Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

mediocrity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.

"He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness."

noun
/ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.

"She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully."

noun
/ˈmiːdiəm/

A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.

"Television is a powerful medium for spreading information."

noun
/ˈmɛdli/

A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.

"The band played a medley of popular songs."

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Meek

adjective
/miːk/

Quiet, gentle, and submissive in nature.

"Despite his strength, he remained meek and humble."

adverb
/ˈmiːk.li/

in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest

"He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing."

noun
/ˈmiːknəs/

The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive

"His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues."

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meet

verb
/miːt/

To come into the presence of someone by chance or arrangement.

"I will meet you at the cafe tomorrow."

noun
/ˈmiːtɪŋ/

A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.

"The board had a meeting to finalize the budget."

megalithic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.

"The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating."

megalomania definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.

"The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible."

adjective
/ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness

"The melancholic music made everyone feel sad."

noun
/ˈmɛlənˌkɒli/

A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.

"She felt a deep melancholy after hearing the tragic news."

noun
/meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

A mixture of different things or styles.

"The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art."

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melee

noun
/ˈmeɪleɪ/

A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.

"A melee broke out during the football match."

verb
/ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

To make something better or improve a condition.

"The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor."

noun
/ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.

"Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times."

adjective
/məˈlɪfluəs/

Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

"The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience."

adjective
/ˈmel.əʊ/

soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle

"The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere."

adjective
/məˈloʊdiəs/

Having a pleasant tune; tuneful.

"She played a melodious tune on the piano."

noun
/ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.

"The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama."

noun
/ˈmɛlədi/

A sequence of musical notes that are musically satisfying; a tune.

"The melody of the song stayed in my mind all day."

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melt

verb
/mɛlt/

to become liquid through heat

"The ice melted quickly under the sun."

verb, noun, adjective
/ˈmeltɪŋ/

the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender

"The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun."

noun
/ˈmembər/

a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization

"She is a member of the local sports club."

members definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈmem.bərz

A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.

"Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions."

membership definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmɛmbərʃɪp/

The state of being a member of a group, organization, or club.

"Her membership in the gym expires next month."

noun
/ˈmɛm.breɪn/

A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.

"The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell."

noun
/məˈmɛn.toʊ/

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

"She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together."

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memo

noun
/ˈmɛmoʊ/

a written message, typically in a business setting

"He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting."

noun
/ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.

"The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success."

memorable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈmɛm.ər.ə.bəl/

Worth remembering because it is special or unusual.

"Their wedding was one of the most memorable days of their lives."

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memorial

noun
/məˈmɔːr.i.əl/

A structure or event established to remind people of a person or event.

"The city built a memorial to honor the soldiers who died in the war."

verb
/məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record

"The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square."

memorization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

The process of learning or committing something to memory

"Memorization of important information is crucial for exams."

memorize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈmeməraɪz/

to learn something by heart; to commit to memory

"Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam."

noun
/ˈmɛməri/

The faculty of the mind by which information is stored and remembered.

"She has a vivid memory of her childhood home."

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Menace

noun/verb
/ˈmɛnəs/

a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; to threaten in a hostile manner

"The hurricane became a menace to the coastal towns."

noun
/məˈnæʒəri/

a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things

"The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals."

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mend

verb
/mɛnd/

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

"She learned to mend her torn dress."

mendacious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

not telling the truth; lying

"The politician was known for his mendacious statements."

noun
/mɛnˈdæsəti/

the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty

"The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials."

noun
/ˈmɛndɪkənt/

a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms

"The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate."

noun
/ˈmɪstəs/

a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish

"The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia."

menial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈmiːniəl/

lowly and sometimes degrading; related to unskilled or routine tasks

"He worked long hours doing menial tasks in the factory."

adjective
/ˈmɛntəl/

Relating to the mind, thoughts, or intellectual processes.

"He needs to take a break for his mental health."

mental focus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

"Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance."

noun
/mɛnˈtæləti/

a particular way of thinking; mindset or outlook

"Her positive mentality helped her overcome many challenges."

adverb
/ˈmɛntəli/

in a way that relates to the mind or intellect rather than the body

"She felt mentally exhausted after the long exam."

verb
/ˈmɛnʃən/

To refer to something briefly without giving much detail.

"He mentioned her name during the meeting."