ma n. informal terms for a mother
mac n. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
macabre adj. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror; macabre tales of war and plague in the Middle ages
macadam n. broken stone used in macadamized roadways; a surface paved with compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar@adj. covered with paving material
macadamia n. any tree of the genus Macadamia
macadamize v. surface with macadam, of a road
macadamized adj. covered with paving material
macamba n. tropical American feather palm having a swollen spiny trunk and edible nuts
macaque n. short-tailed monkey of rocky regions of Asia and Africa
macaroni n. pasta in the form of slender tubes
macaronic adj. of or containing a mixture of Latin words and vernacular words jumbled together; macaronic verse
macaroon n. chewy drop cookie usually containing almond paste
macaw n. long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central and South America; among the largest and showiest of parrots
mace n. an official who carries a mace of office; spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed; a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority
macebearer n. an official who carries a mace of office
macedoine n. mixed diced fruits or vegetables; hot or cold
macer n. an official who carries a mace of office
macerate v. become soft or disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking; soften and cause to disintegrate as a result; macerate peaches; cause to grow thin or weak
maceration n. softening due to soaking or steeping; leanness (usually caused by starvation)
macerative adj. accompanied by or characterized by maceration; macerative degeneration of the liver
machete n. a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
machicolation n. an opening between the corbels of a projecting parapet (as of a medieval castle) or in the floor of a gallery or roof of a portal for discharging missiles upon assailants below
machilid n. wingless insect living in dark moist places as under dead tree trunks; they make erratic leaps when disturbed
machination n. covert and involved plotting to achieve your ends
machinator n. a member of a conspiracy
machine n. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks@v. turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
machinelike adj. like the unthinking functioning of a machine; machinelike efficiency
machinery n. machines or machine systems collectively; a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions; the complex machinery of negotiation
machinist n. a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
machismo n. exaggerated masculinity
machmeter n. an instrument for measuring the speed of an aircraft relative to the speed of sound
macho adj. used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner
macintosh n. a lightweight waterproof, usually rubberized, fabric; a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
mack n. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
mackerel n. flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish; any of various fishes of the family Scombridae
mackinaw n. a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material; a thick plaid blanket formerly used in NW US; a flat-bottomed boat used on upper Great Lakes; a heavy woolen cloth heavily napped and felted, often with a plaid design
mackintosh n. a lightweight waterproof, usually rubberized, fabric; a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
mackle n. a printed impression that is blurred or doubled
macon n. fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry
maconnais n. fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry
macrame n. a coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords@v. make knotted patterns
macrencephalic adj. having a large brain case
macrencephalous adj. having a large brain case
macrencephaly n. an abnormally large braincase
macro n. a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language@adj. (combining form) very large in scale or scope or capability; `macro' in the word `macroscopic' is a combining form
macrobiotic adj. of or relating to the theory or practice of macrobiotics; macrobiotic diet
macrobiotics n. the theory of promoting health and longevity by means of diet (especially whole beans and grains)
macrocephalic adj. having an exceptionally large head and brain
macrocephalous adj. having an exceptionally large head and brain
macrocephaly n. an abnormally large head; differs from hydrocephalus because there is no increased intracranial pressure and the overgrowth is symmetrical
macrocosm n. everything that exists anywhere
macrocosmic adj. relating to or constituting a macrocosm
macrocyte n. abnormally large red blood cell (associated with pernicious anemia)
macrocytosis n. the presence of macrocytes in the blood
macroglia n. tissue consisting of large stellate neuroglial cells
macroglossia n. a congenital disorder characterized by an abnormally large tongue; often seen in cases of Down's syndrome
macromolecular adj. relating to or consisting of or characterized by macromolecules; macromolecular compounds
macromolecule n. any very large molecule (a molecule of a protein or a polymer)
macron n. a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound
macrophage n. a large phagocyte
macroscopic adj. large enough to be visible to the naked eye
macroscopical adj. large enough to be visible to the naked eye
macroscopically adv. without using a microscope; The tubes were examined macroscopically
macrotus n. large-eared grayish bat of southern California and northwestern Mexico
macrozamia n. any treelike cycad of the genus Macrozamia having erect trunks and pinnate leaves and large cones with sometimes edible nuts; Australia
macula n. a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the surface of the sun; associated with a strong magnetic field; a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones
maculate v. make dirty or spotty; also used metaphorically; spot, stain, or pollute@adj. morally blemished; stained or impure; spotted or blotched
maculation n. a small contrasting part of something; the act of spotting or staining something
macule n. a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
macumba n. popular dance music of Brazil; derived from the practices of the macumba religious cult; a Brazilian religious cult of African origin; combines voodoo elements with singing a chanting and dancing
macushla n. (an Irish term of address expressing affection) darling
mad adj. (informal) roused to anger; she gets mad when you wake her up so early; affected with madness or insanity; a man who had gone mad; marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; a mad whirl of pleasure
madake n. large bamboo having thick-walled culms; native of China and perhaps Japan; widely brown elsewhere
madam n. a woman of refinement; a woman who runs a house of prostitution
madame n. a woman of refinement
madcap n. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person@adj. characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; madcap escapades; (`brainish' is archaic)
madden v. cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind; drive up the wall; go on someone's nerves; make mad
maddened adj. marked by extreme anger; could not control the maddened crowd
maddening adj. extremely annoying or displeasing; the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening
madder n. Eurasian herb having small yellow flowers and red roots formerly an important source of the dye alizarin@v. color a moderate to strong red
madderwort n. any of numerous trees or shrubs or vines of the family Rubiaceae
madding adj. acting as if mad; frenzied; the madding crowd; maddening
made adj. produced by a manufacturing process; (of a bed) having the sheets and blankets set in order; a neatly made bed; successful or assured of success
mademoiselle n. small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
madhouse n. pejorative terms for an insane asylum
madly adv. in a desperate manner; she fought back madly; in an insane manner; the witch cackled madly; (used as intensives) extremely; she was madly in love
madman n. an insane person
madnep n. biennial weed in Europe and America having large pinnate leaves and yellow flowers and a bitter and somewhat poisonous root; the ancestor of cultivated parsnip
madness n. obsolete terms for legal insanity; an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); a feeling of intense anger
madras n. a light patterned cotton cloth
madrepore n. corals having calcareous skeletons aggregations of which form reefs and islands
madrigal v. sing madrigals@n. an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices; follows a strict poetic form
madrigalist n. a singer of madrigals
madrilene n. a tomato-flavored consomme; often served chilled
madrona n. evergreen tree of Pacific North America having glossy leathery leaves and orange-red edible berries; wood used for furniture and bark for tanning
madrono n. evergreen tree of Pacific North America having glossy leathery leaves and orange-red edible berries; wood used for furniture and bark for tanning
madwoman n. a woman lunatic
madwort n. any garden plant of the genus Alyssum having clusters of small yellow or white flowers
maelstrom n. a powerful circular current of water (usually the resulting of conflicting tides)
maenad n. an unnaturally frenzied or distraught woman; (Greek mythology) a woman participant in the orgiastic rites of Dionysus
maestro n. an artist of consummate skill
maffia n. (informal) any tightly knit group of trusted associates
maffick v. celebrate publicly with boisterous rejoicing and hilarious and extravagant behavior
maffle v. talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
mafia n. (informal) any tightly knit group of trusted associates
mag n. a periodic paperback publication
magazine n. a periodic paperback publication; it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money; a paperback periodic publication as a physical object; a business firm that publishes magazines; he works for a magazine
magdalen n. a reformed prostitute
magdalene n. a reformed prostitute
magenta adj. deep purplish red@n. a dark purple-red; the dye was discovered in 1859, the year of the battle of Magenta
maggot n. the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter
maggoty adj. spoiled and covered with eggs and larvae of flies; a sack of maggoty apricots
magi n. pl. the three wise men from the East who paid homage to the infant Jesus
magic n. any art that invokes supernatural powers; an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers@adj. possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers; magic signs that protect against adverse influence
magical adj. possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers; a magical spell
magically adv. in a magical manner; it disappeared magically
magician n. someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience; one who practices magic or sorcery
magisterial adj. of or relating to a magistrate; official magisterial functions; offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power; managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way
magisterially adv. in an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictator; in an authoritative manner
magistracy n. the position of magistrate
magistral adj. authoritative
magistrate n. a public official authorized to decide questions bought before a court of justice
magma n. molten rock in the earth's crust
magnanimity n. extremely liberal generosity of spirit
magnanimous adj. noble and generous in spirit; a magnanimous conqueror; generous and understanding and tolerant; magnanimous toward his enemies
magnanimously adv. in a magnanimous manner
magnanimousness n. the quality of being exalted in character or ideals or conduct
magnate n. a very wealthy or powerful businessman
magnesia n. a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium
magnesite n. a black magnetic mineral consisting of magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium
magnesium n. 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)
magnet n. a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
magnetic adj. of or relating to or caused by magnetism; magnetic forces; having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel; the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material; capable of being magnetized
magnetically adv. by the use of magnetism; magnetically contaminated material; as if by magnetism; he was magnetically attracted to her
magnetics n. the branch of science that studies magnetism
magnetisation n. the process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently)
magnetism n. attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force; the branch of science that studies magnetism
magnetite n. an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets
magnetization n. the process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently)
magnetize v. make magnetic; attract strongly, as if with a magnet
magnetized adj. having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel
magneto n. 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
magnetometer n. an instrument to compare strengths of magnetic fields
magneton n. a unit of magnetic moment of a molecular or atomic or subatomic particle
magnetosphere n. 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
magnetron n. a diode vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons from a central cathode to a cylindrical anode is controlled by crossed magnetic and electric fields; used mainly in microwave oscillators
magnification n. the act of expanding something in apparent size; the ratio of the size of an image to the size of the object; making to seem more important than it really is; a photographic print that has been enlarged
magnificence n. splendid or imposing in size or appearance; the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
magnificent adj. characterized by or attended with brilliance or grandeur; magnificent cathedrals
magnificently adv. in a splendid manner; in an impressively beautiful manner
magnificio n. a person of distinguished rank or appearance
magnifico n. pl. -coes or -cos; a nobleman of Venice; a person of high position or distinguished appearance
magnified adj. enlarged to an abnormal degree
magnifier n. an instrument that magnifies an image
magnify v. increase in size, volume or significance; to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; make large
magniloquence n. high_flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
magniloquent adj. lofty in style
magniloquently adv. in a rhetorically grandiloquent manner; the orator spoke magniloquently
magnitude n. the property of relative size or extent; they tried to predict the magnitude of the explosion
magnolia n. dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine; any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia; valued for their longevity and exquisite fragrant blooms
magnoliopsid n. flowering plant with two cotyledons
magnum n. a large bottle for liquor or wine
magpie n. long-tailed black-and-white bird that utters a chattering call; someone who collects things that have been discarded by others
maguey n. Mexican plant used especially for making pulque the source of the colorless Mexican liquor mescal; Philippine plant yielding a hard fibre used in making coarse twine
magus n. a magician or sorcerer of ancient times; a member of the Zoroastrian priesthood of the ancient Persians
mahagua n. shrubby tree widely distributed along tropical shores; yields a light tough wood used for canoe outriggers and a fiber used for cordage and caulk; often cultivated for ornament
maharaja n. a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja
maharajah n. a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja
maharanee n. a great rani; a princess in India or the wife of a maharaja
maharani n. a great rani; a princess in India or the wife of a maharaja
mahatma n. a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics
mahimahi n. flesh of lean-fleshed fish of warm waters, especially Hawaii; large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
mahjong n. Chinese game played by 4 people with 144 tiles
mahlstick n. a long stick that a painter uses to support the hand holding the brush
mahoe n. shrubby tree widely distributed along tropical shores; yields a light tough wood used for canoe outriggers and a fiber used for cordage and caulk; often cultivated for ornament
mahogany n. wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
mahout n. (India) the driver and keeper of an elephant
mahuang n. Chinese ephedra yielding ephedrine
maid n. a female domestic; an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
maiden adj. serving to set in motion; his first (or maiden) speech in Congress@n. an unmarried girl (especially a virgin); (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored
maidenhair n. any of various small to large terrestrial ferns of the genus Adiantum having delicate palmately branched fronds
maidenhead n. a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina
maidenhood n. the childhood of a girl
maidenlike adj. befitting or characteristic of a maiden
maidenliness n. behavior befitting a young maiden
maidenly adj. befitting or characteristic of a maiden; a maidenly blush
maidhood n. the childhood of a girl
maidservant n. a female domestic
maiger n. large European marine food fish
maigre n. large European marine food fish
maikoa n. South American plant cultivated for its large fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers
mail n. the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service; the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office@v. send via the postal service; I'll mail you the check tomorrow
mailbag n. used in the shipment of mail; letter carrier's shoulder bag; in England they call a mailbag a postbag
mailboat n. a boat for carrying mail
mailbox n. a private box for delivery of mail; public box for deposit of mail
maildrop n. a place where mail can be deposited
mailed adj. wearing protective mail
mailer n. a container for something to be mailed
mailing n. the transmission of a letter; the postmark indicates the time of mailing
maillot n. a woman's one-piece bathing suit; for dancers or gymnasts
mailman n. a man who delivers the mail
mailsorter n. a machine for sorting mail according to the address
maim v. injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
maimed n. people who are wounded@adj. badly injured, perhaps with amputation; having a part of the body crippled or disabled
maiming n. an injury that deprives you of a limb or other important body part
main n. any very large body of (salt) water@adj. most important element; the main doors were of solid glass; (grammar) of a clause; able to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
mainframe n. a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
mainland n. the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
mainline v. inject into the vein
mainly adv. for the most part; he is mainly interested in butterflies
mainmast n. the chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts
mainsail n. the lowermost sail on the mainmast
mainsheet n. a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
mainspring n. the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
mainstay n. a prominent supporter; a central cohesive source of support and stability; the forestay that braces the mainmast
mainstream n. the prevailing current of thought; his thinking was in the American mainstream
mainstreamed adj. (of the handicapped) placed in regular school classes
maintain v. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,; keep in perfect or unaltered condition; supply with sustenance; state categorically; of power or authority; maintain by writing regular records; maintain a record; state or assert
maintainable adj. capable of being maintained
maintained adj. kept in good condition; made ready for service; continued in your keeping or use or memory
maintenance n. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; means of maintenance of a family or group; court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated; the act of sustaining
maiolica n. highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide
maisonette n. a small house; an apartment often of two stories
maisonnette n. an apartment on two floors; a small house
maitre d'hotel n. majordomo; the head of a dining-room staff (as of a restaurant)
maize n. 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; a strong yellow color
majagua n. shrubby tree widely distributed along tropical shores; yields a light tough wood used for canoe outriggers and a fiber used for cordage and caulk; often cultivated for ornament
majestic adj. majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters; his majestic presence; having or displaying great dignity or nobility; majestic cities; belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
majestically adv. in a majestic manner; flamingoes walk majestically through the marshes
majesty n. impressiveness in scale or proportion
majolica n. highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide
major v. have as one's principal field of study@adj. of greater importance or stature or rank; a major artist; greater in scope or effect; a major contribution@n. a commissioned military officer in the US Army or Air Force or Marines
majordomo n. a head steward; butler
majority n. the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part; the majority of his customers prefer it; (in an election) more than half of the votes
majors n. the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)
majuscule adj. of or relating to a style of writing characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; 4th to 8th centuries; uppercase; many medieval manuscripts are in majuscule script
make v. engage in: make love, not war; give certain properties to something; Don't make this into a big deal; make or cause to be or to become; make a mess in one's office; cause to do@n. a recognizable kind; what make of car is that?
maker n. a person who makes things; a business engaged in manufacturing some product
makeready n. final preparation and adjustments
makeshift n. something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency@adj. done or made using whatever is available; the rock served as a makeshift hammer
makeup n. cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance; the way in which someone or something is composed
makeweight n. anything added to fill out a whole; a weight added to the scale to reach a required weight
making n. the act that results in something coming to be; the making of measurements
mako n. powerful mackerel shark of the Atlantic and Pacific
makomako n. graceful deciduous shrub or small tree having attractive foliage and small red berries that turn black at maturity and are used for making wine
mala n. the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek
malabsorption n. abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract
malacca n. stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles; a cane made from the stem of a rattan palm
malachite n. a green mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects
malacia n. a state of abnormal softening of tissue
malacopterygian n. any fish of the superorder Malacopterygii
maladapted adj. poorly suited to a particular use, purpose, or situation
maladaptive adj. showing faulty adaptation
maladjusted adj. (psychology) poorly adjusted to demands and stresses of daily living; a maladjusted child; emotionally unstable and having difficulty coping with personal relationships; not well adjusted; a maladjusted carburetor
maladjustive adj. poorly adjusted
maladjustment n. the condition of being unable to adapt properly to your environment with resulting emotional instability
maladminister v. to administer badly
maladroit adj. not adroit; a maladroit movement of his hand caused the car to swerve
maladroitly adv. in a maladroit manner; he dealt with the situation maladroitly
maladroitness n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
malady n. any unwholesome or desperate condition; impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
malaise n. physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
malamute n. breed of sled dog developed in Alaska
malanga n. tropical American aroid having edible tubers that are cooked and eaten like yams or potatoes
malapert adj. impudently bold; saucy
malaprop n. the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malapropism n. the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malapropos adv. at an inconvenient time; she answered malapropos@adj. of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature
malaria n. 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
malarial adj. of or infected by or resembling malaria; malarial fever
malcontent adj. discontented as toward authority@n. a person who is discontented or disgusted
male n. an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova)@adj. (biology) being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation; a male infant
maleate n. a salt or ester of maleic acid
maleberry n. deciduous much-branched shrub with dense downy panicles of small bell-shaped white flowers
maledict adj. under a curse@v. wish harm upon; put a curse on
malediction n. a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)
malefactor n. someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime
malefic adj. having or exerting a malignant influence; a malefic force
maleficence n. doing or causing evil; the quality or nature of being harmful or evil
maleficent adj. harmful or evil in intent or effect
malemute n. breed of sled dog developed in Alaska
maleness n. the properties characteristic of the male sex
maleo n. Celebes megapode that lays eggs in holes in sandy beaches
malevolence n. wishing evil to others; the quality of threatening evil
malevolency n. the quality of threatening evil
malevolent adj. wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred; a gossipy malevolent old woman; extremely malevolent or malicious; having or exerting a malignant influence; malevolent stars
malevolently adv. in a malevolent manner; she gossips malevolently
malfeasance n. a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct
malfeasant n. one guilty of malfeasance
malformation n. an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed; something abnormal or anomalous
malformed adj. so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly; a limp caused by a malformed foot
malfunction v. fail to function or function improperly@n. a failure to function normally
malfunctioning adj. not performing or able to perform its regular function; a malfunctioning valve
malice n. feeling a need to see other suffer; the quality of threatening evil
malicious adj. having the nature of or resulting from malice; malicious gossip; wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
maliciously adv. with malice; in a malicious manner; she answered maliciously
maliciousness n. feeling a need to see other suffer
malign v. speak unfavorably about@adj. evil or harmful in nature or influence; prompted by malign motives; having or exerting a malignant influence
malignance n. (medical) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death; quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will
malignancy n. (medical) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death; quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will
malignant adj. (pathology) characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor); a malignant tumor; extremely malevolent or malicious; the malignant tongues of gossipers
malignantly adv. in a malignant manner, as of a tumor that spreads
maligned adj. assailed with contemptuous language
maligner n. one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
malignity n. wishing evil to others; quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will
malignment n. slanderous defamation
malinger v. avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
malingerer n. someone shirking their duty
malingering n. evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated
malinois n. fawn-colored short-haired sheep dog
malison n. malediction
mall n. a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk; a modern complex of shops
mallard n. wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended; widely distributed
malleability n. the property of being physically malleable; the property of something that can be worked or hammered or shaped under pressure without breaking
malleable adj. easily influenced; capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out; malleable metals such as gold
mallee n. any of several low-growing Australian eucalypts
mallet n. an implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer; used in sports to hit a ball; a light hammer with a rounded head that is used to strike percussion instruments
malleus n. the ossicle attached to the eardrum
mallow n. any of various plants of the family_Malvaceae
malmsey n. sweet Madeira wine
malnourished adj. not being provided with adequate nourishment
malnourishment n. not having enough food to develop or function formally
malnutrition n. a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods
malocclusion n. a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
malodor n. a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
malodorous adj. unpleasant-smelling
malodorousness n. the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
malodour n. a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
malodourousness n. the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
malonylurea n. a white crystalline acid derived from pyrimidine; used in preparing barbiturate drugs
malope n. western Mediterranean annual having deep purple-red flowers subtended by 3 large cordate bracts
malposed adj. characterized by malposition; crooked malposed teeth
malposition n. faulty position
malpractice n. professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage; the widow sued his surgeon for malpractice; a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct
malt v. treat with malt or malt extract; turn into malt, become malt; convert grain into malt@n. a milkshake made with malt powder; alcoholic beverage made with malt; grain that is kiln-dried after having been germinated by soaking in water
malted n. a milkshake made with malt powder
maltha n. a thick black tar intermediate between petroleum and asphalt
maltman n. a maker of malt
maltose n. a white crystalline sugar formed during the digestion of starches
maltreat v. treat badly
maltreated adj. physically abused
maltreatment n. cruel or inhumane treatment
maltster n. a maker of malt
malvasia n. used to make malmsey wine
malversation n. misconduct in public office
mama n. informal terms for a mother
mamba n. arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal
mambo n. a dance of Haitian origin related to the rumba -- mambo v.
mamey n. tropical American tree having edible fruit with a leathery rind; globular or ovoid tropical fruit with thick russet leathery rind and juicy yellow or reddish flesh
mamilla n. the small projection of a mammary gland
mamma n. informal terms for a mother; milk-secreting organ of female mammals
mammal n. 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
mammalian adj. of or relating to the class Mammalia
mammalogy n. the branch of zoology that studies mammals
mammary adj. of or relating to the milk-giving gland of the female
mammee n. tropical American tree having wood like mahogany and sweet edible egg-shaped fruit; in some classifications placed in the genus Calocarpum; tropical American tree having edible fruit with a leathery rind
mammilla n. the small projection of a mammary gland
mammillaria n. any cactus of the genus Mammilaria
mammogram n. X-ray film of the soft tissue of the breast
mammography n. a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays
mammon n. wealth regarded as an evil influence
mammoth n. any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene; extremely large with hairy coats and long upcurved tusks@adj. so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth; a mammoth ship
mammy n. an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.; informal terms for a mother
mamo n. black honeycreepers with yellow feathers around the tail; now extinct
mamoncillo n. tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp
man v. take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place; provide with men@n. an adult male person (as opposed to a woman); someone who serves in the armed forces; the generic use of the word to refer to any human being
manacle n. a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs@v. confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
manage v. be successful; achieve a goal; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; come to terms or deal successfully with; watch and direct; achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods; carry on or manage
manageability n. capable of being managed or controlled
manageable adj. easy to handle or use or manage; capable of being managed or controlled; easily dealt with; manageable problems
manageableness n. capable of being managed or controlled
manageably adv. so as to be manageable; this house is manageably small
management n. the act of managing something; he was given overall management of the program; those in charge of running a business
manager n. someone who controls resources and expenditures; someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
manageress n. a woman manager
managerial adj. of or relating to the function or responsibility or activity of management
managership n. the position of manager
managing n. the act of managing something
manakin n. a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; a life-size dummy used to display clothes; any of numerous small bright-colored birds of Central and South America having short bills and elaborate courtship behavior
manana n. an indefinite time in the future
manatee n. sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America; the flat tail is rounded
manciple n. a steward or purveyor especially for a college or monastery
mandamus n. 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
mandarin n. 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; a member of an elite intellectual or cultural group
mandatary n. the recipient of a mandate
mandate n. a document giving an official instruction or command; a territorial possession controlled by a ruling state@v. assign under a mandate; of nations
mandatorily adv. in a manner that cannot be evaded
mandatory adj. required by rule; attendance is mandatory@n. the recipient of a mandate
mandible n. the lower jawbone in vertebrates; it is hinged to open the mouth
mandibula n. the lower jawbone in vertebrates; it is hinged to open the mouth
mandibular adj. relating to the lower jaw
mandibulate adj. having mandibles
mandibulofacial adj. of or relating to the lower jaw and face
mandioc n. cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems; used especially to make cassiri (an intoxicating drink) and tapioca
mandioca n. cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems; used especially to make cassiri (an intoxicating drink) and tapioca
mandola n. an early type of mandolin
mandolin n. a stringed instrument related to the lute, usually played with a plectrum
mandragora n. mandrake 1
mandrake n. the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic; a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers
mandrel n. any of various shafts that rotate or serve as axes for larger rotating parts
mandril n. any of various shafts that rotate or serve as axes for larger rotating parts
mandrill n. baboon of west Africa with red and blue muzzle and hindquarters
manducate v. chew (food)
mane n. long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck; growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being
manege n. the art of horsemanship or of training horses
manes n. pl. the spirits of the dead and gods of the lower world in ancient Roman belief
maneuver v. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling@n. a military training exercise; a plan for attaining a particular goal; a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; a move made to gain a tactical end
maneuverability n. the quality of being maneuverable
maneuverable adj. capable of maneuvering or changing position; a highly maneuverable ship
maneuverer n. a person skilled in maneuvering
maneuvering n. a move made to gain a tactical end
manful adj. possessing qualities befitting a man; characteristic of a man
manfully adv. in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man; having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home
manfulness n. the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
mangabey n. large agile arboreal monkey with long limbs and tail and white upper eyelids
manganate n. a salt of manganic acid containing manganese as its anion
manganese n. a hard brittle gray polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals
manganite n. a black mineral consisting of basic manganese oxide; a source of manganese
mange n. an persistent and contagious disease of the skin causing inflammation and itching and loss of hair; affects domestic animals (and sometimes people)
manger n. a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
mangey adj. having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap
mangily adv. in a mangy manner
manginess n. a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing
mangle v. press with a mangle; mangle the sheets; injure badly by beating; destroy or injure severely@n. a machine for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers
mangled adj. having edges that are jagged from injury; (of compositions e.g.)
