Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

to increase something as much as possible

"The company aims to maximize its profits this year."

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maxim

noun
/ˈmæksɪm/

a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

"Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture."

adjective
/ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly

"The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality."

maverick definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmævərɪk/

an independent thinker who does not go along with a group or rules

"She was a political maverick who challenged traditional ideas."

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maven

noun
/ˈmeɪvən/

an expert or connoisseur in a particular field

"He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends."

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mauve

adjective
/moʊv/

a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge

"She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party."

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mausoleum

noun
/ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.

"The king was buried in a grand mausoleum."

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maunder

verb
/ˈmɔːndər/

To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.

"He maundered on about his old memories."

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maul

verb
/mɔːl/

To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.

"The bear mauled the camper in the forest."

adjective
/ˈmɔːdlɪn/

Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.

"He became maudlin after a few drinks."

noun
/məˈtʃʊrəti/

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

"With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity."

adjective
/məˈtjʊr/

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

"She has become a mature and confident leader."

Mattress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Mattress

noun
/ˈmætrəs/

A large pad used as a bed or part of a bed, typically filled with soft material for sleeping on.

"She bought a new mattress for better sleep comfort."

noun/verb
/ˈmætərz/

important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance

"What she thinks really matters to me."

noun, verb
/ˈmætər/

A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.

"It doesn’t matter what others think."

noun
/ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.

"The cultural matrix shaped his worldview."

noun
/ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

The state of being married; marriage.

"They entered into matrimony after years of friendship."

verb
/məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

To enroll as a student in a college or university.

"She matriculated at Oxford University last year."

noun
/ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

The act of killing one's own mother.

"The crime of matricide shocked the entire town."

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matriarch

noun
/ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

A woman who is the head of a family or community.

"The matriarch of the family made all important decisions."

noun
/ˈmætɪneɪ/

A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.

"We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee."

noun
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations

"Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe."

adverb
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation

"The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork."

adjective
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

"The mathematical equation was difficult to solve."

math

noun
/mæθ/

The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.

"She is very good at math."

noun
/məˈtɜːrnəti/

The state of being a mother; motherhood

"The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers."

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Maternal

adjective
/məˈtɜːnəl/

Relating to a mother; showing motherly qualities such as care and protection.

"She showed great maternal affection toward the child."

verb
/məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.

"The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized."

materialistic lifestyle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.

"A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline."

noun
/məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual or moral values.

"The novel criticizes society's growing materialism."

noun, adjective
/məˈtɪəriəl/

The substance or matter from which something is made; relating to physical things rather than ideas or emotions.

"The builder brought all the necessary material for the construction."

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mate

noun
/meɪt/

a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction

"He went fishing with his old school mate."

match definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb
/mætʃ/

A contest between people or teams; to pair or correspond with something.

"The two teams will play a football match tomorrow."

Mat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Mat

noun
/mæt/

a piece of fabric material placed on a floor or surface for wiping feet or protection

"She placed a new mat at the entrance of the house."

verb
/ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

to chew food thoroughly before swallowing

"He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing."

noun
/ˈmæstəri/

comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment

"She has achieved mastery in classical dance."

Masterpiece definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmæstərˌpiːs/

a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

"The Mona Lisa is considered Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece."

noun, verb
/ˈmɑːstər/

A person with great skill or control in a subject or activity; to gain full command over something.

"She mastered the art of cooking Italian dishes."

adjective
/ˈmæsɪv/

extremely large, heavy, or solid in size or degree

"The company made a massive investment in renewable energy."

verb
/məˈsɑːʒ/

to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information

"The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension."

massacre definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmæsəkər/

the killing of a large number of people, usually in a violent way

"The massacre resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians."

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mar

verb
/mɑːr/

to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something

"The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting."

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marble

noun
/ˈmɑːrbəl/

a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines

"The floor of the palace was made of white marble."

noun
/məˈrɔː.dər/

a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack

"Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes."

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maraud

verb
/məˈrɔːd/

to roam in search of things to steal or attack

"The bandits marauded through the village at night."

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marathon

noun
/ˈmærəθən/

a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)

"She completed the marathon in under four hours."

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many

adjective
/ˈmɛni/

a large number of

"Many students attended the lecture."

manure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
məˈnjʊər

Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.

"Organic manure enhances soil fertility."

noun
/ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication

"The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher."

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March

verb
/mɑːrtʃ/

to walk in a regular, rhythmic way, often in step with others; to proceed with determination

"The soldiers marched across the field."