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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 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 /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 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 /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

монократия
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
Нация страдала от десятилетий монократии.
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 /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.
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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

метафизика
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Она изучала метафизику, чтобы понять принципы существования, выходящие за пределы физической науки.
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.
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 /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 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 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

намагнитить
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
Ученый смог намагнитить железный стержень.
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

вечеринка, на которой люди носят маски и костюмы
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
Благотворительное мероприятие было проведено как большой masquerade.
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 /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

мобильность
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
Мотильность сперматозоидов важна для успешного оплодотворения.
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

неприятный запах
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
Мусорное ведро издавало ужасный неприятный запах.
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 /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 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 /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 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 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 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

чесотка
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Бродячая собака страдала от чесотки.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

мякоть бананового дерева
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
Мякоть бананового дерева используется в традиционной бенгальской кухне.
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

мизантропический
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
Его мизантропическое отношение затрудняло ему завести друзей.
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 /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 /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 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 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

мазохист
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
Его называли мазохистом за то, что он наслаждался сложными испытаниями.
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 /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 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 /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 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 /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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 /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 /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 /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 /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 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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

слишком сентиментальный
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
Он стал сентиментальным после нескольких рюмок.
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 /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

военный корабль
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
Военный корабль пересёк океан, чтобы защитить побережье.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

освобождение рабов
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
Освобождение рабов стало поворотным моментом в истории.
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 /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 /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 /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 /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 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 /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 /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 /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 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 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 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.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

мисса-книга
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
Священник читал из мисса-книги во время церемонии.
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 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 /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 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 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 /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 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

злой
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
Злая ведьма прокляла молодую принцессу.
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 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 /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 /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 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 /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

размягчать
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
Шеф макерировал фрукты в вине перед подачей.
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 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 /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

меса
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Путешественники остановились, чтобы полюбоваться месой, поднимающейся над песчаным полом пустыни.
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 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 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 /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 /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 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 (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 /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 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 /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.