mango n. large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval smooth-skinned fruit; large oval smooth-skinned tropical fruit with juicy aromatic pulp and a large hairy seed
mangold n. beet with a large yellowish root; grown chiefly as cattle feed
mangosteen n. East Indian tree with thick leathery leaves and edible fruit; two- to three-inch tropical fruit with juicy flesh suggestive of both peaches and pineapples
mangrove n. 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
mangy adj. having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap; a mangy carpet
manhandle v. handle roughly
manhattan n. whiskey and sweet vermouth with a dash of bitters
manhole n. a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure
manhood n. the state of being a man; manly qualities
manhunt n. an organized search (by police) for a person (charged with a crime)
mania n. an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action; a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently
maniac adj. wildly disordered@n. an insane person
maniacal adj. wildly disordered; a maniacal frenzy
maniacally adv. in a maniacal manner or to a maniacal degree; he was maniacally obsessed with jealousy
manic adj. affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason; outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and creativity
maniclike adj. resembling the mania of manic-depressive illness
manicotti n. large pasta tubes stuffed with chopped meat or mild cheese and baked in tomato sauce
manicure n. professional care for the hands and fingernails@v. trim carefully; of fingernails; care for one's hand by cutting and shaping the nails, etc.
manicurist n. a beautician who cleans and trims and polishes the fingernails
manifest n. a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane@v. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication@adj. clearly apparent or obvious to the mind or senses
manifestation n. a clear appearance; a manifestation of great emotion; a manifest indication; expression without words
manifestly adv. unmistakably; he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list; (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly' as in )
manifesto n. a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)
manifold n. a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes@adj. many and varied; having many features or forms; manifold reasons@v. make multiple copies of; combine or increase by multiplication
manikin n. a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; a life-size dummy used to display clothes
manila n. a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
manilla n. a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
manioc n. a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics; cassava root eaten as a staple food after drying and leaching; source of tapioca
manioca n. a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics
manipulability n. the quality of being controllable by skilled movements of the hands
manipulate v. influence or control shrewdly or deviously; hold something in one's hands and move it; fake or falsify; manipulate in a fraudulent manner; of prices; influence skilfully to one's advantage; in physiotherapy
manipulation n. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; his manipulation of his friends was scandalous; the action of touching with the hands or the skillful use of the hands
manipulative adj. skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage; the early manipulative techniques of a three-year-old
manipulator n. an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
maniraptor n. advanced carnivorous theropod
mankind n. all of the inhabitants of the earth
manlike adj. possessing qualities befitting a man; characteristic of a man; resembling human beings
manliness n. the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
manly adj. possessing qualities befitting a man; characteristic of a man; manly sports@adv. in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
manna n. hardened suggary exudation of various trees; (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the exodus
manned adj. having a crew; a manned earth satellite was considered a necessary research step
mannequin n. a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; she was too fat to be a mannequin; a life-size dummy used to display clothes
manner n. a manner of performance; a manner of living; a way of acting or behaving; a kind; what manner of man are you?
mannered adj. having unnatural mannerisms; brief, mannered and unlifelike idiom
mannerism n. an behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual; a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
mannerly adj. socially correct in behavior
manners n. social deportment; he has the manners of a pig
mannikin n. a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; a life-size dummy used to display clothes
mannish adj. resembling or imitative of or suggestive of a man rather than a woman; a mannish stride; characteristic of a man as distinguished from a woman; true mannish arrogance
mannitol n. a diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine
manoeuverer n. a person skilled in maneuvering
manoeuvering n. a move made to gain a tactical end
manoeuvrable adj. capable of maneuvering or changing position
manoeuvre v. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense@n. a plan for attaining a particular goal; a military training exercise; a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
manometer n. an instrument for comparing pressures
manor n. the house of the lord of the manor; the landed estate of a lord (including the house on it)
manorial adj. of or relating to or based on the manor; manorial accounts
manouevre v. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
manpower n. the force of workers available
manque adj. unfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
manroot n. tropical American prostrate or climbing herbaceous perennial having an enormous starchy root; sometimes held to be source of the sweet potato
mansard n. a hip roof having two slopes on each side@adj. (of a roof) having two slopes on all sides with the lower slope steeper than the upper; the story formed by a mansard roof is usually called the garret
manse n. a large and imposing house; the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman)
manservant n. a man servant
mansion n. one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided; a large and imposing house
manslaughter n. unlawful killing of a human being without malice
manslayer n. one that slays a man
mansuetude n. gentleness
manta n. a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl; extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned
manteau n. a loose cloak, coat, or robe
mantel n. projects from wall above fireplace; in England they call a mantel a chimneypiece
mantelet n. portable bulletproof shelter; short cape worn by women
mantelpiece n. projects from wall above fireplace
mantic adj. resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy; mantic powers
mantichora n. a mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion
manticora n. a mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion
manticore n. a mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion
mantid n. predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer
mantiger n. a mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion
mantilla n. a woman's silk or lace scarf; short cape worn by women
mantis n. predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer
mantispid n. insect that resembles a mantis; larvae are parasites in the nests of spiders and wasps
mantissa n. the positive fractional part of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the mantissa is .808
mantle n. the cloak as a symbol of authority; place the mantle of authority on younger shoulders; the layer of the earth between the crust and the core; anything that covers@v. spread over a surface, like a mantle; cover like a mantle
mantled adj. covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
mantlepiece n. projects from wall above fireplace
mantlet n. portable bulletproof shelter
mantra n. (Hinduism or Buddhism) a sacred word or syllable repeated in prayer or meditation
mantrap n. a very attractive or seductive looking woman; a trap for catching trespassers
mantua n. loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries
manual adj. of or relating to the hands; manual dexterity; requiring human effort; a manual transmission; doing or requiring physical work; manual labor@n. a small handbook; (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
manually adv. by hand; this car shifts manually
manubrium n. the upper part of the breastbone
manufactory n. buildings with facilities for manufacturing
manufacture v. put together out of components or parts; They manufacture small toys; make up something artificial or untrue@n. the organized action of making of goods and services for sale; the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
manufactured adj. produced in a large-scale industrial operation
manufacturer n. a business engaged in manufacturing some product; someone who manufactures something
manufacturing n. the organized action of making of goods and services for sale
manul n. small wildcat of the mountains of Siberia Tibet and Mongolia
manumission n. the formal act of freeing from slavery; he believed in the manumission of the slaves
manumit v. free from slavery or servitude
manumitter n. someone who frees others from bondage
manure v. spread manure, as for fertilization@n. any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material
manus n. the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
manuscript n. the form of a literary work submitted for publication; handwritten book or document
many adj. (quantifier used with count nouns; often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that') amounting to a large but indefinite number; many temptations
manyfold adv. by many times
manzanita n. chiefly evergreen shrubs of warm dry areas of western North America; evergreen tree of Pacific North America having glossy leathery leaves and orange-red edible berries; wood used for furniture and bark for tanning
map n. a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)@v. make a map of; show or establish the features of details of: map the surface of Venus; explore or survey for the purpose of making a map
mapinguari n. supposed human-sized sloth-like creature reported sighted by Indians in the Amazon rain forest
maple n. wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used esp for furniture and flooring; any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone
mapmaking n. the making of maps and charts
mapper n. a clerk who marks data on a chart
mapping n. a function such that for every element of one set there is a unique element of another set; (genetics) the process of locating genes on a chromosome
maquiladora n. 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
mar v. make imperfect; destroy, as of a limb
mara n. hare-like rodent of the pampas of Argentina
marabou n. large African black-and-white carion-eating stork; downy under-wing feathers are used to trim garments; downy feathers of marabou storks used for trimming garments
marabout n. large African black-and-white carion-eating stork; downy under-wing feathers are used to trim garments
maraca n. a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
marang n. Philippine tree similar to the breadfruit tree bearing edible fruit; tropical fruit from the Philippines having a mass of small seeds embedded in sweetish white pulp
maranta n. any of numerous herbs of the genus Maranta having tuberous starchy roots and large sheathing leaves
marasca n. small bitter fruit of the marasca cherry tree from whose juice maraschino liqueur is made; Dalmatian bitter wild cherry tree bearing fruit whose juice is made into maraschino liqueur
maraschino n. distilled from fermented juice of bitter wild marasca cherries; cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino liqueur
marasmus n. extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders
marathon n. any long and arduous undertaking; a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards
marathoner n. someone who participates in long-distance races (especially in marathons)
maraud n. a sudden short attack@v. search for plunder
marauder n. someone who attacks in search of booty
marauding adj. characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding; bands of marauding Indians@n. the practice of plundering in gangs
maravilla n. wildflower having vibrant deep pink tubular evening-blooming flowers; found in sandy and desert areas from southern California to southern Colorado and into Mexico
marble n. a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material; a small ball of glass that is used in various games; a sculpture carved from marble@v. paint or stain like marble; of paper
marbled adj. patterned with veins or streaks or color resembling marble
marbleize v. make something look like marble; marbleize the fireplace
marbleized adj. patterned with veins or streaks or color resembling marble; marbleized pink skin
marbleizing n. a texture like that of marble
marbles n. a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)
marblewood n. hard marbled wood; large Asiatic tree having hard marbled zebrawood
marbling n. the intermixture of fat and lean in a cut of meat
marc n. made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
marcel v. make a marcel in a woman's hair
march v. march in a procession; force to march; walk fast, with regular or measured steps; walk with a stride; march in protest@n. the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind); it was a long march
marcher n. walks with regular or stately step; fights on foot with small arms
marching n. the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind); we heard the sound of marching@adj. walking steadily and rhythmically and in step with others; a line of marching soldiers
marchioness n. the wife or widow of a marquis; a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
marchland n. the area on either side of a border or boundary
marchpane n. almond paste and egg whites
mare n. female equine animal; a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
margarin n. a glyceryl ester of margaric acid; a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
margarine n. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
margarita n. tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice
margate n. red-mouthed grunt found from Florida to Brazil
margay n. small spotted wildcat found from Texas to Brazil
marge n. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
margent n. archaic; margin
margin n. the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary; a permissible difference; the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities
marginal adj. at or constituting a border or edge; the marginal strip of beach; of questionable or minimal quality; marginal writing ability; of a bare living gained by great labor; a marginal existence
marginalia n. pl. marginal notes
marginality n. the property of being marginal or on the fringes
marginally adv. in a marginal manner; marginally interesting
margosa n. large semi-evergreen tree of East India; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus Melia
margrave n. the military governor of a frontier province in medieval Germany; a German nobleman ranking above a count (corresponding in rank to a British marquess)
marguerite n. tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum; perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands having usually pale yellow daisylike flowers; often included in genus Chrysanthemum
maria n. a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
mariachi n. a group of street musicians in Mexico
marigold n. any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
marihuana n. a strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared; the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect
marijuana n. a strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared; the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect
marimba n. a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets
marina n. a fancy docking facility for small yachts and cabin cruisers
marinade n. mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings; used for soaking foods before cooking@v. soak in marinade; of foods
marinara n. sauce for pasta; contains tomatoes and garlic and herbs
marinate v. soak in marinade; of foods
marine adj. of or relating to the sea; marine explorations; relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen; marine insurance
mariner n. a man who serves as a sailor
marionette n. a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
mariposa n. any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico
marital adj. of or relating to the state of marriage; marital status
maritime adj. relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen; maritime law; bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea; a maritime province
marjoram n. aromatic Eurasian perennial; pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
mark v. attach a tag or label to; designate as if by a mark; be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait@n. a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance); a distinguishing symbol; the owner's mark was on all the sheep
markdown n. a lowering of price; the amount by which an original price is reduced
marked adj. strongly marked; easily noticeable; walked with a marked limp; singled out for notice or especially for a dire fate; a marked man
markedly adv. in a clearly noticeable manner; sales of luxury cars dropped markedly
marker n. some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something; a distinguishing symbol; an implement for making a mark
market v. have or produce for sale; deal in a market; make commercial@n. the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold; without competition there would be no market; the securities markets in the aggregate
marketable adj. in demand by especially employers; marketable skills; fit to be offered for sale; marketable produce; capable of being marketed; the marketable surplus
marketing n. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money; shopping at a market: does the weekly marketing at the supermarket
marketplace n. the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold; they were driven from the marketplace; an area in a town where a public market is set up
markhoor n. large Himalayan goat with large spiraled horns
markhor n. large Himalayan goat with large spiraled horns
marking n. a distinguishing symbol; a pattern of marks; the act of making a visible mark on a surface
markka n. the basic unit of money in Finland
marksman n. someone skilled in shooting
marksmanship n. skill in shooting
markup n. the amount added to the cost to determine the asking price; 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)
markweed n. climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact
marl n. a loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer
marlberry n. tropical American shrub or small tree with brown wood and dark berries
marlin n. large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
marline n. a small usually tarred line of 2 strands
marlinespike n. a pointed iron tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)
marlingspike n. a pointed iron tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)
marlinspike n. a pointed iron tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)
marmalade n. a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
marmite n. soup cooked in a large pot; a large pot especially one with legs used e.g. for cooking soup
marmoreal adj. resembling marble in smoothness; skin of marmoreal smoothness; like marble in hardness
marmorean adj. resembling marble in smoothness; like marble in hardness
marmoset n. small soft-furred South and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails
marmot n. stocky coarse-furred burrowing rodent with a short bushy tail found throughout the northern hemisphere; hibernates in winter
marocain n. a dress crepe; similar to Canton crepe
maroon v. leave stranded; put ashore on a desolate island and abandon; isolate without resources@n. an exploding firework used as a warning signal@adj. dark brownish to purplish red
marooned adj. cut off or left behind; travelers marooned by the blizzard; put ashore and abandoned on a desolate island or coast; the marooned pirate in `Treasure Island'
marplot n. one who endangers the success of an enterprise by his meddling
marque n. a name given to a product or service
marquee n. large and often sumptuous tent; permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.
marquess n. nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count; a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl
marqueterie n. inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture
marquetry n. inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture
marquis n. nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
marquise n. a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess; permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.
marquisette n. a sheer meshed fabric
marred adj. having the surface damaged or disfigured; blemished by injury or rough wear; walls marred by graffiti
marri n. very large red gum tree
marriage n. state of being husband and wife; a long and happy marriage; two people who are married to each other; his second marriage was happier than the first
marriageability n. eligibility for marriage
marriageable adj. of girls or women
married adj. joined in matrimony; a married man; of or relating to the state of marriage; married bliss
marrow n. the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones; any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh; very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones
marrowbone n. a bone containing edible marrow; used especially in flavoring soup
marry v. take in marriage; perform a marriage ceremony
marsh n. low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
marshal v. place in proper rank; of military troops; arrange in logical order; make ready for action or use; marshal resources@n. a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
marshaling n. act of assembling or organizing and making ready for use or action:; marshaling public support
marshall n. (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank; a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
marshalship n. the post of marshall
marshland n. low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
marshmallow n. spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar
marshy adj. (of soil) soft and watery; a marshy coastline
marsupial n. mammals of which the females have a pouch (the marsupium) containing the teats where the young are fed and carried@adj. or or relating to the marsupials; marsupial animals
marsupium n. an external abdominal pouch in most marsupials where newborn offspring are suckled
mart n. an area in a town where a public market is set up
martagon n. lily with small dull purple flowers of northwestern Europe and NY Asia
marten n. agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels
martensite n. a solid solution of carbon in alpha-iron that is formed when steel is cooled so rapidly that the change from austenite to pearlite is suppressed; responsible for the hardness of quenched steel
martial adj. (of persons) befitting a warrior; suggesting war or military life; or or relating to the armed forces; martial law
martially adv. in a martial manner
martin n. any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
martinet n. someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
martingale n. a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head; spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat
martini n. gin (or vodka) with dry vermouth
martynia n. sprawling annual or perennial herb of Central America and West Indies having creamy-white to red-purple bell-shaped flowers followed by unusual horned fruit
martyr n. one who suffers for the sake of principle; one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion@v. kill as a martyr; make into a martyr
martyrdom n. death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause; any experience that causes intense suffering
martyrize v. make into a martyr
marum n. Mediterranean germander having small hairy leaves and reddish purple flowers; attractive to cats
marumi n. shrub bearing round-fruited kumquats
marupa n. tree of the Amazon valley yielding a light brittle timber locally regarded as resistant to insect attack
marvel v. be amazed at; express astonishment or surprise about something@n. something that causes feelings of wonder
marvellous adj. too improbable to admit of belief
marvellously adv. (used as an intensifier) extremely well
marvelous adj. extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers; a marvelous collection of rare books; too improbable to admit of belief; being or having the character of a miracle
marvelously adv. (used as an intensifier) extremely well
marzipan n. almond paste and egg whites
mascara n. used to darken and thicken the eye lashes
mascot n. a person or animal that is adopted by a team or other group as a symbolic figure
masculine n. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male@adj. of grammatical gender; associated with men and not with women; (music or poetry) ending on an accented beat or syllable; a masculine cadence
masculinity n. the properties characteristic of the male sex; the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men
masculinization n. the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction)
masdevallia n. any of numerous orchids of the genus Masdevallia; tufted evergreen often diminutive plants whose flowers in a remarkable range of colors are usually tricornlike with sepals fused at the base to form a tube
maser n. Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation; a device that works on same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation
mash n. a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing; mixture of ground animal feeds@v. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; talk amorously; reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
masher n. a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women; a utensil for mashing (e.g. potatoes)
mashie n. a middle-distance iron
masjid n. a Muslim place of worship
mask n. a covering to disguise or conceal the face; activity that tries to conceal something; no mask could conceal his ignorance@v. hide under a false appearance; put a mask on or cover with a mask; cover with a sauce; mask the meat
masked adj. having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading; masked threat
masking n. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it@adj. hiding from view; a masking piece is a flat or curtain that hides part of the stage from the audience
masochism n. sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological)
masochist n. someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
masochistic adj. deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from being abused or dominated
masochistically adv. in a masochistic manner; masochistically he insisted on an even greater workload
mason n. a craftsman who works with stone or brick
masonic adj. of or relating to stonemasons or masonry; masonic tools
masonry n. something built of stone or brick by a mason; the craft of a mason
masque n. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
masquerade n. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks; a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party; making a false outward show@v. take part in a masquerade; pretend to be someone or something that you are not
mass adj. occurring widely (as to many people)@n. the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent@v. join together into a mass
massacre n. the wanton killing of many people@v. kill a large number of people indiscriminately
massage n. kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation@v. usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes; give a massage to
massager n. someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation
massasauga n. small pygmy rattlesnake; pygmy rattlesnake found in moist areas from the Great Lakes to Mexico; feeds on mice and small amphibians
masse n. 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
massed adj. brought together into a group or crowd
masses n. the common people generally
masseur n. a female massager
masseuse n. a female massager
massif n. a block of the earth's crust bounded by faults and shifted to form peaks of a mountain range
massive adj. imposing in size or bulk or solidity; massive oak doors; being the same substance throughout; massive silver; imposing in scale or scope or degree or power; massive retaliatory power
massively adv. to a massive degree or in a massive manner; tonight the haddock were shoaling massively in three hundred fathoms
massiveness n. an unwieldy largeness; the property of being large in mass
mast n. a vertical spar for supporting sails; nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground; used especially as food for swine; nuts of forest trees used as feed for swine; any sturdy upright pole
mastalgia n. pain in the breast
mastectomy n. surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
masted adj. having or furnished with a mast; often used in combination; a three-masted bark
master adj. highly skilled or proficient@v. be or become completely proficient or skilled in; get on top of; deal with successfully; have dominance over; have a firm understanding or knowledge of@n. an artist of consummate skill
mastered adj. understood perfectly
masterful adj. having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; a masterful speaker; able to deal authoritatively with affairs
masterfully adv. in a skillfully masterful manner; with the skill of a master; the young boy played the violin sonata masterfully; in a domineering and masterful manner; his gaze held hers masterfully
mastering n. becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of; his mastering the art of cooking took a long time
masterless adj. having no lord or master; harsh punishments for sturdy vagabonds and masterless men
masterly adj. having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; a masterly performance of the sonata
mastermind v. plan and direct (a complex undertaking)@n. someone who creates new things; someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
masterpiece n. the most outstanding piece of work of a creative artist or craftsman; an outstanding achievement
mastership n. the position of master
masterstroke n. an achievement demonstrating great skill or mastery
masterwork n. masterpiece
mastery n. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity; power to dominate or defeat; mastery of the seas; the act of mastering or subordinating someone
masthead n. the head or top of a mast
mastic n. an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes; a pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler
masticate v. chew (food)
mastication n. biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
mastiff n. an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog
mastigophoran n. usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some pathogens of humans and other animals
mastigophore n. usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some pathogens of humans and other animals
mastitis n. inflammation of a breast (or udder)
mastocyte n. a large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which are released in allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation
mastodon n. extinct elephant-like mammal that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differ from mammoths in the form of the molar teeth
mastodont n. extinct elephant-like mammal that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differ from mammoths in the form of the molar teeth
mastoid n. behind the ear at the base of the skull@adj. relating to or resembling a nipple
mastoidal adj. of or relating to or in the region of the mastoid process; relating to or resembling a nipple
mastoidectomy n. surgical removal of the mastoid process
mastoiditis n. inflammation of the mastoid
masturbate v. get sexual gratification through self-stimulation
masturbation n. manual stimulation of the genital organs (of yourself or another) for sexual pleasure
masturbator n. a person who practices masturbation
mat adj. not reflecting light@v. twist together or entwine into a confusing mass@n. a thick flat pad used as a floor covering; a border or background for a picture; a piece of thick padding up on the floor for gymnastic sports
matador n. the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull
matai n. New Zealand conifer
match n. thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction@v. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; provide funds complementary to
matchboard n. a board that has a groove cut into one edge and a tongue cut into the other so they fit tightly together (as in a floor)
matchbook n. a small folder of paper safety matches
matchbox n. a box for holding matches
matchbush n. any of several plants of the genus Gutierrezia having tiny matchlike flower heads
matched adj. provided with a worthy adversary or competitor; matched teams; going well together; possessing harmonizing qualities
matchet n. a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
matching adj. being two identical; intentionally matched
matchless adj. eminent beyond or above comparison; matchless beauty
matchlock n. an early style of musket; had a slow burning wick that could be lowered into a hole in the breech to ignite the charge
matchmaker n. someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others
matchstick n. a short thin stick of wood used in making matches
matchweed n. any of several plants of the genus Gutierrezia having tiny matchlike flower heads
matchwood n. wood in small pieces or splinters: the vessel was beaten to matchwood on the rocks; wood suitable for making matchsticks; fragments of wood; it was smashed into matchwood
mate v. make love; Birds mate in the Spring; bring two objects, ideas, or people together@n. the officer below the master on a commercial ship; a fellow member of a team; the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner)
mated adj. mated sexually; used of gloves, socks, etc.; of or relating to a marriage partner
mateless adj. not mated sexually; of someone who has no marriage partner
matelote n. highly seasoned soup or stew made of freshwater fishes (eel, carp, perch) with wine and stock
mater n. informal terms for a mother
material adj. concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests; material possessions; derived from or composed of matter; the material universe@n. the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
materialisation n. an appearance in bodily form (as of a ghost)
materialism n. a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters; the doctrine that matter is the only reality
materialist n. someone with great regard for worldly possessions; someone who thinks that nothing exists but physical matter
materialistic adj. marked by materialism; conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class
materiality n. relevance requiring careful consideration; the quality of being physical; consisting of matter
materialization n. an appearance in bodily form (as of a ghost); something that comes into existence as a result; this skyscraper is the solid materialization of his efforts
materialize v. come into being; become reality
materially adv. with respect to material aspects; psychologically similar but materially different; to a significant degree; it aided him materially in winning the argument
materiel n. the equipment and supplies of a military force
maternal adj. characteristic of a mother; relating to or derived from one's mother; maternal genes; relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent; related on the mother's side; my maternal grandmother
maternalistic adj. showing maternal instincts
maternally adv. in a maternal manner; as a mother; she loved her students almost maternally
maternity n. the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
mates n. a pair of people who live together
matey adj. (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
math n. a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
