōtivātemot-iv-atemōt-iv-ātevt. to provide someone with a reason for doing something
motorcademōto̊rcādemot-or-cademōt-o̊r-cāden. a procession of people traveling in motor cars
motoricmo̊toricmot-or-icmo̊t-or-ica. of or relating to motor functions
motoringmōto̊ringmot-or-ingmōt-o̊r-ingn. the act of driving an automobile
motoristmōto̊ristmot-or-istmōt-o̊r-istn. a person who drives a car
motionlessmōtio̊nle̊ssmot-ion-lessmōt-io̊n-le̊ssa. not moving; completely still
motelsmōtelṡmot-el-smōt-el-ṡ
motionsmōtio̊nṡmot-ion-smōt-io̊n-ṡ
motorsmōto̊rṡmot-or-smōt-o̊r-ṡ
motorwaymōto̊rwāymot-or-waymōt-o̊r-wāyn a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
motivatedmōti̊vāt𝕖dmot-iv-at-edmōt-i̊v-āt-𝕖da. provided with a motive or given incentive for action
motorizedmōto̊rīz𝕖dmot-or-iz-edmōt-o̊r-īz-𝕖da. equipped with a motor or motors
motivatingmōti̊vātingmot-iv-at-ingmōt-i̊v-āt-inga. impelling to action
motivationmōti̊vātio̊nmot-iv-at-ionmōt-i̊v-āt-io̊nn. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal
n. the act of motivating; providing incentive
motionlesslymōtio̊nle̊sslẏmot-ion-less-lymōt-io̊n-le̊ss-lẏadv. without moving; in a motionless manner
motivatormōti̊vāto̊rmot-iv-at-ormōt-i̊v-āt-o̊rn a positive motivational influence
motivatesmōtivāt𝕖smot-iv-ate-smōt-iv-āt𝕖-s
motivationalmōti̊vātio̊nålmot-iv-at-ion-almōt-i̊v-āt-io̊n-åla. of or relating to motivation
commotionco̊mmōtio̊ncom-mo-tionco̊m-mō-tio̊nn. a state of confused and noisy disturbance
demotedėmōtede-motedė-mōtev. assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
demoteddėmōtėdde-mot-eddė-mōt-ėdv assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
demotiondėmōtio̊nde-mot-iondė-mōt-io̊nn. act of lowering in rank or position
demotivateddēmōtivātėdde-motiv-at-eddē-mōtiv-āt-ėda. having lost enthusiasm or interest
emoteėmōtee-moteė-mōtev. give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role
emotionėmōtio̊ne-mot-ionė-mōt-io̊nn. a strong feeling such as joy or anger
emotiveėmōtivee-mot-iveė-mōt-ivea. characterized by emotion
emotionalėmōtio̊nåle-mot-ion-alė-mōt-io̊n-åla. relating to a person's emotions
a. arousing or characterized by intense feeling
emotionlessėmōtio̊nlėsse-mot-ion-lessė-mōt-io̊n-lėssa. unmoved by feeling
emotionsėmōtio̊nṡe-mot-ion-sė-mōt-io̊n-ṡ
emotionalismēmōtio̊nåliṡme-mot-ion-al-ismē-mōt-io̊n-ål-iṡmn emotional nature or quality
emotionalityėmōtio̊nalitẏe-mot-ion-al-ityė-mōt-io̊n-al-itẏn. emotional nature or quality
emotionallyėmōtio̊nållẏe-mot-ion-al-lyė-mōt-io̊n-ål-lẏadv. in an emotional manner
ideomotorīdėo̊mōto̊rideo-mot-orīdėo̊-mōt-o̊ra. relating to involuntary movement caused by ideas
locomotelōco̊mōteloco-motelōco̊-mōtev. to move from one place to another
locomotionlōco̊mōtio̊nloco-mot-ionlōco̊-mōt-io̊nn. the power or ability to move
n. self-propelled movement
locomotivelōco̊mōtiveloco-mot-ivelōco̊-mōt-iven. a railway engine
a. of or relating to locomotion
locomotorlōco̊mōto̊rloco-mot-orlōco̊-mōt-o̊ra. relating to movement from place to place
promotepro̊mōtepro-motepro̊-mōtev. help something to develop or increase
v. raise someone to a higher position or rank
promotedpro̊mōt𝕖dpro-mot-edpro̊-mōt-𝕖dv. advance to a higher position
v. contribute to the progress or growth of
promoterpro̊mōte̊rpro-mot-erpro̊-mōt-e̊rn. someone who is an active supporter and advocate
promotingpro̊mōtingpro-mot-ingpro̊-mōt-ing
promotionpro̊mōtio̊npro-mot-ionpro̊-mōt-io̊nn. the act of raising someone to a higher position or rank
n. activities that support or encourage something
promotespro̊mōt𝕖spro-mote-spro̊-mōt𝕖-s
promotionalpro̊mōtio̊nålpro-mot-ion-alpro̊-mōt-io̊n-åla. relating to the publicity of a product or event
promotionspro̊mōtio̊nṡpro-mot-ion-spro̊-mōt-io̊n-ṡ
remoterėmōtere-moterė-mōten. a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance
a. located far away spatially
a. far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship
remotelyrėmōt𝕖lẏre-mote-lyrė-mōt𝕖-lẏadv. to a remote degree; slightly
remotenessrėmōt𝕖nėssre-mote-nessrė-mōt𝕖-nėssn. the property of being remote
n. a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
remotesrėmōt𝕖sre-mote-srė-mōt𝕖-s
unmotivatedûnmōtivātėdun-mot-iv-at-edûn-mōt-iv-āt-ėda. without motivation
over-emotionalover-e-mot-ion-ala. too easily affected by emotions
unemotionalûnēmōtio̊nålun-e-mot-ion-alûn-ē-mōt-io̊n-åla. unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion
motemōtemotemōten. a tiny piece of anything
mothmothmothmothn. typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery antennae
mothermôṫhe̊rmoth-ermôṫh-e̊rn. a female parent; a woman in authority
motherfuckermôṫhe̊rfûcke̊rmoth-er-fuckermôṫh-e̊r-fûcke̊rn insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
motherfuckingmôṫhe̊rfûckingmoth-er-fuckingmôṫh-e̊r-fûckinga. (vulgar slang) used as an intensive to express anger or frustration
motherhoodmôṫhe̊rhoodmoth-er-hoodmôṫh-e̊r-hoodn. the state of being a mother
motherlessmôṫhe̊rlėssmoth-er-lessmôṫh-e̊r-lėssa. having no living or known mother
motherlymôṫhe̊rlẏmoth-er-lymôṫh-e̊r-lẏa. befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
mothersmôṫhe̊rṡmoth-er-smôṫh-e̊r-ṡ
mothershipmôṫhe̊rshipmoth-er-shipmôṫh-e̊r-shipn. a large vessel or craft from which smaller craft are launched or serviced
motherfuckersmôṫhe̊rfûcke̊rṡmoth-er-fucker-smôṫh-e̊r-fûcke̊r-ṡ
mother-in-lawmother-in-lawn. the mother of one's spouse
motilitymōtilitẏmotil-itymōtil-itẏn. ability to move spontaneously and independently
motleymotlēymotleymotlēya. having sections colored differently
n. a mixture of different things
mottlemottlemott-lemott-len. an irregular arrangement of patches of color
