Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

to handle or control something badly or inefficiently

"The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years."

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noun
ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

Bad or careless management of something.

"Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution."

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misnomer

noun
/ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

"Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer."

noun
/mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

Hatred or dislike of marriage.

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

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misogynist

noun
/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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misogyny

noun
/mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

"The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny."

verb
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.

"I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry."

verb
/ˌmɪsˈriːd/

to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly

"He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly."

verb
/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

to give a false or misleading account of something

"The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts."

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misrule

noun
/ˌmɪsˈruːl/

bad or poor governance

"The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule."

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miss

verb, noun
/mɪs/

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

"I really miss my family when I travel abroad."

noun
/ˈmɪsəl/

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

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

noun
/ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target

"The army launched a missile towards the enemy base."

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adjective
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/

not present or cannot be found

"The keys are missing from the table."

noun
/ˈmɪʃən/

an important assignment or task, often with a specific purpose

"The astronauts were on a mission to explore Mars."

noun
/ˈmɪʃəneri/

a person sent on a religious mission, especially to promote Christianity in a foreign country

"The missionary spent years helping local communities in Africa."

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missive

noun
/ˈmɪsɪv/

a written message, especially a formal or official letter

"He sent a long missive to the governor."

noun
/mɪˈsteɪk/

An action or decision that is wrong or misguided.

"She realized her mistake after submitting the wrong file."

adjective
/mɪˈsteɪkən/

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

"I was mistaken about the meeting time."

noun/verb
/ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

"The villagers showed deep mistrust of outsiders."

noun
/ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

"The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding."

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misuse

noun
ˌmɪsˈjuːs

The wrong or inappropriate use of something

"Misuse of AI can lead to ethical dilemmas."

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mite

noun
/maɪt/

a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount

"The mattress was infested with dust mites."

noun
/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."

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mitigate

verb
/ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

to make less severe, serious, or painful

"The new policies aim to mitigate the effects of climate change."

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mitigation

noun
ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

"Climate change mitigation requires global cooperation."

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noun
ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.

"Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change."

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mix

verb
/mɪks/

To combine different substances or elements together.

"She likes to mix different colors to create new shades."

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mixed

adjective
/mɪkst/

consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings

"The audience had mixed reactions to the film."

noun
/mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

a color created by combining two or more different colors

"The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas."

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noun
/mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.

"Most countries today follow a mixed economy model."

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Mixer

noun
/ˈmɪk.sər/

an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients

"The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter."

noun
/ˈmɪkstʃər/

A combination of different things or substances blended together.

"The cake recipe requires a mixture of flour and sugar."

interjection
/mˈhm/

A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.

"‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’"

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noun/adjective
/nɪˈmɒnɪk/

a device or technique used to aid memory

"Students often use mnemonic devices to remember lists of words."

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noun
/nɪˈmɒnɪks/

Techniques or systems used to help remember information.

"The teacher taught the students mnemonics to memorize the planets in order."

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moat

noun
/moʊt/

A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.

"The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water."

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Mob

noun
/mɒb/

a large, disorderly crowd of people, typically one that is agitated or violent

"The mob gathered outside the building, demanding justice."

adjective
/ˈmoʊbaɪl/

Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.

"She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently."

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noun
ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.

"Strong mobile security protects personal information."

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noun
/moʊˈbɪləti/

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

"The injury limited his mobility for several months."

verb
/ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

to organize or prepare people or resources for action

"The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest."

noun
/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
/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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mock

verb
/mɒk/

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.

"The students mocked his accent during class."

noun
/ˈmɒkəri/

Teasing or contemptuous language or behavior directed at someone or something.

"His attempt at cooking ended in mockery from his friends."

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Mode

noun
/moʊd/

A particular way or style in which something is done, experienced, or expressed.

"The phone has a silent mode for meetings."

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model

noun
/ˈmɒdəl/

A representation of something, often smaller or used as an example.

"The architect showed us a model of the new building."

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moderate

verb, adjective
/ˈmɒdəreɪt/ (verb), /ˈmɒdərət/ (adj)

To make something less extreme (verb); average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree (adjective).

"She tried to moderate her tone during the argument."

adverb
/ˈmɒdərətli/

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

"She exercises moderately to stay healthy."