mathematical adj. of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics; a mathematical textbook; relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers; a mathematical whiz; beyond question; a mathematical certainty
mathematically adv. with respect to mathematics; mathematically impossible
mathematician n. a person skilled in mathematics
mathematics n. a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
maths n. a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
matinee n. a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
mating n. the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes; the mating of some species occurs only in the spring
matins n. the first canonical hour; at daybreak
matman n. tries to throw opponent to the ground
matriarch n. an old woman
matriarchal adj. characteristic of a matriarchy
matriarchate n. a form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line
matriarchic adj. of societies or families; being female dominated or having descent traced through the female line
matriarchy n. a form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line
matric n. admission to a group (especially a college or university)
matricentric adj. centered upon the mother
matricide n. a person who murders their mother; murder of your mother
matriculate v. enroll as a student@n. someone who has been admitted to a college or university
matriculation n. admission to a group (especially a college or university)
matrikin n. one related on the mother's side
matrilineage n. line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family
matrilineal adj. based on or tracing descent through the female line; matrilineal inheritance
matrilineally adv. by descent through the female line
matrilinear adj. based on or tracing descent through the female line
matrimonial adj. of or relating to the state of marriage
matrimony n. state of being husband and wife; the ceremony or sacrament of marriage
matrisib n. one related on the mother's side
matrix n. a rectangular array of elements set out by rows and columns; an enclosure within which something originates or develops (from the Latin for womb); the body substance in which tissue cells are embedded
matron n. a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified; a wardress in a prison; a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution
matronly adj. befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman; her matronly figure
matronymic n. a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor
matsyendra n. (Hindu) a religious posture
matt n. the property of having little or no contrast@adj. not reflecting light; not glossy
matte adj. not reflecting light; not glossy; a photograph with a matte finish@n. the property of having little or no contrast
matted adj. tangled in a dense mass; tried to push through the matted undergowth; not reflecting light; not glossy
matter v. have weight; have import, carry weight@n. a vaguely specified concern; some situation or event that is thought about; it is a matter for the police; that which has mass and occupies space; an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter
matting n. a coarse fabric, usually of straw or hemp; a border or background for a picture
mattins chiefly British variant of matins
mattock n. a kind of pick that is used for digging; has a flat baled set at right angles to the handle
mattress n. a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
maturate v. develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; grow old or older
maturation n. coming to full development; becoming mature; 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
maturational adj. relating to or involved in maturation; maturational process
mature adj. characteristic of maturity; mature for her age; fully considered and perfected; mature plans; having reached full natural growth or development; a mature cell@v. develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; grow old or older
matured adj. fully ripe; at the height of bloom; fully considered and perfected
maturely adv. in a mature manner; she acts very maturely for her age
maturement n. coming to full development; becoming mature
matureness n. state of being mature; full development
maturing n. coming to full development; becoming mature
maturity n. the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed; state of being mature; full development; the date on which a financial obligation must be repaid
matutinal adj. pertaining to or occurring in the morning; took his matutinal walk
matzah n. eaten at Passover
matzo n. eaten at Passover
matzoh n. eaten at Passover
maudlin adj. effusively or insincerely emotional; maudlin expressons of sympathy
maul v. split (wood) with a maul and wedges; injure badly by beating@n. a heavy long-handle hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
mauler n. the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
maulstick n. a long stick that a painter uses to support the hand holding the brush
maund n. a unit of weight used in Asia; has different values in different countries; the official maund in India is 82.6 pounds avoirdupois
maunder v. wander aimlessly; talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice; speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
mausoleum n. a large tomb, usually above ground
mauve adj. of a pale to moderate grayish violet color@n. a moderate purple
maven n. someone who is very highly skilled
maverick adj. independent in behavior or thought; maverick politicians@n. someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action; unbranded range animal esp. a stray calf
mavis n. common Old World thrush noted for its song
maw n. informal terms for the mouth
mawkish adj. effusively or insincerely emotional
mawkishly adv. in a mawkish manner; the violinist played that piece mawkishly
mawkishness n. insincere pathos; falsely emotional in a maudlin way
maxi adj. (of women's clothing; often used in combination) with hemline at the ankle; wanted a maxi-length coat
maxilla n. the upper jawbone in vertebrates; it is fused to the cranium
maxillaria n. any of numerous orchids of the genus Maxillaria often cultivated for their large brilliantly colored solitary flowers
maxillary adj. of or relating to the upper jaw
maxillodental adj. of or relating to the upper jaw and its associated teeth
maxillofacial adj. of or relating to the upper jaw and face (particularly with reference to specialized surgery of the maxilla); maxillofacial surgery
maxim n. a saying that widely accepted on its own merits
maximal adj. the greatest or most complete or best possible; maximal expansion
maximally adv. to a maximal degree; the cells maximally responsive to lines in this orientation will fire
maximisation n. the act of maximizing something
maximization n. the act of maximizing something
maximize v. make as big or large as possible; make the most of
maximizing adj. making as great as possible
maximum adj. the greatest or most complete or best possible; maximum pressure@n. the largest possible quantity; the greatestest possible degree; the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right
maxwell n. 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
may n. 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@v. expresses permission; You may leave now
mayapple n. North American herb with poisonous root stock and edible though insipid fruit
maybe adv. by chance
mayeng n. Indian tree having fragrant nocturnal white flowers and yielding a reddish wood used for planking; often grown as an ornamental or shade tree
mayfish n. black-barred fish of bays and coastal marshes of United States Atlantic and Gulf coasts
mayflower n. low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers
mayfly n. slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days
mayhaw n. hawthorn of southern United States bearing juicy acid scarlet fruit often used in jellies or preserves
mayhem n. the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person; violent and needless disturbance
mayonnaise n. egg yolks and oil and vinegar
mayor n. the head of a city government
mayoral adj. of or relating to a mayor or the office of mayor; mayoral elections
mayoralty n. the position of mayor
mayoress n. a woman mayor
maypole n. a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day
maypop n. of southern United States; having an insipid berry the size of a hen egg
mayweed n. widespread rank-smelling weed having white-rayed flower heads with yellow discs
maze n. complex system of paths or tunnels
mazed adj. perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
mazer n. a larger hardwood drinking bowl
mazurka n. music composed for dancing the mazurka; a Polish national dance in triple time
mazy adj. resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity
mazzard n. wild or seedling sweet cherry used as stock for grafting
me pron. objective case of I
mead n. made of fermented honey and water
meadow n. a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
meadowgrass n. any of various grasses that thrive in the presence of abundant moisture
meadowlark n. North American yellow-breasted songbirds
meager adj. deficient in amount or quality or extent; meager resources; barely adequate; a meager allowance
meagerly adv. to a meager degree or in a meager manner; these voices are meagerly represented at the conference@adj. deficient in amount or quality or extent
meagerness n. the quality of being meager
meagre adj. deficient in amount or quality or extent
meagrely adv. to a meager degree or in a meager manner
meagreness n. the quality of being meager
meal n. the food served and eaten at one time; coarsely ground foodstuff; especially seeds of various cereal grasses or pulse
mealberry n. evergreen mat-forming shrub of North America and northern Eurasia having small white flowers and red berries; leaves turn red in autumn
mealie n. (South African) an ear of corn
mealtime n. the time for eating a meal
mealworm n. the larva of beetles of the family Tenebrionidae
mealy adj. composed of or covered with relatively large particles
mealybug n. scale-like plant-eating insect coated with a powdery waxy secretion; destructive esp. of fruit trees
mealymouthed adj. hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy; a mealymouthed politician
mean n. an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n@v. mean or intend to express or convey@adj. (statistics) approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
meander v. to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course: the river winds through the hills.@n. a curve in a stream
meandering adj. of a path e.g.; meandering streams
meanderingly adv. in a meandering manner; the river ran meanderingly through the valley
meanie n. a person of mean disposition
meaning adj. rich in significance or implication; a meaning look@n. the message that is intended or expressed; the idea that is intended
meaningful adj. having a meaning or purpose; a meaningful explanation
meaningfully adv. in a meaningful manner; so as to be meaningful; He glanced at her meaningfully
meaningfulness n. the quality of having great value or significance
meaningless adj. having no meaning or direction or purpose; a meaningless endeavor
meaninglessness n. a message that seems to convey no meaning; the quality of having great value or significance; he resented the meaninglessness of the tasks they assigned him
meanly adv. in a nasty ill-tempered manner; in a despicable, ignoble manner; this new leader meanly threatens the deepest values of our society; poorly or in an inferior manner; troops meanly equipped
meanness n. the quality of being deliberately mean; extreme stinginess
means n. how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; a means of communcation; a process or method; considerable capital (wealth or income); he is a man of means
meanspirited adj. lacking in magnanimity; a meanspirited man unwilling to forgive; having or showing a meanspirited lack of honor or morality; something essentially vulgar and meanspirited in politics
meantime adv. during the intervening time; meantime he was attentive to his other interests
meanwhile adv. at the same time but in another place; meanwhile, back at the ranch...; during the intervening time; meanwhile I will not think about the problem
meany n. a person of mean disposition
mearstone n. an old term for a landmark that consisted of a pile of stones surmounted by an upright slab
measles n. an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
measly adj. contemptibly small in amount; a measly tip
measurability n. the quality of being measurable
measurable adj. possible to be measured; measurable depths; of distinguished importance; a measurable figure in literature
measurably adv. to a measurable degree; the difference is measurably large
measure n. magnitude as determined by measurement or calculation; any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal@v. determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; express as a quantity
measured adj. determined by measurement; the measured distance was less than a mile; (prosody) the rhythmic arrangement of syllables; carefully thought out in advance; with measured irony; with care and dignity; walking at the same measured pace
measuredly adv. in a deliberate unhurried manner
measureless adj. without limits in extent or size or quantity
measurement n. magnitude as determined by measurement or calculation; the act or process of measuring; he made a careful measurement
measuring n. the act or process of measuring
meat n. the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food; the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone; the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
meatball n. ground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth
meatless adj. lacking meat; meatless days
meatloaf n. a baked loaf of ground meat
meatman n. a retailer of meat
meatus n. a natural body passageway
meaty adj. like or containing meat; having substance and prompting thought; a meaty discussion
mebendazole n. an anthelmintic used to treat hookworm and pinworm and roundworm infestations
mecca n. a place that attracts many visitors; New York is a mecca for young artists
mechanic n. a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools; someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles@adj. resembling the action of a machine
mechanical adj. using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices; a mechanical process; relating to or concerned with machinery or tools; mechanical arts
mechanically adv. in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism; this door opens mechanically; in a machine-like manner; without feeling; he smiled mechanically
mechanics n. the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference; technical aspects of doing something; the mechanics of prose style
mechanisation n. a highly technical implementation; usually involving electronic hardware
mechanism n. the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction; technical aspects of doing something; a natural object resembling a machine in structure and function; the mechanism of the ear
mechanistic adj. explained in terms of physical forces; a mechanistic universe
mechanistically adv. in a mechanistic manner; Handel achieves a huge breadth of musical thought when composing almost mechanistically in the least weighty of styles
mechanization n. a highly technical implementation; usually involving electronic hardware
mechanize v. equip with armed and armored motor vehicles; mechanize armies; make monotonous; make automatic or routine; make mechanical; mechanize the procedure
mechanized adj. equipped with machinery; a mechanized factory; using vehicles
meclizine n. an antihistamine (trade name Antivert) used to treat or prevent motion sickness
meclofenamate n. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Meclomen) used to treat arthritis
meconium n. thick dark green mucoid material that is the first feces of a newborn child
medal n. an award for winning a championship
medalist n. someone who has won a medal; (golf) the winner at medal play of a golf tournament
medallion n. an award for winning a championship
medallist n. someone who has won a medal; (golf) the winner at medal play of a golf tournament
meddle v. intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly; Don't meddle in my affairs!
meddler n. an officious annoying person who interferes with others
meddlesome adj. intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
meddlesomeness n. aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding--by advancing oneself or one's ideas without invitation
meddling n. altering something secretly or improperly@adj. intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
medfly n. small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit
media n. transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public
mediacy n. the quality of being mediate
mediaeval adj. relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages; as if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened
medial adj. dividing an animal into right and left halves; relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle
medially adv. in a medial position; this consonant always occurs medially
median adj. (statistics) relating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values (or the average of the middle two in an even-numbered set); the median value of 17, 20, and 36 is 20@n. the value below which 50% of the cases fall
mediant n. (music) the third note of a diatonic scale; midway between the tonic and the dominant
mediastinum n. the part of the thoracic cavity between the lungs that contains the heart and aorta and esophagus and trachea and thymus
mediate v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences@adj. acting through or dependent on an intervening agency; the disease spread by mediate as well as direct contact; being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series
mediated adj. acting or brought about through an intervening agency; the mediated settlement brought satisfaction to both sides
mediateness n. the quality of being mediate
mediation n. negotiation to resolve differences conducted by some impartial party; the act of mediating
mediator n. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
medic n. any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves; a medical practitioner in the armed forces
medicable adj. curable, remediable -- medicably adv.
medical adj. relating to the study or practice of medicine; the medical profession; requiring or amenable to treatment by medicine especially as opposed to surgery; medical treatment@n. a thorough physical examination
medically adv. involving medical practice; medically trained nurses
medicament n. something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
medicate v. impregnate with a medicinal substance; treat medicinally, treat with medicine
medication n. something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease; the act of treating with medicines or remedies
medicative adj. having the properties of medicine; medicative drugs
medicinal adj. having the properties of medicine; medicinal herbs
medicinally adv. in a medicinal manner
medicine n. the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques; something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease@v. treat medicinally, treat with medicine
medick n. any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves
medico n. a student in medical school; a licensed medical practitioner
medicolegal adj. pertaining to legal aspects of the practice of medicine (as malpractice or patient consent for operations or patient information)
mediety n. one of two (approximately) equal parts
medieval adj. relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages; as if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened; a medieval attitude toward dating; characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
mediocre adj. moderate to inferior in quality; they improved the quality from mediocre to above average; of no exceptional quality or ability; the caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above average
mediocrity n. ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding; a person of second-rate ability or value
meditate v. think about at length and in depth; think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
meditation n. a calm lengthy intent consideration
meditative adj. persistently or morbidly thoughtful
meditatively adv. in a meditative manner; round and round, while meditatively, as a cow chewing the cud, he let his eyes rest on the flat water ahead of him
meditativeness n. deep serious thoughtfulness
medium adj. around the middle of a scale of evaluation of physical measures; medium bombers@n. a means or instrumentality for communicating; the surrounding environment; fish require an aqueous medium
medlar n. small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit; small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples; South African globular fruit with brown leathery skin and sweet-acid pithy flesh
medley n. a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
medulla n. a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
medullary adj. containing or consisting of or resembling bone marrow; of or relating to the medulla oblongata; of or relating to the medulla of any body part
medullated adj. (of neurons) covered with a layer of myelin
medusa n. any of numerous usually marine and free-swimming coelenterates that constitute the sexually reproductive forms of hydrozoans and scyphozoans
medusan n. any of numerous usually marine and free-swimming coelenterates that constitute the sexually reproductive forms of hydrozoans and scyphozoans
medusoid adj. relating to or resembling a medusa
meed n. (archaic) a fitting reward
meek adj. humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; meek and self-effacing; very docile; evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; she looked meek but had the heart of a lion
meekly adv. in a submissive or spiritless manner; meekly bowed to his wishes; in a humble manner
meekness n. the feeling of patient submissive humbleness; a disposition to be patient and long suffering
meerestone n. an old term for a landmark that consisted of a pile of stones surmounted by an upright slab
meerkat n. South African mongoose-like viverrine having a face like a lemur and only four toes
meerschaum n. a white clayey mineral; a pipe having a bowl made of meerschaum
meet adj. being precisely fitting and right@v. meet; get together socially or for a specific purpose; be adjacent or come together; fill or meet a want or need; of a condition or restriction@n. a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
meeting n. a formally arranged gathering; next year the meeting will be in Chicago; a small informal social gathering; there was an informal meeting in my livingroom; a casual or unexpected convergence; he still remembers their meeting in Paris
meetinghouse n. a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists (e.g. Quakers))
meg n. the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
megabat n. large Old World bat of warm and tropical regions that feeds on fruit
megabit n. one million bits
megabyte n. a unit of information equal to one million (1,048,576) bytes
megacardia n. an abnormal enlargement of the heart; mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes
megacephaly n. an abnormally large head; differs from hydrocephalus because there is no increased intracranial pressure and the overgrowth is symmetrical
megacolon n. an abnormal enlargement of the colon
megacycle n. one million periods per second
megadeath n. the death of a million people
megahertz n. one million periods per second
megakaryocyte n. a large bone marrow cell; regarded as the source of blood platelets
megakaryocytic adj. of or pertaining to large bone marrow cells
megalith n. a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in W Europe)
megalithic adj. of or relating to megaliths or the people who erected megaliths; megalithic monuments like Stonehenge
megaloblast n. abnormally large red blood cell present in pernicious anemia and folic acid deficiency
megaloblastic adj. of or relating to megaloblasts
megalocardia n. an abnormal enlargement of the heart; mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes
megalocephaly n. an abnormally large head; differs from hydrocephalus because there is no increased intracranial pressure and the overgrowth is symmetrical
megalocyte n. abnormally large red blood cell (associated with pernicious anemia)
megalomania n. a psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur
megalomaniac n. a pathological egotist
megalomaniacal adj. suffering from megalomania
megalomanic adj. suffering from megalomania
megalopolis n. a very large urban complex (usually involving several cities and towns)
megalosaur n. gigantic carnivorous bipedal dinosaur of the Jurassic or early Cretaceous in Europe
megalosaurus n. gigantic carnivorous bipedal dinosaur of the Jurassic or early Cretaceous in Europe
megalp n. a medium for oil-paints; linseed oil mixed with mastic varnish or turpentine
megaphone n. a cone-shaped device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
megapode n. large-footed short-winged birds of Australasia; build mounds of decaying vegetation to incubate eggs
megascopic adj. visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks)
megaspore n. larger of the two types of spore produced in heterosporous plants; develops in ovule into a female gametophyte
megathere n. gigantic extinct terrestrial sloth-like mammal of the Pliocene and Pleistocene in America
megatherian n. a large extinct ground sloth
megatheriid n. a large extinct ground sloth
megaton n. a measure of explosive power (of an atomic weapon) equal to that of one million tons of TNT; one million tons
megawatt n. a unit of power equal to one million watts
megesterol n. a progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma
megilp n. a medium for oil-paints; linseed oil mixed with mastic varnish or turpentine
megohm n. a unit of resistance equal to one million ohms
megrim n. a severe recurring vascular headache; occur more frequently in women than men
megrims n. an informal term for a state of depression
mei n. Japanese ornamental tree with fragrant white or pink blossoms and small yellow fruits
meiosis n. 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)
meiotic adj. of or relating to meiosis
melaena n. abnormally dark tarry feces containing blood (usually from gastrointestinal bleeding)
melagra n. rheumatic or myalgic pains in the arms or legs
melamine n. a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins
melancholia n. extreme depression characterized by tearful sadness and irrational fears
melancholiac n. someone subject to melancholia
melancholic adj. characterized by or causing or expressing sadness; her melancholic smile@n. someone subject to melancholia
melancholy adj. characterized by or causing or expressing sadness; growing more melancholy every hour@n. a feeling of thoughtful sadness; a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
melange n. a motley assortment of things
melanin n. insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers
melanism n. a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
melanize v. convert into, or infiltrate with melanin; make or become black
melanoblast n. an epidermal cell that is a precursor of a melanocyte
melanocyte n. a cell in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin under the control of the melanocyte-stimulating hormone
melanoderma n. abnormally dark skin caused by increased deposits of melatonin
melanoma n. any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes
melanosis n. a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
melasma n. a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
melatonin n. hormone secreted by the pineal gland
meld n. a form of rummy using two decks and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to meld groups of seven of the same rank@v. announce for a score; of cards in a card game; mix together different elements
melee n. a noisy riotous fight
melena n. abnormally dark tarry feces containing blood (usually from gastrointestinal bleeding)
melilot n. erect annual or biennial plant grown extensively especially for hay and soil improvement
melilotus n. erect annual or biennial plant grown extensively especially for hay and soil improvement
meliorate v. to make better in quality or more valuable; get better
melioration n. the act of relieving ills and changing for the better
meliorative adj. tending to ameliorate
meliorism n. the belief that the world can be made better by human effort
meliorist n. a disputant who advocates reform
mellifluous adj. pleasing to the ear
mellisonant adj. pleasing to the ear
mellow v. soften, make mellow; grow (more) mellow@adj. unhurried and relaxed; a mellow conversation; having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging; a mellow port@adv. (obsolete) in a mellow manner
mellowed adj. having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging; mellowed fruit; having attained to kindliness or gentleness through age and experience
mellowing adj. having or suggesting softness and richness in quality; a mellowing sun@n. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
mellowingly adv. so as to mellow; the rays of the sun struck the earth mellowingly
mellowly adv. (obsolete) in a mellow manner
mellowness n. the property of a sound that has a rich and pleasing timbre
melodeon n. a small reed organ in which a suction bellows draws air inward through the reeds
melodic adj. containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody; of or relating to melody; melodic harmony
melodically adv. with respect to melody; melodically interesting themes
melodious adj. having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune; containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody; the melodious song of a meadowlark
melodiously adv. in a melodious manner; she sang melodiously
melodiousness n. the property of having a melody
melodize v. supply a melody for
melodrama n. an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
melodramatic adj. having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama; a melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea; characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected; an attitude of melodramatic despair
melody n. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes
meloid n. beetle that produces a secretion that blisters the skin
melon n. any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh; any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers
melosa n. South American herb with sticky glandular foliage; source of madia oil
melphalan n. antineoplastic drug (trade name Alkeran) used to treat multiple myeloma and some other malignancies
melt v. reduce from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating; melt butter; cause to thaw and become soft or liquid again; grow (more) mellow; lose its distinct outline or shape@n. the process of heating to change something from a solid to a liquid
meltable adj. capable of melting
melted adj. changed from a solid to a liquid state; rivers filled to overflowing by melted snow
melting adj. becoming liquid@n. the process of heating to change something from a solid to a liquid; warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
meltwater n. water derived from the melting of ice and snow
mem n. the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
member n. one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participates in a group organization); a member of the faculty
membership n. the body of members of an organization or group; they polled their membership; the state of being a member
membrane n. a thin pliable sheet of material; a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects organs or cells of animals or plants
membranophone n. a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretch across each end
membranous adj. relating to or made of or similar to a membrane; membranous lining; characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane); membranous gastritis
memento n. a reminder of past events
memo n. a written proposal or reminder
memoir n. an account of the author's personal experiences; an essay on a scientific or scholarly topic
memorabilia n. a record of things worth remembering
memorable adj. worth remembering
memorably adv. in a memorable manner; Horowitz could play Chopin memorably
memoranda n. a written proposal or reminder
memorandum n. a written proposal or reminder
memorial n. a recognition of meritorious service; a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to a an authority; a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
memorialisation n. a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
memorialization n. a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
memorialize v. be a memorial to a person or an event
memorization n. learning so as to be able to remember verbatim; the actor's memorization of his lines
memorize v. commit to memory; learn by heart
memorizer n. a person who learns by rote
memory n. something that is remembered; search as he would, the memory was lost; the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered; he can do it from memory
memsahib n. a woman sahib
men n. the force of workers available
menace n. something that is a source of danger; a threat or the act of threatening; he spoke with desperate menace@v. pose a threat to; present a danger to; express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture; act in a threatening manner
menacing adj. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; his tone became menacing
menacingly adv. in a menacing manner; the voice at the other end of the line dropped menacingly
menadione n. a form of vitamin K
menage n. a social unit living together
menagerie n. a collection of live animals for study or display; the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition
menarche n. the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman
mend n. sewing that repairs a worn or torn place in a garment@v. restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; heal or recover
mendacious adj. given to lying; a mendacious child; intentionally untrue; a mendacious statement
mendaciously adv. in a mendacious and untruthful manner
mendacity n. the tendency to be untruthful
mendelevium n. a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding einsteinium with alpha particles
mender n. someone who is employed to repair broken things
mendicancy n. a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
mendicant adj. practicing beggary; mendicant friars@n. a male religious of an order of mendicant preachers of the gospel; a pauper who lives by begging
mending n. the act of putting something in working order again
menfolk n. pl. men in general; the men of a family or community
menfolks n. pl. men in general; the men of a family or community
menhaden n. shad-like North American marine fishes used for fish meal and oil and fertilizer
menhir n. a tall upright megalith; found primarily in N France and England
menial adj. used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)@n. a domestic servant
menially adv. in a menial manner
meningeal adj. relating to the meninges
meninges n. a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord
meningioma n. a tumor arising in the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord; usually slow growing and sometimes malignant
meningism n. symptoms that mimic those of meningitis but without inflammation of the meninges
meningitis n. inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea
meningocele n. a congenital anomaly of the central nervous system in which a sac protruding from the brain or the spinal meninges contains cerebrospinal fluid (but no nerve tissue)
meninx n. a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord
meniscectomy n. surgical removal of the meniscus of the knee
meniscus n. a disk of cartilage that serves as a cusion between the ends of bones that meet at a point
menopausal adj. of or relating to the menopause
menopause n. the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends
menorrhagia n. abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged
menorrhea n. flow of blood from the uterus; occurs at roughly monthly intervals during a woman's reproductive years
mensal adj. used at the dining table
menses n. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause
menstrual adj. of or relating to menstruation or the menses; menstrual period
menstruate v. undergo menstruation
menstruating adj. undergoing menstruation
menstruation n. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; the women were sickly and subject to excessive menstruation
mensurable adj. possible to be measured
