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C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

権威的
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
教授は講義中に権威的な口調で話しました。
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

反乱
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
船員たちはキャプテンに対して反乱を起こした。
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

多面的
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
問題に対する多面的なアプローチは革新的な解決策を生み出しました。
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

筋肉
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
定期的な運動は筋肉を強化するのに役立ちます。
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

略奪する
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
バンディットたちは夜に村を略奪しました。
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

細かい事
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
彼はオフィスの書類の細かい事に飽きていた。
B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

単なる
Meaning
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.
Example
It was a mere suggestion, not a command.
それは単なる提案であり、命令ではありません。
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

維持する
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
教育機関での規律を維持することは重要です。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神話的な
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
ドラゴンは多くの文化に登場する神話的な生き物です。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

神秘的な、精神的な探求者
Meaning
relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
Example
The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.
その神秘的な探求者は瞑想と精神的発見に人生を捧げました。
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

汚くて使い古された
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
迷子の犬は汚れて弱々しく見えた。
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

動員する
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
リーダーは抗議のためにコミュニティを動員するために一生懸命働きました。
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

虐殺
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
軍隊は無実の市民を虐殺した。
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

乗数
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
経済学では、政府支出が成長の乗数となることがある。
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

マグノリア
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
美しいマグノリアの木は春にピンクの花で咲きました。
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

独立独行の人物
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
独立独行の科学者は確立された理論に挑戦した。
A1 verb /muːv/

move

動かす
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
彼らはもっと大きな家に引っ越すことに決めました。
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

海事の
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
海上貿易は経済を促進する。
C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

台無しにする
Meaning
to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something
Example
The celebration was marred by bad weather.
お祝いは悪天候で台無しになりました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

虫に食べられた
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
彼は寒い日に虫に食べられたセーターを着ていた。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

過度に感傷的な
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
彼は数杯飲んだ後、感傷的になった。
C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

謙遜
Meaning
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
Example
His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.
彼の謙遜はしばしば同僚に弱さだと誤解された。
A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

音楽家
Meaning
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
Example
He is a talented musician.
彼は才能ある音楽家です。
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

家畜の伝染病
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
農家はムレインの流行中に多くの牛を失いました。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

言い逃れをする
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
その政治家は難しい質問に対して言い逃れをした。
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

質量
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
広場に大勢の人々が集まりました。
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

甘美な
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
歌手の甘美な声が観客を魅了した。
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸せ
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

独占
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
その会社は電気自動車の生産で独占しています。
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

オートバイ
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
彼は毎朝オートバイで仕事に行きます。
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

ペテン師
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
群衆はそのペテン師の虚偽の約束に騙されました。
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

多数
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
スタジアムに多数のファンが集まりました。
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

人々が仮面と衣装を着て集まるパーティー
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
チャリティイベントは大きなマスカレードとして開催されました。
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

友達, 相棒
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
彼は古い学校の友達と釣りに行きました。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学者
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
形而上学者は現実の本質について仲間たちと議論した。
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
子供たちは雨の後で泥遊びをしていました。
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

壮大な
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
壮大なヒマラヤ山脈は空に向かって高くそびえ立っています。
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

災難; 不運; 事故
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
料理の失敗で、焼け焦げたディナーになった。
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

メトロ
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
メトロレールは都市のすべての主要地域を効率的に結びつけます。
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

記念する
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
その都市は中央広場に英雄の像を立てて英雄を記念することに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

市場浸透
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
市場浸透が競争優位性を確保する。
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

不器用
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
椅子を修理しようとした彼の不器用な試みは、さらに悪化させた。
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

意地悪; ケチ
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
貧しい子供たちに対する彼の意地悪は、近所の誰もが驚きました。
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

奇跡
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
患者の回復は医師によって奇跡だと呼ばれました。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

幸せ
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
Example
She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

独占化
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
産業の独占化は消費者の選択を制限する可能性があります。
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

掛け算
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
細菌は温暖な条件で急速に増殖します。
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

マニア
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
運転手はマニアのようにスピードを出していた。
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

修正
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
計画には修正が必要でした。
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

邸宅
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
古い邸宅は何世代にもわたって丘の上に誇らしげに立っていました。
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一度に一つの作業を行うこと
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
モノタスキングはしばしば高品質な仕事につながります。
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲しくて思慮深い; 悲しみを表現するまたは感じる
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
メランコリックな音楽は、誰もが悲しく感じさせました。
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

モチベーション
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
彼女はプロジェクトを続けるモチベーションを失いました。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

多様な
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
その祭りは、芸術、音楽、文化の多様な祝典でした。
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

記憶術、助記符
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
ニーモニクスは複雑な概念を簡単に覚えるのに役立ちます。
A2 noun /ˈmembər/

member

メンバー
Meaning
a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization
Example
She is a member of the local sports club.
彼女は地元のスポーツクラブのメンバーです。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

モジュラー
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
モジュラー設計は簡単なカスタマイズとスケーラビリティを提供します。
C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

Meaning
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
Example
Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

回想録
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
著者の回想録は、彼女の苦難と成功の旅路を詳述しています。
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

誤用語
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
彼は公衆の前で話すときに誤用語で有名です。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

恥をかかせる
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
彼女はステージでつまずいたとき、とても恥ずかしかった。
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

