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C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

медальон
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Она носила золотой медальон на шее.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

метафизический
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
Он провел годы, изучая метафизические вопросы о жизни и бытии.
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

щедрость
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
Больница была построена благодаря щедрости состоятельного донора.
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.
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.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

увековечить
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.
Город решил увековечить героя статуей на центральной площади.
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

предостережение
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
Священник дал предостережение против нечестности.
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

многофункциональные информационные рамки
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
Цифровая грамотность включает в себя создание многофункциональных информационных рамок.
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

пятнистый
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
Листья были покрыты пятнами желтого и коричневого цвета.
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

смешанная порода собак
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
Бездомная собака была дружелюбным монгрелом.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

улучшать
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Новые политики направлены на улучшение условий жизни бедных.
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

калечить
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
Авария покалечила несколько пассажиров.
C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

кандалы
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
Заключенный был закован в кандалы перед тем, как его отвезли в суд.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

мизогин
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
Многие осудили его речь как слова мизогина.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

душно и влажно
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
Это был душный день в июле.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

съедено молью
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
Он носил съеденный молью свитер в холодный день.
C2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

листья горчицы
Meaning
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
Example
We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.
Мы готовили листья горчицы с рыбой в традиционном бенгальском карри.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

богатый; обеспеченный; состоятельный
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
Она из богатой семьи с обширной недвижимостью.
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

жестоко обращаться
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
Закон наказывает тех, кто жестоко обращается с животными.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

язвительный или саркастический
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
Язвительная рецензия критика обидела автора.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

жестокий дисциплинар
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
Новый менеджер был таким мартинетом, что даже небольшие нарушения наказывались.
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

грабить
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
Бандиты грабили деревню ночью.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

неправильно понять
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
Он неверно понял цель проекта.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

успокаивать
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
Менеджер попытался успокоить разгневанных клиентов с помощью скидок.
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

малапропизм
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.
Он знаменит своим малапропизмом, когда говорит на публике.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

послание
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Он отправил длинное послание губернатору.
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

морганатический брак
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
Принц вступил в морганатический брак с обычной женщиной.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

неправильное имя
Meaning
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
Example
Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.
Называть маленькую собаку 'гигантом' — это неправильное имя.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

банальность
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
Банальность офисной жизни может быть утомительной.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

барамунди
Meaning
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
Example
Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.
Барамунди ценится за свой нежный вкус и мягкую текстуру.
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

изуродовать
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
Машина была изуродована в аварии.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

половина или часть
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
Недвижимость была разделена на две части между наследниками.
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

мелочи
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
Ему было скучно от мелочей офисной работы.
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

старинный тип ружья
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
Солдаты принесли мушкеты на поле боя.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

мизантроп
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
Старик считался мизантропом, который избегал всех социальных собраний.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

маузолей
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
Царь был похоронен в большом мавзолее.
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

переулок/узкая улица
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
Они арендовали небольшую квартиру на тихом меусе в Лондоне.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

горчичное масло
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Мы используем горчичное масло для приготовления овощей на нашей кухне.
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 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

вмешивающийся
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
Она посчитала своего соседа вмешивающимся и раздражающим.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

затхлый воздух
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Миазма разложения висела над заброшенным домом.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

слово из одного слога
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Слова как 'да' и 'нет' - моносиллаблы.
C2 noun /meɪs/

Mase

мускатный цветок
Meaning
spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed
Example
A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert.
Щепотка мускатного цветка добавляет теплоту десерту.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

пятнистый
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
Пятнистая кожа змеи помогла ей слиться с лесным полом.
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.
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

мускулоскелетное заболевание
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
Синдром де Кервена — это распространенное мускулоскелетное заболевание.
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

злонамеренность
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Его злонамеренность была очевидна в жестоком отношении к своим соперникам.
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

мародер
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
Жители деревни боялись мародеров, которые нападали на их дома.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

изысканный
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
Он шел с изысканными шагами по сцене.
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

мелочи
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
Адвокат сосредоточился на мелочах контракта.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

несчастье (неудача)
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
По несчастью, он пропустил последний поезд домой.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

митра
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
Епископ надел митру на свою голову во время церемонии.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

похоронный работник
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
Похоронный работник подготовил тело для похоронной службы.
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

магнолия
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
Прекрасное дерево магнолии зацвело весной с розовыми цветами.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

лунный луч
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Лунный луч осветил тихую поляну в лесу.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

молочная каша
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Моя бабушка готовит вкусный молочную кашу для особых случаев.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

частица
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Пылинка плавала в лучах солнца.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

людоед
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
Тигр стал печально известным людоедом в деревне.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

молочник
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
Она налила свежее молоко из молочника в свой стакан.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

попрошайка
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
Попрошайка попросил еду у ворот монастыря.
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

багридовый сом
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
Рыба Mystus обычно встречается в реках и ручьях Южной Азии.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

баловать
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
Родителям следует избегать слишком баловать своих детей.
C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

мускус
Meaning
a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine
Example
The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.
В парфюме был натуральный мускус, который придавал ему экзотический аромат.
C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

препятствовать
Meaning
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
Example
His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.
Его недостаток опыта помешает его повышению.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

умирающий; в упадке или смерти
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
Морибунд пациент был в критическом состоянии.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

связанный с медиацией
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
Его медиативные навыки помогли разрешить конфликт.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

недовольный человек
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
Недовольный человек высказал свои жалобы против правительства.
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

маниакальный
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
Он дал маниакальный смех во время фильма.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

бредовые фантазии о власти, богатстве или всевластии
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
Мегаломания диктатора заставила его поверить, что он непобедим.
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

моралист
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
Автор был известен как строгий моралист в своих произведениях.
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

мужской
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
Его мужское мужество впечатлило всех в деревне.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

мутность
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
Мутность воды затрудняла видимость рыб.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

подвижный
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Некоторые бактерии подвижны и могут плавать к питательным веществам.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

слишком сентиментальный
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
Фильм был раскритикован за свою чрезмерную сентиментальность.
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

мономограмма
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
Полотенце было вышито с её монограммой.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

многообразный; разнообразный
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
Компания имеет многообразные коммерческие интересы, включая технологии, финансы и здравоохранение.
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

метонимия
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
В фразе 'корона решит' 'корона' является метонимией для монархии.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

микрокосм
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
Маленький город — это микрокосм всей нации.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

неудача
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
Он сломал ногу во время неудачи на лыжах.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

булава / скипетр
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
Страж носил булаву как символ власти.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

металлургия
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
Металлургия играет важную роль в промышленном развитии.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

переселение души
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
Древние философы часто обсуждали переселение души.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

махинация; интрига;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Махинации злодея наконец были раскрыты.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

махарадж
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
Махарадж жил в большом дворце, окруженном садами.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

линять
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
Птицы линяют свои перья раз в год.
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

модный
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
Она носила модный наряд, который привлек внимание всех.
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.
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

лживость
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
Журналист раскрыл ложь официальных лиц.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

злоупотребление служебным положением
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
Мэра обвинили в злоупотреблении служебным положением.
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

неустойчивый
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
Она известна своим неустойчивым темпераментом.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

увиливать от ответа
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
Политик дал уклончивый ответ на сложный вопрос.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

микрометр
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
Инженер использовал микрометр, чтобы измерить толщину проволоки.
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

мала́ти
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
Лоза малати покрыла садовую стену сладко пахнущими цветами.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

мола карпик
Meaning
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
Example
The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.
Мола карпик — популярная маленькая рыба, используемая в бенгальской кухне.
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 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

крошечный
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
Ошибка была настолько крошечной, что никто её не заметил.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

преступник
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
Преступник был арестован за ограбление.
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

мorphological
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
Морфологический анализ помогает ИИ понять структуру слов.
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.
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

неправильно приписывать
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
Цитата была ошибочно приписана Шекспиру.
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.
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

машинист
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
Машинист аккуратно настроил шестерёнки на токарном станке.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

монокль
Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
Пожилой джентльмен носил монокль на торжественных мероприятиях.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

выполнение одной задачи за раз
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.
Монотаскинг часто приводит к более качественной работе.
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

заглушить
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
Она пыталась заглушить свой смех шарфом.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

ничтожный
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Ему заплатили ничтожную сумму за тяжёлую работу.
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

мизантропия
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
Его мизантропия была очевидна в том, как он избегал людей.
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

гипнотизм
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
Фокусник держал аудиторию в состоянии мезмеризма.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

служба
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Она выздоровела благодаря добрым министрациям медсестер.
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

мадригал
Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
Хор исполнил красивый мадригал XVI века.
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

злой
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
Злые поступки тирана разрушили королевство.
C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

торговый
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
Город быстро развивался благодаря своим торговым действиям.