mensural adj. of or relating to measure; (music) having notes of fixed rhythmic value
mensuration n. the act or process of measuring
mental adj. involving the mind or an intellectual process; mental images of happy times; of or relating to the mind; mental powers; (biology) of or relating to the chin- or lip-like structure in insects and certain mollusks
mentalism n. a doctrine that mind the true reality and that objects exist only as aspects of the mind's awareness
mentality n. a habitual or characteristic mental attitude; mental ability
mentally adv. in your mind; he suffered mentally
mentation n. the process of thinking (especially thinking carefully)
menthol n. a lotion containing menthol which gives it a mint flavoring
mentholated adj. containing, or impregnated with, menthol; mentholated cough syrup
mention n. a remark that calls attention to something or someone; she made frequent mention of her promotion; a short note acknowledging a source of information or quoting a passage@v. make reference to; make mention of
mentor n. a wise and trusted guide and advisor
mentum n. a projection like a chin formed by the sepals and base of the column in some orchids; the protruding part of the lower jaw; a projection below the mouth of certain mollusks that resembles a chin
menu n. a list of dishes available at a restaurant; the menu was in French; the dishes making up a meal; (computer science) a list of options available to a computer user; an agenda of things to do; they worked rapidly down the menu of reports
meow n. the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)@v. cry like a cat
mepacrine n. a drug (trade name Atabrine) once used to treat malaria
meperidine n. a synthetic narcotic drug (trade name Demerol) used to treat pain
mephenytoin n. a toxic anticonvulsant drug (trade name Mesantoin) used in the treatment of epilepsy when less toxic anticonvulsants have been ineffective
mephistophelean adj. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
mephistophelian adj. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil; a mephistophelian glint in his eye
mephitic adj. of noxious stench from atmospheric pollution
mephobarbital n. a long-acting crystalline barbiturate (trade name Mebaral) used as a sedative and as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy
meprobamate n. a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety
meq n. one-thousandth of an equivalent
meralgia n. pain in the thigh
merbromine n. a mercurial compound applied topically as an antiseptic; Mercurochrome is the trademark
mercantile adj. of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism; mercantile theories; profit oriented; of or relating to or characteristic of trade or traders
mercantilism n. an economic system (Europe in 18th C) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests; transactions having the objective of supplying commodities
mercaptopurine n. a drug (trade name Purinethol) that interferes with the metabolism of purine and is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia
mercenary n. a person hired to fight for another country than their own@adj. marked by materialism; used of soldiers hired by a foreign army; profit oriented; a mercenary enterprise
mercer n. (British) a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
mercerize v. treat to strengthen and improve the luster; mercerize cotton
merchandise n. commodities offered for sale; good business depends on having good merchandise@v. engage in the trade of
merchandiser n. a businessperson engaged in retail trade
merchandising n. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
merchant n. a businessperson engaged in retail trade
merchantable adj. fit to be offered for sale
merchantman n. a cargo ship
merciful adj. showing or giving mercy; sought merciful treatment for the captives; characterized by mercy, and compassion; used conventionally of royalty and high nobility; our merciful king
mercifully adv. in a manner that may be cruel but avoids suffering; we more mercifully had our bouncing betties go off at the head; in a compassionate manner; he dealt with the thief mercifully
mercifulness n. the feeling that motivates compassion; a disposition to be kind and forgiving; in those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband
merciless adj. having or showing no mercy; the merciless enemy
mercilessly adv. without pity; in a merciless manner; he was mercilessly trounced by his opponent in the House
mercilessness n. feelings of extreme heartlessness; inhumaneness evidenced by an unwillingness to be kind or forgiving
mercurial adj. liable to sudden unpredictable change; mercurial twists of temperament; relating to or containing or caused by mercury; mercurial preparations
mercuric adj. (chemistry) of or containing mercury
mercury n. a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
mercy n. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; he threw himself on the mercy of the court; a disposition to be kind and forgiving; the feeling that motivates compassion
mere adj. being nothing more than specified; a mere child; apart from anything else; without additions or modifications; shocked by the mere idea@n. (British) a small pond of standing water
merely adv. and nothing more; I was merely asking
merestone n. an old term for a landmark that consisted of a pile of stones surmounted by an upright slab
meretricious adj. (archaic) like or relating to a prostitute; meretricious relationships; tastelessly showy; a meretricious yet stylish book; based on pretense; deceptively pleasing; meretricious praise
meretriciously adv. in a meretricious manner; the boat is meretriciously decorated
merganser n. large crested fish-eating diving duck having a slender hooked bill with serrated edges
merge v. become one; mix together different elements; join or combine
merged adj. formed or united into a whole
merger n. the combination of two or more commercial companies; an occurrence that involves the production of a union
merging adj. combining or mixing; flowing together@n. the act of joining together as one; the merging of the two groups occurred quickly; a flowing together (as of rivers)
meridian adj. of or happening at noon; meridian hour@n. an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator; all points on the same meridian have the same longitude
meridional adj. of or relating to a meridian; located in the south or characteristic of southern people or places
meringue n. sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar
merino n. white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality
meristem n. undifferentiated tissue from which new cells are formed, as at the tip of a stem or root
merit n. any admirable quality or attribute; work of great merit; the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)@v. be worthy of or have a certain rating
meritable adj. deserving reward or praise
merited adj. properly earned or deserved; a merited success
meriting adj. having sufficient worth; a cause deserving or meriting support; (often used ironically)
meritless adj. without merit
meritocractic adj. relating to or characteristic of a meritocracy
meritocracy n. a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects; the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
meritorious adj. deserving reward or praise; a lifetime of meritorious service
meritoriously adv. in a meritorious manner; he served his country meritoriously
meritoriousness n. the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
merl n. common black European thrush
merle n. common black European thrush
merlin n. small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry
mermaid n. half woman and half fish, lives in the sea
merman n. half man and half fish, lives in the sea
meromelia n. congenital absence of part of an arm or leg
meronym n. a word that names a part of a given word
meronymy n. the semantic relation that holds between a part and the whole
merozoite n. a cell that arises from the asexual division of a parent sporozoan during its life cycle
merrily adv. in a joyous manner
merriment n. a gay feeling; activities that are enjoyable or amusing
merriness n. the trait of merry joking
merry adj. full of or showing high-spirited merriment; have a merry Christmas; offering fun and gaiety; a merry evening; quick and energetic; a merry chase
merrymaker n. one who shares in a noisy festival
merrymaking n. boisterous celebration
mesa n. flat tableland with steep edges; the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
mesalliance n. a marriage with a person of inferior social status
mescal n. a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons; a colorless Mexican liquor distilled from fermented juices of certain desert plants of the genus Agavaceae (especially the century plant)
mescaline n. the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons
mesdames pl. of madam or of madame
mesdemoiselles pl. of mademoiselle
mesencephalon n. the middle portion of the brain
mesenchyme n. mesodermal tissue that forms connective tissue and blood and smooth muscles
mesenteric adj. of or relating to or located in a mesentery
mesentery n. a double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines
mesh n. the number of opening per inch of a screen; measures size of particles; a 100 mesh screen or 100 mesh powdered cellulose; contact by fitting together@v. keep engaged; coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
meshed adj. resembling a network; a meshed road system; (used of toothed parts or gears) interlocked and interacting; meshed gears
meshing n. contact by fitting together; the meshing of gears; the act of interlocking or meshing
meshwork n. an interconnected or intersecting configuration or system of components
mesial adj. (anatomy) being in or directed toward the midline or mesial plane of the body
mesic adj. (physics) of or pertaining to a meson; having or characterized by moderate or a well-balanced supply of moisture; mesic habitats
mesmeric adj. attracting and holding interest as if by a spell; she had a warm mesmeric charm
mesmerised adj. having your attention fixated as though by a spell
mesmerism n. the act of inducing hypnosis
mesmerist n. a person who induces hypnosis
mesmerize v. attract strongly, as if with a magnet; induce hypnosis in
mesmerized adj. having your attention fixated as though by a spell
mesmerizing adj. attracting and holding interest as if by a spell; the sheer force of his presence was mesmerizing
mesoblast n. the middle germ layer that develops into muscle and bone and cartilage and blood and connective tissue
mesoblastic adj. relating to or derived from the mesoderm
mesocolon n. mesentery that holds the lower colon the back abdominal wall
mesoderm n. the middle germ layer that develops into muscle and bone and cartilage and blood and connective tissue
mesodermal adj. relating to or derived from the mesoderm
mesohippus n. North American 3-toed Oligocene animal; probably not directly ancestral to modern horses
mesolithic adj. of or relating to a middle period of the Stone Age (following the paleolithic)
mesomorph n. a person with a well-developed muscular body
mesomorphic adj. (anatomy) having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
mesomorphy n. muscular and big-boned
meson n. an elementary particle responsible for the forces in the atomic nucleus; a hadron with a baryon number of 0
mesonic adj. (physics) of or pertaining to a meson
mesophyte n. land plant growing in surroundings having an average supply of water; compare xerophyte and hydrophyte
mesophytic adj. being or growing in or adapted to a moderately moist environment; mesophytic habitats
mesosphere n. the atmospheric layer between the stratosphere and the thermosphere
mesothelioma n. a rare form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust
mesothelium n. epithelium originating in the embryonic mesoderm; lines the primordial body cavity
mesotron n. an elementary particle responsible for the forces in the atomic nucleus; a hadron with a baryon number of 0
mesquit n. any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large sugar-rich pods
mesquite n. any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large sugar-rich pods
mess n. a state of confusion and disorderliness; the house was a mess; informal terms for a difficult situation; soft semiliquid food; a mess of porridge; a meal eaten by service personnel@v. eat in a mess; in the military
message n. a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; he sent a three-word message; what a communication that is about something is about
messeigneurs pl. of monseigneur
messenger n. a person who carries a message
messiah n. any expected deliverer
messiahship n. the position of messiah
messianic adj. of or relating to a messiah promising deliverance; messianic cult
messieurs pl. of monsieur
messily adv. in a messy, untidy manner; Rossi spat very deliberately, and very messily, upon Durieux's party card
messiness n. a state of confusion and disorderliness; the trait of being untidy and messy
messmate n. an associate with whom you share meals in the same mess (as on a ship)
messuage n. a dwelling house and its adjacent buildings and the adjacent land used by the household
messy adj. dirty and disorderly; a child's messy eating habits
mestizo n. a person of mixed blood
mestranol n. a form of estrogen used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptives
met past tense of meet
metabolic adj. of or relating to metabolism; metabolic rate; (zoology) undergoing metamorphosis
metabolism n. the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life; the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
metabolite n. any substance involved in metabolism (either as a product of metabolism or as necessary for metabolism)
metabolize v. produce by metabolism, as of food by the body
metabolous adj. (zoology) undergoing metamorphosis
metacarpal n. any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers@adj. of or relating to the metacarpus; metacarpal bones
metacarpus n. the part of the hand between the carpus and phalanges
metacentric adj. having two equal arms because of the median position of the centromere; a metacentric chromosome
metagenesis n. alternation of sexual and asexual generations
metagrabolized adj. totally perplexed and mixed up
metagrobolized adj. totally perplexed and mixed up
metaknowledge n. knowledge about knowledge
metal v. cover with metal@n. any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.@adj. containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
metalanguage n. a language that can be used to describe languages
metalepsis n. substituting metonymy of one figurative sense for another
metallic adj. containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal; a metallic compound
metallike adj. resembling metal
metalloid adj. of or being a nonmetallic element that has some of the properties of metal; arsenic is a metalloid element
metallurgic adj. of or relating to metallurgy
metallurgical adj. of or relating to metallurgy; metallurgical engineer
metallurgist n. an engineer trained in the extraction and refining and alloying and fabrication of metals
metallurgy n. the science and technology of metals
metalware n. metal utensils for household use
metalwork n. the metal parts of something; there were bullet holes in the metalwork; the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner
metalworker n. someone who works metal (especially by hammering it when it is hot and malleable)
metalworking n. the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner
metalworks n. where metal castings are produced
metamathematics n. the logical analysis of mathematical reasoning
metamere n. one of a series of similar body segments into which some animals are divided longitudinally
metameric adj. (zoology) having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters
metamorphic adj. of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks); metamorphic stage; characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substance
metamorphism n. change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat of introduction of new chemical substances
metamorphopsia n. a defect of vision in which objects appear to be distorted; usually due to a defect in the retina
metamorphose v. change completely the nature of something
metamorphosis n. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals; a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances: the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting
metamorphous adj. of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks); (biology) produced by metamorphosis
metaphase n. the second stage of mitosis; the second stage of meiosis
metaphor n. 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
metaphoric adj. expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another; metaphoric language
metaphorical adj. expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another; a metaphorical expression
metaphorically adv. in a metaphorical manner; she expressed herself metaphorically
metaphysical adj. pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics; metaphysical philosophy; without material form or substance; metaphysical forces; highly abstract and over-theoretical; metaphysical reasoning
metaphysically adv. in a metaphysical manner; he thinks metaphysically
metaphysics n. the philosophical study of being and knowing
metaphysis n. the growing part of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphysis
metaproterenol n. a bronchodilator (trade name Alupent) used to treat asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects include tachycardia and shakiness
metarule n. a rule that describes how other rules should be used (as in AI)
metasequoia n. large fast-growing Chinese monoecious tree having flat bright-green deciduous leaves and small globular cones; commonly cultivated in United States as an ornamental; known as a fossil before being discovered in China
metastasis n. the spreading of a disease to another part of the body; the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
metastasize v. spread throughout the body, of cancer cells
metastatic adj. relating to or affected by metastasis; metastatic growth
metatarsal n. any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes@adj. of or relating to the metatarsus; metatarsal bones
metatarsus n. the skeleton of the human foot between the toes and the tarsus; the corresponding part of the foot in birds or of the hind foot in quadrupeds
metatherian n. primitive pouched mammals found mainly in Australia and the Americas
metathesis n. a linguistic process of transposition of sounds or syllables within a word or words within a sentence; a chemical reaction between two compounds in which parts of each are interchanged to form two new compounds
mete v. archaic: measure; allot; mete n. boundary; mete and bounds
metempsychosis n. after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human of animal body
metencephalon n. the part of the hindbrain that develops into the pons and the cerebellum
meteor n. a meteoroid that has entered the earth's atmosphere
meteoric adj. of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions; meteoric (or meteorological) phenomena; pertaining to or consisting of meteors or meteoroids; meteoric shower
meteorite n. stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface
meteoritic adj. of or relating to or caused by meteorites
meteoritical adj. of or relating to or caused by meteorites
meteoroid n. (astronomy) any of the small solid bodies traveling through space around the sun
meteorologic adj. of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
meteorological adj. of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions; meteorological factors
meteorologist n. studies processes in earth's atmosphere that cause weather conditions
meteorology n. predicting what the weather will be; science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere; especially weather processes and weather forecasting
meteortropism n. an effect of climate on biological processes (as the effect on joint pains etc.)
meter v. measure with a meter; meter the flow of water; stamp with a meter indicating the postage@n. the basic unit of length adopted under the System International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
meth n. an amphetamine used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressor
methacholine n. a parasympathomimetic drug (trademark Mecholyl) that stimulates secretions and smooth muscle activity
methadon n. a synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in treating heroin addiction
methadone n. a synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in treating heroin addiction
methamphetamine n. an amphetamine used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressor
methanal n. a colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol
methane n. a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel
methanogen n. archaebacteria found in anaerobic environments such as animal intestinal tracts or sediments or sewage and capable of producing methane; a source of natural gas
methanol n. a light volatile flammable poisonous liquid alcohol; used as an antifreeze and solvent and fuel and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol
methapyrilene n. an antihistamine used to treat allergic responses (as rhinitis or dermatitis or pruritus)
methaqualone n. a sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Quaalude) that is a drug of abuse
metharbital n. an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Gemonil) used in the treatment of epilepsy
metheglin n. spiced or medicated mead
methenamine n. an antibacterial agent (trade name Mandelamine) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections
methicillin n. an antibiotic drug of the penicillin family used in the treatment of certain staphylococcal infections
methionine n. a crystalline amino acid containing sulfur; found in most proteins and essential for nutrition
methocarbamol n. a relaxant for skeletal muscles (trade name Robaxin) used to treat spasms
method n. a way of doing something, esp. a systematic one; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps); a way of doing or being
methodical adj. characterized by method and orderliness; a methodical scholar
methodically adv. in a methodical manner; she worked methodically
methodicalness n. the quality of appreciating method and system
methodize v. systematize
methodological adj. relating to the methodology of some discipline; methodological errors
methodology n. the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline; the system of methods followed in a particular discipline
methotrexate n. an antineoplastic drug used in the treatment of certain cancers
methyl n. the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane
methylated adj. having received a methyl group; methylated alcohol
methylbenzene n. a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels
methyldopa n. an antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure
methylphenidate n. a central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children
metic n. an alien who paid a fee to reside in an ancient Greek city
metical n. the basic unit of money in Mozambique; equal to 100 centavos
meticulosity n. strict attention to minute details
meticulous adj. marked by precise accordance with details; was worryingly meticulous about trivial details; marked by extreme care in treatment of details; a meticulous craftsman
meticulously adv. in a meticulous manner; the set was meticulously authentic
meticulousness n. strict attention to minute details
metier n. an asset of special worth or utility; an occupation for which you are especially well suited; in law he found his true metier
metis n. (Canadian) a half-breed of white and Indian parentage
metonym n. a word that is used metonymically; a word that denotes one thing but refers to a related thing
metonymic adj. using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated; to say `he spent the evening reading Shakespeare' is metonymic because it substitutes the author himself for the author's works
metonymical adj. using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated
metonymically adv. in a metonymic manner
metonymy n. substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in `they counted heads')
metoprolol n. a beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)
metralgia n. pain in the uterus
metre n. the basic unit of length adopted under the System International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
metric adj. based on the meter as a standard of measurement; the metric system; (prosody) the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
metrical adj. based on the meter as a standard of measurement; metrical equivalents; (prosody) the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
metrically adv. with regard to meter; metrically, these poems are matched
metrication n. the act of changing from imperial units of measurement to metric units: meters, grams, seconds
metricize v. express in the metric system; convert to the metric system
metrification n. the act of changing from imperial units of measurement to metric units: meters, grams, seconds
metritis n. inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium)
metro n. an electric underground railway
metronome n. a clicking pendulum indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music
metronymic n. a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor
metropolis n. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; people living in a large densely populated municipality
metropolitan n. a person who lives in a metropolis@adj. relating to or characteristic of a metropolis; metropolitan area
metroptosis n. prolapse of the uterus
metrorrhagia n. bleeding from the uterus that is not due to menstruation; usually indicative of disease (as cervical cancer)
mettle n. the courage to carry on
mettlesome adj. having a proud and unbroken spirit; willing to face danger
mettlesomeness n. courageous high-spiritedness
mew v. utter a high-pitched cry, as of seagulls@n. the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this); the common gull of Eurasia and northeastern North America
mewl v. cry weakly or softly
mews n. (British) a street lined with building that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings; she lives in a Chelsea mews
mexiletine n. an antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Mexitil) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias
mezcal n. a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons
mezereon n. small European deciduous shrub with fragrant lilac-colored flowers followed by red berries on highly toxic twigs
mezereum n. the dried bark of the shrub mezereon
mezzanine n. the first or lowest balcony; an intermediate floor just above the ground floor
mezzo n. a soprano with a voice between soprano and contralto; the female singing voice between contralto and soprano
mezzotint n. a print produced by an engraving that has been scraped to represent light or shade
mho n. a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm
mi n. a British unit of length equivalent to 1,853.18 meters (6,082 feet); a unit of length used in navigation; equivalent to the distance spanned by one second of arc in latitude; 1,852 meters; a unit of length equal to 1760 yards
miaou n. the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)@v. make a cat-like sound
miaow n. the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)@v. make a cat-like sound
miasma n. an unwholesome atmosphere; the novel spun a miasma of death and decay; unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources; the miasma of the marshes or a miasma of cigar smoke
miasmal adj. filled with vapor
miasmic adj. of noxious stench from atmospheric pollution; filled with vapor; miasmic jungles
mica n. 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
mice pl. of mouse
micelle n. an electrically charged particle built up from polymeric molecules or ions and occurring in certain colloidal electrolytic solutions like soaps and detergents
mickle n. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
micro adj. extremely small in scale or scope or capability
microbalance n. a balance for weighing very small objects
microbar n. the absolute unit of pressure equal to one dyne per square centimeter
microbat n. typically having large ears and feeding primarily on insects; worldwide in distribution
microbe n. a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
microbial adj. of or involving or caused by or being microbes; microbial warfare
microbic adj. of or involving or caused by or being microbes
microbiology n. the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans
microbrachia n. abnormally small arms
microcephalic adj. having an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain
microcephalous adj. having an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain
microcephalus n. an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain
microcephaly n. an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain
microchip n. a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit
microcircuit n. a microelectronic circuit incorporated into a chip of semiconductor; a whole system rather than a single component
microcomputer n. a small computer based on a microprocessor
microcopy v. photocopy printed or other graphic matter so that it is reduced in size
microcosm n. a miniature model of something
microcosmic adj. relating to or characteristic of a microcosm; the microcosmic world of business
microcyte n. an abnormally small red blood cell (less than 5 microns in diameter)
microcytosis n. a blood disorder characterized by the presence of microcytes (abnormally small red blood cells) in the blood; often associated with anemia
microdot n. a photograph reduced to the size of a dot (usually for purposes of security)
microelectronic adj. of or relating to or consisting of miniature electronic components
microfiche n. a small sheet of microfilm on which many pages of material have been photographed; a magnification system is used to read the material
microfilm n. film on which materials are photographed at greatly reduced size; useful for storage; a magnification system is used to read the material@v. record on microfilm
microfossil n. a fossil that must be studied microscopically
microgauss n. a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one millionth of a gauss
microglia n. neuroglial tissue of mesodermal origin that can become phagocytic
microgliacyte n. a cell of the microglia that may become phagocytic and collect waste products of nerve tissue
microgram n. one millionth of a gram
micrometeoric adj. of or relating to micrometeorites
micrometeorite n. a meteorite so small that it drifts down to earth without becoming intensely heated in the atmosphere
micrometeoritic adj. of or relating to micrometeorites
micrometer n. a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter; for measuring small distances
micrometre n. a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
micromicron n. a metric unit of length equal to one trillionth of a meter
micromillimeter n. a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter
micromillimetre n. a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter
micron n. a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
microorganism n. any organism (animal or plant) of microscopic size
microphone n. a device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
microphoning n. the transduction of sound waves into electrical waves
microphotometer n. a special kind of densitometer that measures density variations over a very small area
microprocessor n. an integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system; a microprocessor functions as the central processing unit of a microcomputer
micropyle n. minute opening in the wall of an ovule through which the pollen tube enters
microradian n. a unit of angular distance equal to one thousandth of a milliradian
microscope n. an instrument that magnifies the image of small objects
microscopic adj. of or relating to or used in microscopy; microscopic analysis; too small to be seen except under a microscope; extremely precise with great attention to details; examined it with microscopic care
microscopical adj. of or relating to or used in microscopy; microscopical examination; too small to be seen except under a microscope
microscopically adv. by using a microscope; the blood was examined microscopically; in a microscopic manner; with extreme precision and attention to detail; every manuscript was edited microscopically
microscopy n. research with the use of microscopes
microsecond n. one millionth of a second; one thousandth of a millisecond
microseism n. a small earthquake
microsomal adj. of or relating to microsomes
microsome n. a tiny granule in the cytoplasm
microspore n. smaller of the two types of spore produced in heterosporous plants; develops in the pollen sac into a male gametophyte
microsporidian n. parasite of arthropods and fishes that invade and destroy host cells
microtome n. an instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination
microtubule n. a microscopically small tubule
microwave v. cook or heat in a microwave oven; You can microwave the left-overs@n. a very short electromagnetic wave; an appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it
micturate v. eliminate urine
micturition n. the discharge of urine
mid adj. used in combination to denote the middle; in mid-1958
midafternoon n. the middle part of the afternoon
midair n. some point in the air; above ground level; the planes collided in midair
midbrain n. the middle portion of the brain
midday n. the middle of the day
midden n. (archeology) a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones marking the site of a prehistoric settlement; a heap of dung or refuse
middle adj. being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series; the middle point on a line@n. an area that is approximately central within some larger region; an intermediate part or section@v. put in the middle
middlebreaker n. a plow with a double moldboard designed to move dirt to either side of a central furrow
middlebrow n. (informal) someone who is neither a highbrow nor a lowbrow
middleman n. someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers; the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk
middlemost adj. being in the exact middle
middleweight n. a wrestler who weighs 172-192 pounds; a boxer who weighs no more than 160 pounds@adj. of middle weight or of a middleweight category (147-160 lbs for boxers); a middleweight boxer
middling adj. of no exceptional quality or ability@adv. to a moderately sufficient extent or degree@n. any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran)
middy n. a blouse with a sailor collar
midfield n. the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse)
midge n. minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms esp. near water
midget adj. very small@n. a person who is abnormally small
midgrass n. any of various grasses of moderate height which covered the undisturbed prairie in the United States; includes most of the forage grasses of the temperate zone
midi adj. (of women's clothing; often used in combination) with hemline at mid-calf; wore her dresses midi length
midinette n. a Parisian salesgirl
midiron n. a long iron with a nearly vertical face
midland adj. of or coming from the middle of a region or country@n. the interior part of a country
midline n. the median plane of the body (or some part of the body)
midmost adj. being in the exact middle@adv. the middle or central part or point
midnight n. 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night; young children should not be allowed to stay up until midnight
midplane n. the median plane of the body (or some part of the body)
midpoint n. a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure
midrib n. the vein in the center of a leaf
midriff n. the middle area of the human torso (usually in front); (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration
midsection n. the middle area of the human torso (usually in front)
midshipman n. a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
midships adv. at or near or toward the center of a ship; in the late 19th century, engines were placed in front, amidships, and at the rear
midst n. the location of something surrounded by other things; in the midst of the crowd
midstream n. the middle of a stream
midsummer n. June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
midterm n. the middle of the gestation period; middle of an academic term or a political term in office; an examination administered in the middle of an academic term
midwatch n. a watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.)
