CEFR Level
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
"Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development."
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
"The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly."
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
"The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure."
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
"He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being."
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
"The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers."
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
"She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science."
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
"The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime."
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
"Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis."
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
"In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy."
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
"The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses."
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
"She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing."
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
"The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match."
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
"The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge."
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
"They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews."
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
"A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house."
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
"The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation."
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
"The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire."
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
"Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells."
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
"His serious mien made everyone fall silent."
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
"They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement."
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."
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
"My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions."
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
"She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass."
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
"Millet is often used as food in rural areas."
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."
Expressing a threat; menacing.
"The criminal gave the witness a minatory look."
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
"He walked with mincing steps across the stage."
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
"He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities."
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
"The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders."
Extremely small or tiny.
"The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it."
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
"She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses."
a small or trivial detail of something
"He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork."
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
"The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract."
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."
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
"He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure."
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
"The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings."
having or showing a dislike of humankind
"His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends."
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
"His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people."
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
"He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly."
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
"There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease."
to take or use something dishonestly, especially money or property, for one's own use
"The manager was accused of misappropriating company funds."
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
"The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare."
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
"The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries."
A collection or mixture of various things.
"The book is a miscellany of essays and poems."
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
"By mischance, he missed the last train home."
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
"He misconceived the purpose of the project."
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
"She misconstrued his silence as anger."
A person who behaves badly or criminally.
"The police arrested the miscreant responsible for the theft."
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
"I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house."
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
"Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer."
