Nouns Starting With M
Here's the list of all the 10420 Nouns Starting With M in the English Language.
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| may | 1. thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America More Definitions → |
| most | More Definitions → |
| music | 1. an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner 2. any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds More Definitions → |
| make | 1. a recognizable kind 2. the act of mixing cards haphazardly More Definitions → |
| message | 1. a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled 2. content communicating a message; what something is about More Definitions → |
| many | More Definitions → |
1. the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service 2. the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office More Definitions → | |
| map | 1. a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it) 2. (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) More Definitions → |
| management | 1. the act of managing something 2. those in charge of running a business More Definitions → |
| must | 1. a necessary or essential thing 2. grape juice before or during fermentation More Definitions → |
| member | 1. one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization) 2. anything that belongs to a set or class More Definitions → |
| much | 1. a great amount or extent More Definitions → |
| media | 1. a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information 2. the surrounding environment More Definitions → |
| main | 1. any very large body of (salt) water 2. a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage More Definitions → |
| money | 1. the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender 2. wealth reckoned in terms of money More Definitions → |
| man | 1. an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) 2. someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force More Definitions → |
| men | 1. an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) 2. someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force More Definitions → |
| market | 1. the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold 2. the customers for a particular product or service More Definitions → |
| model | 1. a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process 2. a type of product More Definitions → |
| movie | 1. a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement More Definitions → |
| march | 1. the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind) 2. a steady advance More Definitions → |
| medical | 1. a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person More Definitions → |
| mobile | 1. sculpture suspended in midair whose delicately balanced parts can be set in motion by air currents More Definitions → |
| memory | 1. something that is remembered 2. the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered More Definitions → |
| making | 1. the act that results in something coming to be 2. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something More Definitions → |
| might | 1. physical strength More Definitions → |
| month | 1. one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year 2. a time unit of approximately 30 days More Definitions → |
| major | 1. a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain 2. a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject More Definitions → |
| meeting | 1. a formally arranged gathering 2. a small informal social gathering More Definitions → |
| million | 1. the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros 2. a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole) More Definitions → |
| marketing | 1. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money 2. the commercial processes involved in promoting and selling and distributing a product or service More Definitions → |
| means | 1. to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end 2. considerable capital (wealth or income) More Definitions → |
| mar | 1. a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) More Definitions → |
| material | 1. the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object 2. information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form More Definitions → |
| minutes | 1. a written account of what transpired at a meeting More Definitions → |
| mark | 1. a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) 2. a distinguishing symbol More Definitions → |
| meet | 1. a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held More Definitions → |
| magazine | 1. a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it 2. product consisting of a paperback periodic publication as a physical object More Definitions → |
| manager | 1. someone who controls resources and expenditures 2. (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team More Definitions → |
| method | 1. a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps) 2. an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed More Definitions → |
| mean | 1. an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n More Definitions → |
| mind | 1. that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason 2. recall or remembrance More Definitions → |
| menu | 1. a list of dishes available at a restaurant 2. the dishes making up a meal More Definitions → |
| mortgage | 1. a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan More Definitions → |
| military | 1. the military forces of a nation More Definitions → |
| middle | 1. an area that is approximately central within some larger region 2. an intermediate part or section More Definitions → |
| move | 1. the act of deciding to do something 2. the act of changing your residence or place of business More Definitions → |
| machine | 1. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks 2. an efficient person More Definitions → |
| mode | 1. how something is done or how it happens 2. a particular functioning condition or arrangement More Definitions → |
| male | 1. an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova) 2. a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies More Definitions → |
| matter | 1. a vaguely specified concern 2. some situation or event that is thought about More Definitions → |
| multiple | 1. the product of a quantity by an integer More Definitions → |
| medicine | 1. the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques 2. (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease More Definitions → |
| master | 1. an artist of consummate skill 2. a person who has general authority over others More Definitions → |
| maximum | 1. the largest possible quantity 2. the greatest possible degree More Definitions → |
| ma | 1. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
| manufacturer | 1. a business engaged in manufacturing some product 2. someone who manufactures something More Definitions → |
| mac | 1. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric More Definitions → |
| max | 1. street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate More Definitions → |
| mother | 1. a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother) 2. a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar More Definitions → |
| modern | 1. a contemporary person 2. a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes More Definitions → |
| metal | 1. any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. 2. a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten More Definitions → |
| mountain | 1. a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill 2. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent More Definitions → |
| mailing | 1. mail sent by a sender at one time 2. the transmission of a letter More Definitions → |
| match | 1. lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction 2. a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete More Definitions → |
| morning | 1. the time period between dawn and noon 2. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell, used to wish someone a good morning More Definitions → |
| mm | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter More Definitions → |
| mini | 1. a very short skirt More Definitions → |
| membership | 1. the body of members of an organization or group 2. the state of being a member More Definitions → |
| mission | 1. an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work 2. an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters More Definitions → |
| maintenance | 1. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order 2. means of maintenance of a family or group More Definitions → |
| maybe | More Definitions → |
| medium | 1. a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information 2. the surrounding environment More Definitions → |
| minimum | 1. the smallest possible quantity 2. the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right More Definitions → |
| martin | 1. any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas More Definitions → |
| manual | 1. a small handbook 2. (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle More Definitions → |
| mike | 1. device for converting sound waves into electrical energy More Definitions → |
| mi | 1. a former British unit of length equivalent to 6,080 feet (1,853.184 meters); 800 feet longer than a statute mile 2. a unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude More Definitions → |
| museum | 1. a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value More Definitions → |
| monthly | 1. a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year) More Definitions → |
| musical | 1. a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing More Definitions → |
| module | 1. one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind 2. detachable compartment of a spacecraft More Definitions → |
| minister | 1. a person authorized to conduct religious worship 2. a person appointed to a high office in the government More Definitions → |
| motion | 1. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals 2. a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something More Definitions → |
| monitor | 1. someone who supervises (an examination) 2. someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided More Definitions → |
| met | More Definitions → |
| monitoring | 1. the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it) More Definitions → |
| minute | 1. a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour 2. an indefinitely short time More Definitions → |
| manufacturing | 1. the act of making something (a product) from raw materials More Definitions → |
| motor | 1. machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion 2. a nonspecific agent that imparts motion More Definitions → |
| mass | 1. the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field 2. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent More Definitions → |
| miss | 1. a young female 2. a failure to hit (or meet or find etc) More Definitions → |
| mid | More Definitions → |
| merchant | 1. a businessperson engaged in retail trade More Definitions → |
| marine | 1. a soldier who serves both on shipboard and on land More Definitions → |
| mo | 1. an indefinitely short time More Definitions → |
| magic | 1. any art that invokes supernatural powers 2. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers More Definitions → |
| mount | 1. a lightweight horse kept for riding only 2. the act of climbing something More Definitions → |
| multimedia | 1. transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.) More Definitions → |
| manage | More Definitions → |
| moment | 1. a particular point in time 2. an indefinitely short time More Definitions → |
| movement | 1. a change of position that does not entail a change of location 2. the act of changing location from one place to another More Definitions → |
| mouse | 1. any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails 2. a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye More Definitions → |
| mix | 1. a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients 2. an event that combines things in a mixture More Definitions → |
| measure | 1. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal 2. how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify More Definitions → |
| marriage | 1. the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) 2. two people who are married to each other More Definitions → |
| ministry | 1. religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian) 2. building where the business of a government ministry is transacted More Definitions → |
| married | 1. a person who is married More Definitions → |
| minor | 1. a young person of either sex More Definitions → |
| mom | 1. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
| meaning | 1. the message that is intended or expressed or signified 2. the idea that is intended More Definitions → |
| mine | 1. excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted 2. explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel More Definitions → |
| math | 1. a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement More Definitions → |
| majority | 1. the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part 2. (elections) more than half of the votes More Definitions → |
| moon | 1. the natural satellite of the Earth 2. any object resembling a moon More Definitions → |
| manner | 1. how something is done or how it happens 2. a way of acting or behaving More Definitions → |
| matrix | 1. (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules 2. (geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded More Definitions → |
| miller | 1. someone who works in a mill (especially a grain mill) 2. machine tool in which metal that is secured to a carriage is fed against rotating cutters that shape it More Definitions → |
| marketplace | 1. the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold 2. an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up More Definitions → |
| mathematics | 1. a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement More Definitions → |
| matt | 1. the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss More Definitions → |
| mesh | 1. the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles 2. contact by fitting together More Definitions → |
| mouth | 1. the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge 2. the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening More Definitions → |
| meter | 1. the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) 2. any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity More Definitions → |
| micro | More Definitions → |
| mile | 1. a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters 2. a unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude More Definitions → |
| messenger | 1. a person who carries a message More Definitions → |
| mirror | 1. polished surface that forms images by reflecting light 2. a faithful depiction or reflection More Definitions → |
| milk | 1. a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings 2. produced by mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young More Definitions → |
| muscle | 1. one of the contractile organs of the body 2. animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells More Definitions → |
| measurement | 1. the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule More Definitions → |
| merchandise | 1. items for sale to the individual consumer 2. branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups More Definitions → |
| memorial | 1. a recognition of meritorious service 2. a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority More Definitions → |
| mapping | 1. (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) 2. the process of making maps More Definitions → |
| magnetic | More Definitions → |
| massive | More Definitions → |
| mystery | 1. something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained 2. a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie More Definitions → |
| mechanical | More Definitions → |
| metro | 1. an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) More Definitions → |
| mention | 1. a remark that calls attention to something or someone 2. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage More Definitions → |
| mechanism | 1. the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction 2. the technical aspects of doing something More Definitions → |
| marshall | 1. (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank 2. a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law More Definitions → |
| massage | 1. kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation More Definitions → |
| meat | 1. the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food 2. the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone More Definitions → |
| monster | 1. an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts 2. someone that is abnormally large and powerful More Definitions → |