midway n. the place at a fair or carnival where sideshows and similar amusements are located@adv. at half the distance; at the middle@adj. equally distant from the extremes
midweek adj. occurring during the middle of the week; midweek travel@adv. in the middle of the week
midweekly adj. occurring during the middle of the week; midweekly prayer meetings
midwestern adj. of a region of the United States generally including Ohio; Indiana; Illinois; Iowa; Missouri; Kansas; Nebraska; and sometimes Michigan; Wisconsin; Minnesota; a midwestern city
midwife n. a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies
midwifery n. the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother; assisting women at childbirth
midwinter n. the middle of winter
midyear n. the middle of a year; a midyear examination -- midyear adj.
mien n. dignified manner or conduct
mierkat n. South African mongoose-like viverrine having a face like a lemur and only four toes
miff n. a state of irritation or annoyance
might n. physical strength@v. expresses permission; expresses possibility
mightily adv. powerfully or vigorously; he strove mightily to achieve a better position in life; to a great degree; rejoiced mightily at the news
mightiness n. physical strength
mighty adv. (Southern regional intensive) very; the baby is mighty cute@adj. having or showing great strength or force or intensity; struck a mighty blow
mignonette n. Mediterranean woody annual widely cultivated for its dense terminal spikelike clusters greenish or yellowish white flowers having an intense spicy fragrance
migraine n. a severe recurring vascular headache; occur more frequently in women than men
migrant adj. habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work; appalled by the social conditions of migrant life@n. moves from one region or country to another
migrate v. move from one place to another
migration n. the movement of a group of people from one country or locality to another; the periodic passage from one region to another for feeding or breeding
migratory adj. of or related to migration; migratory patterns; used of animals that move seasonally; migratory birds; habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work; migratory workers
mikado n. (archaic) the emperor of Japan; when regarded as a religious leader the emperor is called tenno
mike n. a device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
mil n. a Cypriot monetary unit equal to one thousandth of a pound; a unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch; used to specify thickness (e.g., of sheets or wire); a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
milady n. an English noblewoman
milage n. distance measured in miles
milch adj. giving milk; bred or suitable primarily for milk production; milch goats, milch camels
milcher n. cattle that are reared for their milk
mild adj. moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme; a mild winter storm; humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
mildew v. become moldy; spoil due to humidity@n. the process of becoming mildewed; a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter
mildly adv. to a moderate degree; he was mildly interested; in a gentle manner
mildness n. good weather with comfortable temperatures; mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
mile n. a unit of length equal to 1760 yards; a unit of length used in navigation; equivalent to the distance spanned by one second of arc in latitude; 1,852 meters; a large distance; he missed by a mile
mileage n. distance measured in miles; the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned; a travel allowance at a given rate per mile traveled
mileometer n. a meter that shows mileage traversed
milepost n. stone post at side of a road to show distances
miler n. a runner in a one-mile race
milestone n. stone post at side of a road to show distances; a significant event in your life (or in a project)
milfoil n. ubiquitous strong-scented mat-forming Eurasian herb of wasteland, hedgerow or pasture having narrow serrate leaves and small usually white florets; widely naturalized in North America
milieu n. the environmental condition
militance n. a militant aggressiveness
militancy n. a militant aggressiveness
militant adj. engaged in war; showing a fighting disposition without self-seeking; militant in fighting for better wages for workers@n. a militant reformer
militarily adv. with respect to the military; on a militarily significant scale
militarisation n. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency
militarism n. aggressiveness that involves the threat of using military force
militarist n. a person who advocates war or warlike policies
militaristic adj. imbued with militarism
militarization n. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency
militarize v. lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force
militarized adj. issued military arms
military n. the military forces of a nation@adj. of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare; military law; characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military; military uniforms
militate v. have force or influence; bring about an effect or change
militia n. civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
militiaman n. a member of the militia; serves only during emergencies
milium n. a small whitish lump in the skin due to a clogged sebaceous gland
milk n. a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings; produced by mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young@adj. resembling milk in color or cloudiness; not clear@v. take milk from female mammals
milkcap n. edible mushroom
milker n. cattle that are reared for their milk
milkless adj. having no milk; milkless breasts
milklike adj. resembling milk in color or cloudiness; not clear
milkmaid n. a woman who works in a dairy
milkman n. someone who delivers milk
milkshake n. frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
milksop n. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
milkvetch n. any of various plants of the genus Astragalus
milkwagon n. a wagon for delivering milk
milkweed n. any of numerous plants of the genus Asclepias having milky juice and pods that split open releasing seeds with downy tufts; annual Eurasian sow thistle with soft spiny leaves and rayed yellow flower heads
milkwort n. any of various plants of the genus Polygala
milky adj. resembling milk in color or cloudiness; not clear
mill v. move about in a confused manner; grind with a mill; mill grain; of the edge of a coin; roll out (metal) with a rolling machine@n. buildings with facilities for manufacturing; a machine that processes materials by grinding or crushing
millboard n. stout pasteboard used to bind books
milldam n. a dam to make a millpond to provide power for a water mill
milled adj. (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed
millenarian adj. relating to or believing in the millennium of peace and happiness@n. a person who believes in the coming of the millennium (a time of great peace and prosperity)
millenarianism n. belief in the Christian doctrine of the millennium mentioned in the Book of Revelations
millenarist n. a person who believes in the coming of the millennium (a time of great peace and prosperity)
millenary adj. relating to or consisting of 1000
millennial adj. relating to a millennium or span of a thousand years
millennian adj. relating to a millennium or span of a thousand years
millennium n. a span of 1000 years
millepede n. any of numerous herbivorous nonpoisonous arthropods having a cylindrical body of 20 to 100 or more segments most with two pairs of legs
miller n. someone who works in a mill (especially a grain mill); metal secured to a carriage is fed against rotating cutters that shape it
millerite n. a yellow mineral consisting of nickel sulfide; a minor source of nickel
millet n. any of various small-grained annual cereal and forage grasses of the genera Panicum, Echinochloa, Setaria, Sorghum, and Eleusine; extensively cultivated in Europe and Asia for its grain and in United States sometimes for forage
millettia n. any of several tropical trees or shrubs yielding showy streaked dark reddish or chocolate-colored wood
milliammeter n. a sensitive ammeter graduated in milliamperes
milliampere n. one thousandth of an ampere
milliard n. (British) a billion; in England they call one thousand million a milliard
millibar n. a unit of atmospheric pressure equal to one thousandth of a bar
millicurie n. a unit of radioactivity equal to one thousandth of a curie
millidegree n. a unit of temperature equal to one-thousandth of a degree
millieme n. unit of currency
milliequivalent n. one-thousandth of an equivalent
millifarad n. a unit of capacitance equal to one thousandth of a farad
milligram n. 1/1000 gram
millihenry n. a unit of inductance equal to one thousandth of a henry
milliliter n. a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
millilitre n. a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
millime n. 1,000 millimes equal 1 dinar
millimeter n. a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
millimetre n. a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
millimicron n. a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter
milline n. an advertising measure; one agate line appearing in one million copies of a publication
milliner n. a merchant who designs and sells hats; someone who makes and sells hats
millinery n. a shop selling women's hats; hats: the wares sold by a milliner
milling adj. moving about or around; the milling crowd@n. the corrugated edge of a coin
million n. the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros@adj. (in Roman numerals; M written with a macron over it) denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000,000 items or units
millionaire n. a person who possesses great material wealth
millionairess n. a woman millionaire
millionfold adv. by a factor of a million; it increased a millionfold
millions n. a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
millionth n. position 1,000,000 in a countable series of things; one part in a million@adj. the ordinal number of one million in counting order
milliped n. any of numerous herbivorous nonpoisonous arthropods having a cylindrical body of 20 to 100 or more segments most with two pairs of legs
millipede n. any of numerous herbivorous nonpoisonous arthropods having a cylindrical body of 20 to 100 or more segments most with two pairs of legs
milliradian n. a unit of angular distance equal to one thousandth of a radian
millisecond n. one thousandth of a second
millivolt n. a unit of potential equal to one thousandth of a volt
millivoltmeter n. a sensitive voltmeter that can measure voltage in millivolts
milliwatt n. a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt
millpond n. a pond formed by damming a stream to provide a head of water to turn a mill wheel
millrace n. a channel for the water current that turns a millwheel
millrun n. a channel for the water current that turns a millwheel
millstone n. (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps; something difficult to carry; one of a pair of heavy flat disk-shaped stones that are rotated against one another to grind the grain
millstream n. the stream in a millrace
millwheel n. a water wheel that is used to drive machinery in a mill
millwork n. woodwork that has been machined at a mill
millwright n. a workman who designs or erects mills and milling machinery
milo n. small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains
milometer n. a meter that shows mileage traversed
milord n. a term of address for an English lord
milt n. fish sperm or sperm-filled reproductive gland; having a creamy texture; seminal fluid produced by male fish
miltomate n. Mexican annual naturalized in eastern North America having yellow to purple edible fruit resembling small tomatoes
mime n. an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression; a performance using gestures and body movements without words@v. play charades
mimeo v. print copies from (a prepared stencil) using a mimeograph@n. a rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo)
mimeograph n. a rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo)@v. print copies from (a prepared stencil) using a mimeograph
mimer n. an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
mimesis n. the imitative representation of nature and human behavior in art and literature; any disease that shows symptoms characteristic of another disease; the representation of another person's words in a speech
mimetic adj. characterized by or of the nature of or using mimesis; a mimetic dance; exhibiting mimicry; mimetic coloring of a butterfly
mimic n. someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)@adj. constituting an imitation@v. imitate (a person, a manner, etc.), esp. for satirical effect
mimicker n. someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
mimicry n. the act of mimicking; imitative behavior; the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators
mimosa n. evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers; any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves
min n. a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
mina n. tropical Asian starlings
minacious adj. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
minah n. tropical Asian starlings
minaret n. a slender tower with balconies
minatory adj. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
mince n. food chopped into small bits: a mince of mushrooms@v. make less severe or harsh; walk daintily; cut into small pieces; mince the garlic
mincemeat n. spiced mixture of chopped raisins and apples and other ingredients with or without meat
mincer n. cuts or chops food (meat) into small pieces
mincing adj. affectedly dainty or refined
mincingly adv. in a mincing manner; she stepped mincingly over the puddles
mind n. that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; his mind wandered; recall or remembrance@v. be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by: I don't mind your behavior
minded adj. (used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified; civic-minded; (used in combination) being of a specified kind of inclination or disposition; serious-minded
minder n. a woman who looks after babies in her own home while their parents are working
mindful adj. bearing in mind; attentive to; ever mindful of her health
mindfully adv. in a careful deliberate manner
mindfulness n. the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities
mindless adj. lacking the thinking capacity characteristic of a conscious being; the shrieking of the mindless wind; requiring little mental effort; mindless tasks; not mindful or attentive; complacently or inanely foolish
mindlessly adv. without intellectual involvement; all day long, he mindlessly filled out forms; in an unreasonably senseless manner; these temples were mindlessly destroyed by the Red Guards
mindlessness n. total lack of meaning or ideas; the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
mine v. get from the earth; of ores and metals; lay mines@n. a excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted; a device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or kill personnel
mined adj. extracted from a source of supply as of minerals from the earth
minefield n. a region in which explosives mines have been placed
minelayer n. a ship equipped for laying underwater mines
minelaying n. laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
miner n. laborer who works in a mine
mineral n. solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition@adj. relating to minerals; mineral elements; of or containing or derived from minerals; a mineral deposit
mineralized adj. containing or impregnated with minerals; mineralized water; converted into a mineral
mineralogist n. a scientist trained in mineralogy
mineralogy n. the branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them
mineshaft n. vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or ventilating a mine
minestrone n. soup made with a variety of vegetables
minesweeper n. a ship equipped to detect and then destroy or neutralize or remove marine mines
minesweeping n. the activity of detecting and disposing of marine mines
mineworker n. laborer who works in a mine
minginess n. extreme stinginess
mingle v. to bring or combine together or with something else; get involved or mixed-up with; He was about to mingle in an unpleasant affair; be all mixed up or jumbled together
mingling n. the action of people mingling and coming into contact; all the random mingling and idle talk made him hate literary parties@adj. combining or mixing
mingy adj. used of persons or behavior; characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
mini adj. (of women's clothing; often used in combination) very short with hemline above the knee; a mini dress
miniate v. paint with red lead or vermilion; decorate with letters painted red, of manuscripts
miniature adj. being on a very small scale; a miniature camera@n. a painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts); a copy that reproduces something in greatly reduced size
miniaturisation n. act of making on a greatly reduced scale
miniaturise v. design or construct on a smaller scale
miniaturist n. someone who paints tiny pictures in great detail
miniaturization n. act of making on a greatly reduced scale
miniaturize v. design or construct on a smaller scale
minibar n. a sideboard with compartments for holding bottles
minibike n. a small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars
minicomputer n. mid-sized digital computer
minify v. make smaller
minim n. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters; a United States liquid unit equal to 1/60 fluidram; a musical note having the time value of half a whole note
minimal adj. the least possible; needed to enforce minimal standards
minimally adv. to a minimal degree; the cells minimally responsive to lines in this orientation will not fire
minimisation n. the act of minimizing something
minimization n. the act of minimizing something
minimize v. make small or insignificant; Let's minimize the risk; represent as less significant or important; belittle
minimized adj. reduced to the smallest possible size or amount or degree
minimum n. the smallest possible quantity; the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right@adj. the least possible; minimum wage
mining n. the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth; laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
minion n. a follower who hangs around in hope of gain or advantage
miniscule adj. very small
minister v. attend to the wants and needs of others@n. a person authorized to conduct religious worship; a person appointed to a high office in the government; a diplomat representing one government to another
ministerial adj. of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office; ministerial duties; of or relating to a government minister or ministry; ministerial decree
ministerially adv. in the manner of a clergyman; he was called on to visit ministerially on the dying man
ministering adj. serving attendance on someone; a ministering angel
ministrant adj. serving attendance on someone; the angels ministrant sang@n. someone who serves as a minister
ministration n. assistance in time of difficulty
ministry n. religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian); the building where the business of a government ministry is transacted; a government department under the direction of a minister
minisub n. one- or two-person submarine; for naval operations or underwater exploration
minium n. a reddish oxide of lead (Pb3O4) used as a pigment in paints and in glass and ceramics
minivan n. a small box-shaped passenger van; usually has removable seats
miniver n. white or light gray fur used as trimming on ceremonial robes
mink n. the expensive fur of a mink; a coat made from the soft lustrous fur of minks; slender-bodied semiaquatic mammal having partially webbed feet; valued for its fur
minnesinger n. one of a class of German lyric poets and musicians of the 12th through 14th centuries
minniebush n. low shrub of the eastern United States with downy twigs
minnow n. very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams
minocycline n. a tetracycline antibiotic (trade name Minocin) used to treat a variety of bacterial and rickettsial infections
minor adj. of lesser importance or stature or rank; a minor poet; lesser in scope or effect; had minor differences; inferior in number or size or amount; a minor share of the profits@n. a young person of either sex (between birth and puberty)
minority n. a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part; being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts; when the vote was taken they were in the minority; any age prior to the legal age
minors n. a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball)
minoxidil n. 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
minster n. (British) a monastery church
minstrel v. celebrate by singing, in the style of minstrels@n. a singer of folk songs; a performer in a minstrel show
minstrelsy n. a troupe of minstrels; ballads sung by minstrels; the art of a minstrel
mint adj. as if new; in mint condition@n. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers@v. of coins
mintage n. coins collectively
minuend n. a number from which another is to be subtracted
minuet n. a stately court dance in the 17th century; a stately piece of music composed for dancing the minuet; often incorporated into a sonata or suite
minus n. an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated; four minus three equals one@adj. on the negative side or lower end of a scale; minus 5 degrees; involving disadvantage or harm; minus (or negative) factors
minuscular adj. of or relating to a small cursive script developed from uncial; 7th to 9th centuries
minuscule adj. of or relating to a small cursive script developed from uncial; 7th to 9th centuries; lowercase; e.e.cummings's poetry is written all in minuscule letters; very small; a minuscule kitchen
minute n. a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour; he ran a 4 minute mile; an indefinitely short time; it only takes a minute@adj. infinitely or immeasurably small; two minute whiplike threads of protoplasm
minutely adv. in minute detail; our inability to see everything minutely and clearly is due merely to the infirmity of our senses
minuteman n. a member of a group of armed men pledged to take the field at a minute's notice during and immediately before the American Revolution
minuteness n. the property of being very small in size
minutes n. a written account of what transpired at a meeting
minutia n. a small or minor detail
minx n. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
miracle n. any amazing or wonderful occurrence; a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of God
miraculous adj. being or having the character of a miracle; peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
miraculously adv. in a miraculous manner; my hand grasped the gun that was, miraculously, lying on the ground beside my finger tips
mirage n. an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects; something illusory and unattainable
mirasol n. annual sunflower grown for silage and for its seeds which are a source of oil; common throughout United States and much of North America
mire n. a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot@v. entrap; cause to get stuck as if in a mire; be unable to move further; soil with mud, muck, or mire
mired adj. entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire; brilliant leadership mired in details and confusion
mirid n. a variety of leaf bug
mirky adj. (of especially liquids) clouded as with sediment; so shaded as to be dark or gloomy
miro n. New Zealand conifer
mirror n. a polished surface that forms images by reflecting light; a faithful depiction or reflection; the best mirror is an old friend@v. reflect as if in a mirror
mirrored adj. like or characteristic of a mirrored image
mirrorlike adj. capable of reflecting light like a mirror; mirrorlike surface of the lake
mirth n. great merriment
mirthful adj. full of or showing high-spirited merriment; a mirthful laugh; arousing or provoking laughter; a mirthful experience
mirthfully adv. in a joyous manner
mirthfulness n. great merriment
mirthless adj. lacking mirth
miry adj. (of soil) soft and watery; miry roads
mis adj. (prefix) bad or erroneous or lack of; the prefix `mis' means bad in `misdeeds', erroneous in `misunderstand', and lacking in `mistrust'
misadventure n. an instance of misfortune
misadvise v. give bad advise to
misadvize v. give bad advise to
misalignment n. the spatial property of things that are not properly aligned
misalliance n. an unsuitable marriage
misally v. make a bad alliance; ally inappropriately
misanthrope n. someone who dislikes people in general
misanthropic adj. believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others; hating mankind in general
misanthropical adj. believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others; hating mankind in general
misanthropy n. hatred of mankind; a disposition to dislike and mistrust other people
misapplication n. wrong use or application; the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
misapply v. apply incorrectly or badly; apply badly or incorrectly
misapprehend v. interpret in the wrong way
misapprehension n. an understanding of something that is not correct
misappropriate v. appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
misappropriated adj. taken for your own use in violation of a trust
misbegot adj. born out of wedlock
misbegotten adj. born out of wedlock
misbehave v. behave badly
misbehavior n. improper or wicked or immoral behavior
misbehaviour n. improper or wicked or immoral behavior
misbelieve v. hold a false or unorthodox believe
misbeliever n. a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
misbranded adj. branded or labeled falsely and in violation of statutory requirements; confiscated the misbranded drugs
miscalculate v. judge incorrectly; calculate incorrectly
miscalculation n. a mistake in calculating
miscall v. assign in incorrect name to
miscarriage n. failure of a plan; a natural loss of the products of conception
miscarry v. be unsuccessful; suffer a miscarriage
miscast v. cast an actor, singer, or dancer in an unsuitable role
miscegenate v. marry or cohabit with a person of another race
miscegenation n. reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons)
miscellanea n. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
miscellaneous adj. constituting a grab-bag category; the usual collection of miscellaneous expenses; consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity); miscellaneous accessories
miscellany n. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.
