Lesson 184
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Lesson 184 - Mask Toggle

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#5491
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meliorism
/ˈmiːliərɪzəm/
noun
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The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
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Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.

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optimism, progressivism, idealism, humanism
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pessimism, fatalism
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spirit of meliorism, belief in meliorism, meliorism in philosophy
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#5492
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mendacity
/mɛnˈdæsəti/
noun
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the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
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The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.

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falsehood, deceit, dishonesty, fabrication
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truth, honesty, integrity
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culture of mendacity, political mendacity, blatant mendacity
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#5493
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mendacious
/mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/
adjective
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not telling the truth; lying
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The politician was known for his mendacious statements.

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dishonest, deceitful, lying, untruthful
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honest, truthful, sincere
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mendacious statement, mendacious propaganda, mendacious report
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#5494
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menagerie
/məˈnæʒəri/
noun
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a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
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The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.

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collection, zoo, assortment, exhibition
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order, uniformity
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circus menagerie, exotic menagerie, private menagerie
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#5495
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menace
/ˈmɛnəs/
noun/verb
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menaced
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menaced
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menaces
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menacing
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a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; to threaten in a hostile manner
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The hurricane became a menace to the coastal towns.

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menace to society

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a person who is considered a danger to the community
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threat, danger, peril, hazard
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safety, protection, security
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pose a menace, menace to society, public menace
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#5496
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memorialize
/məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/
verb
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memorialized
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memorialized
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memorializes
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memorializing
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to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
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The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.

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commemorate, honor, celebrate, immortalize
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forget, neglect, ignore
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memorialize an event, memorialize a person, officially memorialize
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#5497
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memorial
/məˈmɔːr.i.əl/
noun
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A structure or event established to remind people of a person or event.
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The city built a memorial to honor the soldiers who died in the war.

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war memorial

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A structure built to honor soldiers who died in a war.
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monument, tribute, shrine, remembrance
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oblivion, neglect
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war memorial, national memorial, memorial service, memorial plaque
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#5498
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memorable
/ˈmɛm.ər.ə.bəl/
adjective
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Worth remembering because it is special or unusual.
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Their wedding was one of the most memorable days of their lives.

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memorable experience

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An experience that is significant and worth remembering.
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unforgettable, remarkable, notable, outstanding
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forgettable, ordinary, trivial
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memorable event, memorable occasion, memorable experience, memorable day
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#5499
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memoir
/ˈmɛm.wɑːr/
noun
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A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
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The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.

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autobiography, recollection, diary, reminiscence
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fiction, imagination
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write a memoir, publish a memoir, memoir of life, political memoir
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#5500
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memento
/məˈmɛn.toʊ/
noun
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An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
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She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.

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souvenir, keepsake, token, reminder, relic
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forgetfulness, neglect
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memento of a trip, personal memento, treasured memento, family memento
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#5501
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membrane
/ˈmɛm.breɪn/
noun
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A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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layer, film, tissue, covering, sheet
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core, interior
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cell membrane, thin membrane, protective membrane, outer membrane
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#5502
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melody
/ˈmɛlədi/
noun
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A sequence of musical notes that are musically satisfying; a tune.
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The melody of the song stayed in my mind all day.

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tune, harmony, song, refrain
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cacophony, discord
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beautiful melody, catchy melody, melody line
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#5503
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melodrama
/ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/
noun
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A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
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The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.

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exaggeration, drama, sensationalism, theatrics
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realism, subtlety
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full of melodrama, melodrama in films, avoid melodrama
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#5504
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melodious
/məˈloʊdiəs/
adjective
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Having a pleasant tune; tuneful.
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She played a melodious tune on the piano.

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tuneful, harmonious, musical, sweet-sounding
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discordant, jarring
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melodious tune, melodious song, melodious voice
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#5505
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mellifluous
/məˈlɪfluəs/
adjective
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Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
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The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.

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sweet, harmonious, tuneful, melodious, soothing
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harsh, grating, discordant
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mellifluous voice, mellifluous sound, mellifluous tone
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#5506
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medial
/ˈmiː.di.əl/
adjective
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Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
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The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.

