Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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my

pronoun
/maɪ/

used to indicate possession or ownership

"This is my book."

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Mynah

noun
/ˈmaɪ.nə/

a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech

"The mynah bird repeated every word I said."

adjective
/maɪˈɑːpɪk/

lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness

"The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses."

noun/adjective
/ˈmɪriəd/

a countless or extremely great number

"There are myriad stars in the night sky."

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myself

pronoun
/maɪˈsɛlf/

used for emphasis or to refer to oneself

"I will do it myself."

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mysterious

adjective
/mɪˈstɪəriəs/

difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify

"The island is surrounded by a mysterious fog."

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Mystery

noun
/ˈmɪstəri/

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

"The mystery of the missing book remained unsolved."

noun/adjective
/ˈmɪstɪk/

relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight

"The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery."

noun
/ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered

"The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks."

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myth

noun
/mɪθ/

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

"The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes."

adjective
/ˈmɪθɪkəl/

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

"Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures."

noun
/mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.

"Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes."