Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun C1
/ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes

"The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young."

noun/adjective C1
/ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.

"The old film was shot entirely in monochrome."

monoculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈmɒn.əˌkʌl.tʃər

Growing the same species of crop in a particular area for a long time.

"Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and pest outbreaks."

noun C1
/məˈnɒɡəmi/

The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.

"Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage."

noun C1
/ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.

"The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries."

adjective C1
/ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.

"The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change."

noun C1
/ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.

"The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage."

monopolize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

Control exclusively, dominate market.

"The company tried to monopolize the market."

monopoly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/məˈnɒpəli/

Exclusive control over a market, product, or service.

"The company gained a monopoly over the mobile phone industry."

noun C1
/ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

The belief in the existence of only one God.

"Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism."

noun C1
/ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.

"The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow."

adjective C1
/məˈnɒt.ən.əs/

Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

"The monotonous routine of office work tired him out."

monotony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/məˈnɒt.ə.ni/

Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

"He was tired of the monotony of daily commuting."

adjective C1
/ˈmɒnstrəs/

extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural

"The monstrous crime shocked the entire community."

noun C1
/mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.

"The film opened with a montage of city life."

monumental definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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monumental

adjective C1
/ˌmɒn.jʊˈmen.təl/

Great in importance, extent, or size; resembling or serving as a monument.

"The project was a monumental achievement for the team."

noun C1
/ˈmuːdi.nəs/

The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.

"Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react."

moor

verb, noun C1
/mʊər/

As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.

"The sailors moored the ship at the dock."

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moot

adjective, verb C1
/muːt/

Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.

"The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled."

Morale definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/məˈræl/

The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.

"The team's morale improved after their recent victory."

noun C1
/ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.

"The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses."

adjective C1
/ˈmɔːrbɪd/

Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.

"She had a morbid fascination with crime stories."

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morgue

noun C1
/mɔːrɡ/

a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed

"The police took the body to the morgue for identification."

morose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/məˈroʊs/

sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered

"He became morose after losing his job."

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morph

verb C1
/mɔːrf/

to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another

"The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly."

noun C1
/mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology

"Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed."

adjective C1
/ˈmɔːtəl/

subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human

"All human beings are mortal and will eventually die."

mortality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/mɔːˈtæləti/

the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population

"Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly."

noun C1
/ˈmɔːrtər/

a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells

"The workers applied mortar between the bricks."

Mortar and Pestle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances

"She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle."

Mortgage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒ/

a legal agreement where a person borrows money to buy property and pays it back over time

"They applied for a mortgage to buy their new house."

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mosaic

noun C1
/moʊˈzeɪɪk/

A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.

"The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic."

Moss definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Moss

noun C1
/mɔːs/

a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places

"Green moss covered the old stone wall."

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Mossy

adjective C1
/ˈmɒsi/

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

"The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation."

most vulnerable nation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.

"Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change."

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Motherly

adjective C1
/ˈmʌðərli/

having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective

"She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children."

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motif

noun C1
/moʊˈtiːf/

A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.

"The motif of love is central to the novel."

Motor lorry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck

"The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market."

Mould definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Mould

noun C1
/moʊld/

a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus

"She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies."

mountaineer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.

"The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb."

adjective C1
/ˈmaʊntənəs/

Having many mountains; very large or huge in size.

"They traveled through a mountainous region of Nepal."

Mourner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɔːr.nər/

a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died

"The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects."

adjective C1
/ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief

"The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones."

noun C1
/ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase

"He took a big mouthful of water after the run."

adjective C1
/ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

capable of being moved; not fixed in position

"The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily."

verb C1
/ˈmʌd.əl/

to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something

"He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report."

Muffler definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmʌflər/

a device on a vehicle's exhaust to reduce noise; also a scarf worn around the neck for warmth

"The car's muffler needs to be replaced."

multifaceted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd/

having many different aspects or features

"Her career is multifaceted, involving teaching, research, and writing."

noun C1
/ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

A large number or variety of something.

"The project faced a multiplicity of challenges."

multiplier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else

"In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth."