Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adverb
/ˈmeɪnli/

for the most part; chiefly

"The audience was mainly composed of students."

noun
/ˈmeɪnstriːm/

the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion

"Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people."

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maintain

verb
/meɪnˈteɪn/

To keep something in good condition; to preserve or continue.

"She worked hard to maintain her reputation."

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noun
/ˈmeɪntənəns/

The process of keeping something in good condition or working order.

"The building will be closed for routine maintenance."

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Maize

noun
/meɪz/

a tall cereal plant grown for its large yellow grains, also called corn

"Farmers harvested the maize in late autumn."

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adjective
məˈdʒes.tɪk

Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.

"The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky."

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major

adjective
/ˈmeɪdʒər/

important, serious, or significant

"Climate change is a major concern for the world."

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noun
/məˈdʒɒrəti/

the greater number or part of something; more than half

"The majority of voters supported the new law."

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make

verb
/meɪk/

to create, build, or cause something to happen

"She can make delicious cakes."

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maker

noun
/ˈmeɪkər/

a person or thing that makes or produces something

"He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood."

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makeshift

adjective
/ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

used as a temporary substitute; improvised

"They used boxes as a makeshift table."

noun
/ˈmeɪkʌp/

cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance

"She applied makeup before the party."

noun
/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the process of producing or constructing something

"The making of the movie took over two years."

adjective
/ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior

"His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse."

noun
/ˈmælədi/

a disease or disorder of the body or mind; a serious problem

"The doctor treated the malady with great care."

noun
/məˈleɪz/

a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify

"After the long journey, she felt a general malaise."

noun
/ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect

"He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public."

adjective, adverb
/ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time

"His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion."

noun
/məˈlɛəriə/

a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating

"Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions."

noun
/məˈlɑː.ti/

a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine

"The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers."

noun
/ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.

"The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government."

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male

noun/adjective
/meɪl/

a man or boy; relating to men or boys

"The school has more male teachers than female teachers."

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Malediction

noun
/ˌmæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/

A curse or the utterance of a curse.

"The witch cast a malediction upon the village."

noun
/ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

A person who commits a crime or does evil.

"The malefactor was arrested for the robbery."

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maleficent

adjective
/məˈlɛfɪsənt/

Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.

"The maleficent witch cursed the young princess."

adjective
/ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.

"The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom."

noun
/məˈlɛvələns/

The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

"His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals."

adjective
/məˈlɛvələnt/

Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.

"The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children."

noun
/mælˈfiːzəns/

Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

"The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office."

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noun/verb
mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.

"The engine malfunctioned due to overheating."

noun
/ˈmælɪs/

The intention or desire to do evil or cause harm.

"She bore no malice towards her former friend."

adjective
/məˈlɪʃəs/

Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.

"The hackers launched a malicious attack on the company’s system."

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Malign

verb
/məˈlaɪn/

to speak harmful untruths about someone; to slander or defame

"She felt hurt when her rivals tried to malign her reputation."

adjective
/məˈlɪɡnənt/

dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue

"Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant."

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verb
/məˈlɪŋɡər/

to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work

"He tried to malinger to avoid going to school."

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noun
/məˈlɪŋɡərər/

a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work

"The manager suspected that John was a malingerer."

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mall

noun
/mɔːl/ or /mæl/

a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants

"They went to the mall to buy new clothes."

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adjective
/ˈmæliəbl̩/

Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.

"Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry."

noun
/ˈmælɪt/

A tool with a large, usually wooden head, used for hitting something without damaging it.

"He used a mallet to drive the chisel into the wood."

noun
/ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters

"The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering."

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noun
mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.

"Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment."

noun
/ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment

"Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern."

noun
/ˌmælˈoʊdər/

An unpleasant smell; bad odor.

"The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor."

adjective
/ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

Having a very unpleasant smell.

"The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly."

noun
/mælˈpræktɪs/

Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior

"The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation."

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Malta

noun
/ˈmɔːl.tə/

a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange

"Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content."

verb
/ˌmælˈtriːt/

To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.

"The law punishes those who maltreat animals."

noun
/ˈmæm.əl/

A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.

"The whale is the largest mammal on Earth."

noun/adjective
/ˈmæm.əθ/

An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.

"The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion."

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man

noun
/mæn/

an adult human male

"The man helped the child cross the street."