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C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

Metaphysik
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Sie studierte Metaphysik, um die Prinzipien der Existenz jenseits der physischen Wissenschaft zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

manisch
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
Er gab während des Films ein manisches Lachen von sich.
C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

beeinträchtigen
Meaning
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
Example
His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.
Sein Mangel an Erfahrung wird seine Beförderung beeinträchtigen.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Schlamm / Verwicklung
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
Das Auto blieb nach dem starken Regen im Schlamm stecken.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

Medaille
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Sie trug ein goldfarbenes Medaillon um ihren Hals.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

Monogramm
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
Das Handtuch war mit ihrem Monogramm bestickt.
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

bösartig
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
Die bösartigen Taten des Tyrannen zerstörten das Königreich.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

Fluch
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
Die Hexe sprach einen schrecklichen Fluch über ihre Feinde.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

Befreiung der Sklaven
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
Die Befreiung der Sklaven markierte einen Wendepunkt in der Geschichte.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

missbrauchen
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Er wurde beschuldigt, die Firmenmittel missbraucht zu haben.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

pompöses Geplauder
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
Die pompöse Rede des Politikers beeindruckte die Menge.
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

furchtbarer Geruch
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
Der Mülleimer verströmte einen schrecklichen furchtbaren Geruch.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

Strudel
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
Das Schiff war in einem Strudel von Wellen und Wind gefangen.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

Mut
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
Der junge Athlet zeigte seinen Mut im letzten Spiel.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

bettler
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
Der Bettler bat um Essen am Tor des Klosters.
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

misanthropisch
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
Seine misanthropische Haltung machte es ihm schwer, Freunde zu finden.
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

untergeordnet
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
Er weigerte sich, minderwertige Arbeit zu leisten.
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

kauen
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
Er kaute langsam das Brot, bevor er es herunter schluckte.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

sterbenskrank; im Verfall oder Sterben
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
Der moribunde Patient war in kritischem Zustand.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

melodisch
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
Die melodische Stimme des Sängers verzauberte das Publikum.
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

magisteriell
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
Der Professor sprach während des Vortrags in einem magisteriellen Ton.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

mutig
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
Der mutige junge Reiter wich keiner Herausforderung aus.
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

dämpfen
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
Sie versuchte, ihr Lachen mit einem Schal zu dämpfen.
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

Schalenfisch
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
Der Schalenfisch ist für seine einzigartige schützende Hülle bekannt.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

vielfältig
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
Das Festival war eine vielfältige Feier von Kunst, Musik und Kultur.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

Mondstrahl
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Ein Mondstrahl erleuchtete die stille Lichtung im Wald.
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

gesprenkelt
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
Die Blätter waren mit gelben und braunen Flecken übersät.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

unzufriedene Person
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
Die unzufriedene Person äußerte seine Beschwerden gegen die Regierung.
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

Sitten
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
Soziale Sitten bestimmen oft, wie sich Menschen in der Öffentlichkeit verhalten.
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

eine Art alter Musketen
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
Die Soldaten trugen Musketen auf das Schlachtfeld.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

Mutabilität (falsche Schreibweise)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
Das Dokument enthielt das falsch geschriebene Wort 'mutablility' statt 'mutability'.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Missgeschick
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
Durch ein Missgeschick verpasst er den letzten Zug nach Hause.
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

Falschheit
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
Der Journalist deckte die Falschheit der Beamten auf.
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

über das Denken nachdenken
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
Metakognition verbessert die Problemlösungsfähigkeiten.
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

jemand, der vor Krankheit schummelt
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
Der Manager verdächtigte, dass John ein Malingerer war.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

missverstehen
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
Sie missverstand sein Schweigen als Wut.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

moschusartig
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
Das Parfüm hatte einen moschusartigen Duft.
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

eine kleine Menge
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
Sie zeigte eine kleine Menge Geduld während des langen Treffens.
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

großzügig
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
Sie hat eine großzügige Spende an das Waisenhaus gemacht.
C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

moschus
Meaning
a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine
Example
The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.
Das Parfüm enthielt natürlichen Moschus, der ihm einen exotischen Duft verlieh.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

eine Aufgabe nach der anderen machen
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
Monotasking führt oft zu qualitativ hochwertigerer Arbeit.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

Muttertötung
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Das Verbrechen der Muttertötung schockierte die ganze Stadt.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

