Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun C2
/ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

a person who drives or takes care of mules

"The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path."

Mulethi definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/muˈleθi/

licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking

"She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat."

adjective C2
/ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

extremely stubborn or unwilling to change

"She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments."

multifaceted information frameworks definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.

"Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks."

adjective C2
/ˌmʌltɪˈfɛərɪəs/

having many different parts, elements, or kinds

"The museum displayed a multifarious collection of artifacts."

adjective C2
/ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

Having many different forms or appearances.

"The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture."

mundanity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.

"The mundanity of office life can be exhausting."

noun C2
/mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

great generosity or lavish giving

"The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor."

adjective C2
/mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly

"She made a munificent donation to the orphanage."

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murkiness

noun C2
/ˈmɜːkinəs/

The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.

"The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish."

noun C2
/ˈmʌrɪn/

An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.

"The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain."

musculoskeletal condition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.

"De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition."

Musk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Musk

noun C2
/mʌsk/

a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine

"The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance."

noun C2
/ˈmʌskɪt/

a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers

"The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield."

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musky

adjective C2
/ˈmʌski/

having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk

"The perfume had a musky fragrance."

Mustard leaf definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking

"We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry."

Mustard Oil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes

"We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen."

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musty

adjective C2
/ˈmʌsti/

having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

"The old books had a musty odor."

noun C2
/ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

The quality of being changeable or capable of change.

"The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up."

adjective C2
/ˈmjuːtəbl/

Capable of change or alteration.

"Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly."

noun C2
/ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.

"The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'."

verb C2
/ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing

"The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling."

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mutinous

adjective C2
/ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

refusing to obey authority; rebellious

"The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay."

Mynah definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Mynah

noun C2
/ˈmaɪ.nə/

a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech

"The mynah bird repeated every word I said."

noun C2
/ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered

"The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks."

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nadir

noun C2
/ˈneɪdɪər/

The lowest point of a situation or condition.

"The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis."

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naphtha

noun C2
/ˈnæfθə/

A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.

"The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use."

noun C2
/nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.

"A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring."

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natal

adjective C2
/ˈneɪtl/

Relating to birth or the place of birth.

"She returned to her natal village after many years."

noun C2
/næˈteɪʃən/

The act or sport of swimming.

"She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills."

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natty

adjective C2
/ˈnæti/

Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.

"He looked very natty in his new suit."

verb C2
/ˈnɔːzieɪt/

To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.

"The spoiled food nauseated him quickly."

nave

noun C2
/neɪv/

the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation

"The choir sang beautifully in the church nave."

noun C2
/ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.

"His constant naysaying discouraged the team."

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nbsp

noun C2
/ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position

"Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line."

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neap

noun C2
/niːp/

A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.

"During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal."

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Nebulous

adjective C2
/ˈnɛbjələs/

Unclear, vague, or ill-defined; resembling a cloud or haze.

"His plan for the future was still nebulous and hard to understand."

noun C2
/nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.

"The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year."

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necromancer

noun C2
/ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead

"The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest."

noun C2
/ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future

"Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests."

noun C2
/nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs

"The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city."

noun C2
/nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply

"The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis."

adjective C2
/nɪˈfɛəriəs/

Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.

"The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors."

noun C2
/ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.

"She wore a silk negligee before going to bed."

noun C2
/ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

"Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics."

noun C2
/ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/

The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.

"Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin."

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neocracy

noun C2
/niːˈɒkrəsi/

A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.

"The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders."

noun C2
/niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

A newly coined word or expression.

"The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'."

noun C2
/niˈɒlədʒi/

The use of new words or the study of their origin.

"The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang."

noun C2
/ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.

"Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions."