Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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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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motto

noun
/ˈmɒtəʊ/

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

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

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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mottle

verb
/ˈmɒtl/

To mark with spots or patches of color.

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

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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motorcycle

noun
/ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation

"He rides his motorcycle to work every morning."

Motor lorry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck

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

Motor Cycle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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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motor

noun
/ˈmoʊtər/

a machine that produces motion or power to make something work

"The car’s motor stopped suddenly."

adjective
/ˈmɒtli/

Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.

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

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."

noun
/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

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

"She lost her motivation to continue the project."

motivate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/

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

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

noun
/ˈmoʊʃən/

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

"The motion of the car made her sleepy."

noun
/moʊˈtɪləti/

The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.

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

adjective
/ˈmoʊtaɪl/

Capable of movement or locomotion.

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

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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."

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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."

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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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
/ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

the first language a person learns from childhood; native language

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

mother definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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mother

noun
/ˈmʌðər/

a female parent

"Her mother is a kind and caring person."

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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mote

noun
/moʊt/

A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.

"A mote of dust floated in the sunlight."

adverb
/ˈmoʊstli/

for the most part; mainly

"She is mostly interested in art and literature."

most vulnerable nation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

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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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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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Moss

noun
/mɔːs/

a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places

"Green moss covered the old stone wall."

Mosquito-net definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

Mosquito definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

noun
/mɒsk/

A Muslim place of worship.

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

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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."

verb
/ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame

"She was mortified when she tripped on stage."

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."

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."

Mortar and Pestle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances

"She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle."

noun
/ˈmɔːrtər/

a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells

"The workers applied mortar between the bricks."

noun
/mɔːˈtæləti/

the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population

"Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly."

adjective
/ˈmɔːtəl/

subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human

"All human beings are mortal and will eventually die."

money definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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money

noun
/ˈmʌni/

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.

"He saved enough money to buy a new car."

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monitor

noun, verb
/ˈmɒnɪtər/

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

"The teacher monitors the students during the exam."

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monition

noun
/məˈnɪʃən/

A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.

"The priest gave a monition against dishonesty."

noun
/ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.

"The stray dog was a friendly mongrel."

noun
/ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes

"The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young."

adjective
/ˈmʌnid/

having much money; wealthy; rich

"She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings."

noun
/ˈmʌn.deɪ/

the first day of the working week following Sunday

"I start my new job on Monday."

noun
/ˈmɒnəstɛri/

A building or complex where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

"The old monastery was surrounded by high stone walls."

adjective
/məˈnæstɪk/

Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.

"He chose to live a monastic life away from the city."

monitoring definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

"Continuous monitoring ensures pests do not spread across the field."