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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 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 /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

меласса
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
Рецепт требует мелассы, чтобы придать хлебу насыщенный вкус.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
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 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 /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.
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 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 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

неуместный
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Его комментарий был неуместным во время серьезной дискуссии.
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 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.
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 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 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 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 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

помпезная речь
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
Помпезная речь политика впечатлила толпу.
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

коллекция диких животных
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
В цирке была коллекция экзотических животных.
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 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 /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

мадонна (Дева Мария)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
Ренессансная картина изображает Мадонну, держащую младенца Иисуса.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

лицемерный
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.
Менеджер дал лицемерное оправдание вместо того, чтобы признать ошибку.
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

непрестижный
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
Он отказался выполнять низкую работу.
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 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

макрокосм
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
Макрокосм вселенной отражает микрокосм человеческой жизни.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

временно терять
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
Должно быть, я временно потерял свои ключи где-то в доме.
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 /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

мономания
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Его мономания по сбору марок тревожила его семью.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

хаотичная драка
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
Во время футбольного матча началась хаотичная драка.
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 /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 /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 /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 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 /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 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

ловушка для людей
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.
Старый замок имел ловушку для людей у входа.
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 noun /miːn/

mien

выражение лица
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
Его серьезное выражение лица заставило всех замолчать.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

неправильно понять
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Он неправильно понял указания учителя и выполнил задачу неверно.
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 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 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 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

многоликий
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
Фестиваль был многоликим праздником искусства, музыки и культуры.
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 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 /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

приспешник
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
Диктатор был окружен верными приспешниками, которые исполняли его приказы.
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 /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 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 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 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

искорёжить
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
Древний манускрипт был изуродован из-за небрежного обращения.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

сложная ситуация
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
Проект застрял в бюрократическом болоте.
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 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 /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 /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 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 /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 /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 /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

мужественность
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
Его мужественность была восхищена его сверстниками.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

проклятие
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
Ведьма произнесла страшное проклятие на своих врагов.
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 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.
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 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 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 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

человек смешанной расы (устаревший и оскорбительный термин)
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
Слово 'мулат' теперь считается устаревшим и оскорбительным.
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 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

смешение
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
Фестиваль предложил смесь музыки, еды и искусства.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

эксперт
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Он — эксперт в области технологий, который всегда знает о последних трендах.
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 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.
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 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

щедрый
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
Она сделала щедрое пожертвование в сиротский дом.
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.
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 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 /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

метафизик
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
Метафизик обсуждал сущность реальности с коллегами.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

мускусный
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
В парфюмерии был мускусный аромат.
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 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 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 /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

матероубийство
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Преступление матероубийства потрясло весь город.
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

власть толпы
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
Протест превратился в мобократию, когда толпа начала разрушать имущество.
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

симулировать болезнь
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
Он попытался симулировать болезнь, чтобы избежать посещения школы.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

метрический
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
Поэт тщательно следовал метрическим правилам в своих стихах.
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 /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 /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 /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

инфекционная болезнь скота
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
Фермер потерял много коров во время вспышки мурейна.
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

небольшое количество
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
Она показала небольшое количество терпения во время долгого собрания.
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 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 /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.
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 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.
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 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

бессмысленно говорить
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Он бессмысленно говорил о своих старых воспоминаниях.
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.
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 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, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

болото
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
Автомобиль застрял в болоте после сильного дождя.
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 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 /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 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 /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

мелодичный
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
Мелодичный голос певца очаровал аудиторию.
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 /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 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 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

металлургический
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Он изучал металлургическую инженерию в университете.
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

вонючий
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
Вонючая комната заставила всех быстро уйти.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

угрожающий
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
Преступник бросил на свидетеля угрожающий взгляд.
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 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

неуклюжий
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
Его неуклюжая попытка починить стул только ухудшила ситуацию.
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.
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 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 /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

нравы
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
Социальные нравы часто диктуют, как люди ведут себя на публике.
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.