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extremely large, heavy, or solid in size or degree
"The company made a massive investment in renewable energy."
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
"He went fishing with his old school mate."
The substance or matter from which something is made; relating to physical things rather than ideas or emotions.
"The builder brought all the necessary material for the construction."
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
"Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe."
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
"What she thinks really matters to me."
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
"She scored the maximum marks in the exam."
having purpose, value, or significance
"He gave a meaningful smile before leaving the room."
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
"They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation."
At the same time; in the intervening period.
"She was cooking dinner; meanwhile, I set the table."
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something; a standard unit or plan
"The tailor measured the length of the cloth."
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
"The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit."
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
"Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions."
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
"The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour."
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
"She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race."
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
"Television is a powerful medium for spreading information."
A sequence of musical notes that are musically satisfying; a tune.
"The melody of the song stayed in my mind all day."
The state of being a member of a group, organization, or club.
"Her membership in the gym expires next month."
Relating to the mind, thoughts, or intellectual processes.
"He needs to take a break for his mental health."
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
"The ring was made of precious metal."
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
"The technician came to check the electricity meter."
A particular way or process of doing something.
"She explained the method of solving the problem."
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
"The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope."
twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
"He reached home just after midnight."
relating to soldiers, the armed forces, or war
"He decided to join the military after college."
a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses
"The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning."
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
"He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work."
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
"The finance minister announced new tax policies."
an extraordinary event that cannot be explained by natural laws
"Surviving the accident was nothing short of a miracle."
Extremely unhappy or uncomfortable.
"He felt miserable after losing his job."
an important assignment or task, often with a specific purpose
"The astronauts were on a mission to explore Mars."
an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients
"The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter."
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
"The teacher monitors the students during the exam."
Adjective: concerned with principles of right and wrong. Noun: a lesson about right and wrong from a story or experience.
"The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy."
a small flying insect known for biting and spreading diseases such as malaria
"The mosquito bit me while I was sleeping under the net."
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
"Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language."
the act or process of moving; a change of place or position
"The motion of the car made her sleepy."
To provide someone with a reason or incentive to do something.
"The coach motivated the players to give their best performance."
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
"She lost her motivation to continue the project."
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
"She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug."
involving or consisting of many parts or elements
"The company faced multiple challenges during the year."
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
"The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions."
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
"The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town."
a band of fibrous tissue in the body that produces movement; physical strength
"He exercises daily to build strong muscles."
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
"The mystery of the missing book remained unsolved."
a small metal spike driven into wood or other material, or to fasten or fix something with nails
"He nailed the wooden board to the wall."