Nachricht
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Er schickte eine lange Nachricht an den Gouverneur.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

beflecken
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
Der weiße Stoff war von Tintenflecken befleckt.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

verhätscheln
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
Eltern sollten vermeiden, ihre Kinder zu sehr zu verwöhnen.
C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

Monokratie
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
Das Land litt unter Jahrzehnten der Monokratie.
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

fälschlicherweise zuschreiben
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
Das Zitat wurde Shakespeare fälschlicherweise zugeschrieben.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

dienst
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Sie erholte sich dank der freundlichen Ministrationen der Krankenschwestern.
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

Mischlingshund
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
Der streunende Hund war ein freundlicher Mischlingshund.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

Federn abwerfen
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
Vögel mausern ihre Federn einmal im Jahr.
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

befleckt
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
Die befleckte Oberfläche des alten Spiegels verlieh ihm einen einzigartigen Charme.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

beruhigen
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
Der Manager versuchte, die wütenden Kunden mit Rabatten zu besänftigen.
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

Krankschreibung vortäuschen
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
Er versuchte, sich krank zu stellen, um der Schule zu entkommen.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

verbessern
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Die neuen Politiken zielen darauf ab, die Lebensbedingungen der Armen zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

Übeltäter; Verbrecher
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
Der Übeltäter wurde beim Stehlen im Laden erwischt.
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

lügnerisch
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
Der Politiker war bekannt für seine lügnerischen Aussagen.
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

Verwirrung, Mystifikation
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
Das Publikum starrte in Verwirrung, während der Zauberer seine Tricks vorführte.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

Fehlregierung
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
Das Königreich litt jahrzehntelang unter der Fehlregierung.
C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

Motilität
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
Die Motilität von Spermien ist entscheidend für eine erfolgreiche Befruchtung.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

chaotischer Kampf
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
Während des Fußballspiels brach ein chaotischer Kampf aus.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

großzügig, edel, nachsichtig
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
Seine großzügige Natur ließ ihn von allen respektiert werden.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

Mynah
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
Der Mynah-Vogel wiederholte jedes Wort, das ich sagte.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

ein strenger Disziplinar
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
Der neue Manager war ein solcher Martinet, dass selbst kleinere Verstöße bestraft wurden.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

Mark des Pflanzbananenbaums
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
Das Mark des Pflanzbananenbaums wird in der traditionellen bengalischen Küche häufig verwendet.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

Menschenfresser
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
Der Tiger wurde in dem Dorf ein berüchtigter Menschenfresser.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

durch die Blume reden
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
Der Politiker gab eine ausweichende Antwort auf die schwierige Frage.
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

morganatische Ehe
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
Der Prinz trat in eine morganatische Ehe mit einer Bürgerlichen ein.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

maharadscha
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
Der Maharadscha lebte in einem großen Palast, der von Gärten umgeben war.
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

Kriegsschiff
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
Das Kriegsschiff segelte über den Ozean, um die Küste zu verteidigen.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

verunreinigte Luft
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Ein Miasma von Verfall hing über dem verlassenen Haus.
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

Minarett
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
Das Minarett der Moschee war aus mehreren Kilometern Entfernung zu sehen.
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

Mahnung
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
Der Priester gab eine Mahnung gegen Unehrlichkeit.
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

ungeschickt
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
Sein ungeschickter Versuch, den Stuhl zu reparieren, machte es noch schlimmer.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

metaphysisch
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
Er verbrachte Jahre damit, metaphysische Fragen über das Leben und das Sein zu studieren.
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

männlich
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
Sein männlicher Mut beeindruckte alle im Dorf.
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

Hinterhofstraße/kleine Straße
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
Sie mieteten eine kleine Wohnung in einem ruhigen Mews in London.
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

Melasse
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
Das Rezept verlangt nach Melasse, um dem Brot einen reichen Geschmack zu verleihen.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

Machination; Intrige;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Die Machenschaften des Bösewichts wurden schließlich aufgedeckt.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

Hälfte oder Teil
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
Das Anwesen wurde in zwei Hälften zwischen den Erben aufgeteilt.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

von Motten zerfressen
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
Er trug an dem kalten Tag einen von Motten zerfressenen Pullover.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

mit einer Geldstrafe belegen / betrügen
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde für sein Fehlverhalten mit einer Geldstrafe belegt.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