v. mark with spots or blotches of different shades
mottledmottl𝕖dmottl-edmottl-𝕖da. having spots or patches of color
mottlingmottlingmott-lingmott-lingn. the act of coloring with areas of different shades
mottomottōmottomottōn. a short sentence or phrase chosen as a guiding principle
mouemoùemouemoùen a disdainful grimace
mouldmōuldmouldmōuldn. a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools
n. a type of fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter
v. to form or shape
mouldermōulde̊rmould-ermōuld-e̊rn. a person who makes molds for casting
mouldingmōuldingmould-ingmōuld-ingn. a decorative strip used for ornamentation
n. sculpture produced by molding
mouldymōuldẏmould-ymōuld-ẏa. covered with mold; old-fashioned
moultmōultmoultmōultn. the shedding of feathers, hair, or skin
moundmòundmoundmòundn. a rounded mass projecting above a surface
moundedmòund𝕖dmound-edmòund-𝕖dv. form into a rounded elevation
moundingmòundingmound-ingmòund-ingv. form into a rounded elevation
mountmòuntmountmòuntn. a mounting consisting of a piece of metal that holds a gem in place
n. a land mass that projects well above its surroundings
v. attach to a support
v. go up or advance
mountedmòunt𝕖dmount-edmòunt-𝕖da. assembled for use especially by being attached to a support; riding on horseback
mountingmòuntingmount-ingmòunt-ingn. framework used for support or display
mountsmòuntsmount-smòunt-s
mountainmòuntainmoun-tainmòun-tainn. a land mass that projects well above its surroundings
mountebankmòunte̊bankmount-e-bankmòunt-e̊-bankn. a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
mountaineermòuntainēermoun-tain-eermòun-tain-ēern. someone who climbs mountains
v. climb mountains for pleasure as a sport
mountainousmòuntaino̊usmoun-tain-ousmòun-tain-o̊usa. containing many mountains; like a mountain in size
mountainsmòuntainṡmoun-tain-smòun-tain-ṡ
mountaineeringmòuntȧinēeringmoun-tain-eer-ingmòun-tȧin-ēer-ingn. the activity of climbing mountains
amountåmòunta-mountå-mòuntn. a quantity of something
vi. to add up to; to be equivalent to
amountsåmòuntsa-mount-så-mòunt-s
dismountdismòuntdis-mountdis-mòuntn. the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)
intermountaininte̊rmòuntȧininter-moun-taininte̊r-mòun-tȧina. situated between mountains
paramountparåmòuntpara-mountparå-mòunta. more important than anything else; supreme
remountrēmòuntre-mountrē-mòuntn. a fresh horse to replace one killed or injured
v. mount again
surmountsůrmòuntsur-mountsůr-mòuntv. be on top of
surmountablesůrmòuntåblesur-mount-ablesůr-mòunt-åblea. capable of being surmounted or overcome
unmountedûnmòuntėdun-mount-edûn-mòunt-ėda. not mounted
catamountcatåmòuntcat-a-mountcat-å-mòuntn. a large wild cat such as a cougar or lynx
insurmountableinsůrmòuntåblein-sur-mount-ablein-sůr-mòunt-åblea. not capable of being surmounted or overcome
mournmōurnmournmōurnv. to feel or express grief or sorrow
mournermōurne̊rmourn-ermōurn-e̊rn. a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
mournfulmōurnfůlmourn-fulmōurn-fůla. expressing sorrow
mourningmōurningmourn-ingmōurn-ingn. the expression of sorrow for someone's death
mournfullymōurnfůllẏmourn-ful-lymōurn-fůl-lẏadv. in a mournful manner
unmournedûnmōurn𝕖dun-mourn-edûn-mōurn-𝕖da. not grieved for; causing no mourning
mousemòusemousemòusen. a small rodent with a pointed snout
n. a hand-operated device used to control a computer cursor
mousesmòusėṡmouse-smòusė-ṡ
mousetrapmòus𝕖trapmouse-trapmòus𝕖-trapn. a trap for catching mice
mousymòusẏmous-ymòus-ẏa. quiet and timid
a. having a drab pale brown color
micemīcemicemīcen. plural of "mouse"
moussakamoùssàkåmoussakamoùssàkån. casserole of eggplant and ground lamb with onion and tomatoes
moussemoùssemoussemoùssen. a light creamy dessert; a hair styling foam
moustachesmo̊ustaċhėṡmoustache-smo̊ustaċhė-ṡ
moustachemo̊ustaċhemoustachemo̊ustaċhen an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
mouthmòuthmouthmòuthn. the opening in the face through which food is taken in and speech is produced
n. an opening resembling a mouth
vt. to say something in a particular way
mouthfulmòuthfulmouth-fulmòuth-fuln. the quantity that can be held in the mouth
mouthingmòuṫhingmouth-ingmòuṫh-ingv. express in speech
v. articulate silently; form words with the lips only
mouthpartmòuthpàrtmouth-partmòuth-pàrtn. any part of the mouth of an insect or arthropod adapted to a specific way of feeding
mouthpiecemòuthpiēcemouth-piecemòuth-piēcen. a part that goes into the mouth
n. a spokesperson or representative
mouthsmòuṫhṡmouth-smòuṫh-ṡ
mouthwashmòuthwàshmouth-washmòuth-wàshn. a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
mouthymòuthẏmouth-ymòuth-ẏa. tending to talk a lot or too loudly
blabbermouthblabbe̊rmòuthblabber-mouthblabbe̊r-mòuthn. someone who gossips indiscreetly
largemouthlàrgemòuthlarge-mouthlàrge-mòuthn. a large black bass
loudmouthlòudmòuthloud-mouthlòud-mòuthn. a person who talks too much and indiscreetly
vermouthve̊rmoùthver-mouthve̊r-moùthn. a white wine flavored with herbs, used as an aperitif or in mixed drinks
cottonmouthcotto̊nmòuthcott-on-mouthcott-o̊n-mòuthn venomous semiaquatic snake of swamps in southern United States
motormouthmōto̊rmòuthmot-or-mouthmōt-o̊r-mòuthn. someone who talks incessantly
moutonmoùtonmoutonmoùtonn. meat from a mature domestic sheep
movemõvemovemõvev. to change position; to cause to go; to affect emotionally
n. the act of moving; a change of residence
movablemovåblemov-ablemov-åblea. capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
moveablemove̊ablemove-ablemove̊-ablea. capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
movedmov𝕖dmov-edmov-𝕖da. being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
movermove̊rmov-ermov-e̊rn. someone whose job is moving furniture
n. someone or something that causes change
moviemõviemov-iemõv-ien. a story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images
movingmovingmov-ingmov-inga. causing strong emotion; touching
a. in motion
movementmõv𝕖me̊ntmove-mentmõv𝕖-me̊ntn. an act of changing physical location or position
n. a group of people working together to advance a shared cause
movesmõv𝕖ṡmove-smõv𝕖-ṡ
moviegoermoviēgōe̊rmov-ie-goermov-iē-gōe̊rn. someone who goes to see movies
movinglymõvinglẏmov-ing-lymõv-ing-lẏadv. in a moving manner
moviesmõvi𝕖ṡmov-ie-smõv-i𝕖-ṡ
movementsmõv𝕖me̊ntsmove-ment-smõv𝕖-me̊nt-s
moviemakermoviēmāke̊rmov-ie-mak-ermov-iē-māk-e̊rn. a producer of motion pictures
immovableimmovåbleim-mov-ableim-mov-åblea. not able or intended to be moved
removerėmõvere-moverė-mõvevt. to take something away or off from the place occupied
vi. to change one's place of residence
removablerėmovåblere-mov-ablerė-mov-åblea. capable of being removed or taken away
removalrėmõvålre-mov-alrė-mõv-åln. the action of removing something
n. dismissal from office
removedrēmov𝕖dre-mov-edrē-mov-𝕖da. separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
removerrėmove̊rre-mov-errė-mov-e̊rn. a solvent that removes a substance (usually from a surface)
n. someone who works for a company that moves furniture
removingrėmõvingre-mov-ingrė-mõv-ing
removesrėmõv𝕖ṡre-move-srė-mõv𝕖-ṡ
unmovableûnmovåbleun-mov-ableûn-mov-åblea. not able to be moved
unmovedûnmov𝕖dun-mov-edûn-mov-𝕖da. emotionally unmoved
unmovingûnmovingun-mov-ingûn-mov-inga. not moving; not arousing emotions
mowmōwmowmōwv. cut with a blade or mower
mowedmōw𝕖dmow-edmōw-𝕖dv. cut with a blade or mower
mowermōwe̊rmow-ermōw-e̊rn. a machine or tool for cutting grass
lawnmowerlãwnmōwe̊rlawn-mow-erlãwn-mōw-e̊rn. a machine for cutting grass
moxiemoxiēmoxiemoxiēn. fortitude and determination; energy and initiative
mozambicanmōzambĩcånmozambicanmōzambĩcånn. a native or inhabitant of Mozambique
a. of or relating to Mozambique or its people
mozzarellamozzårellåmozzarellamozzårellån. a mild white Italian cheese
mpmpn. abbreviation for Member of Parliament
n. abbreviation for Military Police
MrMrMrMrn. a title used before a man's surname
Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.n. a title used before a man's surname
Messrs.Messrṡ.Messrs.Messrṡ.
mrimrin. the use of nuclear magnetic resonance to produce images
MrsMrsMrsMrsn. a title for a married woman
Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.n. a title for a married woman
Mmes.Mmes.Mmes.Mmes.
MsMṡMsMṡn. a title for a woman regardless of marital status
Ms.Mṡ.Ms.Mṡ.n. a title for a woman regardless of marital status
MsesMṡėṡMs-esMṡ-ėṡ
MssMssMs-sMs-s
msecmsecn. one thousandth (10^-3) of a second
mucinmūcinmuc-inmūc-inn. a nitrogenous substance in mucous secretions; a lubricant protecting body surfaces
mucousmūco̊usmuc-ousmūc-o̊usa. relating to mucus
muchmûchmuchmûcha. a large amount of
adv. to a great extent or degree
n. a great amount
overmuchōve̊rmûchover-muchōve̊r-mûcha. very great in quantity; overabundant
adv. more than necessary
inasmuchinåṡmûchin-as-muchin-åṡ-mûchadv. In like degree; in like manner; seeing that;
considering that; since; -- followed by as. See In as much as, under
In, prep.
insomuchinsōmûchin-so-muchin-sō-mûchadv. to such an extent; so much so that
muchachamūchàchåmuchachamūchàchån. a young woman or girl (Spanish)
muchachomûc𝕙āc𝕙ōmuchachomûc𝕙āc𝕙ōn. a young man or boy (Spanish)
mucilagemūcilȧgemucilagemūcilȧgen. a gelatinous substance secreted by plants
muckmûckmuckmûckn. soft wet dirt or mud
v. to remove muck
muckymûckẏmuck-ymûck-ẏa. dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck
muckrakermûckrāke̊rmuck-rak-ermûck-rāk-e̊rn. one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage)
muckrakingmûckrākingmuck-rak-ingmûck-rāk-ingn. the exposure of scandal (especially about public figures)
mucosalmūcōsålmucos-almūcōs-åla. of or relating to mucous membranes
mucosamūcōsåmucosamūcōsån. mucus-secreting membrane lining body cavities
mucusmūcůsmucusmūcůsn. a thick slimy substance produced by the body
mudmûdmudmûdn. soft, wet earth or dirt
muddlemûddlemudd-lemûdd-lev. to make into a puddle
n. a confused or disordered state
mudsmûdṡmud-smûd-ṡ
muddymûddẏmudd-ymûdd-ẏa. full of or covered with mud
v. to make unclear or confused
muddiedmûddĩ𝕖dmudd-i-edmûdd-ĩ-𝕖da. (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
muddledmûddl𝕖dmuddl-edmûddl-𝕖da. confused and vague
mueslimū𝕖ṡlimueslimū𝕖ṡlin. mixture of untoasted dry cereals and fruits
muezzinmūezzinmuezzinmūezzinn. the Muslim official who calls the faithful to prayer from a minaret
muffmûffmuffmûffn. a warm tubular covering for the hands
v. fail to catch, as of a ball
muffinmûffi̊nmuff-inmûff-i̊nn. a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
mufflemûfflemuff-lemûff-lev. to deaden a sound, especially by wrapping
muffinsmûffinṡmuff-in-smûff-in-ṡ
ragamuffinragåmûffinraga-muff-inragå-mûff-inn. a dirty shabbily clothed urchin
muffledmûffl𝕖dmuffl-edmûffl-𝕖da. wrapped up for protection; (of sound) quiet or indistinct
mufflermûffle̊rmuffl-ermûffl-e̊rn. a scarf worn around the neck
n. a device that reduces noise
muftimûftimuftimûftin. a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law
n. civilian dress worn by a person who is entitled to wear a military uniform
mugmûgmugmûgn. a large cup with a handle
v. to attack and rob someone
muggedmûgg𝕖dmugg-edmûgg-𝕖d
muggermûgge̊rmugg-ermûgg-e̊rn. a robber who takes property by threatening violence on the street
muggingmûggingmugg-ingmûgg-ingn. assault with intent to rob
mugsmûgṡmug-smûg-ṡ
muggymûggẏmugg-ymûgg-ẏa. hot or warm and humid
mujaheddinmūjåheddinmujaheddinmūjåheddinn. Muslim guerrilla fighters engaged in a jihad
mujahedeenmūjåhedēenmujahedeenmūjåhedēenn a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad
mujahedinmūjåhe̊dĩnmujahedinmūjåhe̊dĩnn. a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad
mujahideenmūjåhidēenmujahideenmūjåhidēenn. a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad
mujahidinmūjàhīdinmujahidinmūjàhīdinn. a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad
mulishmūlishmul-ishmūl-isha. unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty
mulattomùlàttōmulattomùlàttōn. an offspring of a black and a white parent
demulcentdėmûlce̊ntde-mulc-entdė-mûlc-e̊nta. soothing or relieving pain or irritation
mulchmûlchmulchmûlchn. a covering spread on soil to protect it
v. to cover with mulch
mulchingmûlchingmulch-ingmûlch-ingv. cover with mulch (mulch的现在分词)
mulctmûlctmulctmûlctvt. to punish with a fine; to defraud
mulemūlemulemūlen. an animal that is the offspring of a donkey and a horse
muleymūlėymule-ymūlė-ya. without horns
n. a hornless animal
muletamūlètåmuletamūlètån. the red cloth used by a matador in the final stage of a bullfight
promulgateprōmůlgātepro-mulg-ateprō-můlg-ātev. put a law into effect by formal declaration
promulgationprōmůlgātio̊npro-mulg-at-ionprō-můlg-āt-io̊nn. the official announcement putting a new law or ordinance into effect
mullmûllmullmûllv. to think over carefully
v. to heat with sugar and spices
mulledmûll𝕖dmull-edmûll-𝕖dv. reflect deeply on a subject
v. heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink
mullahmûllå𝕙mullahmûllå𝕙n. a Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam; the head of a mosque
mulleinmûllėinmulleinmûllėinn. a plant of the genus Verbascum with woolly leaves and spikes of yellow flowers
mulletmûlle̊tmulletmûlle̊tn. a marine or freshwater fish
mulliganmûlligånmulliganmûlligånn. a stew made from whatever is available
n. a free shot given to a golfer
mullionmûllio̊nmullionmûllio̊nn. a vertical strip between the panes of a window or panels of a screen
mullionedmûllio̊n𝕖dmullion-edmûllio̊n-𝕖da. of windows; divided by vertical bars or piers
multitudemûltitūdemult-itudemûlt-itūden. a large gathering of people
multitudinousmûltitūdino̊usmult-i-tud-in-ousmûlt-i-tūd-in-o̊usa. too numerous to be counted
multimûltĩmultimûltĩpref. many or much
mummûmmummûma. silent; not speaking
n. chrysanthemum
mumblemûmblemum-blemûm-blev. say something quietly and indistinctly
n. a soft indistinct utterance
mumbledmûmbl𝕖dmumbl-edmûmbl-𝕖dv. talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
mumblingmûmblingmumbl-ingmûmbl-ingn. indistinct enunciation
mummiesmûmmi𝕖ṡmumm-iesmûmm-i𝕖ṡ
mummymûmmẏmumm-ymûmm-ẏn. a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt)
mummermûmme̊rmumm-ermûmm-e̊rn. an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
mummifymûmmi̊fȳmumm-ifymûmm-i̊fȳv. preserve while making lifeless
v. dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture
mummifiedmûmmifī𝕖dmumm-i-fi-edmûmm-i-fī-𝕖da. preserved as a mummy; dried up
mummificationmûmmificātio̊nmumm-i-fic-at-ionmûmm-i-fic-āt-io̊nn. embalmment and drying a dead body and wrapping it as a mummy
mumpishmûmpishmump-ishmûmp-isha. sullen and bad-tempered
mumpsmûmpsmump-smûmp-sn. an acute contagious viral disease with fever and swelling of the parotid glands
munitionmūnitio̊nmun-it-ionmūn-it-io̊nn. military supplies, especially weapons and ammunition
municipalmūnicipålmun-i-cip-almūn-i-cip-åla. relating to a city or town or its governing body
munificencemūnifice̊ncemun-if-ic-encemūn-if-ic-e̊ncen. liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
munificentmūnific𝕖ntmun-if-ic-entmūn-if-ic-𝕖nta. very generous
munitionsmūnitio̊nṡmun-it-ion-smūn-it-io̊n-ṡn. military weapons and equipment
munimentsmūnime̊ntsmun-i-ment-smūn-i-me̊nt-sn. documents proving title to property
municipalitymūnici̊pali̊tẏmun-i-cip-al-itymūn-i-ci̊p-al-i̊tẏn. an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government
municipallymūnicipållẏmun-i-cip-al-lymūn-i-cip-ål-lẏadv. by municipality
ammunitionammūnitio̊nam-mun-it-ionam-mūn-it-io̊nn. projectiles to be fired from a gun
n. information that can be used to support an argument
communecommūnecom-munecom-mūnen. a group of people living together and sharing possessions
v. to communicate intimately
communiqueco̊mmūni̊q𝕦ècom-muniqueco̊m-mūni̊q𝕦èn an official report (usually sent in haste)
communalco̊mmūnålcom-mun-alco̊m-mūn-åla. shared by all members of a community
communionco̊mmūnio̊ncom-mun-ionco̊m-mūn-io̊nn. the sharing of intimate thoughts and feelings
n. the service of worship celebrating the Eucharist
communismcommūniṡmcom-mun-ismcom-mūn-iṡmn. a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
communistcommūnistcom-mun-istcom-mūn-istn. a supporter of communism
a. relating to communism
communityco̊mmūnitẏcom-mun-ityco̊m-mūn-itẏn. a group of people living in the same area; a group with common interests; society
communicableco̊mmūni̊cåblecom-mun-ic-ableco̊m-mūn-i̊c-åblea. capable of being transmitted, especially of disease
communicantco̊mmūnicåntcom-mun-ic-antco̊m-mūn-ic-åntn. a person entitled to receive Communion
communicateco̊mmūnicātecom-mun-ic-ateco̊m-mūn-ic-ātev. transmit information
v. transmit thoughts or feelings
v. join or connect
communitarianco̊mmūnitåriåncom-mun-it-arianco̊m-mūn-it-åriånn. a member of a communistic community
a. of or relating to communitarianism
