Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒ/

a legal agreement where a person borrows money to buy property and pays it back over time

"They applied for a mortgage to buy their new house."

noun
/mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals

"The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service."

verb
/ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame

"She was mortified when she tripped on stage."

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mosaic

noun
/moʊˈzeɪɪk/

A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.

"The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic."

noun
/mɒsk/

A Muslim place of worship.

"They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer."

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noun
/məˈskiːtəʊ/

a small flying insect known for biting and spreading diseases such as malaria

"The mosquito bit me while I was sleeping under the net."

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noun
/məˈskiː.toʊ net/

a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out

"We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites."

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Moss

noun
/mɔːs/

a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places

"Green moss covered the old stone wall."

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Mossy

adjective
/ˈmɒsi/

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

"The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation."

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most

adjective, adverb, pronoun
/moʊst/

the greatest in amount, degree, or number

"Most people like to relax on weekends."

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noun
moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.

"Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change."

adverb
/ˈmoʊstli/

for the most part; mainly

"She is mostly interested in art and literature."

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mote

noun
/moʊt/

A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.

"A mote of dust floated in the sunlight."

adjective
/ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.

"He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day."

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mother

noun
/ˈmʌðər/

a female parent

"Her mother is a kind and caring person."

noun
/ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

the first language a person learns from childhood; native language

"Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language."

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Motherhood

noun
/ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother

"She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood."

noun
/ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland

"He always spoke fondly of his motherland."

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Motherly

adjective
/ˈmʌðərli/

having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective

"She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children."

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motif

noun
/moʊˈtiːf/

A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.

"The motif of love is central to the novel."

adjective
/ˈmoʊtaɪl/

Capable of movement or locomotion.

"Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients."

noun
/moʊˈtɪləti/

The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.

"The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization."

noun
/ˈmoʊʃən/

the act or process of moving; a change of place or position

"The motion of the car made her sleepy."

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verb
/ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/

To provide someone with a reason or incentive to do something.

"The coach motivated the players to give their best performance."

noun
/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way

"She lost her motivation to continue the project."

noun
/ˈmoʊtɪv/

a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious

"The police could not determine the motive behind the crime."

adjective
/ˈmɒtli/

Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.

"The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists."

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motor

noun
/ˈmoʊtər/

a machine that produces motion or power to make something work

"The car’s motor stopped suddenly."

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noun
/ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine

"He rides his motorcycle to work every day."

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noun
/ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck

"The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market."

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motorcycle

noun
/ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation

"He rides his motorcycle to work every morning."

noun
/ˈməʊtərɪst/

a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle

"The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway."

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mottle

verb
/ˈmɒtl/

To mark with spots or patches of color.

"The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown."

adjective
/ˈmɒtld/

Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.

"The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor."

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motto

noun
/ˈmɒtəʊ/

A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

"Her motto in life is 'never give up.'"

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Mould

noun
/moʊld/

a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus

"She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies."

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mount

verb
/maʊnt/

to climb up, rise, or fix something in place

"They plan to mount a camera on the wall."

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Mountain

noun
/ˈmaʊntən/

a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface

"They climbed the highest mountain in the region."

noun
/ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.

"The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb."

adjective
/ˈmaʊntənəs/

Having many mountains; very large or huge in size.

"They traveled through a mountainous region of Nepal."

noun
/ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.

"The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises."

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mourn

verb
/mɔːrn/

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

"They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend."

noun
/ˈmɔːr.nər/

a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died

"The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects."

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noun
/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
/ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

Having many different forms or appearances.

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

adjective
/ˌmʌltɪˈfɛərɪəs/

having many different parts, elements, or kinds

"The museum displayed a multifarious collection of artifacts."

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noun
ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

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

"Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks."

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adjective
/ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd/

having many different aspects or features

"Her career is multifaceted, involving teaching, research, and writing."

adjective
/ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

extremely stubborn or unwilling to change

"She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments."

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mulct

verb
/mʌlkt/

to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money

"The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct."