Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

mindfulness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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
/ˈmaɪndləs/

without thought or intelligence; done without consideration

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

mindset definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈmaɪnd.set

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

"A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges."

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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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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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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."

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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Mingy

adjective
/ˈmɪn.dʒi/

mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money

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

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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minimal

adjective
/ˈmɪnɪməl/

the smallest or least amount possible

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

minimize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/

to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree

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

minimum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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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mining

noun
/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

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

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

adjective
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

Extremely small or tiny.

"The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it."

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minion

noun
/ˈmɪn.i.ən/

A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.

"The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders."

noun
/ˌmɪsˈkɒndʌkt/

Improper or unacceptable behavior, especially by a professional or authority figure.

"The teacher was dismissed for serious misconduct."

misconception definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌmɪs.kənˈsep.ʃən/

A view or opinion that is incorrect based on faulty thinking or understanding.

"Many people have a misconception about healthy dieting."

verb
/ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.

"He misconceived the purpose of the project."

adjective
/ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.

"She gave him a mischievous smile."

noun
/ˈmɪstʃɪf/

Playful misbehavior or troublemaking.

"The children were full of mischief during the party."

noun
/ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.

"By mischance, he missed the last train home."

noun
/ˈmɪsəleɪni/

A collection or mixture of various things.

"The book is a miscellany of essays and poems."

adjective
/ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Consisting of a variety of different items or types.

"The drawer was filled with miscellaneous objects."

noun
/mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types

"The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries."

noun
/ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

"The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class."

noun
/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

bad or improper behavior

"The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior."

misbehave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

to behave badly or improperly

"The child misbehaved during the class."

verb
/ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source

"The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare."

misappropriate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˌmɪsəˈproʊprieɪt/

to take or use something dishonestly, especially money or property, for one's own use

"The manager was accused of misappropriating company funds."

noun
/ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

a mistaken belief or misunderstanding

"There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease."

verb
/ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

to misunderstand or misinterpret something

"He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly."

noun
/mɪˈsænθrəpi/

a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind

"His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people."

adjective
/ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

having or showing a dislike of humankind

"His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends."

misanthrope definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind

"The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings."

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mirth

noun
/mɜːrθ/

Great joy, amusement, or laughter.

"The festival was full of mirth and laughter."

noun
/ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.

"He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure."

noun
/ˈmɪnɪstər/

a head of a government department; a person who leads a church

"The finance minister announced new tax policies."

noun
/ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.

"She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses."

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Ministry

noun
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

A government department headed by a minister or the work of a religious minister.

"He works at the Ministry of Education."

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minor

adjective/noun
/ˈmaɪ.nər/

less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age

"Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries."

noun
/maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.

"The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities."

Mint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Mint

noun, verb
/mɪnt/

a place where coins are made; to produce or invent something new

"The government decided to mint new coins to commemorate the anniversary."

adjective
/ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

extremely small in size or importance

"She made only a minuscule contribution to the project."

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Minute

noun, adjective
/maɪˈnjuːt/ (adj), /ˈmɪnɪt/ (noun)

a period of sixty seconds; extremely small or detailed

"He examined the painting with minute attention to detail."

noun
/maɪˈnjuːʃə/

a small or trivial detail of something

"He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork."

adverb
/maɪˈnjuːtli/

in very small detail; extremely carefully

"The detective examined the evidence minutely."

Mirror definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmɪrər/

A reflective surface, typically made of glass, that shows an image.

"She looked at herself in the mirror before leaving."

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mired

adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire)
/ˈmaɪərd/

Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.

"The politician was mired in scandal."

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mire

noun, verb
/ˈmaɪər/

A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.

"The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain."

adjective
/mɪˈrækjələs/

Extraordinarily wonderful or unusual, as if by a miracle.

"Her recovery after the accident was truly miraculous."