communalismcommūnåliṡmcom-mun-al-ismcom-mūn-ål-iṡmn. the practice of communal living and common ownership
n. loyalty to your own minority group rather than society as a whole
communalitycommūnalitẏcom-mun-al-itycom-mūn-al-itẏn. the state of being shared or held in common
communisticcommūnisticcom-mun-ist-iccom-mūn-ist-ica relating to or marked by communism
communitiesco̊mmūniti𝕖ṡcom-mun-it-iesco̊m-mūn-it-i𝕖ṡ
communallycommūnållẏcom-mun-al-lycom-mūn-ål-lẏadv. by a group of people rather than an individual
communistscommūnistscom-mun-ist-scom-mūn-ist-s
communicatedco̊mmūnicātėdcom-mun-ic-at-edco̊m-mūn-ic-āt-ėd
communicabilityco̊mmūnicåbilitẏcom-mun-ic-abil-ityco̊m-mūn-ic-åbil-itẏn. the quality of being communicable or capable of being imparted
communicatingco̊mmūni̊cātingcom-mun-ic-at-ingco̊m-mūn-i̊c-āt-ingn. the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
v. transmit information
communicationco̊mmūnicātio̊ncom-mun-ic-at-ionco̊m-mūn-ic-āt-io̊nn. the exchange of information or ideas
n. a means of connection between people or places
communicativeco̊mmūni̊cåtivecom-mun-ic-at-iveco̊m-mūn-i̊c-åt-ivea. of or relating to communication
a. able or tending to communicate
communicatorco̊mmūni̊cāto̊rcom-mun-ic-at-orco̊m-mūn-i̊c-āt-o̊rn. a person who communicates with others
communicatesco̊mmūnicāt𝕖scom-mun-ic-ate-sco̊m-mūn-ic-āt𝕖-s
communicationalco̊mmūnicātio̊nålcom-mun-ic-at-ion-alco̊m-mūn-ic-āt-io̊n-åla. used in communication
communicationsco̊mmūni̊cātio̊nṡcom-mun-ic-at-ion-sco̊m-mūn-i̊c-āt-io̊n-ṡn. the means of sending information
immuneimmūneim-muneim-mūnea. protected against a particular disease
a. not affected by something
immunityimmūni̊tẏim-mun-ityim-mūn-i̊tẏn. the ability to resist a particular disease
n. the state of being exempt from something
immunizeimmūnīzeim-mun-izeim-mūn-īzev. to protect against a disease by vaccination
immunizedimmūnīz𝕖dim-mun-iz-edim-mūn-īz-𝕖dv. render unsusceptible to a disease (immunize的过去式和过去分词)
a. having been rendered unsusceptible to a disease
immunizationimmūni̊zātio̊nim-mun-iz-at-ionim-mūn-i̊z-āt-io̊nn. the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
immunologistimmūnolo̊gistim-mun-o-log-istim-mūn-o-lo̊g-istn. a medical scientist who specializes in immunology
immunologyimmūnolo̊gẏim-mun-o-log-yim-mūn-o-lo̊g-ẏn. the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system
immunologicalimmūno̊logicålim-mun-o-log-ic-alim-mūn-o̊-log-ic-åla. of or relating to immunology
immunohistochemicalimmūnōhistōc𝕙emicålim-mun-o-hist-o-chem-ic-alim-mūn-ō-hist-ō-c𝕙em-ic-åla. relating to the use of immunological techniques to study tissue
immunologicallyimmūno̊logicållẏim-mun-o-log-ic-al-lyim-mūn-o̊-log-ic-ål-lẏadv. from the point of view of immunology
remuneraterėmūne̊rātere-mun-er-aterė-mūn-e̊r-ātev make payment to; compensate
remunerationrėmūne̊rātio̊nre-mun-er-at-ionrė-mūn-e̊r-āt-io̊nn. the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses
remunerativerēmūne̊råtivere-mun-er-at-iverē-mūn-e̊r-åt-ivea. for which money is paid
a. producing a sizeable profit
excommunicateexco̊mmūni̊cāteex-com-mun-ic-ateex-co̊m-mūn-i̊c-ātev. exclude from a church or a religious community
excommunicatedexco̊mmūni̊cāt𝕖dex-com-mun-ic-at-edex-co̊m-mūn-i̊c-āt-𝕖dv exclude from a church or a religious community
v oust or exclude from a group or membership by decree
excommunicationexco̊mmūni̊cātio̊nex-com-mun-ic-at-ionex-co̊m-mūn-i̊c-āt-io̊nn. the state of being excommunicated
n. the act of excluding a member from church communion
intercommunalinte̊rcommūnålinter-com-mun-alinte̊r-com-mūn-åla. relating to interaction between communities
intercommunityinte̊rco̊mmūni̊tẏinter-com-mun-ityinte̊r-co̊m-mūn-i̊tẏn. shared characteristics; a community of interests
incommunicativeinco̊mmūni̊cåtivein-com-mun-ic-at-ivein-co̊m-mūn-i̊c-åt-ivea. not communicative; unresponsive
incommunicadoinco̊mmūni̊càdōin-com-mun-ic-ad-oin-co̊m-mūn-i̊c-àd-ōa. without the means or right to communicate
miscommunicationmisco̊mmūni̊cātio̊nmis-com-mun-ic-at-ionmis-co̊m-mūn-i̊c-āt-io̊nn. a failure to communicate effectively
telecommunicationtele̊co̊mmūnicātio̊ntele-com-mun-ic-at-iontele̊-co̊m-mūn-ic-āt-io̊nn. communication over a distance
telecommunicationstele̊co̊mmūni̊cātio̊nṡtele-com-mun-ic-at-ion-stele̊-co̊m-mūn-i̊c-āt-io̊n-ṡn. the technology of sending information over long distances by electronic means
uncommunicativeûnco̊mmūnicåtiveun-com-mun-ic-at-iveûn-co̊m-mūn-ic-åt-ivea. not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
munchmûnchmunchmûnchv. to eat steadily and often audibly
munchermûnche̊rmunch-ermûnch-e̊rn. a chewer who makes a munching noise
munchingmûnchingmunch-ingmûnch-ingv. chew steadily and noisily
munchkinmûnchkinmunch-kinmûnch-kinn. a very small person; a child
mundanitymûndanitẏmund-an-itymûnd-an-itẏn. the quality of being commonplace and ordinary
ultramundaneûltråmûndāneultra-mund-aneûltrå-mûnd-ānea. beyond the physical world
mundanemûndānemundanemûndānea. concerned with the world or worldly matters
antemundaneantėmûndāneante-mundaneantė-mûndānea. existing before the creation of the world
MunichMūnic𝕙MunichMūnic𝕙n. a city in southern Germany
muonmūonmuonmūonn. an elementary particle with a negative charge
muralmūrålmur-almūr-åln. a painting applied directly to a wall
a. relating to walls
murinemūrĩnemur-inemūr-ĩnen. a rodent that is a member of the family Muridae
a. of or relating to or transmitted by a member of the family Muridae (rats and mice)
murmurmůrmůrmur-murmůr-můrv. to speak very quietly
n. a low continuous sound
murmuredmůrmůr𝕖dmur-mur-edmůr-můr-𝕖dv. speak softly or indistinctly
