Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

"He drinks wine in moderation."

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moderator

noun
/ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.

"The moderator asked each panelist to share their views."

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modern

adjective
/ˈmɒdən/

relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned

"They live in a modern apartment with new facilities."

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modernity

noun
/məˈdɜːrnəti/

The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.

"The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity."

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noun
/ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

"Modernization of industries reduces pollution."

verb
/ˈmɒdənaɪz/

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

"The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure."

adjective
/ˈmɒdɪst/

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

"She lives in a modest house in the countryside."

noun
/ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements

"Despite his success, he showed great modesty."

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modicum

noun
/ˈmɒdɪkəm/

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

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

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noun
/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

the act or process of changing or altering something slightly

"The architect suggested a modification to the design."

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noun
ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

Changes made to something to improve it or make it more suitable.

"Modifications improve policy frameworks."

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modifier

noun
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts

"In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'."

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modify

verb
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/

to make partial or minor changes to something

"You need to modify the settings to improve performance."

adjective
/ˈməʊdɪʃ/

conforming to or following current fashion or style

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

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adjective
/ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.

"The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability."

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modulate

verb
/ˈmɒdjʊleɪt/

to adjust or regulate the degree, pitch, or intensity of something

"The teacher modulated her voice to keep the students engaged."

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noun
/ˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃən/

The act of changing or controlling something, such as tone, pitch, or frequency.

"The singer’s modulation of her voice captivated the audience."

noun
/ˈmɒdjuːl/

a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole

"The module on machine learning was difficult but informative."

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mogul

noun
/ˈmoʊɡəl/

A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.

"He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company."

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moiety

noun
/ˈmɔɪəti/

One of two equal parts; a half or portion.

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

noun
/ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface

"The skin cream helps retain moisture."

noun
/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
/ˈmoʊlər/

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

"The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar."

noun
/məˈlæsɪz/

thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane

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

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molding

noun
/ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.

"The wooden molding gave the room a classic look."

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Mole

noun
/moʊl/

a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur

"The mole dug tunnels under the garden."

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molecule

noun
/ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

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."

verb
/məˈlɛst/

to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way

"The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child."

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verb
/ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.

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

verb
/ˈmɒlikɒdl/

To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.

"Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much."

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molt

verb
/məʊlt/

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

"Birds molt their feathers once a year."

adjective
/ˈməʊltən/

Made into liquid by heat; melted.

"The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold."

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mom

noun
/mɑːm/

an informal word for mother

"My mom makes the best homemade food."

noun
/ˈmoʊmənt/

A very short period of time; a particular point in time.

"She paused for a moment before answering."

adjective
/ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

Lasting for only a short time.

"There was a momentary silence in the room."

adjective
/moʊˈmɛntəs/

Of great importance or significance, especially in its effect on the future.

"The signing of the agreement was a momentous event."

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noun
/moʊˈmɛntəm/

The force or speed gained by a moving object; the strength of progress.

"The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal."

noun
/ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen

"The monarch addressed the nation on television."

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noun
/ˈmɑːnərki/

A system of government with a king or queen as head of state.

"The country became a monarchy after the coronation."

noun
/ˈmɒnəstɛri/

A building or complex where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

"The old monastery was surrounded by high stone walls."

adjective
/məˈnæstɪk/

Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.

"He chose to live a monastic life away from the city."

noun
/ˈmʌn.deɪ/

the first day of the working week following Sunday

"I start my new job on Monday."

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adjective
/ˈmʌnɪtəri/

Relating to money, currency, or financial matters.

"The government introduced new monetary policies."

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noun
/ˌmɒn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The process of converting assets or services into money, involving commercialization, profit generation, and revenue creation.

"The monetization of digital content has created new income streams."

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money

noun
/ˈmʌni/

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.

"He saved enough money to buy a new car."

adjective
/ˈmʌnid/

having much money; wealthy; rich

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

noun
/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
/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
/məˈnɪʃən/

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

"The priest gave a monition against dishonesty."

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monitor

noun, verb
/ˈmɒnɪtər/

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

"The teacher monitors the students during the exam."