| moderator | 1. any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors 2. in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly More Definitions → |
| mining | 1. the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth 2. laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment More Definitions → |
| maker | 1. a person who makes things 2. a business engaged in manufacturing some product More Definitions → |
| municipal | More Definitions → |
| modem | 1. (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line More Definitions → |
| mutual | More Definitions → |
| mercury | 1. a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures 2. temperature measured by a mercury thermometer More Definitions → |
| modeling | 1. sculpture produced by molding 2. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied More Definitions → |
| memorabilia | 1. a record of things worth remembering More Definitions → |
| mall | 1. a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk 2. mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace More Definitions → |
| motorcycle | 1. a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame More Definitions → |
| mayor | 1. the head of a city government More Definitions → |
| murder | 1. unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being More Definitions → |
| mod | 1. a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s; noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers More Definitions → |
| medication | 1. (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease 2. the act of treating with medicines or remedies More Definitions → |
| metabolism | 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals 2. the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life More Definitions → |
| maria | 1. a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon More Definitions → |
| mill | 1. a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing 2. machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing More Definitions → |
| moral | 1. the significance of a story or event More Definitions → |
| minority | 1. a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part 2. being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts More Definitions → |
| marc | 1. made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing More Definitions → |
| meal | 1. the food served and eaten at one time 2. any of the occasions for eating food that occur by custom or habit at more or less fixed times More Definitions → |
| machinery | 1. machines or machine systems collectively 2. a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions More Definitions → |
| manga | 1. graphic novel that originated in Japan, usually intended for adults and characterized by highly stylized art More Definitions → |
| mint | 1. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent 2. any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers More Definitions → |
| migration | 1. the movement of persons from one country or locality to another 2. a group of people migrating together (especially in some given time period) More Definitions → |
| median | 1. the number midway between the two middle numbers in a series containing an even or odd number of items More Definitions → |
| modification | 1. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) 2. slightly modified copy; not an exact copy More Definitions → |
| moderate | 1. a person who takes a position in the political center More Definitions → |
| mice | 1. any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails 2. a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye More Definitions → |
| metropolitan | 1. in the Eastern Orthodox Church this title is given to a position between bishop and patriarch; equivalent to archbishop in western Christianity 2. a person who lives in a metropolis More Definitions → |
| mood | 1. a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling 2. the prevailing psychological state More Definitions → |
| minimal | More Definitions → |
| mask | 1. a covering to disguise or conceal the face 2. activity that tries to conceal something More Definitions → |
| midnight | 1. 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night More Definitions → |
| messaging | 1. the sending and processing of e-mail by computer More Definitions → |
| measuring | 1. the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule More Definitions → |
| manhattan | 1. a cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth with a dash of bitters More Definitions → |
| methodology | 1. the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline 2. the system of methods followed in a particular discipline More Definitions → |
| mistake | 1. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention 2. an understanding of something that is not correct More Definitions → |
| mineral | 1. solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition More Definitions → |
| mobility | 1. the quality of moving freely More Definitions → |
| macintosh | 1. a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric 2. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric More Definitions → |
| mart | 1. an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up More Definitions → |
| margin | 1. the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary 2. an amount beyond the minimum necessary More Definitions → |
| murphy | 1. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland More Definitions → |
| monkey | 1. any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians) 2. one who is playfully mischievous More Definitions → |
| mat | 1. a thick flat pad used as a floor covering 2. mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture More Definitions → |
| macro | 1. a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language More Definitions → |
| mandatory | 1. the recipient of a mandate 2. a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves More Definitions → |
| mate | 1. the officer below the master on a commercial ship 2. a fellow member of a team More Definitions → |
| maple | 1. wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring 2. any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone More Definitions → |
| midi | More Definitions → |
| mounting | 1. an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.) 2. framework used for support or display More Definitions → |
| mason | 1. a craftsman who works with stone or brick More Definitions → |
| membrane | 1. a thin pliable sheet of material 2. a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants More Definitions → |
| morocco | 1. a soft pebble-grained leather made from goatskin; used for shoes and book bindings etc. More Definitions → |
| motel | 1. a motor hotel More Definitions → |
| manufacture | 1. the organized action of making of goods and services for sale 2. the act of making something (a product) from raw materials More Definitions → |
| mixture | 1. (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding) 2. any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients More Definitions → |
| mortality | 1. the quality or state of being mortal 2. the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year More Definitions → |
| microwave | 1. a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data 2. kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food More Definitions → |
| millennium | 1. a span of 1000 years 2. (New Testament) in the Book of Revelation it is foretold that those faithful to Jesus will reign with Jesus over the earth for a thousand years; the meaning of these words have been much debated; some denominations (e.g. Jehovah's Witnesses) expect it to be a thousand years of justice and peace and happiness More Definitions → |
| mem | 1. the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet More Definitions → |
| mono | 1. an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing More Definitions → |
| mag | 1. a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it More Definitions → |
| mechanics | 1. the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference 2. the technical aspects of doing something More Definitions → |
| meanwhile | 1. the time between one event, process, or period and another More Definitions → |
| medieval | More Definitions → |
| mainland | 1. the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula More Definitions → |
| mixing | 1. the act of mixing together More Definitions → |
| medal | 1. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event More Definitions → |
| mainstream | 1. the prevailing current of thought More Definitions → |
| maternity | 1. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus 2. the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother More Definitions → |
| marina | 1. a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers More Definitions → |
| moisture | 1. wetness caused by water More Definitions → |
| mistress | 1. an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man 2. a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict) More Definitions → |
| motivation | 1. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior 2. the condition of being motivated More Definitions → |
| mere | 1. a small pond of standing water More Definitions → |
| mighty | More Definitions → |
| marker | 1. some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something 2. a distinguishing symbol More Definitions → |
| manor | 1. the mansion of a lord or wealthy person 2. the landed estate of a lord (including the house on it) More Definitions → |
| metric | 1. a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them 2. a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds) More Definitions → |
| minus | 1. an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated More Definitions → |
| mess | 1. a state of confusion and disorderliness 2. informal terms for a difficult situation More Definitions → |
| mercy | 1. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice 2. a disposition to be kind and forgiving More Definitions → |
| mild | More Definitions → |
| mesa | 1. flat tableland with steep edges More Definitions → |
| marble | 1. a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material 2. a small ball of glass that is used in various games More Definitions → |
| meditation | 1. continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature 2. (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects) More Definitions → |
| modular | More Definitions → |
| microphone | 1. device for converting sound waves into electrical energy More Definitions → |
| memo | 1. a written proposal or reminder More Definitions → |
| magnet | 1. (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field 2. a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts More Definitions → |
| metadata | 1. data about data More Definitions → |
| modelling | 1. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied 2. the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale) More Definitions → |
| miniature | 1. painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts) 2. a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size More Definitions → |
| makeup | 1. cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance 2. an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event More Definitions → |
| magnitude | 1. the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small) 2. a number assigned to the ratio of two quantities; two quantities are of the same order of magnitude if one is less than 10 times as large as the other; the number of magnitudes that the quantities differ is specified to within a power of 10 More Definitions → |
| merit | 1. any admirable quality or attribute 2. the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance) More Definitions → |
| monte | 1. a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time More Definitions → |
| merry | More Definitions → |
| mil | 1. a Cypriot monetary unit equal to one thousandth of a pound 2. a Swedish unit of length equivalent to 10 km More Definitions → |
| metallic | 1. a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal 2. a yarn made partly or entirely of metal More Definitions → |
| marathon | 1. any long and arduous undertaking 2. a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards More Definitions → |
| myth | 1. a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people More Definitions → |
| mileage | 1. distance measured in miles 2. the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned More Definitions → |
| merger | 1. the combination of two or more commercial companies 2. an occurrence that involves the production of a union More Definitions → |
| mods | 1. a youth subculture that began in London in the early 1960s; a working-class movement with highly stylized dress and short hair; listened to rhythm and blues music and travelled on motor scooters More Definitions → |
| musician | 1. someone who plays a music as a profession 2. artist who composes or conducts music as a profession More Definitions → |
| mold | 1. the distinctive form in which a thing is made 2. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens More Definitions → |
| mustang | 1. small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish More Definitions → |
| momentum | 1. an impelling force or strength 2. the product of a body's mass and its velocity More Definitions → |
| mud | 1. water soaked soil; soft wet earth 2. slanderous remarks or charges More Definitions → |
| mu | 1. the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
| miracle | 1. any amazing or wonderful occurrence 2. a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent More Definitions → |
| marvel | 1. something that causes feelings of wonder More Definitions → |
| marking | 1. a distinguishing symbol 2. a pattern of marks More Definitions → |
| mime | 1. an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression 2. a performance using gestures and body movements without words More Definitions → |
| marijuana | 1. a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction 2. the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect More Definitions → |
| madness | 1. obsolete terms for legal insanity 2. an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain More Definitions → |
| malpractice | 1. professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage 2. a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct More Definitions → |
| mic | 1. device for converting sound waves into electrical energy More Definitions → |
| mattress | 1. a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed More Definitions → |
| mixer | 1. a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity 2. club soda or fruit juice used to mix with alcohol More Definitions → |
| mentor | 1. a wise and trusted guide and advisor More Definitions → |
| moss | 1. tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants More Definitions → |
| municipality | 1. an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government 2. people living in a town or city having local self-government More Definitions → |
| missile | 1. a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control 2. a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled More Definitions → |
| mailman | 1. a man who delivers the mail More Definitions → |
| mambo | 1. a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba More Definitions → |
| mandate | 1. a document giving an official instruction or command 2. a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves More Definitions → |
| maiden | 1. an unmarried girl (especially a virgin) 2. (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored More Definitions → |
| myrtle | 1. widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers 2. any evergreen shrub or tree of the genus Myrtus More Definitions → |
| mug | 1. the quantity that can be held in a mug 2. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of More Definitions → |
| mating | 1. the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes More Definitions → |
| marsh | 1. low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water More Definitions → |
| mama | 1. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
| memorandum | 1. a written proposal or reminder More Definitions → |
| masses | 1. a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball 2. the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field More Definitions → |
| mailbox | 1. a private box for delivery of mail 2. public box for deposit of mail More Definitions → |
| maturity | 1. the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed 2. state of being mature; full development More Definitions → |
| mol | 1. the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites More Definitions → |
| majors | 1. the most important league in any sport (especially baseball) More Definitions → |
| manipulation | 1. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage 2. the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means More Definitions → |
| mediation | 1. a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party 2. the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement More Definitions → |
| manuscript | 1. the form of a literary work submitted for publication 2. handwritten book or document More Definitions → |
| monument | 1. a structure erected to commemorate persons or events 2. an important site that is marked and preserved as public property More Definitions → |
| malaria | 1. an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever More Definitions → |
| manila | 1. a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp More Definitions → |
| mutant | 1. (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration 2. an animal that has undergone mutation More Definitions → |
| molecule | 1. (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound 2. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything More Definitions → |
| marginal | More Definitions → |
| molly | 1. popular aquarium fish More Definitions → |
| mitigation | 1. to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious 2. a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances More Definitions → |
| melody | 1. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence 2. the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes More Definitions → |
| maid | 1. a female domestic 2. an unmarried girl (especially a virgin) More Definitions → |
| mechanic | 1. a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools 2. someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles More Definitions → |
| microbiology | 1. the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans More Definitions → |
| mosaic | 1. art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass 2. viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves More Definitions → |
| mutation | 1. (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration 2. (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism More Definitions → |
| maxwell | 1. a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss More Definitions → |
| maintainer | 1. someone who upholds or maintains More Definitions → |
| mayo | 1. egg yolks and oil and vinegar More Definitions → |
| mansion | 1. (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided 2. a large and imposing house More Definitions → |
| mankind | 1. all of the living human inhabitants of the earth More Definitions → |
| mythology | 1. myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person 2. the study of myths More Definitions → |
| metrics | 1. the study of poetic meter and the art of versification More Definitions → |
| motoring | 1. the act of driving an automobile More Definitions → |
| maxim | 1. a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits More Definitions → |
| monopoly | 1. (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller 2. exclusive control or possession of something More Definitions → |
| mum | 1. of China 2. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
| markup | 1. the amount added to the cost to determine the asking price 2. detailed stylistic instructions for typesetting something that is to be printed; manual markup is usually written on the copy (e.g. underlining words that are to be set in italics) More Definitions → |
| mist | 1. a thin fog with condensation near the ground More Definitions → |
| meridian | 1. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development 2. an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator More Definitions → |
| movable | 1. personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc) More Definitions → |
| midway | 1. the place at a fair or carnival where sideshows and similar amusements are located More Definitions → |
| mania | 1. an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action 2. a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently More Definitions → |
| mob | 1. a disorderly crowd of people 2. a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities More Definitions → |
| monk | 1. a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work More Definitions → |
| moose | 1. large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America More Definitions → |
| mystic | 1. someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension More Definitions → |
| meantime | 1. the time between one event, process, or period and another More Definitions → |
| midland | 1. the interior part of a country More Definitions → |
| meadow | 1. a piece of land covered or mostly covered with grass; a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay More Definitions → |
| mercer | 1. a dealer in textiles (especially silks) More Definitions → |
| majesty | 1. impressiveness in scale or proportion More Definitions → |
| magnesium | 1. a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite and dolomite and carnallite and spinel and olivine) More Definitions → |
| midst | 1. the location of something surrounded by other things More Definitions → |
| methyl | 1. the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane More Definitions → |
| morality | 1. concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct 2. motivation based on ideas of right and wrong More Definitions → |
| mesothelioma | 1. a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust More Definitions → |
| minors | 1. a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball) More Definitions → |
| mushroom | 1. common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool) 2. mushrooms and related fleshy fungi (including toadstools, puffballs, morels, coral fungi, etc.) More Definitions → |
| meg | 1. the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros More Definitions → |
| mack | 1. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric More Definitions → |
| maths | 1. a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement More Definitions → |
| manifest | 1. a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane More Definitions → |
| mock | 1. the act of mocking or ridiculing More Definitions → |
| microscopy | 1. research with the use of microscopes More Definitions → |
| melt | 1. the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid More Definitions → |
| muse | 1. the source of an artist's inspiration More Definitions → |
| milestone | 1. stone post at side of a road to show distances 2. a significant event in your life (or in a project) More Definitions → |
| monogram | 1. a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing More Definitions → |
| microscope | 1. magnifier of the image of small objects More Definitions → |
| millionaire | 1. a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars More Definitions → |
| mommy | 1. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
| motif | 1. a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration 2. a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music More Definitions → |
| misuse | 1. improper or excessive use More Definitions → |
| matte | 1. a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted 2. the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss More Definitions → |
| mortal | 1. a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential More Definitions → |
| mates | 1. a pair of people who live together More Definitions → |
| matrices | 1. (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules 2. (geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded More Definitions → |
| modulation | 1. a musical passage moving from one key to another 2. (electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase More Definitions → |
| mustard | 1. any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica 2. pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds More Definitions → |
| masterpiece | 1. the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman 2. an outstanding achievement More Definitions → |
| mare | 1. female equine animal 2. a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon More Definitions → |
| morrow | 1. the next day More Definitions → |
| maroon | 1. a person who is stranded (as on an island) 2. a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color More Definitions → |
| marrow | 1. the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones 2. any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh More Definitions → |
| melting | 1. the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid More Definitions → |
| mahogany | 1. wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture 2. any of various tropical timber trees of the family Meliaceae especially the genus Swietinia valued for their hard yellowish- to reddish-brown wood that is readily worked and takes a high polish More Definitions → |
| menopause | 1. the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends More Definitions → |
| magnum | 1. a large wine bottle for liquor or wine More Definitions → |
| mafia | 1. any tightly knit group of trusted associates More Definitions → |
| mandarin | 1. shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia 2. a member of an elite intellectual or cultural group More Definitions → |
| mosquito | 1. two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals More Definitions → |
| massacre | 1. the savage and excessive killing of many people More Definitions → |
| missionary | 1. someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program 2. someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country More Definitions → |
| manifold | 1. a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes 2. a lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies More Definitions → |
| manipulate | More Definitions → |
| monarch | 1. a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right 2. large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed More Definitions → |
| misconduct | 1. bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf 2. activity that transgresses moral or civil law More Definitions → |
| martini | 1. a cocktail made of gin (or vodka) with dry vermouth More Definitions → |
| mirage | 1. an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects 2. something illusory and unattainable More Definitions → |
| misery | 1. a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune 2. a feeling of intense unhappiness More Definitions → |
| mailer | 1. a person who mails something 2. an advertisement that is sent by mail More Definitions → |
| magnolia | 1. dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine 2. any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia; valued for their longevity and exquisite fragrant blooms More Definitions → |
| macon | 1. fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry More Definitions → |
| malignant | More Definitions → |
| mastering | 1. becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of 2. the act of making a master recording from which copies can be made More Definitions → |
| madame | 1. title used for a married Frenchwoman More Definitions → |
| maze | 1. complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost 2. something jumbled or confused More Definitions → |
| marching | 1. the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind) More Definitions → |
| masonry | 1. structure built of stone or brick by a mason 2. the craft of a mason More Definitions → |
| medicinal | More Definitions → |
| magenta | 1. a primary subtractive color for light; a dark purple-red color; the dye for magenta was discovered in 1859, the year of the battle of Magenta More Definitions → |
| manpower | 1. the force of workers available More Definitions → |
| merlin | 1. small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry More Definitions → |
| mute | 1. a deaf person who is unable to speak 2. a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument More Definitions → |
| metre | 1. the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) 2. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse More Definitions → |
| multitude | 1. a large indefinite quantity 2. a large gathering of people More Definitions → |
| moonlight | 1. the light of the Moon More Definitions → |
| mast | 1. a vertical spar for supporting sails 2. nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground More Definitions → |
| migrant | 1. traveler who moves from one region or country to another More Definitions → |
| mover | 1. workman employed by a moving company 2. (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion More Definitions → |
| multinational | More Definitions → |
| memoir | 1. an account of the author's personal experiences 2. an essay on a scientific or scholarly topic More Definitions → |
| meth | 1. an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant More Definitions → |
| miner | 1. laborer who works in a mine More Definitions → |
| mound | 1. (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands 2. a small natural hill More Definitions → |
| mole | 1. spicy sauce often containing chocolate 2. the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites More Definitions → |
| maize | 1. tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times 2. a strong yellow color More Definitions → |
| mantle | 1. the cloak as a symbol of authority 2. the layer of the earth between the crust and the core More Definitions → |
| mandrake | 1. the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic 2. a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers More Definitions → |
| merging | 1. the act of joining together as one 2. a flowing together More Definitions → |
| mammoth | 1. any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene; extremely large with hairy coats and long upcurved tusks More Definitions → |
| merchandising | 1. branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups 2. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money More Definitions → |
| manners | 1. social deportment More Definitions → |
| morphology | 1. the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants 2. studies of the rules for forming admissible words More Definitions → |
| mayhem | 1. the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person 2. violent and needless disturbance More Definitions → |
| metaphor | 1. a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity More Definitions → |
| mango | 1. large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit 2. large oval tropical fruit having smooth skin, juicy aromatic pulp, and a large hairy seed More Definitions → |
| mastery | 1. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity 2. power to dominate or defeat More Definitions → |
| molding | 1. the act of creating something by casting it in a mold 2. a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing More Definitions → |
| mule | 1. hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile 2. a slipper that has no fitting around the heel More Definitions → |
| motive | 1. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior 2. a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music More Definitions → |
| mead | 1. made of fermented honey and water More Definitions → |
| messiah | 1. any expected deliverer More Definitions → |
| marcel | 1. a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron More Definitions → |
| miserable | More Definitions → |
| medina | 1. the ancient quarter of many cities in northern Africa More Definitions → |
| moderation | 1. quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes 2. a change for the better More Definitions → |
| malware | 1. malicious software, designed to break into a system More Definitions → |
| maximal | More Definitions → |
| makeover | 1. an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance 2. a complete reconstruction and renovation of something More Definitions → |
| mot | 1. a clever remark More Definitions → |
| mortar | 1. a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range 2. used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall More Definitions → |
| monastery | 1. the residence of a religious community More Definitions → |
| madam | 1. a woman of refinement 2. a woman who runs a house of prostitution More Definitions → |
| motley | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume) More Definitions → |
| metropolis | 1. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts 2. people living in a large densely populated municipality More Definitions → |
| manifesto | 1. a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government) More Definitions → |
| micron | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter More Definitions → |
| muller | 1. a reflective thinker characterized by quiet contemplation 2. a heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone More Definitions → |
| mosque | 1. (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret More Definitions → |
| migraine | 1. a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men More Definitions → |
| methane | 1. a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel More Definitions → |