v. make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
muralistmūrålistmur-al-istmūr-ål-istn. a painter of murals
murmuringmůrmůringmur-mur-ingmůr-můr-ingv. making a low continuous indistinct sound
n. a low continuous indistinct sound
murmurousmůrmůro̊usmur-mur-ousmůr-můr-o̊usa. characterized by soft sounds
muralsmūrålṡmur-al-smūr-ål-ṡ
demurdėmůrde-murdė-můrn. (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
v. take exception to
v. enter a demurrer
extramuralextråmůrålextra-mur-alextrå-můr-åla. carried on outside the bounds of an institution or community
immureimmūreim-mureim-mūrev lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
intramuralintråmūrålintra-mur-alintrå-mūr-åla. carried on within the bounds of an institution or community
murdermůrde̊rmurd-ermůrd-e̊rn. the unlawful killing of another person with intent
v. kill someone unlawfully and with intent
murderedmůrde̊r𝕖dmurd-er-edmůrd-e̊r-𝕖da. killed unlawfully
murderermůrde̊re̊rmurd-er-ermůrd-e̊r-e̊rn. a person who commits murder
murderessmůrde̊rėssmurd-er-essmůrd-e̊r-ėssn. a woman murderer
murderingmůrde̊ringmurd-er-ingmůrd-e̊r-ingv. present participle of murder
murderousmůrde̊ro̊usmurd-er-ousmůrd-e̊r-o̊usa. intending or likely to cause death; extremely dangerous
murdersmůrde̊rṡmurd-er-smůrd-e̊r-ṡ
murderouslymůrde̊ro̊uslẏmurd-er-ous-lymůrd-e̊r-o̊us-lẏadv. as if bent on murder
murderersmůrde̊re̊rṡmurd-er-er-smůrd-e̊r-e̊r-ṡ
murkmůrkmurkmůrkn. darkness or heavy mist that makes it difficult to see
murkymůrkẏmurk-ymůrk-ẏa. dark and gloomy; unclear
murkilymůrkilẏmurk-i-lymůrk-i-lẏadv. unclearly; opaquely
murkinessmůrkinėssmurk-i-nessmůrk-i-nėssn. an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
n. the quality of being cloudy
murremůrremurremůrren. a black-and-white diving bird of northern seas
murreletmůrr𝕖lėtmurre-letmůrr𝕖-lėtn. a small seabird of the North Pacific related to the auk
musemūsemusemūsen. a source of inspiration; one of the nine Greek goddesses of arts and sciences
v. to think deeply or carefully
museamūṡėamuseamūṡėa
muslimmùṡli̊mmuslimmùṡli̊mn. a believer in or follower of Islam
a. of or relating to or supporting Islamism
musicmūṡicmus-icmūṡ-icn. the art of combining vocal or instrumental sounds in a harmonious way
n. any pleasant and harmonious sound
musingmūṡingmus-ingmūṡ-ingn. a calm lengthy intent consideration
a. deeply or seriously thoughtful
musketmûske̊tmus-ketmûs-ke̊tn. an old-fashioned long-barreled gun
musicalmūṡicålmus-ic-almūṡ-ic-åla. relating to music
n. a play or film with singing and dancing
musicalemūṡicalemus-ic-alemūṡ-ic-alen. a social musical party
musketeermûske̊tēermus-ket-eermûs-ke̊t-ēern. a foot soldier armed with a musket
musicianmūṡiciånmus-ic-ianmūṡ-ic-iånn. someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
n. artist who composes or conducts music as a profession
musketrymûskėtrẏmus-ket-rymûs-kėt-rẏn. musketeers and their muskets collectively
n. the technique of using small arms (especially in battle)
museummūṡėůmmus-e-ummūṡ-ė-ůmn. a building for collecting and displaying objects of scientific or artistic value
musicalitymūṡicali̊tẏmus-ic-al-itymūṡ-ic-al-i̊tẏn. the property of sounding like music
musicallymūṡicållẏmus-ic-al-lymūṡ-ic-ål-lẏadv. in a musical manner
musicalsmūṡicålṡmus-ic-al-smūṡ-ic-ål-ṡ
musiciansmūṡiciånṡmus-ic-ian-smūṡ-ic-iån-ṡ
musicianshipmūṡiċi̊ånshipmus-ic-ian-shipmūṡ-iċ-i̊ån-shipn. artistry in performing music
museumsmūṡėůmṡmus-e-um-smūṡ-ė-ům-ṡ
musicologistmūṡicolo̊gistmus-ic-o-log-istmūṡ-ic-o-lo̊g-istn. a student of musicology
musicologymūṡicolo̊gẏmus-ic-o-log-ymūṡ-ic-o-lo̊g-ẏn. the scholarly and scientific study of music
amuseåmūsea-museå-mūsev. entertain or cause someone to laugh
amusedåmūṡ𝕖da-mus-edå-mūṡ-𝕖da. finding something funny or entertaining
amusingåmūṡinga-mus-ingå-mūṡ-inga. providing enjoyment; entertaining
amusementåmūṡ𝕖me̊nta-muse-mentå-mūṡ𝕖-me̊ntn. the feeling of being entertained or amused
n. an activity that provides enjoyment
amusesåmūṡėṡa-muse-så-mūṡė-ṡ
amusinglyåmūṡinglẏa-mus-ing-lyå-mūṡ-ing-lẏadv. in an entertaining and amusing manner
amusementsåmūṡ𝕖me̊ntsa-muse-ment-så-mūṡ𝕖-me̊nt-s
extramusicalextråmūṡicålextra-mus-ic-alextrå-mūṡ-ic-åla. not relating to or belonging to music
nonmusicnonmūṡicnon-musicnon-mūṡicn. content that is not musical in nature
nonmusicalnonmūṡicålnon-mus-ic-alnon-mūṡ-ic-åla. not relating to or skilled in music
unmusicalûnmūṡicålun-mus-ic-alûn-mūṡ-ic-åla. lacking interest in or talent for music
a. not musical in nature
ethnomusicologistethnōmūṡicolo̊gistethn-o-mus-ic-o-log-istethn-ō-mūṡ-ic-o-lo̊g-istn. a person who studies the music of different cultures
muscledmûscl𝕖dmuscl-edmûscl-𝕖dv. make one's way by force
musclemûsclemusc-lemûsc-len. a body tissue that can contract to produce movement
n. physical strength or force
muscularmûscūlårmusc-ul-armûsc-ūl-åra. having well-developed muscles; strong
a. relating to muscles
musclesmûscl𝕖ṡmusc-le-smûsc-l𝕖-ṡ
muscularitymûscūlaritẏmusc-ul-ar-itymûsc-ūl-ar-itẏn. the physiological state of having or consisting of muscle
muscularlymûscūlårlẏmusc-ul-ar-lymûsc-ūl-år-lẏadv. in a manner using physical strength
musculaturemûscūlåtůremusc-ul-at-uremûsc-ūl-åt-ůren. the muscular system of an organism
muscologymûscolo̊gẏmusc-o-log-ymûsc-o-lo̊g-ẏn. the study of mosses
intramuscularintråmuscūlårintra-musc-ul-arintrå-musc-ūl-åra. within a muscle
intramuscularlyintråmûscūlårlẏintra-musc-ul-ar-lyintrå-mûsc-ūl-år-lẏadv. in an intramuscular way
neuromuscularneūrōmuscūlårneur-o-muscularneūr-ō-muscūlåra. affecting or characteristic of both neural and muscular tissue
