Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

🌸

musky

adjective
/ˈmʌski/

having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk

"The perfume had a musky fragrance."

noun
/ˈmʊzlɪm/

a follower of Islam

"He is a devout Muslim."

must

verb
/mʌst/

to be required or obligated to

"You must complete your homework before you go out."

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

A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds

"She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor."

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

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

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

Mustard seeds definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment

"Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes."

verb, noun
/ˈmʌstər/

to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength

"He mustered enough courage to face the challenge."

📚

musty

adjective
/ˈmʌsti/

having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

"The old books had a musty odor."

noun
/ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

The quality of being changeable or capable of change.

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

adjective
/ˈmjuːtəbl/

Capable of change or alteration.

"Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly."

noun
/ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

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

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

verb
/ˈmjuːteɪt/

To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.

"The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain."

noun
/mjuːˈteɪʃn/

A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.

"Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder."

🤐

Mute

adjective
/mjuːt/

silent or unable to speak; not expressed in words

"She remained mute during the entire meeting."

🎨

muted

adjective
/ˈmjuːtɪd/

softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued

"The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey."

verb
/ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

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

"The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling."

⚔️

mutinous

adjective
/ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

refusing to obey authority; rebellious

"The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay."

noun
/ˈmjuːtɪni/

an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors

"The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain."

verb
/ˈmʌtər/

to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation

"He muttered something under his breath as he walked away."

Mutton definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmʌtn/

meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat

"The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice."

adjective
/ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

felt, shared, or done by two or more people equally

"They have mutual respect for each other."

👤

my

pronoun
/maɪ/

used to indicate possession or ownership

"This is my book."

Mynah definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
🐦

Mynah

noun
/ˈmaɪ.nə/

a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech

"The mynah bird repeated every word I said."

adjective
/maɪˈɑːpɪk/

lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness

"The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses."

🙋‍♂️

myself

pronoun
/maɪˈsɛlf/

used for emphasis or to refer to oneself

"I will do it myself."

noun/adjective
/ˈmɪriəd/

a countless or extremely great number

"There are myriad stars in the night sky."

nationalization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The transfer of private property or business to government ownership.

"The nationalization of banks increased state control over finance."

noun
/ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.

"Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France."

noun
/ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies

"The national anthem was played before the international match."

🇳🇱

national

adjective
/ˈnæʃənəl/

relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government

"The national anthem was played at the ceremony."

noun
/ˈneɪʃən/

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

"The nation celebrated its independence day with pride."

noun
/næˈteɪʃən/

The act or sport of swimming.

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

👶

natal

adjective
/ˈneɪtl/

Relating to birth or the place of birth.

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

😠

nasty

adjective
/ˈnæsti/

very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive

"He made a nasty comment about her dress."

nascent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈneɪsnt/

Just coming into existence and beginning to develop.

"The nascent technology has great potential."

👃

nasal

adjective
/ˈneɪzl/

Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.

"He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold."

adverb
/ˈnæroʊli/

by a small margin; barely; in a limited way

"She narrowly escaped the accident."

adjective
/ˌnæroʊˈmaɪndɪd/

Having a limited outlook or unwillingness to accept different opinions or ideas.

"She was too narrow-minded to consider other perspectives."

Narrow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
🛤️

Narrow

adjective
/ˈnær.oʊ/

limited in width or extent; not wide

"The narrow street made it difficult for cars to pass."

🗣️

narrator

noun
/ˈnæreɪtər/

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.

"The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot."

narrative style definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈnærətɪv staɪl

The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.

"Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional."

noun
/ˈnærətɪv/

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

"The novel’s narrative explores themes of identity and freedom."

noun
/næˈreɪʃən/

The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.

"The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor."

verb
/ˈnæreɪt/

To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.

"She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience."

noun
/nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.

"The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances."

noun
/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."

noun
/ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

"Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist."

adjective, adverb
/ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

existing or happening throughout an entire nation

"The campaign received nationwide support."

⬇️

nadir

noun
/ˈneɪdɪər/

The lowest point of a situation or condition.

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