Lesson 33   -   edHelper.com

Word List malady malice malign mandate manipulate manuscript martial massive matchless materialism maximize maze meager mechanism mediocre meditate meek melancholy mellow melodious melodramatic memorable menace mentor mercurial

Definitions

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malady (ml-d) noun    a. an illness of the body or mind. b. a disorderly or adverse condition.

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malice (mls) noun    a. the wish to harm others; hostility; animosity. b. in law, intention to harm others in committing an unlawful act.

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malign (m-ln) verb    a. to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame b. evil in effect; pernicious; baleful; injurious c. having or showing an evil disposition; malevolent; malicious.

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mandate (mndt) noun    a. a command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue given by the electorate to its representative b. a command from a superior court or official to a lower one. c. an authoritative order or command

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manipulate (m-npy-lt) verb    a. to manage or influence skillfully, esp. in an unfair manner b. to handle, manage, or use, esp. with skill, in some process of treatment or performance c. to adapt or change (accounts, figures, etc.) to suit one's purpose or advantage.

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manuscript (mny-skrpt) noun    a. the original text of an author's work, handwritten or now usually typed, that is submitted to a publisher. b. any text not printed. c. a book or document written before the invention of printing.

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martial (mä) adjective    a. inclined or disposed to war; warlike b. of, suitable for, or associated with war or the armed forces c. characteristic of or befitting a warrior

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massive (msv) adjective    a. consisting of or forming a large mass; bulky and heavy b. large and heavy-looking c. large in scale, amount, or degree

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matchless (mchls) adjective    having no equal; peerless; unequaled; incomparable

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materialism (m-tî) noun    a. the philosophic theory that physical matter and its related forces are the source or cause of all phenomena. b. an excessive concern with material objects or money, as opposed to spiritual matters.

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maximize (mks-mz) verb    a. to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree b. to represent at the highest possible estimate; magnify c. to make the greatest or fullest use of

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maze (mz) noun    a. a confusing network of intercommunicating paths or passages; labyrinth. b. any complex system or arrangement that causes bewilderment, confusion, or perplexity c. a state of bewilderment or confusion.

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meager (mgr) adjective    a. deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate b. having little flesh; lean; thin c. maigre.

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mechanism (mk-nzm) noun    a. an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion, often being part of a large machine; linkage. b. the agency or means by which an effect is produced or a purpose is accomplished. c. machinery or mechanical appliances in general.

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mediocre (md-kr) adjective    a. of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate. b. rather poor or inferior.

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meditate (md-tt) verb    a. to engage in thought or contemplation; reflect. b. to engage in transcendental meditation, devout religious contemplation, or quiescent spiritual introspection. c. to consider as something to be done or effected; intend; purpose

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meek (mk) adjective    a. unable or unwilling to assert oneself; lacking spirit; submissive; retiring. b. bearing difficulties or injuries with patience and humility.

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melancholy (mln-kl) noun    a. a gloomy state of mind, esp. when habitual or prolonged; depression. b. sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness. c. 4. affected with, characterized by, or showing melancholy; mournful; depressed

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mellow (ml) adjective    a. of fruit, ripely soft, juicy, and flavorful. b. rich and with the harshness removed, as by aging. c. toned down, as light, color, or sound.

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melodious (m-ld-s) adjective    a. of, characterized by, or containing a pleasing melody. b. producing melody.

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melodramatic (ml-dr-mtk) adjective    a. of, like, or befitting melodrama. b. exaggerated and emotional or sentimental; sensational or sensationalized; overdramatic. c. "melodramatics,"melodramatic writing or behavior.

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memorable (mmr--bl) adjective    a. likely to be remembered; distinct or exceptional. b. worth remembering; special.

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menace (mns) noun    a. something that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.; a threat b. a person whose actions, attitudes, or ideas are considered dangerous or harmful c. an extremely annoying person.

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mentor (mntô) noun    a. a wise and trusted counselor or teacher. b. an influential senior sponsor or supporter. c. to act as a mentor

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mercurial (mr-kyr-l) adjective    a. changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic b. animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted. c. pertaining to, containing, or caused by the metal mercury.