陰謀
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
その政治家は自分の陰謀によって倒れた。
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

マゼンタ色
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しいマジェンタ色のドレスを着て行った。
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

脱羽
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
鳥は年に一度羽を抜けます。
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

哺乳類
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
クジラは地球上で最も大きな哺乳類です。
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

職業上の不正行為
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
外科医は手術に失敗した後、マルプラクティスで訴えられました。
A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

電子レンジ
Meaning
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
Example
She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.
彼女は残りのピザを電子レンジで2分間加熱しました。
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

記念碑
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
何千人もの人々が国立記念碑に集まります。
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

緩和
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
気候変動の緩和には共同の努力が必要です。
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

現代的
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
彼らは新しい設備のある現代的なアパートに住んでいます。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
二つの政治的政党の間に深い不信があった。
B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

大臣
Meaning
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
Example
The finance minister announced new tax policies.
財務大臣は新しい税制政策を発表しました。
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

道徳的に
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
彼女は難民を助けるために道義的に義務を感じていた。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

装飾モールディング
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
木製のモールディングが部屋にクラシックな印象を与えました。
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

正午
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
太陽は正午に最も輝いており、真上にあります。
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

その間に
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
食べ物は1時間後に準備が整います。その間にテレビを見ていましょう。
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

ミリオネア
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
彼は賢い投資と努力のおかげでミリオネアになった。
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

人やグループに与えられた重要な任務または課題;特定の目的や目標
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
宇宙飛行士たちは宇宙ステーションへの任務を完了しました。
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市場経済
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
市場経済は企業が自由に競争できるようにします。
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修飾語
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
「very cold」という句では、「very」は「cold」を修飾する語です。
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
昨晩、蚊が私の腕を刺しました。
B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

モデレーター
Meaning
A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.
Example
The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.
モデレーターは各パネリストに自分の意見を共有するように頼みました。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

慈悲
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
裁判官は慈悲を示し、より軽い判決を与えました。
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

人類嫌悪
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
彼の人類嫌悪は、彼が人々を避ける方法に明らかに現れていました。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

陰謀を企てる
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
反乱者たちは王に対して陰謀を企てようとした。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

無意味な
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
彼は仕事の中で無意味な作業に退屈していた。
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微細
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
彼女はプロジェクトにほんのわずかな貢献をしました。
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

傑作
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
モナリザは、すべての時代で最も偉大な傑作の1つと見なされています。
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

多くの
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
多くの学生が講義に参加しました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

死すべき運命; 限られた寿命の; 人間
Meaning
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
Example
All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.
すべての人間は死すべき運命にあり、最終的に死ぬ。
C1 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

呟く
Meaning
to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation
Example
He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
彼は歩きながら何かを呟いた。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

ミルクのような白
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
青い空を背景に雲がミルキーウェイトに見えた。
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

モラトリアム
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
政府は新しい鉱鉱許可に対してモラトリアムを発表しました。
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

物質主義
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
現代社会における物質主義の台頭は、多くの哲学者を懸念させています。
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

気まぐれ
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
彼女の気まぐれは、彼女がどのように反応するかを予測するのを難しくしました。
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

モラセス
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
レシピは、パンにリッチな味を加えるためにモラセスを要求します。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

いたずらな; おてんばな; わんぱくな
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
いたずらな子供が姉のお気に入りのおもちゃを隠した。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

冶金学
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
冶金学は産業の発展において重要な役割を果たします。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

過度に感傷的
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
その映画は過度に感傷的だとして批判されました。
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

その上
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
その仕事は挑戦的です。その上、優れたコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

メンター
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
彼女は新しい社員のためにメンターとして活動しました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

死や病気など、不快または不安を引き起こすテーマへの異常な関心
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
彼女は犯罪の話に対してモービッドな魅力を持っていた。
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

掛け算
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
掛け算は算数の基本的な計算です。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

混成
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
フェスティバルはアーティスト、ミュージシャン、観光客からなる混成の群衆を引き寄せた。
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

かもしれない / 五月
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
もし仕事が終わったら、早く帰ってもいいですよ。
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

メンタリティ; 思考方法
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
チームは成功するために勝者のメンタリティを発展させる必要がある。
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

修道的な
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
彼は都市から離れた修道的な生活を選んだ。
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

モグラ
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
モグラは庭の下にトンネルを掘った。
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

非常に小さい; 微細; 詳細な; 精密な
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
科学者は顕微鏡で微細な詳細を調べました。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

死にかけている; 衰退または腐敗の状態で
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
そのモリバンド患者は危機的な状態にありました。
B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

問題 / 重要である
Meaning
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
Example
What she thinks really matters to me.
彼女が思うことは私にとって本当に重要です。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

人を捕まえる罠
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
古い城には入り口に人を捕まえる罠がありました。
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

公務員の不正行為
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
市長は職務中の不正行為で告発された。
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

壮麗
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
宮殿の壮麗さに誰もが言葉を失った。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

うわべだけの
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
マネージャーは間違いを認める代わりに、うわべだけの言い訳をしました。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

旋風
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
船は波と風の旋風に巻き込まれました。
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

栄養失調; 不適切な栄養
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
子供たちの間で栄養失調は深刻な公衆衛生の問題です。
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ダニ
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
マットレスはホコリのダニに感染していました。