CEFR Level
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
"He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness."
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
"The band played a medley of popular songs."
Quiet, gentle, and submissive in nature.
"Despite his strength, he remained meek and humble."
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
"He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing."
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
"His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues."
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
"The melancholic music made everyone feel sad."
A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.
"She felt a deep melancholy after hearing the tragic news."
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
"The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere."
Having a pleasant tune; tuneful.
"She played a melodious tune on the piano."
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
"The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama."
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
"The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell."
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
"She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together."
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
"The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success."
The process of learning or committing something to memory
"Memorization of important information is crucial for exams."
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; to threaten in a hostile manner
"The hurricane became a menace to the coastal towns."
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
"The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage."
showing compassion or forgiveness towards someone one has the power to punish or harm.
"The judge was merciful and gave him a lighter sentence."
showing no mercy or compassion; cruel and ruthless.
"The dictator was merciless in crushing the rebellion."
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
"The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region."
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
"She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping."
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
"Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce."
Deserved or earned something.
"Her dedication merited recognition from the community."
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
"In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions."
Deserving reward, praise, or recognition.
"She received a scholarship for her meritorious academic performance."
in a cheerful and joyful manner
"The children played merrily in the garden."
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
"The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly."
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
"The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience."
Related to the chemical processes within living organisms to maintain life.
"A fast metabolic rate helps in weight management."
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
"The liver helps to metabolize toxins."
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
"Metal contamination poses severe health risks."
A process of transformation from one form to another, especially in biology, such as the change from a caterpillar to a butterfly.
"The metamorphosis of the tadpole into a frog is fascinating."
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
"He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions."
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
"The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone."
related to the study of the atmosphere and weather
"The meteorological department predicted heavy rainfall this week."
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
"He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns."
Done in an orderly and systematic way.
"She followed a methodical approach to solving the problem."
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
"The artist was meticulous in painting every tiny detail."
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
"His meticulousness made the project successful."
A large, important city that is a hub of culture, business, and population.
"New York is often described as a global metropolis."
Relating to microorganisms, especially bacteria.
"Microbial activity in soil helps in nutrient cycling."
The climate of a small, specific area that differs from the surrounding climate.
"The microclimate in valleys is often cooler than in surrounding areas."
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
"Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth."
Essential nutrients required in small amounts for proper body function, including vitamins and minerals.
"Micronutrients like iron and zinc are essential for immunity."
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
"The sample contained microscopic particles."
A person who acts as a link between buyers and sellers, often in business deals.
"The farmer sold his crops directly, without a middleman."
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
"We had a festival to celebrate midsummer."
in the middle of an event, process, or distance
"He stopped midway through his speech."
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
"The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor."
Relating to or characterized by migration, especially animals or people moving from one place to another.
"Migratory birds travel thousands of miles each year."
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
"This car gives excellent mileage on highways."
