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B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

измерение
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
Портной снял мою мерку для пояса перед тем, как сшить костюм.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

минимизировать
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Необходимо принять меры по минимизации использования пластика.
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

понедельник
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
Я начинаю новую работу в понедельник.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

майна
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
Птица майна повторила каждое слово, которое я сказал.
B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

Марс
Meaning
The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war
Example
Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.
Учёные планируют пилотируемую миссию на Марс в следующем десятилетии.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

машина
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Эта стиральная машина очень эффективна.
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

миссионер
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
Миссионер провел годы, обучая и помогая людям в удаленных деревнях.
B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

материал; ткань; субстанция
Meaning
The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth
Example
The building was constructed using the finest materials available.
Здание было построено с использованием лучших доступных материалов.
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

полдень
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.
Солнце наиболее яркое в полдень, когда оно прямо над головой.
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

многочисленный
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
У проекта множество преимуществ для сообщества.
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

мрачный
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
Он стал мрачным после потери работы.
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

манера
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
Его постоянное откашливание стало раздражающей манерой.
B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

маска
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
Она носила маску, чтобы защититься от пыли.
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

мутация, генетическое изменение
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
Учёные обнаружили генетическую мутацию, которая вызвала расстройство.
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

ошибочный
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
Я ошибся насчёт времени встречи.
A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

журнал
Meaning
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
Example
She bought a fashion magazine at the store.
Она купила модный журнал в магазине.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

акушерка
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
Акушерка оставалась с матерью на протяжении всего ее труда.
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

монополизация
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
Монополизация отраслей может ограничить выбор потребителей.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

рукопись
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
Автор подал свою рукопись издателю.
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

метка; знак; оценка
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
Она получила высший балл на математическом экзамене.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

недоразумение
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
Существует распространенное недоразумение относительно причин болезни.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

мизогиния
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
Роман был раскритикован за пропаганду мизогинии.
C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

хитрый, махинационный и безнравственный, особенно в политике или для продвижения своей карьеры
Meaning
cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
Example
The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.
Политик был известен своими махинационными тактиками.
B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

измерить
Meaning
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Example
She measured the length of the table.
Она измерила длину стола.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

скупой; зажиточный
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
Он слишком скуп, чтобы тратить деньги на что-то, кроме необходимого.
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

корень лакрицы
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
Она приготовила травяной чай с мулети для облегчения боли в горле.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

больше
Meaning
A greater or additional amount or degree.
Example
She wanted more time to finish the project.
Она хотела больше времени, чтобы завершить проект.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

мужество
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
Молодой атлет проявил своё мужество в финальном матче.
A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

память
Meaning
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Example
She has an excellent memory for faces and names.
У неё отличная память на лица и имена.
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

миопия, ограниченное зрение
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
Миопическая стратегия компании привела к долгосрочным потерям.
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

гриву
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
Лев гордо встряхнул свою густую гриву.
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

недоедание; плохое питание
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
Недоедание среди детей - это серьезная общественная угроза здоровью.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

только
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Она просто пыталась помочь.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

медиальный
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
Медиальная сторона колена более подвержена травмам.
A2 noun /mæp/

map

карта
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
Он изучил карту перед тем, как начать своё путешествие.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

друг, спутник
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Он пошел на рыбалку со своим старым школьным другом.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

пёстрый
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
Фестиваль привлёк пёструю толпу художников, музыкантов и туристов.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

микроскопия
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
Микроскопия выявила структуру клеток.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

безжалостный; жестокий;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
Безжалостный диктатор не проявил сострадания.
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

морализировать
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Он склонен морализировать по поводу выбора других людей.
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

полка над камином
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
Она поставила семейные фотографии на полку над камином.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

рыночная экономика
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.
Рыночная экономика позволяет компаниям свободно конкурировать.
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

умножение
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.
Умножение — одна из основных математических операций.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

Meaning
a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange
Example
Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

модификатор
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'.
В выражении «very cold» слово «very» является модификатором слова «cold».
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

вьючный конюх
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
Вьючный конюх проводил животных по безопасному горному пути.
C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

непроницаемый плащ
Meaning
a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric
Example
He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.
Он носил маккинтош, чтобы оставаться сухим под дождем.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

просо
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
Просо часто используется как пища в сельских районах.
B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

режим; способ
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
Компьютер имеет режим сна для экономии энергии.
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

монотонный; скучный; повторяющийся
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
Монотонный звук дождя заставил всех почувствовать сонливость.
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

жевать
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
Он медленно пережевывал хлеб перед тем, как проглотить его.
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

метеорология
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
Он выбрал специализацию по метеорологии, чтобы изучать погодные модели.
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

в центре; среди
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Она стояла среди толпы.
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

морфология
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
Морфология изучает структуру слов и то, как они формируются.
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

минарет
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
Минорет мечети был виден с нескольких километров.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

запятнать
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
Белое полотно было запятнано чернильными пятнами.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

множество
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Множество фанатов собрались на стадионе.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

мигрирующий
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
Многие птицы являются мигрирующими и путешествуют на тысячи миль каждый сезон.
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

может быть / май месяц
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.
Ты можешь уйти раньше, если закончишь свою работу.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

присваивать
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Его обвинили в присвоении средств компании.
A2 noun, pronoun, verb /maɪn/

mine

шахта / мой
Meaning
a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me
Example
The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal.
Работники пошли глубоко в шахту, чтобы добыть уголь.
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

мул
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
Фермер использовал мула для транспортировки тяжелых грузов.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

модульный
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.
Модульный дизайн позволяет легко настраивать и масштабировать.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

монастырь; ашрам
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
Древний монастырь был построен на вершине холма.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

дева
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
Это стихотворение прославляло невинность девственности.
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

медовуха
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
Викинги были известны тем, что пили большое количество медовухи на пиршествах.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

межрасовые браки
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
Закон когда-то запрещал межрасовые браки в многих странах.
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

девиз
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
Её девиз в жизни - 'Никогда не сдавайся.'
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

чудо
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.
Восстановление пациента было названо чудом врачами.
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

злоба; ненависть; враждебность;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
В его критике не было злобы, только честный отзыв.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

брак
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Они вступили в брак после многих лет дружбы.
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

молоко
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
Дети должны пить молоко для крепких костей.
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

маленькая ссора
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
Они поссорились из-за расположения сидений.
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

материализоваться
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
Возможность, которой он ждал, наконец, материализовалась.
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

мелиоризм
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
Её философия мелиоризма поддерживала её надежду в трудные времена.
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

меланхолия; задумчивое или мягкое горе
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
Глубокая меланхолия охватила его после того, как он прочитал старые письма.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

ручной
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Это ручной процесс, требующий внимательности.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

форма метафоры
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
Поэт представил метаформу, чтобы соединить образы с конструкцией.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

интриги
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
Политика был свергнут собственными интригами.
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

мангуст
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
Мангуста быстро напала на кобру, чтобы защитить своих детёнышей.
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

величественный
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
Величественные горы Гималаев высоко возвышаются против неба.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

многоязычный
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Она выросла в многоязычной семье.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

медиа
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Новости были широко распространены во всех формах медиа.
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

грязный и изношенный
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
Бездомная собака выглядела грязной и слабой.
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

обманщик
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
Толпа была обманута ложными обещаниями мошенника.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

штрафовать / обманывать
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
Коррупционный чиновник был оштрафован за свои проступки.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

комар
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.
Комар укусил меня на руке прошлой ночью.
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

мегалитический
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
Мегалитические сооружения в древних цивилизациях fascinируют.
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

мокасин
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
Он надел удобные мокасины перед тем, как выйти на улицу.
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

мотивировка
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
Она потеряла свою мотивацию продолжать проект.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

замышлять
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
Бунтари пытались замышлять против короля.
B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

движение; действие перемещения
Meaning
the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal
Example
The car was in constant motion during the journey.
Машина была в постоянном движении во время путешествия.
B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

меры
Meaning
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example
Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.
Меры смягчения направлены на снижение выбросов.
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

влажность
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
Крем для кожи помогает удерживать влагу.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

управляемый; контролируемый
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
Нагрузка на работу управляемая, если мы правильно планируем.
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

моногамия
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
Многие культуры поддерживают моногамию как идеальную форму брака.
C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

милитаризм
Meaning
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Example
The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.
Рост милитаризма в регионе вызвал напряженность между соседними странами.
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

судебная канцелярия
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
Он гордился тем, что служил в местной судебной канцелярии более десяти лет.
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

умеренность
Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
Он пьет вино в умеренных количествах.
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

панцирная рыба
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
Панцирная рыба известна своей уникальной защитной оболочкой.
B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

импульс
Meaning
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Example
The company gained momentum after launching a new product.
Компания набрала импульс после запуска нового продукта.
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

злить
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
Постоянный шум заставил его рассердиться.
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

мастерский
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
Профессор говорил с магистериальным тоном на лекции.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

монография
Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
Профессор опубликовал монографию по древней керамике.
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

ремонтировать
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
Она научилась ремонтировать свое порванное платье.
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

мастер; эксперт;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
Леонардо да Винчи был мастером в живописи и скульптуре.
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

лживый
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
Политик был известен своими лживыми заявлениями.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

бесчисленный
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
В ночном небе бесчисленные звезды.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

озорство
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Дети были полны озорства во время летних каникул.
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

родной язык
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
Дети лучше учатся на родном языке.
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

неправильно понять
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
Он неправильно понял её молчание как согласие.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

язвительный, острый или саркастический
Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
Её едкое чувство юмора часто оставляло друзей без слов.
C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

милитант
Meaning
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
Example
The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.
Вооруженная группа потребовала немедленных политических реформ.
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

масса
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.
Огромная масса людей собралась на площади.
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

немой; неспособный говорить; без звука
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
Он оставался немым на протяжении всей встречи.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

расплавленный
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
Кузнец налил расплавленный металл в форму.