mischance n. an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate; an instance of misfortune
mischief n. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others; the quality or nature of being harmful or evil
mischievous adj. naughtily or annoyingly playful; badly behaved; he was saucy and mischievous in school; deliberately causing harm or damage; mischievous rumors and falsehoods
mischievously adv. in a disobedient or naughty way; he mischievously looked for a chance to embarrass his sister
mischievousness n. an attribute of mischievous children; the trait of behaving like an imp; reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
miscible adj. (chemistry, physics) capable of mixing
misconceive v. interpret in the wrong way
misconception n. an incorrect conception
misconduct v. manage badly or incompetently@n. activity that transgresses moral or civil law
misconstrual n. a deliberate misinterpretation
misconstruction n. a deliberate misinterpretation; an ungrammatical construction
misconstrue v. interpret in the wrong way
miscount v. count wrongly@n. an inaccurate count
miscreant n. a person without moral scruples
miscreation n. something abnormal or anomalous
miscue n. a faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball; an inadvertent mistake
misdate v. assign the wrong date to
misdating n. something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
misdeal v. deal cards wrongly@n. an incorrect deal
misdeed n. improper or wicked or immoral behavior
misdeliver v. deliver to the wrong address
misdemean v. behave badly
misdemeanor n. a crime less serious than a felony
misdemeanour n. a crime less serious than a felony
misdirect v. corrupt morally
misdirection n. an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge; incorrect directions or instructions
misdo v. do wrongly or improperly; misdo one's job
misdoing n. an embarrassing mistake
miser n. a hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
miserable adj. very unhappy; full of misery; he felt depressed and miserable; deserving or inciting pity; miserable victims of war; of the most contemptible kind; his miserable treatment of his family; of very poor quality or condition
miserably adv. in a miserable manner; I bit my lip miserably and nodded
miserliness n. total lack of generosity with money
miserly adj. used of persons or behavior; characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity; a small miserly man
misery n. a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune; the misery and wretchedness of those slums is intolerable; a feeling of intense unhappiness; she was exhausted by her misery and grief
misestimation n. a mistake in calculating
misfeasance n. doing a proper act in a wrongful or injurious manner
misfile v. to file in an inappropriate place
misfire n. an explosion fails to occur@v. fail to fire or detonate
misfit n. someone unable to adapt to their circumstances
misfortunate adj. deserving or inciting pity
misfortune n. unnecessary and unforeseen trouble; an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
misfunction v. fail to function or function improperly
misgauge v. gauge something incorrectly or improperly
misgive v. suggest fear or doubt
misgiving n. uneasiness about the fitness of an action; painful expectation; doubt about someone's honesty
misgovern v. govern badly
misgovernment n. government that is inefficient or dishonest
misguidance n. faulty guidance; misdirection -- misguide v.
misguide v. lead someone in the wrong direction; give bad advise to
misguided adj. poorly conceived or thought out; wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment; well-meaning but misguided teachers
mishandle v. make a mess of, destroy or ruin; manage badly or incompetently
mishap n. an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate; an instance of misfortune
mishmash n. hodgepodge, jumble
misidentify v. identify incorrectly
misinform v. give false or misleading information to
misinformation n. information that is incorrect
misinterpret v. interpret falsely; interpret wrongly; interpret in the wrong way; Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism
misjudge v. judge incorrectly
mislabeled adj. branded or labeled falsely and in violation of statutory requirements
mislaid adj. lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place; the mislaid hat turned up eventually
mislay v. place (something) where one cannot find it again
mislead v. lead someone in the wrong direction; give false or misleading information to
misleading adj. tending to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently; a misleading similarity
misleadingly adv. in a misleading way
mislike v. dislike -- mislike n.
mismanage v. manage badly or incompetently
mismanagement n. management that is careless or inefficient
mismarry v. marry an unsuitable partner
mismatch v. match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together
mismatched adj. either not matched or unsuitably matched; (of a contest or contestants) not fairly matched as opponents
mismate v. provide with an unsuitable mate
mismated adj. not easy to combine harmoniously
misname v. assign in incorrect name to
misnomer n. an incorrect or unsuitable name
misocainea n. hatred of new ideas
misogamist n. someone who dislikes women in particular
misogamy n. hatred of marriage
misogynic adj. (used of men) having deep-seated distrust of women
misogynism n. hatred of women
misogynist n. someone who dislikes women in particular
misogynous adj. hating women in particular
misogyny n. hatred of women
misology n. hatred of reasoning
misoneism n. hatred of change or innovation
misopedia n. hatred of children
misperceive v. perceive incorrectly
mispickel n. a silver-white or gray ore of arsenic
misplace v. place (something) where one cannot find it again; place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position
misplaced adj. put in the wrong place or position; She was penalized for a spelling mistake or a misplaced accent; lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place; misplaced tickets
misplacement n. faulty position
misplay v. play incorrectly, e.g., play a wrong note; play wrong or in an unskillful manner@n. (baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed
misprint n. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind@v. print incorrectly
misprision n. misconduct or corrupt administration especially by a public official
mispronounce v. pronounce a word incorrectly
misquotation n. an incorrect quotation
misquote v. quote incorrectly
misread v. read or interpret wrongly; He misread the data; interpret wrongly; I misread Hamlet all my life!
misreading n. misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading
misreckoning n. a mistake in calculating
misrelated adj. mistakenly related
misremember v. remember incorrectly
misrepresent v. represent falsely; fake or falsify
misrepresented adj. having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
misrule n. government that is inefficient or dishonest
miss v. fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind; feel or suffer from the lack of; fail to attend an event or activity; leave undone or leave out; How could I miss that typo?; fail to reach or get to; be without@n. a young woman
missal n. (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
missed adj. not caught with the senses or the mind
missend v. to send incorrectly; missent mail
missfire n. a failure to hit (or meet or find etc)
misshape v. deform -- misshapen adj.
misshapen adj. so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly; misshapen old fingers
misshapenness n. an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
missile n. a rocket-propelled vehicle carrying passengers or instruments or a warhead; a body that is thrown or projected
missileman n. one who designs, manufactures, or uses a guided missile
missilery n. missiles; the science of the making and use of guided missiles
missing adj. not existing; character development is missing from the book; not able to be found; missing in action
mission n. an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work; an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters; the planes were on a bombing mission
missionary n. someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program; someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country
missioner n. someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country
missis n. informal term of address for someone's wife
missive n. a written message addressed to a person or organization
misspell v. spell incorrectly
misspelling n. a spelling that is incorrect
misspend v. spend time badly or unwisely; spend unwisely, as of money
misstate v. state something incorrectly
misstatement n. a statement that contains a mistake
misstep n. an unintentional but embarrassing blunder; confusion caused his unfortunate misstep
missus n. informal term of address for someone's wife
missy n. a young woman
mist n. a thin fog with condensation near the ground@v. become covered with mist; make less visible or unclear; spray finely or cover with mist
mistakable adj. capable of being misunderstood or mistaken
mistake v. identify incorrectly; Don't mistake her for her twin sister; mistake one thing for another@n. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; an understanding of something that is not correct
mistaken adj. wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment; a mistaken belief; arising from error; a mistaken view of the situation
mistakenly adv. in a mistaken manner; he mistakenly believed it
mistaking n. putting the wrong interpretation on; or there was no mistaking her meaning
mister n. a form of address for a man
mistflower n. rhizomatous plant of central and southeastern United States and West Indies having large showy heads of clear blue flowers; sometimes placed in genus Eupatorium
mistily adv. in a misty manner; the summits of the mountains were mistily purple; in a vague way; he explained it somewhat mistily
mistime v. time incorrectly
mistiming n. something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
mistiness n. cloudiness resulting from haze or mist
mistletoe n. American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe; Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas
mistral n. a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter
mistranslate v. translate incorrectly
mistranslation n. an incorrect translation
mistreat v. treat badly
mistreated adj. physically abused
mistreatment n. the practice of treating (someone or something) badly; he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother
mistress n. a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man; a woman schoolteacher; a woman master who directs the work of others
mistrial n. a trial that is invalid or inconclusive
mistrust v. regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in@n. doubt about someone's honesty; the trait of not trusting others
mistrustful adj. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
mistrustfully adv. with distrust
misty adj. filled or abounding with fog or mist; wet with mist; the misty evening
misunderstand v. interpret in the wrong way
misunderstanding n. misinterpretation; disagreement, quarrel
misunderstood adj. wrongly understood; a misunderstood criticism; not given sympathetic understanding; a sorely misunderstood child
misuse n. improper or excessive use@v. apply badly or incorrectly; change the inherent purpose or function of something
misused adj. used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose; misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents
mite n. a small but appreciable amount; any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods
miter n. a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions@v. bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint; confer a miter on, as of a bishop; fit together in a miter joint
miterwort n. any of various rhizomatous perennial herbs of the genus Mitella having a capsule resembling a bishop's miter
mithan n. ox of southeast Asia sometimes considered a domesticated breed of the gaur
mithraic adj. of or relating to Mithraism or its god
mithraistic adj. of or relating to Mithraism or its god
mithramycin n. an antineoplastic antibiotic drug (trade name Mithracin) used to treat cancer of the testes
mitigable adj. can be alleviated
mitigate v. lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
mitigated adj. made less severe or intense; he gladly accepted the mitigated penalty
mitigation n. to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
mitigative adj. moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear
mitigatory adj. moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear
mitochondrion n. an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy
mitosis n. cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes
mitral adj. of or relating to or located in or near the mitral valve; mitral insufficiency
mitre n. a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
mitrewort n. any of various rhizomatous perennial herbs of the genus Mitella having a capsule resembling a bishop's miter
mitt n. the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb; he extended his mitt; gloves worn by fielders in baseball
mitten n. a glove that encases the thumb separately from the other four fingers
mittens n. a glove that encases the thumb separately from the other four fingers
mix v. mix together different elements; open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups; as of electronic signals; add as an additional element or part; mix water into the drink@n. a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients
mixable adj. (chemistry, physics) capable of mixing
mixed adj. caused to combine or unite; consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity); a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music; involving or composed of different races; a mixed neighborhood
mixer n. a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity; club soda or fruit juice used to mix with alcohol; electronic equipment that mixes two or more input signals to give a single output signal
mixing n. the act of mixing
mixologist n. an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
mixture n. (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding); any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients; he drank a mixture of beer and lemonade
mizen n. the third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy; a fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast
mizenmast n. the third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy
mizzen n. the third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy; a fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast
mizzenmast n. the third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy
mizzle v. rain lightly@n. very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
mnemonic adj. of or relating to or involved the practice of aiding the memory; mnemonic device
mnemonics n. a method or system for improving the memory
mnemotechnic adj. of or relating to or involved the practice of aiding the memory
mnemotechnical adj. of or relating to or involved the practice of aiding the memory
moa n. extinct flightless bird of New Zealand
moan v. indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure@n. an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
moaner n. a person given to excessive complaints and crying
moaning adj. making low inarticulate sound as e.g. of pain or sorrow; moaning sounds in her sleep
moat n. a ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
moated adj. protected by a deep wide ditch usually filled with water
mob adj. characteristic of a mob; disorderly or lawless; mob rule@v. press tightly together or cram@n. a disorderly crowd of people; a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities; an association of criminals
mobbish adj. characteristic of a mob; disorderly or lawless; fanned mounting tension into mobbish terrorizing
mobcap n. a large high frilly cap with a full crown; formerly worn indoors by women
mobile adj. (of groups of people) tending to travel and change settlements frequently; a restless mobile society@n. a sculpture suspended in midair whose delicately balanced parts can be set in motion by air currents
mobilisation n. act of assembling or organizing and making ready for use or action; act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency
mobility n. the quality of moving freely
mobilization n. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: mobilization of the troops; act of assembling or organizing and making ready for use or action
mobilize v. make ready for action or use; call to arms; of military personnel; ready for war; cause to move around
moblike adj. characteristic of a mob; disorderly or lawless; moblike mentality
mobster n. a criminal who is a member of gang
mocassin n. a soft leather shoe; originally worn by native Americans
moccasin n. a soft leather shoe; originally worn by native Americans
moccasins n. a soft leather shoe; originally worn by native Americans
mocha n. soft suede glove leather from goatskin; flavoring made from mixed coffee and chocolate; superior dark coffee made from beans from Arabia
mock adj. constituting a copy or imitation of something; boys in mock battle@v. treat with contempt; imitate (a person, a manner, etc.), esp. for satirical effect; imitate with mockery and derision
mocker n. someone who mocks or treats something with derision; long-tailed gray-and-white songbird of the southern United States able to mimic songs of other birds
mockernut n. smooth-barked North American hickory with 7 to 9 leaflets bearing a hard-shelled edible nut
mockery n. showing your contempt by derision; a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way; humorous or satirical mimicry
mocking adj. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; her mocking smile; playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
mockingbird n. long-tailed gray-and-white songbird of the southern United States able to mimic songs of other birds
mockingly adv. in a disrespectful jeering manner; in a disrespectful and mocking manner
mod n. (British) a British teenager in the 1960s; noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers@adj. relating to a recently developed fashion or style
modal adj. (statistics) relating to or constituting the most frequent value in a distribution; the modal age at which American novelists reach their peak is 30; of or relating to a musical mode; especially written in an ecclesiastical mode
modality n. a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility; verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker; a particular sense
mode n. a manner of performance; a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility; verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker
model n. a simplified description of a complex entity or process@v. plan or create according to a model or models; form in clay, wax, etc; model a head with clay; as for artistic purposes; display as a mannequin@adj. worthy of imitation
modeled adj. resembling sculpture; her finely modeled features
modeler n. a person who creates models
modeling n. a sculpture produced by molding; a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied; a representation of something (usually on a smaller scale)
modeller n. a person who creates models
modelling n. a representation of something (usually on a smaller scale)
modem n. (from MOdulate-DEModulate) a communications device used to connect computers by a telephone line
moderate adj. being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme@n. a person who takes a position in the political center@v. preside over; make less fast or intense; moderate your speed; lessen the intensity of; temper
moderated adj. having elements or qualities mixed in proper or suitable proportions; especially made less severe; justice moderated with mercy
moderately adv. to a moderately sufficient extent or degree; in a moderate manner; he drinks moderately
moderateness n. the property of being moderate in price; quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
moderating adj. lessening in intensity or strength
moderation n. quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes; a change for the better; the trait of avoiding excesses; the action of lessening in severity or intensity: the object being control or moderation of economic depressions
moderationist n. a person who takes a position in the political center
moderatism n. a moderate political orientation; an avoidance of extremes
moderato adj. (of tempo) moderate
moderator n. any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors; someone who presides over a forum or debate; someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence
moderatorship n. the position of moderator
modern n. a contemporary person@adj. belonging to the present or to recent times; since the Middle Ages; modern art; relating to a recently developed fashion or style; characteristic of present-day art and literature
modernisation n. making modern in appearance of behavior
modernism n. art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres; the quality of being current or of the present; practices typical of contemporary life or thought
modernist n. an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles@adj. of or relating to modernism; modernist paintings
modernistic adj. noticeably (sometimes outrageously) modern; shiny tables in modernistic design
modernity n. the quality of being current or of the present: a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village
modernization n. making modern in appearance of behavior
modernize v. make repairs or adjustments to; make a country technologically advanced
modernized adj. brought up to date; modernized methods of lumbering
modernizing n. making modern in appearance of behavior; the modernizing of Nigeria will be a long process
modernness n. the quality of being current or of the present
modest adj. marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; a modest apartment; not large but sufficient in size or amount; a modest salary; free from pomp or affectation; comfortable but modest cottages
modestly adv. in a modest manner; the dissertation was entitled, modestly, `Remarks about a play by Shakespeare'
modestness n. the property of being moderate in price
modesty n. freedom from vanity or conceit; formality and propriety of manner
modicum n. a small or moderate or token amount
modifiable adj. capable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)
modification n. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment); a slightly modified copy; not an exact copy: a modification of last year's model
modified adj. changed in form or character; their modified stand made the issue more acceptable; mediocre
modifier n. a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
modify v. make modifications (to); please modify this letter to make it more polite; add a modifier to a constituent; in grammar
modillion n. (architecture) one of a set of ornamental brackets under a cornice
modish adj. in the current fashion or style
modishly adv. in a stylish manner
modishness n. elegance by virtue of being fashionable
modiste n. someone who makes and sells hats; someone who makes or mends dresses
modular adj. constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use; modular furniture
modulate v. change the key of, in music; modulate the melody; of one's speech, varying the pitch; fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; modulate the pitch; adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of
modulated adj. changed or adjusted to be suitable; altered in volume as well as tone or pitch
modulation n. a musical passage moving from one key to another; (electronics) the transmission of a signal by imposing it on a carrier wave by changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase
module n. one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind; a detachable section of a spacecraft; an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware); a self-contained unit or item that is used in combination with other units
modulus n. an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers; 2 is a modulus of 5 and 9; the absolute value of a complex number
mogul n. a very wealthy or powerful businessman
mohair n. a fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
moiety n. one of two (approximately) equal parts; one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe
moil v. work hard; be agitated; of liquids; moisten or soil
moire adj. of silk fabric; having a wavelike pattern@n. a silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern
moist adj. slightly wet; a moist breeze
moisten v. make moist; moisten with fine drops
moistening n. making something slightly wet
moistly adv. in a damp manner
moistness n. a slight wetness
moisture n. wetness caused by water
moisturize v. make (more) humid
mojarra n. small silvery schooling fishes with protrusible mouths found in warm coastal waters
moke n. British informal
mol n. the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the System International d'Unites
mola n. 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
molal adj. designating a solution containing 1 mole of solute per 1000 grams of solvent
molar adj. designating a solution containing 1 mole of solute per 1000 grams of solvent; containing one mole of a substance; molar weight@n. grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
molarity n. concentration measured by the number of moles of solute per liter of solvent
molasses n. thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
mold v. form in clay, wax, etc; become moldy; spoil due to humidity; make by pouring into a cast or mold@n. the distinctive form in which a thing is made; a container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
moldable adj. capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
moldboard n. the curved part of the steel plow blade that turns the furrow
molded adj. shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort); the molded steel plates
molder v. break down
moldered adj. slowly broken down or crumbled into dust; layers of moldered leaves
moldering adj. becoming rotten; John Brown's body lies a-moldering in the grave
moldiness n. the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy
molding n. the act of creating something by casting it in a mold; a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing; a decorative recessed or relieved surface; a sculpture produced by molding
moldy adj. covered with or smelling of mold; moldy bread
mole n. the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the System International d'Unites; a spy who works against enemy espionage; (Mexican) spicy sauce often containing chocolate
molecular adj. relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules; molecular structure; (psychology) relating to simple or elementary organization; proceed by more and more detailed analysis to the molecular facts of perception (G.A. Miller)
molecule n. (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound; (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
molehill n. a mound of earth made by moles while burrowing
moleskin n. a durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap
molest v. harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to; annoy continually or chronically
molestation n. tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
molested adj. sexually abused
molester n. someone who subjects others to unwanted or improper sexual activities
moll n. the girl friend of a gangster
molle n. small Peruvian evergreen with broad rounded head and slender pendant branches with attractive clusters of greenish flowers followed by clusters of rose-pink fruits
mollie n. popular aquarium fish
mollification n. the act of pacifying
mollify v. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; She managed to mollify her angry boss; make less rigid or softer
mollusc n. invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
mollusk n. invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
molly n. popular aquarium fish
mollycoddle v. treat with excessive indulgence; Let's not mollycoddle our students!@n. a pampered darling; an effeminate man
moloch n. any lizard of the genus Moloch
molt v. cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; of animals@n. periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
molten adj. reduced to liquid form by heating; a mass of molten rock
molting n. periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
molto adv. (in music) much; allegro molto
moly n. a mythical herb with black root, white flowers, and magic powers
molybdenite n. a mineral resembling graphite that is valued as the chief source of molybdenum and its compounds
molybdenum n. a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
mom n. informal terms for a mother
mombin n. common tropical American shrub or small tree with purplish fruit; purplish tropical fruit
moment n. a particular point in time; the moment he arrived the party began; an indefinitely short time; wait just a moment; at this time; she is studying at the moment
momentaneous adj. lasting for a markedly brief time; rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass
momentarily adv. for an instant or moment; we paused momentarily before proceeding; at any moment
momentary adj. lasting for a markedly brief time; a momentary glimpse
momently adv. for an instant or moment; a cardinal perched momently on the dogwood branch; at any moment; she will be with you momently
momentous adj. of very great significance; a momentous event
momentously adv. in a momentous way
momentousness n. utmost importance
momentum n. an impelling force or strength; the car's momentum carried it off the road; the product of a body's mass and its velocity; the momentum of the particles was deduced from meteoritic velocities
momism n. excessive protection
momma n. informal terms for a mother
mommy n. informal terms for a mother
momot n. tropical American bluejay-like bird having greenish and bluish plumage
monad n. an atom having a valence of one; a singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive
monal n. brilliantly colored south Asian pheasant
monandrous adj. having only one husband at a time
monandry n. having one husband at a time
monarch n. the ruler of a nation; large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed
monarchal adj. of or relating to or befitting a monarch or monarchy; monarchal (or monarchical) government; having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch; monarchal pomp
monarchial adj. of or relating to or befitting a monarch or monarchy; a country that was monarchial in tradition
monarchic adj. of or relating to or befitting a monarch or monarchy; reconciled to monarchic rule; ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
monarchical adj. of or relating to or befitting a monarch or monarchy; monarchal (or monarchical) government; having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch; monarchical gestures
monarchism n. a belief in and advocacy of monarchy as a political system
monarchist n. an advocate of the principles of monarchy
monarchy n. an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
monarda n. any of various aromatic herbs of the genus Monarda
monas n. a singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive
monastery n. the residence of a religious community
monastic adj. of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows@n. a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
monastical adj. of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
monasticism n. asceticism practiced in a monastery
monaul n. brilliantly colored south Asian pheasant
monaural adj. relating to or having or hearing with only one ear; monaural deafness
monaurally adv. in a monaural manner; the stimuli were presented monaurally
monazite n. a reddish-brown mineral containing rare earth metals; an important source of thorium and cerium
monecious adj. having male and female reproductive organs in the same plant or animal
moneran n. organisms that typically reproduce by asexual budding or fission and whose nutritional mode is absorption or photosynthesis or chemosynthesis@adj. of or relating to the Monera
moneron n. organisms that typically reproduce by asexual budding or fission and whose nutritional mode is absorption or photosynthesis or chemosynthesis
monestrous adj. having one estrous cycle per year
monetarism n. an economic theory holding that variations in unemployment and the rate of inflation are usually caused by changes in the supply of money
monetarist n. an advocate of the theory that economic fluctuations are caused by increases or decreases in the supply of money
monetary adj. relating to or involving money; monetary rewards
monetisation n. establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country
monetization n. establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country
monetize v. give legal value to, of a coin
money n. the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender; we tried to collect the money he owed us; wealth reckoned in terms of money: all his money is in real estate
moneybag n. a drawstring bag for holding money
moneyed adj. based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth; moneyed interests; having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value; moneyed aristocrats
moneygrubber n. someone whose main interest in life is moneymaking
moneylender n. someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
moneyless adj. not based on the possession of money; a moneyless economy; having no money; virtually moneyless rural regions
moneymaker n. someone who is successful in accumulating wealth; a project that generates a continuous flow of money
moneymaking adj. producing a good profit; profit oriented; a moneymaking business@n. the act of making money (and accumulating wealth)
moneyman n. a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
moneywort n. a loosestrife vine
monger v. sell or offer for sale from place to place@n. someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
mongo n. 100 mongo equal 1 tugrik
mongolianism n. a congenital disorder caused by having an extra 21st chromosome; results in a flat face and short stature and mental retardation
mongolism n. a congenital disorder caused by having an extra 21st chromosome; results in a flat face and short stature and mental retardation
mongoloid adj. characteristic of or resembling a Mongol; the mongoloid epicanthic fold; of or relating to or suffering from Down Syndrome; a mongoloid child
mongoose n. agile grizzled Old World viverrine; preys on snakes and rodents
mongrel n. an inferior dog or one of mixed breed@adj. of inferior or mixed breed
mongrelize v. cause to become mongrels
monied adj. based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth
moniker n. a familiar name (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
monilia n. any of the yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus Monilia
moniliasis n. an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
monism n. the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
monistic adj. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of monism
monition n. a firm rebuke
monitor n. someone who supervises (an examination); someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided; a device that takes signals from a computer and displays them on a CRT screen@v. keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
monitoring n. the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it); monitoring communications plays an important role in war times
monitory adj. serving to warn; shook a monitory finger at him
monk n. a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
monkey v. fool or play around with; do random, unplanned work or activities@n. any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians); one who is playfully mischievous
monkeypod n. large ornamental tropical American tree withbipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and sweet-pulp seed pods eaten by cattle
monkeyshine n. prank
monkeywrench n. has one fixed and one adjustable jaw
monkfish n. flesh of a large-headed anglerfish of North American Atlantic waters; fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey; sharks with broad flat bodies and winglike pectoral fins but that swim the way sharks do
monkish adj. befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial
monkshood n. a poisonous herb native to northern Europe having hooded blue-purple flowers; the dried leaves and roots yield aconite
mono n. an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream@adj. (electronics) designating sound transmission or recording or reproduction over a single channel
monoamine n. a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter)
monocarboxylic adj. containing one carboxyl group
monocarp n. a plant that bears fruit once and dies
monocarpic adj. dying after bearing fruit only once
monochromatic adj. (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength; monochromatic light; having or appearing to have only one color
monochrome adj. having or appearing to have only one color@n. a painting done in a range of tones of a single color; a black-and-white photograph or slide
monochromic adj. having or appearing to have only one color
monochromous adj. having or appearing to have only one color
monocle n. a lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles
monocled adj. wearing, or having the face adorned with, eyeglasses or an eyeglass; the monocled gentleman
monoclinic adj. (crystallography) having three unequal crystal axes with one oblique intersection; monoclinic system
monoclinous adj. (botany) having pistils and stamens in the same flower
monoclonal adj. forming or derived from a single clone
monocot n. a monocotyledonous flowering plant
monocotyledon n. a monocotyledonous flowering plant
monocracy n. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
monocycle n. a single-wheeled vehicle driven by pedals
monocyte n. a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria
monodic adj. having a single vocal part
monodical adj. having a single vocal part
monody n. music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment)
monoecious adj. having male and female reproductive organs in the same plant or animal
monoestrous adj. having one estrous cycle per year
monogamist n. someone who practices monogamy (one spouse at a time)
monogamous adj. (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate; monogamous marriage
monogamousness n. having one wife at a time
monogamy n. having one wife at a time
monogenesis n. asexual reproduction by the production and release of spores
monogram n. a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
monograph n. a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
monogynic adj. having one head or chief wife at a time (along with concubines)
monogynist n. someone who practices monogamy (one spouse at a time)
monogynous adj. having one head or chief wife at a time (along with concubines)
monogyny n. having one wife at a time
monolatry n. the worship of a single god but without claiming that it is the only god
monolingual adj. using or knowing only one language; monolingual speakers
monolingually adv. in a monolingual manner; she had been reared monolingually
monolith n. a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk)
monolithic adj. imposing in size or bulk or solidity; the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture; characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity; a monolithic society
monologist n. an entertainer who performs along
monologue n. speech you make to yourself; a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation); a (usually long) dramatic speech by a single actor
monologuize v. talk to oneself
monomania n. a mania restricted to one thing or idea
monomaniac n. a person suffering from monomania
monomaniacal adj. obsessed with a single subject or idea
