English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
"Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries."
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
"The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities."
a place where coins are made; to produce or invent something new
"The government decided to mint new coins to commemorate the anniversary."
to behave badly or improperly
"The child misbehaved during the class."
bad or improper behavior
"The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior."
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
"The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class."
Playful misbehavior or troublemaking.
"The children were full of mischief during the party."
Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.
"She gave him a mischievous smile."
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
"The team performed miserably in the championship."
A state of great suffering, unhappiness, or discomfort.
"The refugees lived in constant misery."
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
"He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession."
giving the wrong idea or impression
"The advertisement was misleading and gave false information."
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
"The army launched a missile towards the enemy base."
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
"I was mistaken about the meeting time."
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
"The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding."
The wrong or inappropriate use of something
"Misuse of AI can lead to ethical dilemmas."
a color created by combining two or more different colors
"The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas."
A combination of different things or substances blended together.
"The cake recipe requires a mixture of flour and sugar."
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
"Strong mobile security protects personal information."
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.
"The injury limited his mobility for several months."
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
"The students mocked his accent during class."
A particular way or style in which something is done, experienced, or expressed.
"The phone has a silent mode for meetings."
To make something less extreme (verb); average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree (adjective).
"She tried to moderate her tone during the argument."
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
"She exercises moderately to stay healthy."
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
"He drinks wine in moderation."
A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.
"The moderator asked each panelist to share their views."
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
"Modernization of industries reduces pollution."
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
"The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure."
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
"She lives in a modest house in the countryside."
to make partial or minor changes to something
"You need to modify the settings to improve performance."
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
"The module on machine learning was difficult but informative."
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
"The skin cream helps retain moisture."
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
"A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom."
The force or speed gained by a moving object; the strength of progress.
"The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal."
A system of government with a king or queen as head of state.
"The country became a monarchy after the coronation."
Relating to money, currency, or financial matters.
"The government introduced new monetary policies."
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
"Continuous monitoring ensures pests do not spread across the field."
a member of a religious community living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
"The monk lived a simple and peaceful life in the monastery."
a structure built to honor a person or event of historical importance
"The monument was built to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war."
Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
"Society's sense of morality changes over time."
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
"She felt morally obligated to help the refugees."
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
"The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills."
A Muslim place of worship.
"They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer."
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
"We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites."
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
"She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood."
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
"He always spoke fondly of his motherland."
a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious
"The police could not determine the motive behind the crime."
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
"The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway."
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
"Her motto in life is 'never give up.'"
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
"They plan to mount a camera on the wall."