CEFR Level
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
"The policy marginalized minority communities."
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
"Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges."
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
"The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations."
A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.
"The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes."
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
"They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues."
connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring, shipping, or naval matters
"The city has a long maritime history."
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
"High market penetration ensures competitive dominance."
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
"The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand."
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
"The sailors were marooned on a deserted island."
to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something
"The celebration was marred by bad weather."
a soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, producing blood cells
"Bone marrow is vital for the production of red blood cells."
An area of low-lying, waterlogged land, often dominated by grasses and reeds.
"The birds nested in the marsh during spring."
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
"The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip."
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
"The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial."
Related to war, soldiers, or military life.
"The country imposed martial law during the crisis."
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
"The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth."
A person who suffers or dies for their beliefs or cause.
"He was hailed as a martyr for defending his faith."
The suffering or death of a martyr.
"His martyrdom inspired many to fight for justice."
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
"She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner."
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
"The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house."
the killing of a large number of people, usually in a violent way
"The massacre resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians."
A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual or moral values.
"The novel criticizes society's growing materialism."
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
"A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline."
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
"The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized."
Relating to a mother; showing motherly qualities such as care and protection.
"She showed great maternal affection toward the child."
The state of being a mother; motherhood
"The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers."
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
"The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork."
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
"We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee."
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
"The matriarch of the family made all important decisions."
The state of being married; marriage.
"They entered into matrimony after years of friendship."
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
"The cultural matrix shaped his worldview."
To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.
"The bear mauled the camper in the forest."
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
"She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party."
an independent thinker who does not go along with a group or rules
"She was a political maverick who challenged traditional ideas."
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
"Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture."
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
"The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police."
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
"The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow."
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
"He could barely survive on his meager salary."
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
"We meandered through the old streets of the city."
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
"His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood."
able to be measured; quantifiable
"The project's success was measurable by increased sales."
The use of machines in agriculture or industry to increase production efficiency.
"The mechanization of agriculture increased productivity."
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
"He always tries to meddle in other people’s business."
The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.
"The internet has enhanced media dominance globally."
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
"The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design."
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
"She was asked to mediate between the two companies."
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
"The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams."
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
"The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes."
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
"The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation."
Of only average quality; not very good.
"The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre."