monomer n. a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
monometallic adj. containing one atom of metal in the molecule; monometallic carbonyls
monomorphemic adj. consisting of only one morpheme; `raise' is monomorphemic but `rays' is not
mononuclear adj. biology; having only one nucleus
mononucleate adj. biology; having only one nucleus
mononucleosis n. an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream
monophonic adj. (electronics) designating sound transmission or recording or reproduction over a single channel; (music) consisting of a single melodic line
monoplane n. an airplane with a single wing
monoploid adj. (genetics; of a cell or organism) having a single set of chromosomes
monopolisation n. domination (of a market or commodity) to the exclusion of others
monopolist n. someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something
monopolistic adj. having exclusive control over a commercial activity by possession or legal grant
monopolization n. domination (of a market or commodity) to the exclusion of others
monopolize v. control fully and exclusively; have or exploit a monopoly of; OPEC wants to monopolize oil
monopolizer n. someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something
monopoly n. (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller; a monopoly on silver; exclusive control or possession of something; They have no monopoly on intelligence
monopsony n. (economics) a market in which goods or services are offered by several sellers but there is only one buyer
monopteral adj. having circular columniation
monorail n. a single-track railway
monosaccharide n. a simple sugar (like sucrose or fructose) that does not hydrolyse to give other sugars; the simplest group of carbohydrates
monosaccharose n. a simple sugar (like sucrose or fructose) that does not hydrolyse to give other sugars; the simplest group of carbohydrates
monosemous adj. having only one meaning
monosemy n. having a single meaning (absence of ambiguity) usually of individual words or phrases
monosyllabic adj. having or characterized by or consisting of one syllable
monosyllable n. a word or utterance of one syllable
monotheism n. belief in a single God
monotheist n. a believer in one god
monotheistic adj. believing that there is only one god
monotone adj. (mathematics) of a sequence or function; consistently increasing and never decreasing or consistently decreasing and never increasing in value; sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch@n. an unchanging intonation
monotonic adj. (mathematics) of a sequence or function; consistently increasing and never decreasing or consistently decreasing and never increasing in value; sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
monotonous adj. sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch; the owl's faint monotonous hooting; tediously repetitious or lacking in variety; nothing is so monotonous as the sea
monotonously adv. in a monotonous manner; the history of the play throughout the latter part of the eighteenth century is monotonously uneventful
monotony n. the quality of wearisome constancy and lack of variety; he had never grown accustomed to the monotony of his work
monotreme n. the most primitive mammals comprising the only extant members of the subclass Prototheria
monotype n. (biology) a taxonomic group with a single member (a single species or genus); a keyboard-operated typesetting machine that sets separate characters
monotypic adj. (biology) consisting of only one type
monovalent adj. (immunology) containing only one kind of antibody; (chemistry) having a valence of 1
monovular adj. (of twins) derived from a single egg or ovum; identical twins are monovular
monoxide n. an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule
monozygotic adj. derived from a single fertilized egg; monozygotic twins
mons n. a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women
monseigneur n. pl. messeigneurs; a French dignitary -- used as a title
monsieur n. pl. messieurs; a Frenchman of high rank or station -- used as a title equivalent to Mister
monsignor n. pl. monsignors or monsignori; a Roman Catholic prelate -- used as a title
monsoon n. a seasonal wind in S Asia; blows from the SW (bringing rain) in summer and from the NE in winter; season in S Asia when the SW monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains; any wind that changes direction with the seasons
monster n. an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts; someone who is abnormally large; a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed; a cruel wicked and inhuman person
monstera n. any plant of the genus Monstera; often grown as houseplants; tropical cylindrical fruit resembling a pinecone with pineapple-banana flavor
monstrance n. a vessel in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
monstrosity n. a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed; something hideous or frightful; they regarded the atom bomb as a monstrosity
monstrous adj. abnormally large; shockingly brutal or cruel; no excess was too monstrous for them to commit; distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous; twisted into monstrous shapes
monstrously adv. in a hideous manner; in a terribly evil manner; in a grotesque manner
montage n. picture made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs
montane adj. of or inhabiting mountainous regions; montane flowers
monte n. a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of the will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
month n. one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year; he paid the bill last month; a time unit of 30 days; he was given a month to pay the bill
monthly n. a periodical that is published every month@adv. without missing a month; we get paid monthly@adj. occurring or payable every month; monthly payments
monument n. a structure erected to commemorate persons or events; an important site that is marked and preserved as public property; a burial vault (usually for some famous person)
monumental adj. relating or belonging to or serving as a monument; the use of the arch in monumental architecture; of outstanding significance; Einstein's monumental contributions to physics
monumentalize v. record or memorialize lastingly with a monument
moo v. make a low noise, characteristic of bovines@n. the sound made by a cow or bull
mooch v. ask for and get free; be a parasite
moocher n. someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)
mood n. a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling; the prevailing psychological state; the national mood had changed radically since the last election
moodily adv. in a moody manner; in the bar, a youngish, sharp-eyed man was staring moodily into a gin and tonic
moodiness n. a sullen gloomy feeling; temperamental and changeable
moody adj. showing a brooding ill humor; he sat in moody silence; subject to sharply varying moods
moolah n. informal terms for money
moon v. have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake; be idle in a listless or dreamy way; expose one's buttocks to@n. the natural satellite of the Earth; the average distance to the moon is 384,400 kilometers; any object resembling a moon
moonbeam n. a ray of moonlight
mooncurser n. someone who imports or exports without paying duties
mooneye n. recurrent eye inflammation in horses; sometimes resulting in blindness
moonfish n. any of several silvery marine fishes with very flat bodies; large elliptical brightly colored deep-sea fish of Atlantic and Pacific and Mediterranean
moonflower n. pantropical climber having white fragrant nocturnal flowers
moonily adv. in a dreamy manner
moonless adj. without a moon or a visible moon; the dark moonless night
moonlight n. the light of the moon; moonlight is the smuggler's enemy@v. work a second job
moonlighter n. a person holding two jobs at the same time -- moonlighting n.
moonlike adj. resembling the moon in shape
moonlit adj. lighted by moonlight; the moonlit landscape
moonray n. a ray of moonlight
moonscape n. the surface of the moon as seen or as pictured
moonseed n. plant of the family Menispermaceae having red or black fruit with crescent- or ring-shaped seeds
moonshell n. marine gastropods having smooth rounded short-spired shells
moonshine n. the light of the moon; illegally whiskey distilled from a corn mash@v. distill illegally; produce moonshine
moonshiner n. someone who makes and sells illegal liquor
moonstone n. a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar
moonstruck adj. (informal) some insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
moonwalk n. a kind of dance step in which the dancer seems to be sliding on the spot; Michael Jackson perfected the moonwalk in the 1980s; an exploratory walk by an astronaut on the surface of the moon
moonwort n. of America and Eurasia and Australia
moony adj. lighted by moonlight; dreamy in mood or nature
moor v. secure in or as if in a berth; of ships; secure with cables or ropes; moor the boat@n. open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
moorage n. a place where a craft can be made fast
moorberry n. an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves
moorbird n. reddish-brown grouse of upland moors of Great Britain
moorcock n. male red grouse
moorfowl n. reddish-brown grouse of upland moors of Great Britain
moorgame n. reddish-brown grouse of upland moors of Great Britain
moorhen n. black gallinule that inhabits ponds and lakes; female red grouse
mooring n. a place where a craft can be made fast; a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place; a act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes or anchors
moorland n. open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
moorwort n. wiry evergreen shrub having pendent clusters of white or pink flowers; of wet acidic areas in Arctic and Canada to northeastern United States
moose n. large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called elk in Europe and moose in North America
moosewood n. maple of eastern North America with striped bard and large 2-lobed leaves clear yellow in autumn; deciduous shrub of eastern North America having tough flexible branches and pliable bark and small yellow flowers
moot adj. open to debate; capable of being disproved@v. think about carefully; weigh
mop n. absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors@v. to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop: Mop the hallway now! He mopped her forehead with a towel.; wash with a swab or a mop; make a sad face; mop and mow
mopboard n. a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor
mope v. move around slowly and aimlessly; be apathetic, gloomy, or dazed@n. someone who wastes time
moped n. a motorized bicycle that can be pedaled or driven by a low-powered gasoline engine
mopes n. (informal); have the mopes
moppet n. child
mopping n. cleaning with a mop
moquette n. a thick velvety synthetic fabric used for carpets and soft upholstery
moraceous adj. of or pertaining to or characteristic of plants of the family Moraceae
moraine n. accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
moral adj. relating to principles of right and wrong; i.e. to morals or ethics; moral philosophy@n. the significance of a story or event
morale n. a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose; the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed
moralise v. speak as if delivering a sermon
moralist n. a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems; someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
moralistic adj. narrowly and conventionally moral
morality n. concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct; motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
moralize v. speak as if delivering a sermon
moralizing n. the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
morally adv. with respect to moral principles; morally unjustified; in a moral manner; he acted morally under the circumstances
morals n. motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
morass n. a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
moratorium n. a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged; suspension of an ongoing activity
moray n. family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked
morbid adj. suggesting an unhealthy mental state; morbid interest in death; suggesting the horror of death and decay; morbid details; caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology; a morbid growth
morbidity n. the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year; the relative incidence of a particular disease; the quality of being unhealthful and generally bad for you
morbidly adv. in a morbid manner or to a morbid degree; he was morbidly fascinated by dead bodies
morbidness n. the quality of being unhealthful and generally bad for you
morbific adj. able to cause disease
morbilli n. an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
mordant adj. harshly ironic or sinister; fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit@n. a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process
more n. a greater or additional quantity or number or degree or amount@adj. (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree@adv. used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
morel n. any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap
morello n. any of several cultivated sour cherry trees bearing fruit with dark skin and juice; cultivated sour cherry with dark-colored skin and juice
moreover adv. in addition
mores n. (sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group
moresque adj. relating to or characteristic of the Moors
morganatic adj. (of marriages) of a marriage between one of royal or noble birth and one of lower rank; valid but with the understanding that the rank of the inferior remains unchanged and offspring do not succeed to titles or property of the superior
morganite n. a kind of pink beryl used as a gemstone
morgen n. a South African unit of measure equal to about 2 acres
morgue n. a place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
moribund adj. not growing or changing; without force or vitality; on the point of death; breathing your last; a moribund patient
morion n. a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century
morn n. the time period between dawn and noon
morning adj. in the morning; the morning hours@n. the time period between dawn and noon; I spent the morning running errands; a conventional expression of greeting or farewell; the first light of day; they talked until morning; the earliest period:
morocco n. a soft pebble-grained leather made from goatskin; used for shoes and book bindings etc.
moron n. a person of subnormal intelligence
moronic adj. having a mental age of between eight and twelve years
moronity n. mild mental retardation
morose adj. showing a brooding ill humor; a morose and unsociable manner
morosely adv. in a morose manner; he fell morosely on the bed
moroseness n. a gloomy ill-tempered feeling; a sullen moody resentful disposition
morosoph n. a learned fool
morph v. cause to change shape in a computer animation; change shape, as via computer animation
morphallaxis n. regeneration on a reduced scale of a body part; observed especially in invertebrates such as certain lobsters
morpheme n. minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units
morphemic adj. of or relating to morphemes
morphia n. an alkaloid extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
morphine n. an alkaloid extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
morphologic adj. relating to or concerned with the morphology of plants and animals; (geology) pertaining to geological structure
morphological adj. (geology) pertaining to geological structure; geomorphological features of the Black Hills; relating to or concerned with the morphology of plants and animals; morphological differences
morphologically adv. in a morphological manner; with regard to morphology; these two words are morphologically related
morphology n. the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants; studies of the rules for forming admissible words; the admissible arrangement of sounds in words
morphophoneme n. (linguistics) the phonemes (or strings of phonemes) that constitute the various allomorphs of a morpheme
morphophonemic adj. of or relating to morphophonemics
morphophonemics n. the study of the phonological realization of the allomorphs of the morphemes of a language
morris n. a vigorous English dance performed by men wearing costumes and bells
morrow n. the next day; whenever he arrives she leaves on the morrow
morsel n. a small quantity of anything; a morsel of paper was all he needed; a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
mortal n. a human being@adj. subject to death; mortal beings; (theology) involving loss of divine grace or spiritual death; unrelenting and deadly; mortal enemy; causing or capable of causing death; mortal combat
mortality n. the quality or state of being mortal; the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year
mortally adv. in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.); a being of whom the forest Indians are said to be mortally afraid, with a hoof shaped like the heel of a bottle
mortar n. a muzzle-loading cannon with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range; used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall; a vessel in which substances can be ground with a pestle@v. plaster with mortar
mortarboard n. a square board with a handle; used by masons to hold or carry mortar; an academic cap topped by a flat square with a tassel
mortgage n. a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan@v. put up as security or collateral
mortgaged adj. burdened with legal or financial obligations; his house, his business, indeed, his whole life was heavily mortgaged
mortgagee n. the person who accepts a mortgage; the bank became our mortgagee when it accepted our mortage on our new home
mortgagor n. the person who gives a mortgage in return for money to be repaid
mortice v. cut a mortise in; join by a tenon and mortise@n. a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint
mortician n. one whose business is the management of funerals
mortification n. strong feelings of embarrassment
mortified adj. suffering from tissue death; made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride; felt mortified by the comparison with her sister
mortify v. hold within limits and control; lower in esteem; hurt the pride of; undergo necrosis; of tissue
mortifying adj. causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation; it was mortifying to know he had heard every word; causing awareness of your shortcomings
mortise v. cut a mortise in; join by a tenon and mortise@n. a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint
mortmain n. real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation); the oppressive influence of past events of decisions
mortuary n. a place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation@adj. of or relating to or characteristic of death; of or relating to a funeral
mosaic n. design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass; viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes; potatoes@adj. decorated with small pieces of colored glass or stone fitted together
mosey v. walk leisurely
mosh v. dance the slam dance
mosque n. a Muslim place of worship
mosquito n. two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
mosquitofish n. silvery topminnow with rows of black spots of tropical North America and West Indies; important in mosquito control
moss n. tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
mossback n. an elderly man
mosslike adj. resembling moss
mosstone adj. of a moderate somewhat dull yellow-green color
mossy adj. overgrown with moss; (used pejoratively) old-fashioned; resembling moss
most adv. used to form the superlative; the king cobra is the most dangerous snake; (intensifier) very@adj. (superlative of `many' used with count nouns@n. the greatest number or amount or degree: she has the most to lose
mostaccioli n. pasta somewhat resembling little moustaches
mostly adv. in large part; mainly or chiefly; usually; as a rule
mot n. a witty saying
mote n. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
motel n. a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area
motet n. a choral work on a sacred text for several voices usually without instrumental accompaniment
moth n. typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
mothball v. put into long-term storage@n. a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing
mother n. a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother); the mother of three children@v. care for like a mother; make children
motherfucker n. (obscene) insulting terms of address
motherhood n. the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
motherland n. the country where you were born
motherless adj. having no living or known mother
motherlike adj. suggestive of or acting like a mother
motherliness n. the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother: the girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children
motherly adj. befitting a mother; warm and nurturing@adv. in a maternal manner; as a mother
motherwort n. bitter Old World herb of hedgerows and woodland margins having toothed leaves and white or pale pink flowers
mothproof adj. resistant to damage by moths@v. protect from moths, as of woollens
motif n. a design that consists of recurring shapes or colors; a theme that is elaborated on in a piece of music; a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work
motile n. one whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action@adj. (of spores or microorganisms) capable of movement
motility n. ability to move spontaneously and independently
motion v. show, express or direct through movement@n. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals; a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
motional adj. of or relating to or characterized by motion
motionless adj. not in physical motion
motionlessly adv. without moving; in a motionless manner; he saw the black-haired man waiting motionlessly behind the opposite side of the platform
motionlessness n. a state of no motion or movement
motivate v. give an incentive
motivated adj. provided with a motive or given incentive for action; a highly motivated child can learn almost anything
motivating adj. impelling to action; motivating arguments
motivation n. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action; the reason for the action; we did not understand his motivation
motivational adj. of or relating to motivation
motivative adj. impelling to action
motive adj. causing or able to cause motion; a motive force; impelling to action; motive pleas@n. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action; the reason for the action; a theme that is elaborated on in a piece of music
motiveless adj. occurring without motivation or provocation; motiveless malignity
motivity n. the power or ability to move
motley n. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things@adj. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity); a motley crew@v. make something more diverse and varied
motmot n. tropical American bluejay-like bird having greenish and bluish plumage
motor v. travel in a vehicle@adj. conveying information to the muscles from the CNS; motor nerves; involving or relating to movements of the muscles; motor coordination@n. converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
motorbike n. a small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars
motorboat n. a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine
motorbus n. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
motorcade n. a procession of people traveling in motor cars
motorcar n. 4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
motorcoach n. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
motorcycle n. a 2-wheeled motor vehicle@v. ride a motorcycle
motorcycling n. riding a motorcycle; travel on a motorcycle
motored adj. equipped with a motor or motors
motoring n. the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
motorisation n. the act of motorizing (equiping with motors or with motor vehicles)
motorist n. someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
motorization n. the act of motorizing (equiping with motors or with motor vehicles)
motorize v. equip with armed and armored motor vehicles
motorized adj. equipped with a motor or motors; a motorized wheelchair; using vehicles; motorized warfare
motorless adj. having no motor
motorman n. the operator of streetcar
motortruck n. an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
motorway n. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
mottle v. mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained; colour with streaks or blotches of different shades
mottled adj. having spots or patches of color
mottling n. the act of coloring with areas of different shades
motto n. a favorite saying of a sect or political group
moue n. a disdainful pouting grimace
moufflon n. wild short-fleeced mountain sheep of Corsica and Sardinia
mouflon n. wild short-fleeced mountain sheep of Corsica and Sardinia
moujik n. a Russian peasant (especially prior to 1917)
mould n. loose soil rich in organic matter; a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter; a sculpture produced by molding@v. form in clay, wax, etc; make by pouring into a cast or mold
mouldboard n. the curved part of the steel plow blade that turns the furrow
moulder v. break down
mouldered adj. slowly broken down or crumbled into dust
mouldering adj. becoming rotten
moulding n. a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing; a decorative recessed or relieved surface; a sculpture produced by molding; a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
mouldy adj. covered with or smelling of mold
moult v. cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; of animals@n. periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
moulting n. periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
mound n. (in baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands; a small natural hill; a collection of objects laid on top of each other; an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones@v. form into a mound, as of earth
moundbird n. large-footed short-winged birds of Australasia; build mounds of decaying vegetation to incubate eggs
mount n. a lightweight horse kept for riding only; the act of climbing something@v. attach to a support; go up or advance; fix onto a backing, setting, or support; mount slides for macroscopic analysis; put up; get on the back of
mountain adj. relating to or located in mountains; mountain people@n. a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
mountaineer n. someone who climbs mountains@v. climb mountains for pleasure, as a sport
mountaineering n. the activity of climbing a mountain
mountainous adj. having hills and crags; like a mountain in size and impressiveness; mountainous waves; containing many mountains
mountainside n. the side or slope of a mountain
mountaintop n. the summit of a mountain
mountebank n. a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
mounted adj. on horseback or provided with horses; mounted police; assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support; decorated with applied ornamentation; often used in combination
mounting n. an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.); used for support or display; deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
mourn v. fell sadness; observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one
mourner n. a person who is grieving over someone who has died
mournful adj. expressing sorrow; filled with or evoking sadness; stared with mournful eyes
mournfully adv. in a mournful manner; the young man stared into his glass mournfully
mournfulness n. a state of gloomy sorrow
mourning adj. sorrowful through loss or deprivation@n. state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
mouse n. any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails@v. to go stealthily or furtively
mouselike adj. having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse; a mouselike rodent
mouser n. a cat proficient at mousing
mousetrap n. a trap for catching mice; (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
mousey adj. timid and ineffectual
moussaka n. casserole of eggplant and ground lamb with onion and tomatoes bound with white sauce and beaten eggs
mousse n. a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin; a light creamy dessert set with gelatin; a preparation used in hair styling@v. apply mousse to; of hair
moustache n. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
moustachio n. a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth)
mousy adj. timid and ineffectual; having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse; a mousy grownish-gray color
mouth n. the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge; he stuffed his mouth with candy; the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face@v. express in speech; articulate silently; form words with the lips only
mouthbreeder n. any of various fishes that carry their eggs and their young in their mouths
mouthful n. the quantity that can be held in the mouth; a small amount eaten or drunk
mouthless adj. (biology) having no mouth or mouthlike opening
mouthlike adj. of an opening that resembles a mouth
mouthpart n. any part of the mouth of an insect or other arthropod especially one adapted to a specific way of feeding
mouthpiece n. a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person; the mouthpiece of a respirator; an acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks; (informal) a spokesperson (as a lawyer)
mouthwash n. a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
mouton n. meat from a mature domestic sheep
movability n. the quality of being movable; capable of being moved or rearranged
movable adj. (of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand); capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
movableness n. the quality of being movable; capable of being moved or rearranged
move v. change location; move, travel, or proceed; cause to move; move so as to change position, as of a body part (nontranslational motion)@n. the act of deciding to do something; he didn't make a move to help
moveable adj. capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
moved adj. emotionally moved; too moved to speak
movement n. a change of position that does not entail a change of location; the act of changing your location from one place to another; the movement of people from the farms to the cities
mover n. someone who works for a moving company; (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion; someone who moves; a company that moves the possessions of a family or business from one site to another
movie n. a form of entertainment that enacts a story by a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; they went to a movie every Saturday night
moviegoer n. someone who goes to see movies
moving n. transportation of (household or office) belongings to a new address@adj. in motion; a constantly moving crowd; arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion; used of a series of photographs presented so as to create the illusion of motion
movingly adv. in a moving manner; she sang movingly
mow n. a loft for storing hay@v. cut with a blade or mower; mow the grass; make a sad face; mop and mow
mower n. a tool for cutting grass on lawns
mown adj. (used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine; the smell of new-mown hay
mozzarella n. mild white Italian cheese
msasa n. small shrubby African tree having compound leaves and racemes of small fragrant green flowers
mu n. the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet
muazzin n. the Moslem official of a mosque who summons the faithful to prayer from a minaret five times a day
much n. a great amount or extent@adv. to a great degree or extent; she's much better now; very; he was much annoyed; to a very great degree or extent@adj. (quantifier used with mass nouns) great in quantity or degree or extent
muchness n. (archaic) greatness of quantity or measure or extent
mucilage n. a gelatinous substance secreted by plants; a strong liquid cement
mucilaginous adj. having the properties of glue
mucin n. a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces
mucinoid adj. resembling mucin
mucinous adj. relating to or containing mucin
muck v. remove muck, clear away muck, as in a mine; spread manure, as for fertilization; soil with mud, muck, or mire@n. any thick messy substance; fecal matter of animals
muckheap n. a heap of dung or refuse
muckhill n. a heap of dung or refuse
muckle n. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
muckraker n. one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage)
muckraking n. spreading malicious gossip
mucky adj. (of soil) soft and watery; wet mucky lowland; dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck; a mucky stable
mucoid adj. relating to or resembling mucus; a mucoid substance
mucor n. any mold of the genus Mucor
mucosa n. mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
mucous adj. of or secreting or resembling mucus; mucous tissue
mucovioscidosis n. a congenital disease in which the pancreas and lungs and intestines become clogged with mucus
mucuna n. any of several erect or climbing woody plants of the genus Mucuna; widespread in tropics of both hemispheres
mucus n. protective secretion of the mucous membranes
mud v. soil with mud, muck, or mire; plaster with mud@n. water soaked soil; soft wet earth; slanderous remarks or charges
mudcat n. flesh of scaleless food fish of the southern United States; often farmed; large catfish of central United States having a flattened head and projecting jaw
muddied adj. (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear; is often used in combination; the muddied gray of the sea
muddiness n. the quality of being cloudy
muddle v. make into a puddle; mix up or confuse@n. a confused multitude of things; informal terms for a difficult situation; he made a muddle of his marriage
muddled adj. confused and vague; used especially of thinking
muddleheaded adj. stupid and confused; used especially of persons
muddy adj. (of soil) soft and watery; muddy barnyard; dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck; muddy boots; (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear; is often used in combination@v. dirty with mud; cause to become muddy
mudguard n. a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels
mudra n. ritual hand movement in Hindu religious dancing
mudskipper n. found in tropical coastal regions of Africa and Asia; able to move on land on strong pectoral fins
mudslide n. a landslide of mud
mudslinger n. one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage)
mudspringer n. found in tropical coastal regions of Africa and Asia; able to move on land on strong pectoral fins
mudwrestle v. wrestle in mud; some people enjoy watching people who mudwrestle
muesli n. mixture of untoasted dry cereals and fruits
muezzin n. the Moslem official of a mosque who summons the faithful to prayer from a minaret five times a day
muff n. a warm tubular covering for the hands; dropping the ball (in baseball or football)@v. fail to catch, as of a ball; make a mess of, destroy or ruin
muffin n. a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
muffle n. a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature@v. conceal, suppress, or hide; deaden (a sound or noise), esp. by wrapping; quieten or silence (a sound) or make (an image) less visible
muffled adj. being or made softer or less loud or clear; muffled drums; wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy; children muffled almost to the eyebrows
muffler n. a device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise; a scarf worn around the neck
mufti n. civilian dress worn by a person who is entitled to wear a military uniform
mug n. the quantity that can be held in a mug; a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of; the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face')@v. rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence
mugful n. the quantity that can be held in a mug
muggee n. a victim of a mugging; the law seems to give more protection to the mugger than to the muggee
mugger n. a thief who takes property by threatening (or performing) violence on the person who is robbed
mugginess n. a state of warm humidity
mugging n. assault with intent to rob
muggins n. a person who lacks good judgment
muggy adj. hot or warm and humid; muggy weather
mugwort n. any of several weedy composite plants of the genus Artemisia
mugwump n. a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
muishond n. southern African weasel
mujik n. a Russian peasant (especially prior to 1917)
mukluk n. an Eskimo boot of sealskin or reindeer skin; a boot with a soft leather sole worn over several pairs of socks
mulatto n. pl. -toes; a first-generation offspring of a Negro and a white; a person of mixed Caucasian and Negro ancestry
mulberry n. any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry; sweet usually dark purple blackberry-like fruit of any of several mulberry trees of the genus Morus
mulch v. cover with mulch, as of garden beds@n. a protective covering of half-rotten vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion
mulct n. money extracted as a penalty@v. deprive of by deceit; impose a fine on
mulcting n. an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
mule n. sterile offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
mules n. a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
muleteer n. a worker who drives mules
mulish adj. unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack
mulishly adv. in a stubborn unregenerate manner
mulishness n. the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
mull n. a term used in Scottish names of promontories@v. think about at length and in depth; heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink
mullein n. any of various plants of the genus Verbascum having large usually woolly leaves and terminal spikes of yellow or white or purplish flowers
mullet n. highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet; freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide; bottom-dwelling marine warm-water fishes with two barbels on the chin
mulligan n. Irish version of burgoo
mulligatawny n. E Indian curry-flavored soup with a meat or chicken base
mullion n. a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen)
mullioned adj. of windows; divided by vertical bars or piers usually of stone; mullioned windows
mulloway n. large important food fish of Australia; almost indistinguishable from the maigre
multi adj. (prefix) consisting of more than one; `multi' is a prefix in words like `multimillionaire' and `multistory house'
multicellular adj. consisting of many cells; multicellular organisms
multicolor adj. having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
multicolored adj. having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
multicoloured adj. having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
multicultural adj. of or relating to or including several cultures; a multicultural event
multifaceted adj. having many aspects; a multifaceted undertaking
multifarious adj. having many aspects; multifarious interests
multifariously adv. in diverse ways
multiflora n. vigorously growing rose having clusters of numerous small flowers; used for hedges and as grafting stock
multiform adj. occurring in or having many forms or shapes or appearances
multigraph v. print on a Multigraph machine
multilane adj. (of roads and highways) having two or more lanes for traffic
multilateral adj. having many parts or sides
multilingual adj. using or knowing more than one language; a multilingual translator
multimedia n. transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.)
