Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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misogyny

noun
/mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

"The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny."

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misogynist

noun
/mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

"Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist."

noun
/mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

Hatred or dislike of marriage.

"His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner."

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misnomer

noun
/ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

"Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer."

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noun
ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

Bad or careless management of something.

"Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution."

verb
/ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

to handle or control something badly or inefficiently

"The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years."

adjective
/mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

giving the wrong idea or impression

"The advertisement was misleading and gave false information."

verb
/ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place

"I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house."

verb
/ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

to understand or explain something wrongly

"He misinterpreted her silence as agreement."

noun
/ˈmɪshæp/

an unlucky accident or minor misfortune

"A minor mishap delayed the train for half an hour."

noun
/mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something

"She had serious misgivings about signing the contract."

noun
/ˌmɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/

A feeling of doubt, worry, or suspicion.

"She had serious misgivings about signing the contract."

noun
/ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

"He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession."

noun
/ˈmɪzəri/

A state of great suffering, unhappiness, or discomfort.

"The refugees lived in constant misery."

adjective
/ˈmaɪzərli/

Unwilling to spend money; stingy.

"She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new."

adverb
/ˈmɪzərəbli/

in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly

"The team performed miserably in the championship."

adjective
/ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Extremely unhappy or uncomfortable.

"He felt miserable after losing his job."

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miser

noun
/ˈmaɪzər/

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

"The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity."

noun
/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.

"He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance."

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Misdeed

noun
/ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

A wrong or illegal act.

"He regretted his past misdeeds and apologized."

noun
/ˈmɪskriənt/

A person who behaves badly or criminally.

"The police arrested the miscreant responsible for the theft."

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Mimic

verb
/ˈmɪmɪk/

To copy the actions, speech, or behavior of someone or something.

"Children often mimic their parents' behavior."

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mining

noun
/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

"Mining in this area has increased in recent years."

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noun
/ˈmɪnɪməm/

the smallest or lowest amount that is allowed or required

"The minimum age to vote is eighteen in most countries."

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verb
/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/

to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree

"We should minimize the risks before starting the project."

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minimal

adjective
/ˈmɪnɪməl/

the smallest or least amount possible

"The damage to the car was minimal after the accident."

noun/adjective
/ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

a very small version of something; small in scale or size

"The artist created a miniature model of the castle."

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Mingy

adjective
/ˈmɪn.dʒi/

mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money

"He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities."

verb
/ˈmɪŋɡl/

to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially

"Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together."

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mineral

noun
/ˈmɪnərəl/

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

"Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones."

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miner

noun
/ˈmaɪnə(r)/

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

"The miner worked in the coal mine for many years."

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mine

noun, pronoun, verb
/maɪn/

a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me

"The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal."

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noun
ˈmaɪnd.set

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

"A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges."

adjective
/ˈmaɪndləs/

without thought or intelligence; done without consideration

"He was bored by the mindless tasks at work."

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noun
/ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment.

"Practicing mindfulness reduces stress and anxiety."

adjective
/ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment

"She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details."

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mind

noun/verb
/maɪnd/

the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care

"Please mind the gap between the train and the platform."

adjective
/ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement

"He walked with mincing steps across the stage."

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mince

verb
/mɪns/

to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces; to speak in an affectedly delicate or refined way

"She minced the garlic before adding it to the sauce."

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minatory

adjective
/ˈmɪnətɔːri/

Expressing a threat; menacing.

"The criminal gave the witness a minatory look."

noun
/ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.

"The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away."

noun
/ˈmɪmɪkri/

The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.

"The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh."

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Militant

adjective
/ˈmɪlɪtənt/

Aggressively active in a cause, sometimes using forceful methods.

"The group became increasingly militant in their demands."

noun
/mɪˈlɪʃə/

a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies

"The village formed a militia to defend against attacks."

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militate

verb
/ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome

"His lack of experience will militate against his promotion."

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noun
ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.

"The military incursion caused widespread devastation."

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military

noun/adjective
/ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

relating to soldiers, the armed forces, or war

"He decided to join the military after college."

noun
/ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

"The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries."

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noun
ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

An important achievement or stage in a process or journey.

"Winning this award is a milestone in his career."

verb
/ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

To count wrongly or inaccurately.

"He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall."