Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun C2
/mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

Hatred or dislike of marriage.

"His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner."

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misogynist

noun C2
/mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

"Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist."

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misrule

noun C2
/ˌmɪsˈruːl/

bad or poor governance

"The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule."

noun C2
/ˈmɪsəl/

a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year

"The priest read from the missal during the ceremony."

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missive

noun C2
/ˈmɪsɪv/

a written message, especially a formal or official letter

"He sent a long missive to the governor."

noun C2
/ˈmaɪtər/

a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material

"The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony."

noun C2
/məˈbɒkrəsi/

Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.

"The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property."

noun C2
/ˈmɒkəsɪn/

A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.

"He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside."

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modicum

noun C2
/ˈmɒdɪkəm/

a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable

"She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting."

adjective C2
/ˈməʊdɪʃ/

conforming to or following current fashion or style

"She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention."

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moiety

noun C2
/ˈmɔɪəti/

One of two equal parts; a half or portion.

"The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs."

Mola carplet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds

"The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine."

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molar

noun C2
/ˈmoʊlər/

A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

"The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar."

Molasses definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/məˈlæsɪz/

thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane

"The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor."

mollify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.

"The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts."

verb C2
/ˈmɒlikɒdl/

To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.

"Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much."

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molt

verb C2
/məʊlt/

To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.

"Birds molt their feathers once a year."

adjective C2
/ˈmʌnid/

having much money; wealthy; rich

"She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings."

noun C2
/ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.

"The stray dog was a friendly mongrel."

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monition

noun C2
/məˈnɪʃən/

A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.

"The priest gave a monition against dishonesty."

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monitory

adjective C2
/ˈmɒnɪtəri/

Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.

"His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move."

adjective C2
/ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

Consisting of or displaying only one color.

"The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue."

noun C2
/ˈmɒnəkl/

A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.

"The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events."

noun C2
/məˈnɒkrəsi/

A system of government by a single person; autocracy.

"The nation suffered under decades of monocracy."

noun C2
/ˈmɒnəɡræm/

A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.

"The towel was embroidered with her monogram."

noun C2
/ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.

"The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery."

noun C2
/ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.

"His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family."

monopolization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

The process of gaining exclusive possession or control of a trade, commodity, or service.

"The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices."

noun C2
/ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

A word consisting of only one syllable.

"Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables."

noun C2
mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.

"Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work."

montane definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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montane

adjective C2
/ˈmɒn.teɪn/

Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.

"Montane forests host a variety of unique species."

noun C2
/ˈmuːn.biːm/

A ray of light from the moon.

"A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing."

noun C2
/ˈmɒrəlɪst/

A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.

"The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings."

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moralize

verb C2
/ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.

"He tends to moralize about other people's choices."

noun C2
/məˈræs/

A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.

"The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass."

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mordacious

adjective C2
/mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.

"The critic’s mordacious review offended the author."

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mordant

adjective C2
/ˈmɔːrdənt/

Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.

"Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless."

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mores

noun C2
/ˈmɔːreɪz/

the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community

"Social mores often dictate how people behave in public."

adjective C2
/ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other

"The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner."

adjective C2
/ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

in a dying state; near death or becoming obsolete

"The moribund industry was soon replaced by modern technology."

morphological definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.

"Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures."

noun C2
/mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals

"The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service."

verb C2
/ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame

"She was mortified when she tripped on stage."

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mote

noun C2
/moʊt/

A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.

"A mote of dust floated in the sunlight."

adjective C2
/ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.

"He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day."

adjective C2
/ˈmoʊtaɪl/

Capable of movement or locomotion.

"Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients."

noun C2
/moʊˈtɪləti/

The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.

"The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization."

adjective C2
/ˈmɒtli/

Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.

"The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists."

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mottle

verb C2
/ˈmɒtl/

To mark with spots or patches of color.

"The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown."

adjective C2
/ˈmɒtld/

Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.

"The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor."