Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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Middle-aged

adjective B2
/ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old

"The middle-aged man started a new career."

middle-class definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmɪdəl klɑːs/

belonging to the social group between the upper and working class, typically with moderate income and education

"They live a comfortable middle-class life in the city."

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Midst

noun B2
/mɪdst/

the middle part or position of something

"In the midst of chaos, she remained calm."

mighty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmaɪti/

having great power or strength; very strong or impressive

"The mighty river flows through the heart of the country."

noun B2
/ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

"Many migrants travel long distances to find employment."

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migrate

verb B2
/maɪˈɡreɪt/

To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.

"Birds migrate south during the winter."

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migration

noun B2
/maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

"The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event."

milestone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

An important achievement or stage in a process or journey.

"Winning this award is a milestone in his career."

Milky white definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

a pure white color resembling milk

"The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky."

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mill

noun B2
/mɪl/

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

"The old flour mill has been converted into a museum."

adjective B2
/ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment

"She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details."

mindfulness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment.

"Practicing mindfulness reduces stress and anxiety."

mindset definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈmaɪnd.set

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

"A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges."

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miner

noun B2
/ˈmaɪnə(r)/

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

"The miner worked in the coal mine for many years."

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mineral

noun B2
/ˈmɪnərəl/

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

"Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones."

noun/adjective B2
/ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

a very small version of something; small in scale or size

"The artist created a miniature model of the castle."

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minimal

adjective B2
/ˈmɪnɪməl/

the smallest or least amount possible

"The damage to the car was minimal after the accident."

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verb B2
/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/

to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree

"We should minimize the risks before starting the project."

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noun B2
/ˈmɪnɪməm/

the smallest or lowest amount that is allowed or required

"The minimum age to vote is eighteen in most countries."

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mining

noun B2
/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

"Mining in this area has increased in recent years."

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Ministry

noun B2
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

A government department headed by a minister or the work of a religious minister.

"He works at the Ministry of Education."

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minor

adjective/noun B2
/ˈmaɪ.nər/

less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age

"Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries."

minority definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.

"The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities."

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Mint

noun, verb B2
/mɪnt/

a place where coins are made; to produce or invent something new

"The government decided to mint new coins to commemorate the anniversary."

misbehave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

to behave badly or improperly

"The child misbehaved during the class."

noun B2
/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

bad or improper behavior

"The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior."

Misbehaviour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

"The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class."

Mischief definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪstʃɪf/

Playful misbehavior or troublemaking.

"The children were full of mischief during the party."

adjective B2
/ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.

"She gave him a mischievous smile."

adverb B2
/ˈmɪzərəbli/

in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly

"The team performed miserably in the championship."

Misery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪzəri/

A state of great suffering, unhappiness, or discomfort.

"The refugees lived in constant misery."

noun B2
/ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

"He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession."

misleading definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

giving the wrong idea or impression

"The advertisement was misleading and gave false information."

missile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target

"The army launched a missile towards the enemy base."

mistaken definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/mɪˈsteɪkən/

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

"I was mistaken about the meeting time."

Misunderstanding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

"The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding."

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misuse

noun B2
ˌmɪsˈjuːs

The wrong or inappropriate use of something

"Misuse of AI can lead to ethical dilemmas."

Mixed colour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

a color created by combining two or more different colors

"The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas."

Mixture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɪkstʃər/

A combination of different things or substances blended together.

"The cake recipe requires a mixture of flour and sugar."

mobile security definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.

"Strong mobile security protects personal information."

mobility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/moʊˈbɪləti/

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

"The injury limited his mobility for several months."

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mock

verb B2
/mɒk/

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.

"The students mocked his accent during class."

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Mode

noun B2
/moʊd/

A particular way or style in which something is done, experienced, or expressed.

"The phone has a silent mode for meetings."

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moderate

verb, adjective B2
/ˈmɒdəreɪt/ (verb), /ˈmɒdərət/ (adj)

To make something less extreme (verb); average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree (adjective).

"She tried to moderate her tone during the argument."

adverb B2
/ˈmɒdərətli/

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

"She exercises moderately to stay healthy."

noun B2
/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

"He drinks wine in moderation."

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moderator

noun B2
/ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.

"The moderator asked each panelist to share their views."

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noun B2
/ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

"Modernization of industries reduces pollution."

verb B2
/ˈmɒdənaɪz/

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

"The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure."

modest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmɒdɪst/

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

"She lives in a modest house in the countryside."