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middle, central, intermediate, midline
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lateral, outer
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medial surface, medial side, medial view, medial ligament
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#5507
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meliorate
/ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/
verb
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meliorated
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meliorated
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meliorates
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meliorating
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To make something better or improve a condition.
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The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.

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improve, enhance, amend, better, upgrade
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worsen, deteriorate, decline
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meliorate conditions, efforts to meliorate, meliorate the situation
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#5508
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melee
/ˈmeɪleɪ/
noun
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A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
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A melee broke out during the football match.

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brawl, skirmish, scuffle, fray, clash
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peace, order, harmony
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political melee, violent melee, street melee
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#5509
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melange
/meɪˈlɑːnʒ/
noun
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A mixture of different things or styles.
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The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.

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mixture, assortment, medley, variety, blend
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uniformity, homogeneity
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a melange of styles, cultural melange, colorful melange
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#5510
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melancholy
/ˈmɛlənˌkɒli/
noun
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A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.
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She felt a deep melancholy after hearing the tragic news.

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deep melancholy

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A strong sense of sadness or gloom
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sadness, gloom, sorrow, depression, dejection
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joy, happiness, cheerfulness
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feeling melancholy, deep melancholy, melancholy mood
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#5511
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megalomania
/ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/
noun
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A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
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The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.

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arrogance, delusion, obsession, grandiosity, egotism
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humility, modesty, selflessness
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political megalomania, corporate megalomania, megalomania of leaders
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#5512
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meet
/miːt/
verb
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met
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met
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meets
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meeting
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To come into the presence of someone by chance or arrangement.
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I will meet you at the cafe tomorrow.

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meet halfway

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To compromise or find a middle ground.
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encounter, face, see, assemble, greet
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avoid, ignore
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meet someone, meet expectations, meet deadline, meet requirements
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#5513
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meek
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adjective
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Quiet, gentle, and submissive in nature.
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Despite his strength, he remained meek and humble.

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the meek shall inherit the earth

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A biblical phrase meaning humble people will ultimately be rewarded.
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humble, submissive, gentle, timid, docile
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bold, aggressive, assertive
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meek smile, meek behavior, appear meek, meek personality
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#5514
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medley
/ˈmɛdli/
noun
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A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
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The band played a medley of popular songs.

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mixture, assortment, blend, variety, mix
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separation, singularity
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musical medley, medley of songs, medley performance, medley swimming
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#5515
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medium
/ˈmiːdiəm/
noun
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A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
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Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.

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through the medium of

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By using or via a particular channel or means.
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channel, means, method, vehicle, instrument
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end, result
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medium of exchange, communication medium, artistic medium, mass medium
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#5516
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meditation
/ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
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The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
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She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.

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deep meditation

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A state of intense focus and calmness during meditation.
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contemplation, reflection, mindfulness, prayer, concentration
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distraction, chaos
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practice meditation, meditation techniques, meditation session, guided meditation
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#5517
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mediocre
/ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/
adjective
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Of only average quality; not very good.
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The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.

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a mediocre performance

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an unimpressive or average performance
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average, ordinary, moderate, passable, common
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excellent, outstanding, exceptional
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mediocre performance, mediocre results, mediocre quality, mediocre effort
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#5518
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medieval
/ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/
adjective
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Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
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The castle is a famous medieval monument.

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middle ages, feudal, ancient, old
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modern, contemporary
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medieval castle, medieval history, medieval times, medieval architecture
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#5519
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medicine
/ˈmed.ɪ.sən/
noun
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A substance used to treat illness, injury, or disease.
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He took some medicine for his headache.

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take your medicine

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to accept punishment or consequences
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drug, remedy, treatment, cure
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poison, toxin
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take medicine, prescribe medicine, traditional medicine, modern medicine
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#5520
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mediate
/ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
verb
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mediated
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mediated
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mediates
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mediating
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To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
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She was asked to mediate between the two companies.

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mediate a dispute

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to help resolve a disagreement
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intervene, arbitrate, reconcile, negotiate, facilitate
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provoke, worsen, ignore
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mediate conflict, mediate a dispute, mediate negotiations, mediate peace
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