| missy | 1. a young female More Definitions → |
| multiplication | 1. the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production 2. a multiplicative increase More Definitions → |
| mojo | 1. a magic power or magic spell More Definitions → |
| marshal | 1. a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law 2. (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank More Definitions → |
| magician | 1. someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience 2. one who practices magic or sorcery More Definitions → |
| motto | 1. a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual More Definitions → |
| militia | 1. civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army 2. the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service More Definitions → |
| macroeconomic | More Definitions → |
| merchantability | 1. the state of being fit for market; ready to be bought or sold More Definitions → |
| mummy | 1. informal terms for a mother 2. a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt) More Definitions → |
| midget | 1. a person who is markedly small More Definitions → |
| muddy | More Definitions → |
| milling | 1. corrugated edge of a coin More Definitions → |
| myriad | 1. a large indefinite number 2. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand More Definitions → |
| mainframe | 1. a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room 2. (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing More Definitions → |
| mop | 1. cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors More Definitions → |
| maxi | 1. a long skirt ending below the calf More Definitions → |
| monoclonal | 1. any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules More Definitions → |
| maestro | 1. an artist of consummate skill More Definitions → |
| marquis | 1. nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count More Definitions → |
| mediator | 1. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties More Definitions → |
| modernization | 1. making modern in appearance or behavior 2. a modernized version (as of a play) More Definitions → |
| marlin | 1. large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes More Definitions → |
| maven | 1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field More Definitions → |
| maverick | 1. someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action 2. an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it More Definitions → |
| menace | 1. something that is a source of danger 2. a threat or the act of threatening More Definitions → |
| modal | 1. an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality More Definitions → |
| medley | 1. a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources More Definitions → |
| mariner | 1. a man who serves as a sailor More Definitions → |
| morale | 1. a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose 2. the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed More Definitions → |
| mammalian | 1. any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk More Definitions → |
| meteorology | 1. predicting what the weather will be 2. the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather) More Definitions → |
| manure | 1. any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material More Definitions → |
| mourning | 1. state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one 2. the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief More Definitions → |
| mara | 1. hare-like rodent of the Pampas of Argentina More Definitions → |
| mobilization | 1. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: 2. act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action More Definitions → |
| moo | 1. the sound made by a cow or bull More Definitions → |
| magistrate | 1. a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses) More Definitions → |
| momma | 1. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
| mermaid | 1. half woman and half fish; lives in the sea More Definitions → |
| melanoma | 1. any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes More Definitions → |
| militant | 1. a militant reformer More Definitions → |
| mower | 1. garden tool for mowing grass on lawns More Definitions → |
| moth | 1. typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae More Definitions → |
| mash | 1. a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing 2. mixture of ground animal feeds More Definitions → |
| margarita | 1. a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice More Definitions → |
| mentality | 1. a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations 2. mental ability More Definitions → |
| microprocessor | 1. integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system More Definitions → |
| marseille | 1. strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedspreads More Definitions → |
| moor | 1. open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss More Definitions → |
| mascot | 1. a character, animal or object that is adopted by a team or group as a symbolic figure More Definitions → |
| manifestation | 1. a clear appearance 2. a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing More Definitions → |
| malt | 1. a milkshake made with malt powder 2. a lager of high alcohol content; by law it is considered too alcoholic to be sold as lager or beer More Definitions → |
| monoxide | 1. an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule More Definitions → |
| matchmaking | 1. mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others More Definitions → |
| mater | 1. an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously More Definitions → |
| maxima | 1. the largest possible quantity 2. the greatest possible degree More Definitions → |
| mould | 1. loose soil rich in organic matter 2. the distinctive form in which a thing is made More Definitions → |
| morbidity | 1. the relative incidence of a particular disease 2. an abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind More Definitions → |
| mohawk | 1. haircut in which the head is shaved except for a band of hair down the middle of the scalp More Definitions → |
| manic | More Definitions → |
| meme | 1. a cultural unit (an idea or value or pattern of behavior) that is passed from one person to another by non-genetic means (as by imitation) More Definitions → |
| masculine | 1. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male More Definitions → |
| monochrome | 1. painting done in a range of tones of a single color 2. a black-and-white photograph or slide More Definitions → |
| misdemeanor | 1. a crime less serious than a felony More Definitions → |
| magnification | 1. the act of expanding something in apparent size 2. the ratio of the size of an image to the size of the object More Definitions → |
| monotone | 1. an unchanging intonation 2. a single tone repeated with different words or different rhythms (especially in rendering liturgical texts) More Definitions → |
| morals | 1. motivation based on ideas of right and wrong More Definitions → |
| mountaineering | 1. the activity of climbing a mountain More Definitions → |
| mantra | 1. a commonly repeated word or phrase 2. (Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns More Definitions → |
| mamma | 1. informal terms for a mother 2. milk-secreting organ of female mammals More Definitions → |
| mural | 1. a painting that is applied to a wall surface More Definitions → |
| melon | 1. any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh 2. any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers More Definitions → |
| manganese | 1. a hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals More Definitions → |
| motorway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic More Definitions → |
| multiplier | 1. the number by which a multiplicand is multiplied More Definitions → |
| meteor | 1. (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere 2. a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode More Definitions → |
| modifier | 1. a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb 2. a moderator who makes less extreme or uncompromising More Definitions → |
| muck | 1. any thick, viscous matter 2. fecal matter of animals More Definitions → |
| mecca | 1. a place that attracts many visitors More Definitions → |
| mace | 1. an official who carries a mace of office 2. spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed More Definitions → |
| masking | 1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it 2. the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation More Definitions → |
| morphine | 1. an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain More Definitions → |
| microfilm | 1. film on which materials are photographed at greatly reduced size; useful for storage; a magnification system is used to read the material More Definitions → |
| murderer | 1. a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being) More Definitions → |
| misunderstanding | 1. putting the wrong interpretation on 2. an understanding of something that is not correct More Definitions → |
| mandolin | 1. a stringed instrument related to the lute, usually played with a plectrum More Definitions → |
| malik | 1. the leader of a town or community in some parts of Asia Minor and the Indian subcontinent More Definitions → |
| mammal | 1. any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk More Definitions → |
| mismatch | 1. a bad or unsuitable match More Definitions → |
| metaphysics | 1. the philosophical study of being and knowing More Definitions → |
| microelectronics | 1. the branch of electronics that deals with miniature components More Definitions → |
| maneuver | 1. a military training exercise 2. a plan for attaining a particular goal More Definitions → |
| masquerade | 1. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks 2. a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party More Definitions → |
| measles | 1. an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children More Definitions → |
| mindset | 1. a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations More Definitions → |
| mimic | 1. someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress) More Definitions → |
| monumental | More Definitions → |
| monograph | 1. a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject More Definitions → |
| mutt | 1. an inferior dog or one of mixed breed More Definitions → |
| monarchy | 1. an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority More Definitions → |
| matchbox | 1. a box for holding matches More Definitions → |
| monsoon | 1. a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter 2. rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains More Definitions → |
| methamphetamine | 1. an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant More Definitions → |
| mulberry | 1. any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry 2. sweet usually dark purple blackberry-like fruit of any of several mulberry trees of the genus Morus More Definitions → |
| motivating | 1. the act of motivating; providing incentive More Definitions → |
| mitzvah | 1. (Judaism) a precept or commandment of the Jewish law 2. (Judaism) a good deed performed out of religious duty More Definitions → |
| marquee | 1. large and often sumptuous tent 2. permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc. More Definitions → |
| mesquite | 1. any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar More Definitions → |
| milo | 1. small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains More Definitions → |
| meningitis | 1. infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea More Definitions → |
| matador | 1. the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull More Definitions → |
| medic | 1. any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves 2. a medical practitioner in the armed forces More Definitions → |
| mischief | 1. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others 2. the quality or nature of being harmful or evil More Definitions → |
| motorbike | 1. small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars More Definitions → |
| mica | 1. any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity More Definitions → |
| moulin | 1. a chute through which supraglacial water enters a glacier, boring either to the bedrock or to the depth of common crevasse formation More Definitions → |
| muffin | 1. a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan More Definitions → |
| motherhood | 1. the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother More Definitions → |
| methanol | 1. a light volatile flammable poisonous liquid alcohol; used as an antifreeze and solvent and fuel and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol More Definitions → |
| miscellany | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc. More Definitions → |
| mysticism | 1. a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality 2. obscure or irrational thought More Definitions → |
| moratorium | 1. a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged 2. suspension of an ongoing activity More Definitions → |
| malice | 1. feeling a need to see others suffer 2. the quality of threatening evil More Definitions → |
| marbles | 1. a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass) 2. the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception More Definitions → |
| moulding | 1. a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing 2. a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge More Definitions → |
| melancholy | 1. a feeling of thoughtful sadness 2. a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed More Definitions → |
| midday | 1. the middle of the day More Definitions → |
| medallion | 1. any of various large ancient Greek coins 2. a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat) More Definitions → |
| methadone | 1. synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction More Definitions → |
| mosquitoes | 1. two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals More Definitions → |
| melee | 1. a noisy riotous fight More Definitions → |
| moan | 1. an utterance expressing pain or disapproval More Definitions → |
| midterm | 1. the middle of the gestation period 2. middle of an academic term or a political term in office More Definitions → |
| marketer | 1. someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money More Definitions → |
| moron | 1. a person of subnormal intelligence More Definitions → |
| midwifery | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother 2. assisting women at childbirth More Definitions → |
| musk | 1. an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative 2. the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer More Definitions → |
| merle | 1. common black European thrush More Definitions → |
| murine | 1. a rodent that is a member of the family Muridae More Definitions → |
| mink | 1. the expensive fur of a mink 2. fur coat made from the soft lustrous fur of minks More Definitions → |
| maniac | 1. an insane person 2. a person who has an obsession with or excessive enthusiasm for something More Definitions → |
| malfunction | 1. a failure to function normally More Definitions → |
| magma | 1. molten rock in the earth's crust More Definitions → |
| malnutrition | 1. a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods More Definitions → |
| modulus | 1. an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers 2. the absolute value of a complex number More Definitions → |
| montage | 1. a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image More Definitions → |
| madras | 1. a light patterned cotton cloth More Definitions → |
| moot | 1. a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise More Definitions → |
| minivan | 1. a small box-shaped passenger van; usually has removable seats; used as a family car More Definitions → |
| masthead | 1. a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc. 2. the title of a newspaper or magazine; usually printed on the front page and on the editorial page More Definitions → |
| muffler | 1. a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise 2. a scarf worn around the neck More Definitions → |
| massager | 1. someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation More Definitions → |
| magnetism | 1. attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force 2. the branch of science that studies magnetism More Definitions → |
| muster | 1. a gathering of military personnel for duty 2. compulsory military service More Definitions → |
| modernity | 1. the quality of being current or of the present More Definitions → |
| mailbag | 1. pouch used in the shipment of mail 2. letter carrier's shoulder bag More Definitions → |
| mocha | 1. soft suede glove leather from goatskin 2. a flavoring made from coffee mixed with chocolate More Definitions → |
| manicure | 1. professional care for the hands and fingernails More Definitions → |
| medial | More Definitions → |