multimillionaire n. a person worth several million dollars
multinational adj. involving or operating in several countries; multinational corporations
multinucleate adj. having two or more nuclei
multiparous adj. (biology) producing more than one offspring at a time
multipartite adj. involving more than two parties
multiple n. the product of a quantity by an integer; 36 is a multiple of 9@adj. having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual; multiple birth
multiplex n. communicates two or more signals over a common channel@adj. many and varied; having many features or forms; the multiplex opportunities in high technology; having many parts or aspects; the multiplex problem of drug abuse
multiplexer n. a device that can interleave two or more activities
multiplicand n. the number that is multiplied by the multiplier
multiplication n. the act of propagating; the process of multiplying; this multiplication of cells is a natural correlate of growth
multiplicative adj. tending or having the power to multiply or increase in number or quantity or degree; the multiplicative tendency of proportional representation
multiplicity n. the property of being multiple; a large number
multiplied adj. greatly increased as by multiplication
multiplier n. the number by which a multiplicand is multiplied
multiply v. combine by multiplication; multiply 10 by 15; combine or increase by multiplication; He managed to multiply his profits; have young; used of animals; derogatory when used for people@adv. in several ways; in a multiple manner
multiprocessing n. simultaneous processing by two or more processing units
multiprocessor n. a computer that uses two or more processing units under integrated control
multipurpose adj. having multiple uses; a multipurpose tool
multiracial adj. made up of or involving or acting on behalf of various races; a multiracial society
multistage n. occurring in more than one stage
multistorey adj. having more than one story
multistoried adj. having more than one story
multistory adj. having more than one story
multitude n. a large indefinite number; a multitude of TV antennas; a large gathering of people; the common people generally
multitudinous adj. too numerous to be counted; the multitudinous seas
multivalent adj. (genetics) used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis; (chemistry) having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher
mum n. of China; informal terms for a mother; secrecy; mum's the word@adj. failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
mumble v. talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice; grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty; of babies and old people
mumbler n. a person who speaks indistinctly
mumbling adj. speaking low and indistinctly; a mumbling parson stood beside the dying man@n. indistinct enunciation; ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth)
mummer n. an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
mummery n. meaningless ceremonies and flattery
mummichog n. silver-and-black killifish of saltwater marshes along the United States Atlantic coast
mummification n. embalmment and drying a dead body and wrapping it as a mummy
mummify v. make into a mummy; dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture
mummy n. informal terms for a mother; a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt)
mumps n. an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands
munch v. eat lightly; chew noisily
munching n. chewing steadily
mundane adj. found in the ordinary course of events; concerned with the world or worldly matters; mundane affairs; belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly
mundanely adv. in a mundane manner; the young man spoke so mundanely of university life
mung n. erect bushy annual widely cultivated in warm regions of India and Indonesia and United States for forage and especially its edible seeds; chief source of bean sprouts used in Chinese cookery; sometimes plaaaced in genus Phaseolus
municipal adj. relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality; municipal government; of or relating to the government of a municipality
municipality n. an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government; people living in a town or city having local self-government
municipally adv. by municipality; municipally funded
munificence n. extremely liberal generosity of spirit
munificent adj. very generous; a munificent gift
munificently adv. in a generous manner
muniments n. deeds and other documentary evidence of title to land
munition n. weapons considered collectively; walls or mounds used around a stronghold to strengthen it@v. supply with munition
munitions n. military supplies
munj n. tough Asiatic grass whose culms are used for ropes and baskets
munja n. tough Asiatic grass whose culms are used for ropes and baskets
munjeet n. perennial East Indian creeping or climbing herb used for dye in the orient
muntjac n. small Asian deer with small antlers and a cry like a bark
muon n. an elementary particle with a negative charge and a half-life of 2 microsecond; decays to electron and neutrino and antineutrino
mural n. a painting that is applied to a wall surface@adj. of or relating to walls; mural painting
murder v. kill intentionally and with premeditation@n. unlawful premeditated killing of a human being
murdered adj. killed unlawfully; the murdered woman
murderer n. a criminal who performs unlawful premeditated killing of a human being
murderess n. a woman murderer
murderous adj. capable of or conducive to bloodshed; murderous thugs
murderously adv. as if bent on murder; the huge dog bore down on them with bared fangs and barking murderously; in a murderous frenzy
murderousness n. a bloodthirsty hatred arousing murderous impulses; cruelty evidence by a capability to commit murder
murk v. make dark, dim, or gloomy@n. an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
murkily adv. in a murky manner; I could see that murkily passionate gesture
murkiness n. an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance; the quality of being cloudy
murky adj. (of especially liquids) clouded as with sediment; murky waters; so shaded as to be dark or gloomy; a murky dungeon
murmur n. a low continuous indistinct sound; a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant; an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal heart function@v. speak softly or indistinctly
murmuration n. a low continuous indistinct sound
murmuring adj. making a low continuous indistinct sound; like murmuring waves@n. a low continuous indistinct sound; a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
murmurous adj. characterized by soft sounds; a murmurous brook
murphy n. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
murrain n. any plaguelike disease of domestic animals
murre n. black-and-white diving bird of northern seas
muscadel n. wine from muscat grapes
muscadelle n. wine from muscat grapes
muscadine n. native grape of southeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties; dull-purple grape of southern United States
muscat n. any of several cultivated grapes used for wine and raisins; wine from muscat grapes; sweet aromatic grape used for raisins and wine
muscatel n. wine from muscat grapes; sweet aromatic grape used for raisins and wine
muscle n. one of the contractile organs of the body; animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells; muscular strength@v. make one's way by force
musclebuilder n. someone who does special exercises to develop the musculature
musclebuilding n. exercise that builds muscles through tension
muscleman n. a bully employed by a gangster
muscovite n. a colorless or pale brown mica with potassium
muscular adj. of or relating to or consisting of muscle; muscular contraction
musculature n. the muscular system of an organism
musculus n. one of the contractile organs of the body
muse n. the source of an artist's inspiration; Euterpe was his muse@v. think about at length and in depth
musette n. a small bagpipe formerly popular in France
museum n. a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
mush n. cornmeal boiled in water
mushiness n. a mushy pulpy softness; (informal) excessive sentimentality
mushroom n. common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool); any of various fleshy fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota consisting of a cap at the end of a stem arising from an underground mycelium@v. pick or gather mushrooms
mushy adj. having the consistency of mush; effusively or insincerely emotional; mushy effusiveness
music n. an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner; any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds; he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes
musical adj. characterized by or capable of producing music; a musical evening; talented in or devoted to music; comes from a very musical family@n. a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
musicale n. a usually private social gathering featuring a concert of music
musicality n. the property of sounding like music
musically adv. in a musical manner; She sang very musically; in a musical manner; musically gifted
musicalness n. the property of sounding like music
musician n. someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession); composes or conducts music as a profession
musicianship n. artistry in performing music
musicology n. a study of music as a branch of knowledge or field of research -- musicological adj. -- musicologist n.
musing n. a calm lengthy intent consideration@adj. persistently or morbidly thoughtful
musingly adv. in a reflective manner; `It's funny about that bar,' he said musingly
musjid n. a Muslim place of worship
musk n. an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative; the scent of musk
muskat n. any of several cultivated grapes used for wine and raisins
muskellunge n. flesh of very large North American pike; a game fish; large (60 to 80 pounds) sport fish of North America
musket n. a long-barrelled muzzle-loading shoulder gun formerly used by infantrymen
musketeer n. a foot soldier armed with a musket
musketry n. musketeers and their muskets collectively; the technique of using small arms (especially in battle)
muskmelon n. any of several varieties of vine whose fruit has a netted rind and edible flesh and a musky smell; the fruit of a muskmelon vine; any of several sweet melons related to cucumbers
muskrat n. the brown fur of a muskrat; beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur
muskwood n. musk-scented shrub or tree of southern and southeastern Australia having creamy-yellow flower heads
musky adj. resembling the smell of musk
muslin n. plain-woven cotton fabric
musnud n. a seat with a cushion that is used as a throne by Indian princes
musophobia n. a morbid fear of mice
musquash n. beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur
muss v. make messy or untidy@n. a state of confusion and disorderliness
mussel n. black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine; marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc.
mussiness n. a state of confusion and disorderliness; she smoothed the mussiness of the bed
mussitate v. talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
mussy adj. dirty and disorderly; a mussy fussy bedroom
must adj. highly recommended; a book that is must reading@v. be obliged, required, or forced to; be logically necessary; be likely or probable
mustache n. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip; he looked younger after he shaved off his mustache
mustached adj. having a moustache
mustachio n. a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth)
mustachioed adj. having a moustache
mustang n. small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
mustard n. any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica; pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds; leaves eaten as cooked greens
mustelid n. fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals
musteline n. fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals
muster n. a gathering of military personnel for duty; he was thrown in the brig for missing muster; compulsory military service@v. gather or bring together; muster the courage to do something; call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc.
mustiness n. the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy
musty adj. covered with or smelling of mold; a moldy (or musty) odor; stale and unclean smelling
mut n. the square of a body of any size of type
mutability n. the quality of being capable of mutation
mutable adj. capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature; a mutable substance
mutableness n. the quality of being capable of mutation
mutant adj. tending to undergo or resulting from mutation; a mutant gene@n. an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration; an animal that has undergone mutation
mutate v. cause to undergo mutation; of cells; undergo mutation; cells mutate
mutation n. an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration; the process or event of mutating
mutational adj. of or relating to or resulting from mutation
mutative adj. of or pertaining to or marked by genetic mutation
mutchkin n. a Scottish unit of liquid measure equal to 0.9 United States pint
mute adj. expressed without speech; especially because words would be inappropriate or inadequate; a mute appeal; lacking power of speech@v. deaden (a sound or noise), esp. by wrapping@n. a deaf person who is unable to speak
muted adj. in a softened tone; muted trumpets; being or made softer or less loud or clear; muted trumpets
mutely adv. without speaking; he sat mutely next to her
muteness n. a refusal to speak when expected
mutilate v. destroy or injure severely; destroy, as of a limb
mutilated adj. badly injured, perhaps with amputation; mutilated victims of the rocket attack; having a part of the body crippled or disabled; (of compositions e.g.) a mutilated text
mutilation n. an injury that deprives you of a limb or other important body part
mutineer n. a person who takes part in a rebellion in the hope of improving conditions
mutinous adj. disposed to or in a state of mutiny; the men became mutinous and insubordinate; consisting of or characterized by or inciting to mutiny; mutinous acts
mutiny n. open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)@v. engage in a mutiny against an authority
mutisia n. any of various plants of the genus Mutisia
mutt n. an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
mutter n. a low continuous indistinct sound; a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone@v. talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice; complain quietly
mutterer n. a person who speaks indistinctly
muttering n. a low continuous indistinct sound; a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone@adj. speaking low and indistinctly; muttering crowds of onlookers
mutton n. meat from a mature domestic sheep; the square of a body of any size of type
muttonfish n. similar to and often marketed as
muttonhead n. these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
mutual adj. common to or shared by two or more parties; the mutual interests of management and labor; experienced or expressed by each toward the other; mutual trust
mutualist adj. mutually dependent
mutuality n. a reciprocality of sentiments; the mutuality of their affection was obvious; a reciprocal relation between interdependent individuals or groups
mutually adv. in a mutual or shared manner; the agreement was mutually satisfactory
mutualness n. a reciprocality of sentiments
muumuu n. a woman's loose unbelted dress
muzhik n. a Russian peasant (especially prior to 1917)
muzjik n. a Russian peasant (especially prior to 1917)
muzzle v. prevent from speaking@n. the open discharging end of a gun; forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose; something put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
muzzy adj. indistinct or hazy in outline; confused and vague; used especially of thinking
my adj. of or relating to me or myself; -- used interjectionally especially to express surprise
myalgia n. pain in a muscle or group of muscles
myalgic adj. of or relating to myalgia
mycelium n. the vegetative part of a fungus consisting of a mass of branching threadlike hyphae
mycobacteria n. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases
mycobacterium n. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases
mycologist n. a botanist who specializes in the study of fungi
mycology n. the branch of botany that studies fungi
mycomycin n. a highly unsaturated antibiotic acid obtained from an actinomycete
mycophagist n. a person who eats fungi (especially mushrooms)
mycoplasma n. the smallest self-reproducing prokaryote; lacks a cell wall and can survive without oxygen; can cause pneumonia and urinary tract infection
mycosis n. an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus
myelencephalon n. the posterior part of the hindbrain in developing vertebrates; forms the medulla oblongata in adults
myelic adj. of or relating to the spinal cord
myelin n. a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
myelinated adj. (of neurons) covered with a layer of myelin
myeline n. a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
myelinic adj. of or relating to the substance that forms a sheath around the axon of some nerve fibers
myelitis n. inflammation of the spinal cord
myeloblast n. a precursor of leukocytes that normally occurs only in bone marrow
myelocyte n. an immature leukocyte normally found in bone marrow
myelofibrosis n. fibrosis of the bone marrow
myeloid adj. of or relating to bone marrow; of or relating to the spinal cord
myeloma n. a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow
mylar n. a thin polyester film
mylodon n. large (bear-sized) extinct edentate mammal of the Pleistocene in South America
mylodontid n. a variety of extinct edentate
myna n. tropical Asian starlings
mynah n. tropical Asian starlings
myocardial adj. of or relating to the myocardium
myocarditis n. inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart)
myocardium n. the middle muscular layer of the heart wall
myodynia n. pain in a muscle or group of muscles
myofibril n. one of many contractile filaments that make up a striated muscle fiber
myofibrilla n. one of many contractile filaments that make up a striated muscle fiber
myoglobin n. the form of hemoglobin found in muscle fibers
myoid adj. resembling muscle
myology n. the branch of physiology that studies muscles
myoma n. a tumor composed of muscle tissue
myope n. a person with myopia; a nearsighted person
myopia n. (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability
myopic adj. (ophthalmology) inability to focus on near objects; visual impairment resulting from faulty refraction of light rays in the eye
myosin n. the commonest protein in muscle; a globulin that combines with actin to form actomyosin
myosis n. an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)
myotonia n. abnormally long muscular contractions; slow relaxation of a muscle after a contraction
myriad adj. too numerous to be counted; myriad stars@n. a large indefinite number; he faced a myriad of details; the cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand
myriagram n. one ten thousandth of a centner
myriameter n. a metric unit of length equal to 10,000 meters
myriametre n. a metric unit of length equal to 10,000 meters
myriapod n. general term for any terrestrial arthropod having an elongated body composed of many similar segments: e.g. centipedes and millipedes
myrmecophagous adj. feeding on ants but usually not living with them
myrmecophile n. an organism such as an insect that habitually shares the nest of a species of ant
myrmecophilous adj. (biology) used or benefited by ants through sharing their nest
myrmecophyte n. plant that affords shelter or food to ants that live in symbiotic relations with it
myrmecophytic adj. (botany) or or relating to myrmecophytes
myrmidon n. a follower who carries out orders without question
myrobalan n. small Asiatic tree bearing edible red or yellow fruit; used in Europe as budding stock
myrrh n. aromatic resin used in perfume and incense; aromatic resin burned as incense and used in perfume
myrtle n. widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers; any evergreen shrub or tree of the genus Myrtus
myself pron. I, me -- used reflexively, for emphasis, or in absolute constructions; I hurt myself; I myself did it; myself busy, I sent him instead
mysophilia n. abnormal attraction to filth
mysophobia n. a morbid fear of dirt or contamination
mysophobic adj. suffering from mysophobia; abnormally afraid of dirt or contamination
mysterious adj. of an obscure nature; the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms; having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; mysterious symbols
mysteriously adv. in a mysterious way; the book had been mysteriously moved from its customary place; in a cryptic manner; he said cryptically
mystery n. something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; how it got out is a mystery; a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie
mystic adj. having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; relating to or resembling mysticism@n. someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
mystical adj. relating to or characteristic of mysticism; mystical religion; relating to or resembling mysticism; mystical intuition
mystically adv. in a mystical manner; chant mystically
mysticism n. a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality; obscure or irrational thought
mystification n. confusion resulting from failure to understand
mystified adj. totally perplexed and mixed up
mystify v. be a mystery or bewildering to; make mysterious; mystify the story
mystifying adj. of an obscure nature; rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands
mystique n. an aura of heightened value or interest or meaning surrounding a person or thing
myth n. a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
mythic adj. relating to or having the nature of myth; a novel of almost mythic consequence; based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
mythical adj. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity; mythical centaurs
mythologic adj. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
mythological adj. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity; of or relating to mythology; dealt with in myths; mythological stories
mythologisation n. the restatement of a message as a myth
mythologist n. an expert on mythology
mythologization n. the restatement of a message as a myth
mythologize v. make into a myth; mythologize stories or events
mythology n. myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person; the study of myths
mytilid n. marine bivalve mollusk having a dark elongated shell; live attached to solid objects esp. in intertidal zones
myxedema n. marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
myxobacter n. bacteria that form colonies in self-produced slime; inhabit moist soils or decaying plant matter or animal waste
myxobacteria n. bacteria that form colonies in self-produced slime; inhabit moist soils or decaying plant matter or animal waste
myxobacterium n. bacteria that form colonies in self-produced slime; inhabit moist soils or decaying plant matter or animal waste
myxomatosis n. a viral disease (usually fatal) of rabbits
myxomycete n. a slime mold of the class Myxomycetes
myxosporidian n. mostly parasitic in fishes and including various serious pathogens
myxovirus n. any of a group of RNA viruses including those that cause influenza and mumps
