English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
"The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight."
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
"The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat."
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
"The magnet held the paper to the fridge door."
To keep something in good condition; to preserve or continue.
"She worked hard to maintain her reputation."
the greater number or part of something; more than half
"The majority of voters supported the new law."
a person or thing that makes or produces something
"He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood."
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
"She applied makeup before the party."
the process of dealing with or controlling things or people
"Good management is crucial for the success of any business."
The action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.
"The company invested heavily in digital marketing."
extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder
"The view from the mountain was marvellous."
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
"She gave a marvelous performance on stage."
A covering for the face to protect, disguise, or entertain.
"He wore a mask at the costume party."
Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.
"Masks can protect against polluted air."
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
"A huge mass of people gathered in the square."
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
"The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension."
extremely large, heavy, or solid in size or degree
"The company made a massive investment in renewable energy."
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
"He went fishing with his old school mate."
The substance or matter from which something is made; relating to physical things rather than ideas or emotions.
"The builder brought all the necessary material for the construction."
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
"Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe."
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
"What she thinks really matters to me."
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
"She scored the maximum marks in the exam."
having purpose, value, or significance
"He gave a meaningful smile before leaving the room."
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
"They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation."
At the same time; in the intervening period.
"She was cooking dinner; meanwhile, I set the table."
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something; a standard unit or plan
"The tailor measured the length of the cloth."
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
"The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit."
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
"Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions."
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
"The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour."
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
"She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race."
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
"Television is a powerful medium for spreading information."
A sequence of musical notes that are musically satisfying; a tune.
"The melody of the song stayed in my mind all day."
The state of being a member of a group, organization, or club.
"Her membership in the gym expires next month."
Relating to the mind, thoughts, or intellectual processes.
"He needs to take a break for his mental health."
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
"The ring was made of precious metal."
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
"The technician came to check the electricity meter."
A particular way or process of doing something.
"She explained the method of solving the problem."
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
"The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope."
twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
"He reached home just after midnight."
relating to soldiers, the armed forces, or war
"He decided to join the military after college."
a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses
"The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning."
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
"He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work."
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
"The finance minister announced new tax policies."
an extraordinary event that cannot be explained by natural laws
"Surviving the accident was nothing short of a miracle."
Extremely unhappy or uncomfortable.
"He felt miserable after losing his job."
an important assignment or task, often with a specific purpose
"The astronauts were on a mission to explore Mars."