muscadinemûscådīnemuscadinemûscådīnen. native grape of southeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties
n. dull-purple grape of southern United States
muscatmûscatmuscatmûscatn. any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes
muscatelmûscåtelmuscat-elmûscåt-eln. wine from muscat grapes
muscovitemûsco̊vītemuscov-itemûsco̊v-īten. a native or resident of Moscow
n. a colorless or pale brown mica
museologymūṡėolo̊gẏmuse-o-log-ymūṡė-o-lo̊g-ẏn. the science of museum management
museologicalmūṡēo̊logicålmuse-o-log-ic-almūṡē-o̊-log-ic-åla. relating to museology or the operation of museums
bemusebėmūṡebe-musebė-mūṡev cause to be confused emotionally
bemusedbėmūṡ𝕖dbe-mus-edbė-mūṡ-𝕖da. deeply absorbed in thought; confused
bemusementbėmūs𝕖me̊ntbe-muse-mentbė-mūs𝕖-me̊ntn confusion resulting from failure to understand
mushmûshmushmûshn. a soft thick mixture
n. cornmeal boiled in water
mushermûshe̊rmush-ermûsh-e̊rn. a person who drives a dog sled
mushroommûshroommush-roommûsh-roomn. a fungus with a rounded cap
vi. increase rapidly
mushymûshẏmush-ymûsh-ẏa. soft and pulpy; overly sentimental
mushroomingmûshroomingmush-room-ingmûsh-room-ingv pick or gather mushrooms
v grow and spread fast
mushroomsmûshroomṡmush-room-smûsh-room-ṡ
muskmûskmuskmûskn. an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
muskiemûskiēmusk-iemûsk-iēn. a large freshwater fish of the pike family found in North America
muskymûskẏmusk-ymûsk-ẏa. resembling the smell of musk
muskegmûskegmuskegmûskegn. a bog characterized by scattered stunted evergreens and mosses
MuslimsMùṡlimṡMusl-im-sMùṡl-im-ṡ
muslinmûṡli̊nmuslinmûṡli̊nn. plain-woven cotton fabric
mussmûssmussmûssv. make messy or untidy
mussedmûss𝕖ḋmuss-edmûss-𝕖ḋv. make messy or untidy
musselmûsse̊lmusselmûsse̊ln. a type of shellfish with a long body
musselsmûsse̊lṡmussel-smûsse̊l-ṡn. a type of shellfish that can be eaten
mustmûstmustmûstaux. to be obliged to; to be certain to
n. something that is absolutely required
mustardmûstårdmust-ardmûst-årdn. a yellow or brown spicy paste made from mustard seeds
mustermûste̊rmust-ermûst-e̊rn. a gathering of military personnel for duty
v. gather or bring together
mustymûstẏmust-ymûst-ẏa. smelling of mold; stale and unclean
mustinessmûstinėssmust-i-nessmûst-i-nėssn. the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy
mustardymûstårdẏmust-ard-ymûst-ård-ẏa. having the taste, color, or smell of mustard
mustachedmûstaċh𝕖ḋmustach-edmûstaċh-𝕖ḋa. having a moustache
mustachemûstaċhemustachemûstaċhen. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
mustachesmûstaċhėṡmustache-smûstaċhė-ṡ
mustachioedmûstaċhiō𝕖dmustachio-edmûstaċhiō-𝕖da. having a moustache
mustangmûstangmustangmûstangn. a small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from Spanish horses
mustelidmûstėlidmustel-idmûstėl-idn. fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals
mutemūtemutemūtea. silent; not speaking
n. a device to soften the sound of a musical instrument
mutablemūtåblemut-ablemūt-åblea. capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
mutantmūtåntmut-antmūt-åntn. an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
mutatemūtātemut-atemūt-ātev. undergo mutation
mutedmūtėdmut-edmūt-ėda. softened or toned down; quiet
mutismmūtiṡmmut-ismmūt-iṡmn. the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak
mutelymūt𝕖lẏmute-lymūt𝕖-lẏadv. without speaking
mutenessmūt𝕖nėssmute-nessmūt𝕖-nėssn. a refusal to speak when expected
mutualmūtūålmut-u-almūt-ū-åla. common to or shared by two or more parties
a. concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
mutatedmūtātėdmut-at-edmūt-āt-ėdv. underwent mutation or change
mutabilitymūtåbilitẏmut-abil-itymūt-åbil-itẏn. the quality of being capable of mutation or change
mutationmūtātio̊nmut-at-ionmūt-āt-io̊nn. a change or alteration in form or qualities
mutantsmūtåntsmut-ant-smūt-ånt-s
mutualismmūtūåliṡmmut-u-al-ismmūt-ū-ål-iṡmn. the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent
mutualitymūtūalitẏmut-u-al-itymūt-ū-al-itẏn. a reciprocality of sentiments; a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities
mutuallymūtūållẏmut-u-al-lymūt-ū-ål-lẏadv. in a mutual or shared manner
mutualisticmūtūålisticmut-u-al-is-ticmūt-ū-ål-is-tica. relating to or characterized by mutualism
commuteco̊mmūtecom-muteco̊m-mūtev. to travel regularly between home and work
v. to reduce a punishment to a less severe one
commuterco̊mmūte̊rcom-mut-erco̊m-mūt-e̊rn. a person who travels regularly between home and work
commutingco̊mmūtingcom-mut-ingco̊m-mūt-ingn. the travel of a commuter
commutationcommūtātio̊ncom-mut-at-ioncom-mūt-āt-io̊nn. the travel of a commuter
n. the reduction in severity of a punishment
immutableimmūtåbleim-mut-ableim-mūt-åblea. not subject or susceptible to change
immutabilityimmūtåbilitẏim-mut-abil-ityim-mūt-åbil-itẏn. the quality of being incapable of mutation
permutepe̊rmūteper-mutepe̊r-mūtevt. to change the order of
permutationpe̊rmūtātio̊nper-mut-at-ionpe̊r-mūt-āt-io̊nn. the act of changing the arrangement of elements; a complete change
permutationspe̊rmūtātio̊nṡper-mut-at-ion-spe̊r-mūt-āt-io̊n-ṡn. ways of arranging things
transmutetransmūtetrans-mutetrans-mūtev. alter the nature of (elements)
transmutationtransmūtātio̊ntrans-mut-at-iontrans-mūt-āt-io̊nn. an act that changes the form or character or substance of something
telecommutetele̊co̊mmūtetele-com-mutetele̊-co̊m-mūtev. work from home using a computer and telephone link to the office
telecommutertele̊co̊mmūte̊rtele-com-mut-ertele̊-co̊m-mūt-e̊rn. one who works from home using computers
telecommutingtele̊co̊mmūtingtele-com-mut-ingtele̊-co̊m-mūt-ingn. employment at home while communicating with the workplace by phone or computer