| miro | 1. New Zealand conifer used for lumber; the dark wood is used for interior carpentry More Definitions → |
| martyr | 1. one who suffers for the sake of principle 2. one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion More Definitions → |
| marmot | 1. stocky coarse-furred burrowing rodent with a short bushy tail found throughout the Northern Hemisphere; hibernates in winter More Definitions → |
| maturation | 1. coming to full development; becoming mature 2. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level More Definitions → |
| multiplicity | 1. the property of being multiple 2. a large number More Definitions → |
| mite | 1. a slight but appreciable amount 2. any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods More Definitions → |
| mitochondria | 1. an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy More Definitions → |
| mina | 1. tropical Asian starlings More Definitions → |
| mantis | 1. predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer More Definitions → |
| marguerite | 1. tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum 2. perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands having usually pale yellow daisylike flowers; often included in genus Chrysanthemum More Definitions → |
| minimization | 1. the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position More Definitions → |
| multiplex | 1. communicates two or more signals over a common channel 2. a movie theater that has several different auditoriums in the same building More Definitions → |
| mammography | 1. a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays More Definitions → |
| marge | 1. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter More Definitions → |
| miscarriage | 1. failure of a plan 2. a natural loss of the products of conception More Definitions → |
| midwives | 1. a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies More Definitions → |
| modernism | 1. genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres 2. the quality of being current or of the present More Definitions → |
| modernisation | 1. making modern in appearance or behavior More Definitions → |
| modality | 1. a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility 2. verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker More Definitions → |
| midwife | 1. a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies More Definitions → |
| mascara | 1. makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes More Definitions → |
| mulch | 1. a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion More Definitions → |
| misrepresentation | 1. a misleading falsehood 2. a willful perversion of facts More Definitions → |
| matchmaker | 1. someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others More Definitions → |
| margarine | 1. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter More Definitions → |
| meow | 1. the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this) More Definitions → |
| mousse | 1. a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream 2. a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin More Definitions → |
| mapper | 1. a clerk who marks data on a chart More Definitions → |
| macho | 1. a male exhibiting or characterized by machismo More Definitions → |
| midsummer | 1. June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point More Definitions → |
| minimalist | 1. a conservative who advocates only minor reforms in government or politics 2. a practitioner or advocate of artistic minimalism More Definitions → |
| multiculturalism | 1. the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country More Definitions → |
| mathematician | 1. a person skilled in mathematics More Definitions → |
| manatee | 1. sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America; the flat tail is rounded More Definitions → |
| moray | 1. family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked More Definitions → |
| macroeconomics | 1. the branch of economics that studies the overall working of a national economy More Definitions → |
| maidenhead | 1. a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin More Definitions → |
| muon | 1. an elementary particle with a negative charge and a half-life of 2 microsecond; decays to electron and neutrino and antineutrino More Definitions → |
| misinformation | 1. information that is incorrect More Definitions → |
| melatonin | 1. hormone secreted by the pineal gland More Definitions → |
| mockingbird | 1. long-tailed grey-and-white songbird of the southern United States able to mimic songs of other birds More Definitions → |
| mangrove | 1. a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building More Definitions → |
| metallurgy | 1. the science and technology of metals More Definitions → |
| morph | More Definitions → |
| mercenary | 1. a person hired to fight for another country than their own More Definitions → |
| mahjong | 1. Chinese game played by 4 people with 144 tiles More Definitions → |
| memoranda | 1. a written proposal or reminder 2. a written proposal or reminder More Definitions → |
| metrology | 1. the scientific study of measurement More Definitions → |
| mogul | 1. a bump on a ski slope 2. a very wealthy or powerful businessman More Definitions → |
| misfortune | 1. unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event 2. an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes More Definitions → |
| microfiche | 1. small sheet of microfilm on which many pages of material have been photographed; a magnification system is used to read the material More Definitions → |
| mycobacterium | 1. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases More Definitions → |
| mildew | 1. the process of becoming mildewed 2. a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter More Definitions → |
| mystique | 1. an aura of heightened value or interest or meaning surrounding a person or thing More Definitions → |
| madman | 1. an insane person More Definitions → |
| metastasis | 1. the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body More Definitions → |
| manger | 1. a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed More Definitions → |
| mezzanine | 1. first or lowest balcony 2. intermediate floor just above the ground floor More Definitions → |
| mainstay | 1. a prominent supporter 2. a central cohesive source of support and stability More Definitions → |
| mucosa | 1. mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior More Definitions → |
| mallard | 1. wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended; widely distributed More Definitions → |
| mitre | 1. joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner 2. the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made More Definitions → |
| mooring | 1. a place where a craft can be made fast 2. (nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place More Definitions → |
| mull | 1. a term used in Scottish names of promontories More Definitions → |
| mortuary | 1. a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation More Definitions → |
| magneto | 1. a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine More Definitions → |
| microchip | 1. electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit More Definitions → |
| millet | 1. any of various small-grained annual cereal and forage grasses of the genera Panicum, Echinochloa, Setaria, Sorghum, and Eleusine 2. small seed of any of various annual cereal grasses especially Setaria italica More Definitions → |
| munch | 1. a large bite More Definitions → |
| mallet | 1. a sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer; used in sports (polo or croquet) to hit a ball 2. a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc. More Definitions → |
| mouthpiece | 1. a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person 2. an acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks More Definitions → |
| mayflower | 1. low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers More Definitions → |
| macaroni | 1. a British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms 2. pasta in the form of slender tubes More Definitions → |
| modeler | 1. a person who creates models More Definitions → |
| maar | 1. a flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was formed by an explosion; often filled with water More Definitions → |
| mayonnaise | 1. egg yolks and oil and vinegar More Definitions → |
| mastermind | 1. someone who creates new things 2. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality More Definitions → |
| mitt | 1. the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb 2. the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball More Definitions → |
| mulligan | 1. Irish version of burgoo More Definitions → |
| millimeter | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter More Definitions → |
| myeloma | 1. a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow More Definitions → |
| merino | 1. white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality More Definitions → |
| meltdown | 1. severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping 2. a disaster comparable to a nuclear meltdown More Definitions → |
| metamorphosis | 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals 2. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances More Definitions → |
| mongoose | 1. agile grizzled Old World viverrine; preys on snakes and rodents More Definitions → |
| mariposa | 1. any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico More Definitions → |
| mend | 1. sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) 2. the act of putting something in working order again More Definitions → |
| mew | 1. the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this) 2. the common gull of Eurasia and northeastern North America More Definitions → |
| metalworking | 1. the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner More Definitions → |
| muzzle | 1. the open circular discharging end of a gun 2. forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose More Definitions → |
| monorail | 1. a railway having a single track More Definitions → |
| manhood | 1. the state of being a man; manly qualities 2. the quality of being human More Definitions → |
| mozzarella | 1. mild white Italian cheese More Definitions → |
| materiel | 1. equipment and supplies of a military force More Definitions → |
| modesty | 1. freedom from vanity or conceit 2. formality and propriety of manner More Definitions → |
| methionine | 1. a crystalline amino acid containing sulfur; found in most proteins and essential for nutrition More Definitions → |
| molar | 1. grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars More Definitions → |
| muff | 1. a warm tubular covering for the hands 2. (sports) dropping the ball More Definitions → |
| mousepad | 1. a small portable pad that provides traction for the ball of a computer mouse More Definitions → |
| mountaineer | 1. someone who climbs mountains More Definitions → |
| meteorite | 1. stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface More Definitions → |
| microcomputer | 1. a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time More Definitions → |
| milieu | 1. the environmental condition More Definitions → |
| magnifier | 1. a scientific instrument that magnifies an image More Definitions → |
| medusa | 1. one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles More Definitions → |
| mocking | More Definitions → |
| manslaughter | 1. homicide without malice aforethought More Definitions → |
| matchup | 1. the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition More Definitions → |
| mantel | 1. shelf that projects from wall above fireplace More Definitions → |
| midfield | 1. (sports) the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse) More Definitions → |
| mutagenesis | 1. an event capable of causing a mutation More Definitions → |
| motorist | 1. someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile More Definitions → |
| mutiny | 1. open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers) More Definitions → |
| minibar | 1. sideboard with compartments for holding bottles More Definitions → |
| motility | 1. ability to move spontaneously and independently 2. a change of position that does not entail a change of location More Definitions → |
| materialism | 1. a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters 2. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality More Definitions → |
| moveable | More Definitions → |
| multiplexer | 1. a device that can interleave two or more activities More Definitions → |
| minima | 1. the smallest possible quantity 2. the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right More Definitions → |
| mackintosh | 1. a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric 2. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric More Definitions → |
| moonstone | 1. a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar More Definitions → |
| muscat | 1. any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes 2. wine from muscat grapes More Definitions → |
| marque | 1. a name given to a product or service More Definitions → |
| marinade | 1. mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings; used for soaking foods before cooking More Definitions → |
| mucus | 1. protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium More Definitions → |
| metastases | 1. the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body More Definitions → |
| macrophage | 1. a large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood stream More Definitions → |
| modernist | 1. an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles More Definitions → |
| moat | 1. ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water More Definitions → |
| mauve | 1. a moderate purple More Definitions → |
| moa | 1. extinct flightless bird of New Zealand More Definitions → |
| millennia | 1. a span of 1000 years 2. (New Testament) in the Book of Revelation it is foretold that those faithful to Jesus will reign with Jesus over the earth for a thousand years; the meaning of these words have been much debated; some denominations (e.g. Jehovah's Witnesses) expect it to be a thousand years of justice and peace and happiness More Definitions → |
| molybdenum | 1. a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel More Definitions → |
| mullet | 1. highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet 2. freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide More Definitions → |
| metformin | 1. an antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucophage) prescribed to treat type II diabetes More Definitions → |
| mackerel | 1. flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish 2. any of various fishes of the family Scombridae More Definitions → |
| multicolor | More Definitions → |
| matting | 1. a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp) 2. mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture More Definitions → |
| minibus | 1. a light bus (4 to 10 passengers) More Definitions → |
| marquise | 1. a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess 2. permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc. More Definitions → |
| manipulative | More Definitions → |
| menstruation | 1. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause More Definitions → |
| mane | 1. long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck 2. growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being More Definitions → |
| mohair | 1. fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat More Definitions → |
| misconception | 1. an incorrect conception More Definitions → |
| molasses | 1. thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining More Definitions → |
| machinist | 1. a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools More Definitions → |
| matinee | 1. a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon) More Definitions → |
| midweek | 1. the middle of a week More Definitions → |
| mush | 1. any soft or soggy mass 2. cornmeal boiled in water More Definitions → |
| manta | 1. a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl 2. extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned More Definitions → |
| midpoint | 1. a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure More Definitions → |
| mastiff | 1. an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog More Definitions → |
| marmalade | 1. a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits More Definitions → |
| memento | 1. a reminder of past events More Definitions → |
| myosin | 1. the commonest protein in muscle; a globulin that combines with actin to form actomyosin More Definitions → |
| murky | More Definitions → |
| morn | 1. the time period between dawn and noon More Definitions → |
| motorcycling | 1. riding a motorcycle More Definitions → |
| magi | 1. a magician or sorcerer of ancient times 2. a member of the Zoroastrian priesthood of the ancient Persians More Definitions → |
| megabyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobytes or 10^6 (1,000,000) bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes More Definitions → |
| monastic | 1. a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work More Definitions → |
| mouser | 1. a cat proficient at mousing More Definitions → |
| monomer | 1. a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers More Definitions → |
| mow | 1. a loft in a barn where hay is stored More Definitions → |
| mumps | 1. an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands More Definitions → |
| masculinity | 1. the properties characteristic of the male sex 2. the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men More Definitions → |
| mingling | 1. the action of people mingling and coming into contact More Definitions → |
| monologue | 1. speech you make to yourself 2. a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation) More Definitions → |
| masse | 1. a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball More Definitions → |
| magnetics | 1. the branch of science that studies magnetism More Definitions → |
| metabolite | 1. any substance involved in metabolism (either as a product of metabolism or as necessary for metabolism) More Definitions → |
| mutilation | 1. an injury that causes disfigurement or that deprives you of a limb or other important body part 2. the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something More Definitions → |
| magnetometer | 1. a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields More Definitions → |
| mnemonic | 1. a device (such as a rhyme or acronym) used to aid recall More Definitions → |
| mademoiselle | 1. small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico More Definitions → |
| mineralogy | 1. the branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them More Definitions → |
| metronome | 1. clicking pendulum indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music More Definitions → |
| mons | 1. a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women More Definitions → |
| moped | 1. a motorbike that can be pedaled or driven by a low-powered gasoline engine More Definitions → |
| milt | 1. fish sperm or sperm-filled reproductive gland; having a creamy texture 2. seminal fluid produced by male fish More Definitions → |
| microeconomics | 1. the branch of economics that studies the economy of consumers or households or individual firms More Definitions → |
| mussel | 1. black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine 2. marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc. More Definitions → |
| magnetization | 1. the extent or degree to which something is magnetized 2. the process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently) More Definitions → |
| mahatma | 1. (Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage More Definitions → |
| moderne | More Definitions → |
| moustache | 1. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip More Definitions → |
| moll | 1. the girlfriend of a gangster More Definitions → |
| mews | 1. street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings More Definitions → |
| mezzo | 1. a soprano with a voice between soprano and contralto 2. the female singing voice between contralto and soprano More Definitions → |
| maw | 1. informal terms for the mouth More Definitions → |
| mockery | 1. showing your contempt by derision 2. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way More Definitions → |
| mycoplasma | 1. any of a group of small parasitic bacteria that lack cell walls and can survive without oxygen; can cause pneumonia and urinary tract infection More Definitions → |
| masque | 1. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks More Definitions → |
| martingale | 1. a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head 2. spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat More Definitions → |
| minnow | 1. very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams More Definitions → |
| melamine | 1. a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins More Definitions → |
| mavis | 1. common Old World thrush noted for its song More Definitions → |
| martyrdom | 1. death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause 2. any experience that causes intense suffering More Definitions → |
| manna | 1. hardened sugary exudation of various trees 2. (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus More Definitions → |
| murmur | 1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech 2. a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant More Definitions → |
| marigold | 1. any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers More Definitions → |
| minster | 1. any of certain cathedrals and large churches; originally connected to a monastery More Definitions → |
| malignancy | 1. (medicine) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death 2. quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will More Definitions → |
| magpie | 1. long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call 2. someone who collects things that have been discarded by others More Definitions → |
| mediocrity | 1. ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding 2. a person of second-rate ability or value More Definitions → |
| minstrel | 1. a singer of folk songs 2. a performer in a minstrel show More Definitions → |
| miter | 1. joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner 2. the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made More Definitions → |
| metazoa | 1. any animal of the subkingdom Metazoa; all animals except protozoans and sponges More Definitions → |
| maul | 1. a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges More Definitions → |
| medalist | 1. someone who has won a medal 2. (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament More Definitions → |
| mindfulness | 1. the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities More Definitions → |
| methotrexate | 1. toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis More Definitions → |
| mismanagement | 1. management that is careless or inefficient More Definitions → |
| mollie | 1. popular aquarium fish More Definitions → |
| mastectomy | 1. surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor More Definitions → |
| moniker | 1. a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) More Definitions → |
| marshmallow | 1. spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar More Definitions → |
| milkshake | 1. frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream More Definitions → |
| mariachi | 1. a group of street musicians in Mexico More Definitions → |
| modernize | More Definitions → |
| meson | 1. an elementary particle responsible for the forces in the atomic nucleus; a hadron with a baryon number of 0 More Definitions → |
| miso | 1. a thick paste made from fermented soybeans and barley or rice malt; used in Japanese cooking to make soups or sauces More Definitions → |
| mouthful | 1. the quantity that can be held in the mouth 2. a small amount eaten or drunk More Definitions → |
| minion | 1. a servile or fawning dependant More Definitions → |
| mishap | 1. an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate 2. an instance of misfortune More Definitions → |
| musing | 1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration More Definitions → |
| mirza | 1. a title of respect placed before the surname of an official, scholar, or other distinguished man. More Definitions → |
| mistrust | 1. doubt about someone's honesty 2. the trait of not trusting others More Definitions → |
| melodrama | 1. an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization More Definitions → |
| makeshift | 1. something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency More Definitions → |
| multiprocessor | 1. a computer that uses two or more processing units under integrated control More Definitions → |
| mustache | 1. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip More Definitions → |
| morel | 1. any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap More Definitions → |
| muss | 1. a state of confusion and disorderliness More Definitions → |
| moduli | 1. an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers 2. the absolute value of a complex number More Definitions → |
| moraine | 1. accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier More Definitions → |
| manhunt | 1. an organized search (by police) for a person (charged with a crime) More Definitions → |
| molestation | 1. the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children) 2. the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism More Definitions → |
| mitosis | 1. cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes More Definitions → |
| maximization | 1. the mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function 2. the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position More Definitions → |
| monolith | 1. a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk) More Definitions → |
| mandala | 1. any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation More Definitions → |
| mitogen | 1. an agent that triggers mitosis More Definitions → |
| mistletoe | 1. American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe 2. Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas More Definitions → |
| manageability | 1. the capability of being managed or controlled More Definitions → |
| moxie | 1. fortitude and determination More Definitions → |
| methylene | 1. the bivalent radical CH2 derived from methane More Definitions → |
| marten | 1. agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels More Definitions → |
| mannequin | 1. a woman who wears clothes to display fashions 2. a life-size dummy used to display clothes More Definitions → |
| mako | 1. powerful mackerel shark of the Atlantic and Pacific More Definitions → |
| mote | 1. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything More Definitions → |
| manhole | 1. a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure More Definitions → |
| masochism | 1. sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological) More Definitions → |
| mutton | 1. meat from a mature domestic sheep More Definitions → |
| mutter | 1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech 2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone More Definitions → |
| microcosm | 1. a miniature model of something More Definitions → |
| mobilisation | 1. act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action 2. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: More Definitions → |
| mirth | 1. great merriment More Definitions → |
| mediaeval | More Definitions → |
| morgue | 1. a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation More Definitions → |
| macadamia | 1. any tree of the genus Macadamia More Definitions → |
| manipulator | 1. an agent that operates some apparatus or machine 2. a person who handles things manually More Definitions → |
| microtubule | 1. a microscopically small tubule More Definitions → |
| moonshine | 1. the light of the Moon 2. whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash More Definitions → |
| militarism | 1. a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests More Definitions → |
| mimosa | 1. evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers 2. any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves More Definitions → |
| misfit | 1. someone unable to adapt to their circumstances More Definitions → |
| mistral | 1. a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter More Definitions → |
| maelstrom | 1. a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) More Definitions → |
| myocardium | 1. the middle muscular layer of the heart wall More Definitions → |
| menagerie | 1. a collection of live animals for study or display 2. the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition More Definitions → |
| millwork | 1. woodwork that has been machined at a mill More Definitions → |
| myelin | 1. a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers More Definitions → |
| moorcock | 1. male red grouse More Definitions → |
| meatloaf | 1. a baked loaf of ground meat More Definitions → |
| mistreatment | 1. the practice of treating (someone or something) badly More Definitions → |
| mausoleum | 1. a large burial chamber, usually above ground More Definitions → |
| maltreatment | 1. cruel or inhumane treatment More Definitions → |
| malaise | 1. physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) More Definitions → |
| materialize | More Definitions → |
| merchandiser | 1. a businessperson engaged in retail trade More Definitions → |
| multivitamin | 1. a pill or tablet containing several vitamins More Definitions → |
| monotype | 1. (biology) a taxonomic group with a single member (a single species or genus) 2. the sole print made by pressing paper against a painted or inked glass or metal plate More Definitions → |
| marionette | 1. a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer More Definitions → |
| midwinter | 1. the middle of winter More Definitions → |
| musicianship | 1. artistry in performing music More Definitions → |
| mortgagee | 1. the person who accepts a mortgage More Definitions → |
| muslin | 1. plain-woven cotton fabric More Definitions → |
| matcher | 1. someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others More Definitions → |
| mononuclear | More Definitions → |
| malacca | 1. stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles 2. a cane made from the stem of a rattan palm More Definitions → |
| metalware | 1. household articles made of metal (especially for use at table) More Definitions → |
| meteorologist | 1. a specialist who studies processes in the earth's atmosphere that cause weather conditions More Definitions → |
| mammogram | 1. X-ray film of the soft tissue of the breast More Definitions → |
| mince | 1. food chopped into small bits More Definitions → |
| metalwork | 1. the metal parts of something 2. the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner More Definitions → |
| motivator | 1. a positive motivational influence More Definitions → |
| matrimony | 1. the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) 2. the ceremony or sacrament of marriage More Definitions → |
| mountainside | 1. the side or slope of a mountain More Definitions → |
| menthol | 1. a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavoring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion 2. a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint More Definitions → |
| minx | 1. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men More Definitions → |
| mensch | 1. a decent responsible person with admirable characteristics More Definitions → |
| morphogenesis | 1. differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism) More Definitions → |
| mouton | 1. meat from a mature domestic sheep More Definitions → |
| minimisation | 1. the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position More Definitions → |
| misunderstand | More Definitions → |
| meddling | 1. the act of altering something secretly or improperly More Definitions → |
| medico | 1. a student in medical school 2. a licensed medical practitioner More Definitions → |
| marimba | 1. a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets More Definitions → |
| myopia | 1. (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred More Definitions → |
| middleman | 1. someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers 2. the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk More Definitions → |
| midge | 1. minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water More Definitions → |
| meander | 1. a bend or curve, as in a stream or river 2. an aimless amble on a winding course More Definitions → |
| micrometer | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter 2. caliper for measuring small distances More Definitions → |
| microbe | 1. a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use More Definitions → |
| matron | 1. a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified 2. a wardress in a prison More Definitions → |
| marauder | 1. someone who attacks in search of booty More Definitions → |
| minter | 1. a skilled worker who coins or stamps money More Definitions → |
| musicology | 1. the scholarly and scientific study of music More Definitions → |
| meld | 1. a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank More Definitions → |
| mallow | 1. any of various plants of the family Malvaceae More Definitions → |
| matriculation | 1. admission to a group (especially a college or university) More Definitions → |
| manoeuvre | 1. a plan for attaining a particular goal 2. a military training exercise More Definitions → |
| mire | 1. a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot 2. deep soft mud in water or slush More Definitions → |
| markka | 1. formerly the basic unit of money in Finland More Definitions → |
| mores | 1. (sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group More Definitions → |
