Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
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.
C2 adjective
mangy
грязный и изношенный
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
C2 adjective
maniacal
маниакальный
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
C2 adjective
manlike
мужской
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
C2 noun
manliness
мужественность
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
C2 noun
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.
C2 noun
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.
C2 verb
manumit
освободить от рабства
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
C2 verb
maraud
грабить
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
C2 noun
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.
C2 noun
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.
C2 noun
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.
C2 noun
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.
C2 noun
masochist
мазохист
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
C2 noun
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.
C2 verb
masticate
жевать
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
C2 noun
matricide
матероубийство
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
C2 verb
matriculate
Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
C2 adjective
maudlin
слишком сентиментальный
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
C2 verb
maunder
бессмысленно говорить
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
C2 noun
mausoleum
маузолей
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
C2 noun
maven
эксперт
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
C2 adjective
mawkish
слишком сентиментальный
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
C2 noun
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.