muthafuckamûthåfûckåmuthafuckamûthåfûckån. (vulgar slang) a contemptible or despicable person
mutilatemūti̊lātemutil-atemūti̊l-ātev. destroy or injure severely
mutilatedmūti̊lāt𝕖dmutil-at-edmūti̊l-āt-𝕖da. having a part of the body crippled or disabled
mutilationmūti̊lātio̊nmutil-at-ionmūti̊l-āt-io̊nn. an injury that deprives you of a limb or other important body part
mutineermūti̊nēermutin-eermūti̊n-ēern. someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities
mutinousmūti̊no̊usmutin-ousmūti̊n-o̊usa. disposed to or in a state of mutiny
mutinymūti̊nẏmutin-ymūti̊n-ẏn. open rebellion against authority, especially by seamen or soldiers
v. engage in a mutiny against an authority
muttmûttmuttmûttn. an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
muttermûtte̊rmutt-ermûtt-e̊rv. to say something quietly and indistinctly
n. a muttered word or sound
muttonmûtto̊nmutt-onmûtt-o̊nn meat from a mature domestic sheep
mutteredmûtte̊r𝕖dmutt-er-edmûtt-e̊r-𝕖dv. talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
v. make complaining remarks under one's breath
mutteringmûtte̊ringmutt-er-ingmûtt-e̊r-ingn. a low indistinct sound with lip movement but no clear speech
n. a complaint in a low tone
v. talk indistinctly in a low voice
muumuumūumūumuumuumūumūun. a woman's loose unbelted dress
muzzlemûzzlemuzz-lemûzz-len. the projecting nose and jaws of an animal; a restraint placed over an animal's snout
v. fit with a muzzle
muzzymûzzẏmuzz-ymûzz-ẏa. indistinct or hazy in outline
a. confused and vague
mymȳmymȳpron. belonging to or associated with the speaker
myastheniamȳasthēniåmy-asthen-iamȳ-asthēn-iån. any muscular weakness
mycologistmȳcolo̊gistmyc-o-log-istmȳc-o-lo̊g-istn. a botanist who specializes in the study of fungi
mucormycosismūco̊rmȳcōsismucor-myc-osismūco̊r-mȳc-ōsisn. a rare but serious fungal infection caused by molds of the order Mucorales
neomycinnēōmȳcinneo-myc-innēō-mȳc-inn. an antibiotic used as an intestinal antiseptic
streptomycinstreptōmȳcinstrept-o-myc-instrept-ō-mȳc-inn. an antibiotic produced by Streptomyces griseus, used to treat tuberculosis
myceliummȳcēliůmmycel-iummȳcēl-iůmn. the vegetative part of a fungus consisting of a mass of branching threadlike hyphae
mycenaeanmȳce̊nāeånmycenaeanmȳce̊nāeåna. of or relating to ancient Mycenae or its inhabitants
myelomamȳe̊lōmåmyel-omamȳe̊l-ōmån. a tumor of the bone marrow, usually malignant
demyelinationdēmȳe̊linātio̊nde-myel-in-at-iondē-mȳe̊l-in-āt-io̊nn. loss of the myelin covering of some nerve fibers resulting in their impaired function
osteomyelitisostėōmȳe̊lītisoste-o-myel-itisostė-ō-mȳe̊l-ītisn. an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)
poliomyelitispōliōmȳe̊lītispoli-o-myel-itispōli-ō-mȳe̊l-ītisn. an acute viral disease causing inflammation of brain stem and spinal cord
myelinmȳėlinmyelinmȳėlinn. a white fatty substance forming a sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
mylarmȳlàrmylarmȳlàrn. a thin polyester film
mynahmȳnå𝕙mynahmȳnå𝕙n. tropical Asian starlings
myopicmȳopicmyop-icmȳop-ica. unable to see distant objects clearly; lacking foresight
myopicallymȳopicållẏmyop-ic-al-lymȳop-ic-ål-lẏadv. in a myopic manner
myosinmȳo̊si̊nmyosinmȳo̊si̊nn. a protein found in muscle tissue
myriadmẏriådmyriadmẏriådn. a countless or extremely great number
a. countless
myrrhmyrrhmyrrhmyrrhn. aromatic resin burned as incense and used in perfume
myrtlemyrtlemyrtlemyrtlen. an evergreen shrub with dark green shiny leaves and blue-violet flowers
mysticmẏsticmyst-icmẏst-ica. relating to religious mysticism
n. a person who seeks spiritual truth through meditation
mystifymẏsti̊fȳmyst-ifymẏst-i̊fȳv. to confuse or bewilder
mysticalmẏsticålmyst-ic-almẏst-ic-åla. relating to or characteristic of mysticism
mysteriesmẏste̊ri𝕖ṡmyst-er-iesmẏst-e̊r-i𝕖ṡ
mysteriousmẏstērio̊usmyst-er-iousmẏst-ēr-io̊usa. difficult to understand or explain; secret
mysticismmẏsticiṡmmyst-ic-ismmẏst-ic-iṡmn. a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
n. obscure or irrational thought
mystifyingmẏsti̊fȳingmyst-ify-ingmẏst-i̊fȳ-inga. of an obscure nature
mysterymẏste̊rẏmyst-er-ymẏst-e̊r-ẏn. something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
n. a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie
mystifiedmẏsti̊fī𝕖dmyst-i-fi-edmẏst-i̊-fī-𝕖da. totally perplexed and mixed up
v. be a mystery or bewildering to
mysticallymẏsticållẏmyst-ic-al-lymẏst-ic-ål-lẏadv. in a mystical manner
mysteriouslymẏstērio̊uslẏmyst-er-ious-lymẏst-ēr-io̊us-lẏadv. in a mysterious manner
mystificationmẏstificātio̊nmyst-i-fic-at-ionmẏst-i-fic-āt-io̊nn. something designed to mystify or bewilder
demystifydēmẏsti̊fȳde-myst-ifydē-mẏst-i̊fȳv. make less mysterious or remove the mystery from
demystificationdēmẏstificātio̊nde-myst-i-fic-at-iondē-mẏst-i-fic-āt-io̊nn. the act of making something less mysterious or easier to understand
mystiquemẏstĩq𝕦emystiquemẏstĩq𝕦en. an aura of heightened value or interest or meaning surrounding a person or thing
mythmẏthmythmẏthn. a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
mythosmȳthosmythosmȳthosn. a myth or body of myths underlying a cultural worldview
mythicmẏthicmyth-icmẏth-ica. relating to or having the nature of myth
mythsmẏthsmyth-smẏth-s
mythicalmẏthi̊cålmyth-ic-almẏth-i̊c-åla. existing only in myths; not real
demythologizedēmẏtholo̊gīzede-myth-o-log-izedē-mẏth-o-lo̊g-īzev. remove the mythical element from (writings)
myxoidmẏxoidmyx-oidmẏx-oida. resembling mucus
myxomamẏxōmåmyx-omamẏx-ōmån. a benign tumor of connective tissue

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