Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Midday
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
A2 noun/adjective
middle
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
B2 adjective
Middle-aged
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
B2 noun
middle-class
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
C1 noun
Middleman
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
B1 noun
Midnight
Meaning
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
Example
The clock struck midnight and the new day began.
B2 adverb
Midst
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
C1 noun
midsummer
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
C1 adverb
Midway
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
C1 noun
midwife
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
C2 noun
mien
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
C2 noun
miff
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
A1 modal verb/noun
might
Meaning
used to express possibility; power or strength
Example
She might come to the party if she finishes work early.
B2 adjective
mighty
Meaning
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Example
The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.
B2 noun
migrant
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
B2 verb
migrate
Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
B2 noun
migration
Meaning
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
Example
The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.
C1 adjective
Migratory
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
A2 adjective
mild
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
A2 noun
mile
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
C1 noun
mileage
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
B2 noun
milestone
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
C1 noun
milieu
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
C1 noun
Militant
Meaning
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
Example
The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.