| maggot | 1. the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter More Definitions → |
| myrrh | 1. aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume More Definitions → |
| machete | 1. a large heavy knife used as a weapon or for cutting vegetation More Definitions → |
| menorah | 1. (Judaism) a candelabrum with nine branches; used during the Hanukkah festival More Definitions → |
| millstone | 1. (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps 2. any load that is difficult to carry More Definitions → |
| magus | 1. a magician or sorcerer of ancient times 2. a member of the Zoroastrian priesthood of the ancient Persians More Definitions → |
| medulla | 1. a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers 2. lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata) More Definitions → |
| mending | 1. garments that must be repaired 2. the act of putting something in working order again More Definitions → |
| megawatt | 1. a unit of power equal to one million watts More Definitions → |
| moccasin | 1. soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans More Definitions → |
| masjid | 1. (Islam) a Muslim place of worship More Definitions → |
| monohydrate | 1. a hydrate that contains one molecule of water per molecule of the compound More Definitions → |
| mien | 1. dignified manner or conduct More Definitions → |
| minder | 1. someone (usually in totalitarian countries) who is assigned to watch over foreign visitors 2. a person who looks after babies (usually in the person's own home) while the babys' parents are working More Definitions → |
| malachite | 1. a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects More Definitions → |
| mentation | 1. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully More Definitions → |
| maharaja | 1. a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja More Definitions → |
| meiosis | 1. (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants) 2. understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary) More Definitions → |
| mercurial | More Definitions → |
| metronidazole | 1. antiprotozoal medication (trade name Flagyl) used to treat trichomoniasis and giardiasis More Definitions → |
| matchbook | 1. a small folder of paper safety matches More Definitions → |
| marl | 1. a loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime More Definitions → |
| magdalen | 1. a reformed prostitute More Definitions → |
| massif | 1. a block of the earth's crust bounded by faults and shifted to form peaks of a mountain range More Definitions → |
| milligram | 1. one thousandth (1/1,000) gram More Definitions → |
| mitten | 1. glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together More Definitions → |
| moiety | 1. one of two (approximately) equal parts 2. one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe More Definitions → |
| moorland | 1. open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss More Definitions → |
| minefield | 1. a region in which explosives mines have been placed More Definitions → |
| montane | More Definitions → |
| modeller | 1. a person who creates models More Definitions → |
| muttering | 1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech 2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone More Definitions → |
| metical | 1. the basic unit of money in Mozambique; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
| monochromatic | More Definitions → |
| motorcoach | 1. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport More Definitions → |
| misrepresent | More Definitions → |
| macaw | 1. long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America; among the largest and showiest of parrots More Definitions → |
| mantua | 1. loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries More Definitions → |
| megahertz | 1. one million periods per second More Definitions → |
| middleweight | 1. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 165 pounds 2. a wrestler who weighs 172-192 pounds More Definitions → |
| mackinaw | 1. a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material 2. a thick plaid blanket formerly used in the northwestern United States More Definitions → |
| miniskirt | 1. a very short skirt More Definitions → |
| mangosteen | 1. East Indian tree with thick leathery leaves and edible fruit 2. two- to three-inch tropical fruit with juicy flesh suggestive of both peaches and pineapples More Definitions → |
| morgen | 1. a South African unit of measure equal to about 2 acres More Definitions → |
| miscellanea | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things More Definitions → |
| menage | 1. a social unit living together More Definitions → |
| motherland | 1. the country where you were born More Definitions → |
| materiality | 1. relevance requiring careful consideration 2. the quality of being physical; consisting of matter More Definitions → |
| momenta | 1. an impelling force or strength 2. the product of a body's mass and its velocity More Definitions → |
| mange | 1. a persistent and contagious disease of the skin causing inflammation and itching and loss of hair; affects domestic animals (and sometimes people) More Definitions → |
| magnificence | 1. splendid or imposing in size or appearance 2. the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand More Definitions → |
| mikado | 1. the emperor of Japan; when regarded as a religious leader the emperor is called tenno More Definitions → |
| mandible | 1. the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth More Definitions → |
| microeconomic | More Definitions → |
| millisecond | 1. one thousandth (10^-3) of a second More Definitions → |
| microgram | 1. one millionth (1/1,000,000) gram More Definitions → |
| myopic | More Definitions → |
| midline | 1. the median plane of the body (or some part of the body) More Definitions → |
| mastitis | 1. inflammation of a breast (or udder) More Definitions → |
| monoamine | 1. a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter) More Definitions → |
| malformation | 1. an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed 2. something abnormal or anomalous More Definitions → |
| magnetosphere | 1. the magnetic field of a planet; the volume around the planet in which charged particles are subject more to the planet's magnetic field than to the solar magnetic field More Definitions → |
| monad | 1. (chemistry) an atom having a valence of one 2. a singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive More Definitions → |
| magnate | 1. a very wealthy or powerful businessman More Definitions → |
| meringue | 1. sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar More Definitions → |
| minimalism | 1. an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color More Definitions → |
| misinterpretation | 1. putting the wrong interpretation on More Definitions → |
| meatball | 1. ground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth More Definitions → |
| mimeo | 1. a rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo) More Definitions → |
| microcode | 1. (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory More Definitions → |
| monotony | 1. the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety 2. constancy of tone or pitch or inflection More Definitions → |
| miniscule | More Definitions → |
| marksman | 1. someone skilled in shooting More Definitions → |
| maxillary | 1. the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium More Definitions → |
| manilla | 1. a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp More Definitions → |
| maimed | 1. people who are wounded More Definitions → |
| marinara | 1. sauce for pasta; contains tomatoes and garlic and herbs More Definitions → |
| milepost | 1. stone post at side of a road to show distances More Definitions → |
| millionth | 1. position 1,000,000 in a countable series of things 2. one part in a million equal parts More Definitions → |
| misappropriation | 1. the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else 2. wrongful borrowing More Definitions → |
| memorization | 1. learning so as to be able to remember verbatim More Definitions → |
| mortgagor | 1. the person who gives a mortgage in return for money to be repaid More Definitions → |
| meatpacking | 1. wholesale packaging of meat for future sale (including slaughtering and processing and distribution to retailers) More Definitions → |
| miser | 1. a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably) More Definitions → |
| marshalling | More Definitions → |
| musket | 1. a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen More Definitions → |
| mumbling | 1. indistinct enunciation 2. ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth) More Definitions → |
| misnomer | 1. an incorrect or unsuitable name More Definitions → |
| melodramatic | More Definitions → |
| misalignment | 1. the spatial property of things that are not properly aligned More Definitions → |
| muddle | 1. a confused multitude of things 2. informal terms for a difficult situation More Definitions → |
| myasthenia | 1. a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions 2. any muscular weakness More Definitions → |
| mastic | 1. an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes 2. a pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler More Definitions → |
| mitochondrion | 1. an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy More Definitions → |
| megaphone | 1. a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice More Definitions → |
| manzanita | 1. chiefly evergreen shrubs of warm dry areas of western North America 2. evergreen tree of the Pacific coast of North America having glossy leathery leaves and orange-red edible berries; wood used for furniture and bark for tanning More Definitions → |
| madrigal | 1. an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices; follows a strict poetic form More Definitions → |
| marihuana | 1. a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction 2. the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect More Definitions → |
| monocyte | 1. a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria More Definitions → |
| mandrel | 1. any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts More Definitions → |
| miler | 1. (used only in combinations) the length of something in miles 2. a runner in a one-mile race More Definitions → |
| madcap | 1. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person More Definitions → |
| minutiae | 1. a small or minor detail 2. (biometrics, forensics) Any of the major features of a fingerprint that allow prints to be compared. More Definitions → |
| mastodon | 1. extinct elephant-like mammal that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differ from mammoths in the form of the molar teeth More Definitions → |
| milkweed | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Asclepias having milky juice and pods that split open releasing seeds with downy tufts 2. annual Eurasian sow thistle with soft spiny leaves and rayed yellow flower heads More Definitions → |
| mettle | 1. the courage to carry on More Definitions → |
| mortician | 1. one whose business is the management of funerals More Definitions → |
| malady | 1. any unwholesome or desperate condition 2. impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism More Definitions → |
| melange | 1. a motley assortment of things More Definitions → |
| mistaking | 1. putting the wrong interpretation on More Definitions → |
| medallist | 1. someone who has won a medal 2. (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament More Definitions → |
| missus | 1. informal term of address for someone's wife More Definitions → |
| mousetrap | 1. a trap for catching mice 2. (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated More Definitions → |
| malamute | 1. breed of sled dog developed in Alaska More Definitions → |
| mufti | 1. a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law 2. civilian dress worn by a person who is entitled to wear a military uniform More Definitions → |
| mobster | 1. a criminal who is a member of gang More Definitions → |
| mumble | 1. a soft indistinct utterance More Definitions → |
| mugger | 1. a robber who takes property by threatening or performing violence on the person who is robbed (usually on the street) More Definitions → |
| materialist | 1. someone with great regard for material possessions 2. someone who thinks that nothing exists but physical matter More Definitions → |
| methylphenidate | 1. central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children More Definitions → |
| marmite | 1. soup cooked in a large pot 2. a large pot especially one with legs used e.g. for cooking soup More Definitions → |
| mortification | 1. strong feelings of embarrassment 2. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) More Definitions → |
| monogamy | 1. the practice or state of having only one spouse at a time More Definitions → |
| minuet | 1. a stately court dance in the 17th century 2. a stately piece of music composed for dancing the minuet; often incorporated into a sonata or suite More Definitions → |
| mycology | 1. the branch of botany that studies fungi and fungus-caused diseases More Definitions → |
| mouthwash | 1. a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth More Definitions → |
| monolingual | 1. a person who knows only one language More Definitions → |
| melanin | 1. insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers More Definitions → |
| marginalization | 1. the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society) More Definitions → |
| mujahideen | 1. a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad More Definitions → |
| minesweeper | 1. ship equipped to detect and then destroy or neutralize or remove marine mines More Definitions → |
| mallee | 1. any of several low-growing Australian eucalypts More Definitions → |
| mongrel | 1. derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin 2. an inferior dog or one of mixed breed More Definitions → |
| meagre | More Definitions → |
| mopping | 1. cleaning with a mop More Definitions → |
| misspelling | 1. a spelling that is incorrect More Definitions → |
| manus | 1. the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb More Definitions → |
| mongo | 1. 100 mongo equal 1 tugrik in Mongolia More Definitions → |
| meshing | 1. contact by fitting together 2. an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals More Definitions → |
| meniscus | 1. (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint 2. (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other More Definitions → |
| mealtime | 1. the hour at which a meal is habitually or customarily eaten More Definitions → |
| misstatement | 1. a statement that contains a mistake More Definitions → |
| maypole | 1. a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day More Definitions → |
| maneuverability | 1. the quality of being maneuverable More Definitions → |
| metastable | More Definitions → |
| misbehavior | 1. improper or wicked or immoral behavior More Definitions → |
| majolica | 1. highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide More Definitions → |
| mandamus | 1. an extraordinary writ commanding an official to perform a ministerial act that the law recognizes as an absolute duty and not a matter for the official's discretion; used only when all other judicial remedies fail More Definitions → |
| molester | 1. someone who subjects others to unwanted or improper sexual activities More Definitions → |
| madrona | 1. evergreen tree of the Pacific coast of North America having glossy leathery leaves and orange-red edible berries; wood used for furniture and bark for tanning More Definitions → |
| militancy | 1. a militant aggressiveness More Definitions → |
| macaque | 1. short-tailed monkey of rocky regions of Asia and Africa More Definitions → |
| motorcyclist | 1. a traveler who rides a motorcycle More Definitions → |
| mola | 1. among the largest bony fish; pelagic fish having an oval compressed body with high dorsal and anal fins and caudal fin reduced to a rudder-like lobe; worldwide in warm waters More Definitions → |
| melancholic | 1. someone subject to melancholia More Definitions → |
| maisonette | 1. a self-contained apartment (usually on two floors) in a larger house and with its own entrance from the outside 2. a small house More Definitions → |
| magnetite | 1. an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets More Definitions → |
| molt | 1. periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles More Definitions → |
| minuscule | 1. the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case 2. a small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries and used in medieval manuscripts More Definitions → |
| microorganism | 1. any organism of microscopic size More Definitions → |
| mangle | 1. clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers More Definitions → |
| mnemonics | 1. a method or system for improving the memory More Definitions → |
