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to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
"She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner."
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
"The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house."
the killing of a large number of people, usually in a violent way
"The massacre resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians."
A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual or moral values.
"The novel criticizes society's growing materialism."
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
"A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline."
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
"The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized."
Relating to a mother; showing motherly qualities such as care and protection.
"She showed great maternal affection toward the child."
The state of being a mother; motherhood
"The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers."
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
"The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork."
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
"We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee."
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
"The matriarch of the family made all important decisions."
The state of being married; marriage.
"They entered into matrimony after years of friendship."
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
"The cultural matrix shaped his worldview."
To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.
"The bear mauled the camper in the forest."
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
"She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party."
an independent thinker who does not go along with a group or rules
"She was a political maverick who challenged traditional ideas."
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
"Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture."
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
"The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police."
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
"The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow."
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
"He could barely survive on his meager salary."
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
"We meandered through the old streets of the city."
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
"His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood."
able to be measured; quantifiable
"The project's success was measurable by increased sales."
The use of machines in agriculture or industry to increase production efficiency.
"The mechanization of agriculture increased productivity."
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
"He always tries to meddle in other people’s business."
The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.
"The internet has enhanced media dominance globally."
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
"The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design."
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
"She was asked to mediate between the two companies."
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
"The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams."
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
"The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes."
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
"The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation."
Of only average quality; not very good.
"The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre."
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
"He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness."
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
"The band played a medley of popular songs."
Quiet, gentle, and submissive in nature.
"Despite his strength, he remained meek and humble."
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
"He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing."
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
"His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues."
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
"The melancholic music made everyone feel sad."
A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.
"She felt a deep melancholy after hearing the tragic news."
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
"The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere."
Having a pleasant tune; tuneful.
"She played a melodious tune on the piano."
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
"The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama."
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
"The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell."
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
"She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together."
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
"The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success."
The process of learning or committing something to memory
"Memorization of important information is crucial for exams."
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; to threaten in a hostile manner
"The hurricane became a menace to the coastal towns."
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
"The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage."
showing compassion or forgiveness towards someone one has the power to punish or harm.
"The judge was merciful and gave him a lighter sentence."
showing no mercy or compassion; cruel and ruthless.
"The dictator was merciless in crushing the rebellion."
