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C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

смесь
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Книга — это смесь эссе и стихотворений.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

важная задача или миссия, назначенная человеку или группе; конкретная цель или задание
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Астронавты завершили свою миссию на космическую станцию.
B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

маркетинг, реклама, продвижение
Meaning
The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
Example
Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.
Цифровой маркетинг изменил бизнес-стратегии.
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.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

домогаться / подвергать сексуальному насилию
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
Преступник был арестован за попытку домогаться до ребенка.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

главным образом; преимущественно; обычно
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
Студенты в основном из местных школ.
B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

запоминать
Meaning
to learn something by heart; to commit to memory
Example
Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.
Студентам нужно запомнить важные формулы для экзамена.
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.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

тысячелетие
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
Год 2000 был отмечен как начало нового тысячелетия.
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

маргинализированные индивидуумы
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
Маргинализированные индивидуумы часто сталкиваются с серьезными проблемами.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

взаимный
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
У них взаимное уважение друг к другу.
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

счастье
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
Она не смогла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила премию.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

ужасно
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
Команда играла ужасно в чемпионате.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

могучий
Meaning
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Example
The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.
Могучая река течет через сердце страны.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

глоток
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Он взял большой глоток воды после забега.
C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

смирение
Meaning
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
Example
His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.
Его смирение часто воспринимали как слабость его коллегами.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

измеренный
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Она говорила спокойным и измеренным тоном.
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

бархатец
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
Яркие цветы бархатцев добавили красок в оформление фестиваля.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

милосердный; сострадательный
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
Милосердный судья дал ему более мягкий приговор.
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 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

нация с наибольшей уязвимостью
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
Бангладеш - одна из самых уязвимых стран для изменения климата.
B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

микроскоп
Meaning
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
Example
The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.
Учёный наблюдал за бактериями под микроскопом.
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

жестокий; злобный; неприятный
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
Не будь таким жестоким с сестрой.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

угроза
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
Безрассудный водитель был угрозой для всех на дороге.
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 /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 /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

мутабилинити (ошибка в написании)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
Документ содержал слово с ошибкой 'mutablility' вместо 'mutability'.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

монополизировать
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
Компания попыталась монополизировать рынок.
C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

связанный с метеорами; очень быстрый и часто временный.
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
Метеорический подъём певца к славе удивил всех.
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

максима
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
Честность — это вечная максима, ценимая во всех культурах.
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

мифология
Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
Греческая мифология полна историй о богах и героях.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

магнитный
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Магнитное поле Земли защищает нас от вредного солнечного излучения.
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.
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.
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

мужской
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
В школе больше мужчин-преподавателей, чем женщин-преподавателей.
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.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

большинство
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
Большинство людей предпочитают отдыхать на выходных.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

счастье
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
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 /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.
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

модификация
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
План потребовал модификации.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

луг
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Коровы мирно паслись на зелёном лугу.
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 /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 /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 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.
B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

минерал
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
Кальций - важный минерал для крепких костей.
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

модернизация
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
Модернизация промышленности уменьшает загрязнение.
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

управление голосом
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
Правильная модуляция голоса улучшает коммуникативные навыки.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

моляр
Meaning
A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
Example
The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.
Стоматологу пришлось извлечь его зуб мудрости.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

средство
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
Телевидение - мощное средство распространения информации.
B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

министр
Meaning
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
Example
The finance minister announced new tax policies.
Министр финансов объявил о новых налоговых политиках.
B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

мусульманин
Meaning
a follower of Islam
Example
He is a devout Muslim.
Он верный мусульманин.
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.
C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

впутанный
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
Политик был впутан в скандал.
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.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

многозадачность
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
Мультитаскинг снижает эффективность.
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

психический
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
У неё крепкое психическое здоровье и стойкость.
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.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

музей
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Мы посетили художественный музей, чтобы увидеть новую выставку.
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

смешанный
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
Аудитория имела смешанные реакции на фильм.
A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

музыкант
Meaning
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
Example
He is a talented musician.
Он талантливый музыкант.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

морской
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Морские экосистемы очень чувствительны к человеческой активности.
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 /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

водоворот
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
Корабль был пойман в водоворот волн и ветра.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

убийца
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
Убийца был пойман полицией через несколько часов.
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

мантия, ответственность
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
Лидер принял мантии ответственности.
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

совпадать
Meaning
to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another
Example
The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.
Цвета её платья идеально совпадают с её туфлями.
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 /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.
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 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

скудный
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Он едва мог выжить на своей скудной зарплате.
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

зеркало
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Она посмотрела на себя в зеркало.
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 ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

великодушие
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
Его великодушие по отношению к своим конкурентам было восхитительным.
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.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

грязь
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Дети играли в грязи после дождя.
B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

памятник
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
Памятник должен почтить его вклад.
C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

материнский
Meaning
relating to a mother; motherly
Example
She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.
Она проявила материнскую заботу о сироте.
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

приглушенный
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
Комната была покрашена в приглушенные оттенки синего и серого.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

меренга (десертный топпинг)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Она украсила пирог воздушным меренговым слоем.
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 /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

метрополия
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
Нью-Йорк — это оживленная метрополия с миллионами жителей.
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

перемешивать
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
Он перемешал бумаги и не смог найти отчет.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

шахтёр
Meaning
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
Example
The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.
Шахтёр работал в угольной шахте много лет.
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

встреча
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
Совет провел встречу, чтобы завершить бюджет.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

бессмысленный
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
Ему было скучно от бессмысленных задач на работе.
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

огромного значения, масштаба или размера
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
Открытие электричества было монументальным достижением.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

изменчивый
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
Человеческие эмоции изменчивы и могут быстро меняться.
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

кобыла
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
Красивая кобыла галопировала по лугу.
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

почтовый поезд
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
Почтовый поезд отправляется каждый вечер, чтобы доставить письма по всей стране.
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.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

Плохое или неприемлемое поведение, особенно у детей или в формальных ситуациях
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
Студента наказали за его плохое поведение в классе.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

крайне маленький; крошечный; подробный; точный
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
Учёный исследовал мельчайшие детали под микроскопом.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

обслуживание
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
Регулярное техническое обслуживание увеличивает срок службы машин.
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.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

альпинист
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
Альпинист достиг вершины после долгого подъема.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

средних лет
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
Мужчина средних лет начал новую карьеру.
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.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

методичный
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Его методичное исследование дало надежные результаты.
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

незабвенный
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
Незабвенные события вдохновляют поколения.
C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

меритократия
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
В настоящей меритократии самые способные люди поднимаются на руководящие посты.
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

думать о мышлении
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
Метакогниция улучшает способности к решению проблем.
C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

мортир и пестик
Meaning
a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
Example
She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.
Она молола специи с помощью мортиры и пестика.
A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

ежемесячный
Meaning
happening, done, or published once a month
Example
Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.
Сотрудники получают свою зарплату ежемесячно.
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.
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

мобилизовать
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
Лидер усердно работал, чтобы мобилизовать сообщество для протеста.
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

манекен
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
Манекен в витрине был одет в красное платье.
C2 verb /miːt/

mete

назначать
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
Судья назначит наказание в соответствии с преступлением.
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 adjective /miːk/

Meek

кроткий и покорный; смиренный; терпеливый
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
Несмотря на его силу, он оставался покорным и смиренным.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

математический
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
Математическое уравнение было трудно решить.
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.