Mulenführer
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
Der Mulenführer führte die Tiere sicher über den Bergpfad.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

Fehlverhalten eines Beamten
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
Der Bürgermeister wurde wegen Fehlverhaltens im Amt angeklagt.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

Partikel
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Ein Staubpartikel schwebte im Sonnenlicht.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

Machenschaften
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
Der Politiker wurde durch seine eigenen Machenschaften zu Fall gebracht.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

stur
Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
Sie blieb stur trotz aller überzeugenden Argumente.
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

gerichtsbüro
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
Er war stolz darauf, mehr als ein Jahrzehnt im örtlichen Gerichtsbüro zu dienen.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

Jungfräulichkeit
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
Das Gedicht feierte die Unschuld der Jungfräulichkeit.
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

Großzügigkeit
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
Das Krankenhaus wurde dank der Großzügigkeit eines wohlhabenden Spenders gebaut.
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

Meliorsimus
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
Ihre Philosophie des Meliorsimus hielt sie auch in schwierigen Zeiten hoffnungsvoll.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

Seelenwanderung
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
Antike Philosophen diskutierten oft über die Seelenwanderung.
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

metamorphosieren
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
Die Raupe verwandelte sich in einen Schmetterling.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

einmischend
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
Sie fand ihren Nachbarn einmischend und nervig.
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

modisch
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
Sie trug ein modisches Outfit, das die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich zog.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

scharf oder bissig
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
Die scharfe und bissige Rezension des Kritikers beleidigte den Autor.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

Mischung
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
Das Festival bot eine Mischung aus Musik, Essen und Kunst.
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

Madrigal
Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
Der Chor führte ein schönes Madrigal aus dem sechzehnten Jahrhundert auf.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

winzig
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
Der Fehler war so winzig, dass niemand ihn bemerkte.
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

Plünderer
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
Die Dorfbewohner fürchteten die Plünderer, die ihre Häuser überfielen.
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

kleiner Streit
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
Sie hatten einen kleinen Streit über die Sitzordnung.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

bunt
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
Das Festival zog eine bunte Menge von Künstlern, Musikern und Touristen an.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

memorialisieren
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
Die Stadt entschloss sich, den Helden mit einer Statue auf dem zentralen Platz zu ehren.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

Missa-Buch
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
Der Priester las während der Zeremonie aus dem Missa-Buch.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

Metronom
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
Sie übte das Klavierspiel mit einem Metronom, um ein gleichmäßiges Tempo zu bewahren.
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

misshandeln
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
Das Gesetz bestraft diejenigen, die Tiere misshandeln.
C2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

Senfblatt
Meaning
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
Example
We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.
Wir haben Senfblätter mit Fisch in einem traditionellen bengalischen Curry gekocht.
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

verstümmeln
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
Das alte Manuskript wurde durch unsachgemäßen Umgang verstümmelt.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

verschwören
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
Die Rebellen versuchten, gegen den König zu verschwören.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

Raubmilbenkrankheit
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Der streunende Hund litt an Raubmilbenkrankheit.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

bissig, scharf oder sarkastisch
Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
Ihr scharfer Humor ließ ihre Freunde oft sprachlos zurück.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

ein Silbenwort
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Wörter wie 'ja' und 'nein' sind Ein-Silben-Wörter.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

gesprenkelt
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
Die gesprenkelte Haut der Schlange half ihr, sich mit dem Waldboden zu vermischen.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

mortifizieren
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
Sie war entsetzt, als sie auf der Bühne stolperte.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

Infektionskrankheit des Viehs
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
Der Bauer verlor viele Kühe während des Ausbruchs von Murrain.
C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

Großherzigkeit
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
Seine Großherzigkeit gegenüber seinen Mitbewerbern war bewundernswert.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

Experte
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Er ist ein Tech-Experte, der immer die neuesten Trends kennt.
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

Böswilligkeit
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Seine Böswilligkeit war klar in der grausamen Art und Weise, wie er seine Rivalen behandelte.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

Mikroskopie
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
Die Mikroskopie enthüllte die Struktur der Zellen.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

Mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Die Wanderer hielten an, um die Mesa zu bewundern, die über dem Wüstengeschirr aufstieg.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

missverstehen
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
Er missverstand den Zweck des Projekts.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

bezogen auf bergige Regionen; in bergigen Umgebungen gefunden
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
Bergwälder beherbergen eine Vielzahl einzigartiger Arten.