| maser | 1. an acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an amplifier that works on the same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation More Definitions → |
| musky | More Definitions → |
| mangoes | 1. large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit 2. large oval tropical fruit having smooth skin, juicy aromatic pulp, and a large hairy seed More Definitions → |
| mannitol | 1. a diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine More Definitions → |
| monger | 1. someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold More Definitions → |
| minoxidil | 1. a vasodilator (trade name Loniten) used to treat severe hypertension; one side effect is hirsutism so it is also sold (trade name Rogaine) as a treatment for male-patterned baldness More Definitions → |
| matchstick | 1. a short thin stick of wood used in making matches More Definitions → |
| meadowlark | 1. North American songbirds having a yellow breast More Definitions → |
| merriment | 1. a gay feeling 2. activities that are enjoyable or amusing More Definitions → |
| mamba | 1. arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal More Definitions → |
| modernise | More Definitions → |
| megabit | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobits or 10^6 (1,000,000) bits More Definitions → |
| monotheism | 1. belief in a single God More Definitions → |
| mimicry | 1. the act of mimicking; imitative behavior 2. the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators More Definitions → |
| mung | 1. seed of the mung bean plant; used for food 2. seed of the mung bean plant More Definitions → |
| madhouse | 1. pejorative terms for an insane asylum More Definitions → |
| motorboat | 1. a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine More Definitions → |
| marquess | 1. nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count 2. a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl More Definitions → |
| mortise | 1. a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint More Definitions → |
| methicillin | 1. antibiotic drug of the penicillin family used in the treatment of certain staphylococcal infections More Definitions → |
| muskrat | 1. the brown fur of a muskrat 2. beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur More Definitions → |
| mononucleosis | 1. an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing More Definitions → |
| morello | 1. any of several cultivated sour cherry trees bearing fruit with dark skin and juice 2. cultivated sour cherry with dark-colored skin and juice More Definitions → |
| minim | 1. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters 2. a United States liquid unit equal to 1/60 fluidram More Definitions → |
| manufactory | 1. a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing More Definitions → |
| morsel | 1. a small quantity of anything 2. a small amount of solid food; a mouthful More Definitions → |
| megalith | 1. memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe) More Definitions → |
| marjoram | 1. aromatic Eurasian perennial 2. pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets More Definitions → |
| milkman | 1. someone who delivers milk More Definitions → |
| malathion | 1. a yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mites More Definitions → |
| monopolist | 1. someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something More Definitions → |
| microbiologist | 1. a specialist in microbiology More Definitions → |
| myopathy | 1. any pathology of the muscles that is not attributable to nerve dysfunction More Definitions → |
| multistage | 1. occurring in more than one stage More Definitions → |
| migrator | 1. traveler who moves from one region or country to another 2. an animal (especially birds and fish) that travels between different habitats at particular times of the year More Definitions → |
| meridional | More Definitions → |
| micronutrient | 1. a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals) More Definitions → |
| monstrosity | 1. a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed 2. something hideous or frightful More Definitions → |
| menial | 1. a domestic servant More Definitions → |
| moneymaker | 1. someone who is successful in accumulating wealth 2. a project that generates a continuous flow of money More Definitions → |
| masseuse | 1. a female massager More Definitions → |
| modicum | 1. a small or moderate or token amount More Definitions → |
| malfeasance | 1. wrongful conduct by a public official More Definitions → |
| murmuring | 1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech 2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone More Definitions → |
| missive | 1. a written message addressed to a person or organization More Definitions → |
| mangold | 1. beet with a large yellowish root; grown chiefly as cattle feed More Definitions → |
| magnesia | 1. a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium More Definitions → |
| milage | 1. distance measured in miles More Definitions → |
| mulatto | 1. an offspring of a black and a white parent More Definitions → |
| mechanization | 1. the condition of having a highly technical implementation 2. the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware More Definitions → |
| misreading | 1. misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading More Definitions → |
| mentee | 1. one who is being mentored More Definitions → |
| musketeer | 1. a foot soldier armed with a musket More Definitions → |
| mistrial | 1. a trial that is invalid or inconclusive More Definitions → |
| maleate | 1. a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation More Definitions → |
| mammy | 1. an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S. 2. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
| moisturize | More Definitions → |
| miniaturization | 1. act of making on a greatly reduced scale More Definitions → |
| moderato | More Definitions → |
| malabsorption | 1. abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract More Definitions → |
| menses | 1. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause More Definitions → |
| mesoderm | 1. the middle germ layer that develops into muscle and bone and cartilage and blood and connective tissue More Definitions → |
| maim | More Definitions → |
| marabou | 1. large African black-and-white carrion-eating stork; its downy underwing feathers are used to trim garments 2. the downy feathers of marabou storks are used for trimming garments More Definitions → |
| multiethnic | More Definitions → |
| misadventure | 1. an instance of misfortune More Definitions → |
| marzipan | 1. almond paste and egg whites More Definitions → |
| matriarch | 1. a female head of a family or tribe 2. a feisty older woman with a big bosom (as drawn in cartoons) More Definitions → |
| merganser | 1. large crested fish-eating diving duck having a slender hooked bill with serrated edges More Definitions → |
| midstream | 1. the middle of a stream More Definitions → |
| musculature | 1. the muscular system of an organism More Definitions → |
| madder | 1. Eurasian herb having small yellow flowers and red roots formerly an important source of the dye alizarin More Definitions → |
| munition | 1. weapons considered collectively 2. military supplies More Definitions → |
| maquiladora | 1. an assembly plant in Mexico (near the United States border); parts are shipped into Mexico and the finished product is shipped back across the border More Definitions → |
| myoglobin | 1. a hemoprotein that receives oxygen from hemoglobin and stores it in the tissues until needed More Definitions → |
| meany | 1. a person of mean disposition More Definitions → |
| mycobacteria | 1. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases 2. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases More Definitions → |
| micrograph | 1. a graphic reproduction (as a photograph) of the image of an object formed by a microscope. More Definitions → |
| maltose | 1. a white crystalline sugar formed during the digestion of starches More Definitions → |
| marksmanship | 1. skill in shooting More Definitions → |
| morass | 1. a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot More Definitions → |
| mugging | 1. assault with intent to rob More Definitions → |
| metaphase | 1. the second stage of meiosis 2. the second stage of mitosis More Definitions → |
| mete | 1. a line that indicates a boundary More Definitions → |
| mesmerize | More Definitions → |
| middling | 1. any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran) More Definitions → |
| metamorphoses | 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals 2. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances More Definitions → |
| malcontent | 1. a person who is discontented or disgusted More Definitions → |
| moonbeam | 1. a ray of moonlight More Definitions → |
| multiprocessing | 1. simultaneous processing by two or more processing units More Definitions → |
| metamorphism | 1. change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances More Definitions → |
| multinomial | 1. a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms More Definitions → |
| monasticism | 1. asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience More Definitions → |
| musicality | 1. the property of sounding like music More Definitions → |
| maglev | 1. high-speed rail technology; train is suspended on a magnetic cushion above a magnetized track and so travels free of friction More Definitions → |
| matric | 1. admission to a group (especially a college or university) More Definitions → |
| moorhen | 1. black gallinule that inhabits ponds and lakes 2. female red grouse More Definitions → |
| metatarsal | 1. any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes More Definitions → |
| mainsail | 1. the lowermost sail on the mainmast More Definitions → |
| multicolour | More Definitions → |
| millinery | 1. shop selling women's hats 2. hats for women; the wares sold by a milliner More Definitions → |
| meekness | 1. the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness 2. a disposition to be patient and long suffering More Definitions → |
| mucin | 1. a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces More Definitions → |
| minyan | 1. the quorum required by Jewish law to be present for public worship (at least ten males over thirteen years of age) More Definitions → |
| myocarditis | 1. inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart) More Definitions → |
| mummer | 1. an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression More Definitions → |
| mugshot | 1. a photograph of someone's face (especially one made for police records) More Definitions → |
| macadam | 1. broken stone used in macadamized roadways 2. a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar More Definitions → |
| materialise | More Definitions → |
| mezuzah | 1. religious texts from Deuteronomy inscribed on parchment and rolled up in a case that is attached to the doorframe of many Jewish households in accordance with Jewish law More Definitions → |
| monetization | 1. establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country More Definitions → |
| memetics | 1. a theory of mental content based on an analogy with Darwinian evolution. More Definitions → |
| millimetre | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter More Definitions → |
| marsupial | 1. mammals of which the females have a pouch (the marsupium) containing the teats where the young are fed and carried More Definitions → |
| manse | 1. a large and imposing house 2. the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman) More Definitions → |
| motorcade | 1. a procession of people traveling in motor cars More Definitions → |
| marauding | 1. Raiding and pillaging. More Definitions → |
| meristem | 1. undifferentiated tissue from which new cells are formed, as at the tip of a stem or root More Definitions → |
| mutagen | 1. any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation More Definitions → |
| marquetry | 1. inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture More Definitions → |
| moulder | More Definitions → |
| militarization | 1. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: More Definitions → |
| monopolize | More Definitions → |
| manana | 1. an unspecified time in the future More Definitions → |
| mutuality | 1. a reciprocality of sentiments 2. a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups) More Definitions → |
| miscalculation | 1. a mistake in calculating More Definitions → |
| mollusk | 1. invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell More Definitions → |
| muesli | 1. mixture of untoasted dry cereals and fruits More Definitions → |
| merman | 1. half man and half fish; lives in the sea More Definitions → |
| missal | 1. (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year More Definitions → |
| morpheme | 1. minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units More Definitions → |
| meerkat | 1. a mongoose-like viverrine of South Africa having a face like a lemur and only four toes More Definitions → |
| menhir | 1. a tall upright megalith; found primarily in England and northern France More Definitions → |
| macrame | 1. a relatively coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords More Definitions → |
| macula | 1. a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field 2. a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision More Definitions → |
| midbrain | 1. the middle portion of the brain More Definitions → |
| mitomycin | 1. a complex of antibiotic substances obtained from a streptomyces bacterium; one form (trade name Mutamycin) shows promise as an anticancer drug More Definitions → |
| maillot | 1. a woman's one-piece bathing suit 2. tights for dancers or gymnasts More Definitions → |
| monoculture | 1. the cultivation of a single crop (on a farm or area or country) More Definitions → |
| marginalisation | 1. the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society) More Definitions → |
| midshipman | 1. a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training More Definitions → |
| meningioma | 1. a tumor arising in the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord; usually slow growing and sometimes malignant More Definitions → |
| moire | 1. silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern More Definitions → |
| midden | 1. (archeology) a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones marking the site of a prehistoric settlement 2. a heap of dung or refuse More Definitions → |
| milliliter | 1. a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter More Definitions → |
| misbehave | More Definitions → |
| microflora | 1. microscopic plants; bacteria are often considered to be microflora More Definitions → |
| misinterpret | More Definitions → |
| masochist | 1. someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment More Definitions → |
| motile | 1. one whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action More Definitions → |
| marshland | 1. low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water More Definitions → |
| microsurgery | 1. surgery using operating microscopes and miniaturized precision instruments to perform intricate procedures on very small structures More Definitions → |
| misdirection | 1. an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge 2. incorrect directions or instructions More Definitions → |
| matey | More Definitions → |
| misogyny | 1. hatred of women More Definitions → |
| metrosexual | More Definitions → |
| moleskin | 1. a durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap More Definitions → |
| malted | 1. a milkshake made with malt powder More Definitions → |
| monkfish | 1. flesh of a large-headed anglerfish of the Atlantic waters of North America 2. fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey More Definitions → |
| meritocracy | 1. a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects 2. the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth More Definitions → |
| machismo | 1. exaggerated masculinity More Definitions → |
| moonwalk | 1. a kind of dance step in which the dancer seems to be sliding on the spot 2. an exploratory walk by an astronaut on the surface of the moon More Definitions → |
| minaret | 1. slender tower with balconies More Definitions → |
| midair | 1. some point in the air; above ground level More Definitions → |
| microsecond | 1. one millionth (10^-6) of a second; one thousandth of a millisecond More Definitions → |
| mazer | 1. a large hardwood drinking bowl More Definitions → |
| masher | 1. a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women 2. a kitchen utensil used for mashing (e.g. potatoes) More Definitions → |
| meanness | 1. the quality of being deliberately mean 2. extreme stinginess More Definitions → |
| mammon | 1. wealth regarded as an evil influence More Definitions → |
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