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Emoji
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#5521
🏅
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meritorious
/ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːriəs/
adjective
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Deserving reward, praise, or recognition.
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She received a scholarship for her meritorious academic performance. |
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praiseworthy, commendable, admirable, worthy, laudable
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unworthy, undeserving, dishonorable
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meritorious service, meritorious conduct, meritorious achievement
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#5522
🧘
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metaphysician
/ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/
noun
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A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
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The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers. |
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philosopher, thinker, theorist, scholar
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pragmatist, realist
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great metaphysician, famous metaphysician, metaphysician philosopher
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#5523
🌌
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metaphysical
/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/
adjective
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Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
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He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being. |
metaphysical poetry |
A style of 17th-century poetry characterized by complex imagery and philosophical themes.
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abstract, philosophical, spiritual, transcendental
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physical, material, concrete
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metaphysical question, metaphysical truth, metaphysical concept
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#5524
🌀
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metaphorm
/ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/
noun
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A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
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The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure. |
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figurative form, hybrid metaphor, symbolic structure
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literal form, plain structure
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poetic metaphorm, creative metaphorm
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#5525
✨
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metaphorical
/ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/
adjective
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Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
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He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions. |
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figurative, symbolic, allegorical, illustrative
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literal, direct, explicit
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metaphorical meaning, metaphorical sense, metaphorical expression
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#5526
🖼️
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metaphor
/ˈmɛtəfɔːr/
noun
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A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
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Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes. |
mixed metaphor |
A combination of two or more inconsistent metaphors in a single expression.
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analogy, symbol, image, comparison, allegory
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literalness, fact, reality
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common metaphor, extended metaphor, metaphor for, use a metaphor
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#5527
🐛➡️🦋
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metamorphosis
/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfəsɪs/
noun
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A process of transformation from one form to another, especially in biology, such as the change from a caterpillar to a butterfly.
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The metamorphosis of the tadpole into a frog is fascinating. |
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transformation, change, evolution, alteration, mutation
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stagnation, permanence, constancy
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undergo metamorphosis, complete metamorphosis, process of metamorphosis
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#5528
🦋
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metamorphose
/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/
verb
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metamorphosed
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metamorphosed
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metamorphoses
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metamorphosing
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To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
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The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly. |
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transform, change, evolve, convert, transfigure
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preserve, remain, stagnate
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metamorphose into, metamorphose completely, metamorphose form
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#5529
🔩
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metallurgy
/ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/
noun
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The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
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Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development. |
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metal science, materials science, engineering, smelting
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nonmetal science, biology
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extractive metallurgy, physical metallurgy, metallurgy department
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#5530
🏭
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metallurgical
/ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/
adjective
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Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
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He studied metallurgical engineering at the university. |
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metalworking, alloy-related, industrial, mechanical
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nonmetallic, organic
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metallurgical process, metallurgical engineering, metallurgical plant
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#5531
⚙️
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metal
/ˈmɛtəl/
noun
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A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
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The ring was made of precious metal. |
heavy metal |
A loud and aggressive style of rock music.
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alloy, element, mineral, ore, substance
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nonmetal, plastic, wood
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metal detector, metal object, precious metal, sheet metal
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#5532
✨
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mesmerize
/ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/
verb
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mesmerized
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mesmerized
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mesmerizes
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mesmerizing
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To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
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The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience. |
mesmerize the crowd |
To fully capture the attention of a group of people
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enthrall, captivate, enchant, fascinate, hypnotize
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bore, repel, distract
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mesmerize audience, mesmerize with beauty, mesmerizing effect
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#5533
🌀
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mesmerism
/ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/
noun
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A state of fascination or hypnotism.
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The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism. |
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hypnosis, enchantment, fascination, spell
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disinterest, indifference
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state of mesmerism, under mesmerism, mesmerism technique
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#5534
🕸️
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mesh
/mɛʃ/
verb, noun
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meshed
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meshes
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meshing
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To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
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The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly. |
mesh well |
To get along or work well together
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interlock, intertwine, fit, weave
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separate, disconnect
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mesh network, mesh wire, mesh fabric, mesh well
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#5535
⛰️
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mesa
/ˈmeɪsə/
noun
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An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
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The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor. |
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plateau, butte, tableland, upland
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valley, canyon
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desert mesa, rocky mesa, flat mesa
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#5536
🤲
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mendicant
/ˈmɛndɪkənt/
noun
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a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
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The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate. |
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beggar, pauper, panhandler, supplicant
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donor, benefactor
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mendicant friar, mendicant order, poor mendicant, wandering mendicant
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#5537
🎓
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meritocracy
/ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/
noun
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A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
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In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions. |
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ability-based system, talentocracy, achievement system
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aristocracy, nepotism, favoritism
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modern meritocracy, educational meritocracy, corporate meritocracy
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#5538
✅
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merited
/ˈmɛrɪtɪd/
verb (past)
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merited
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merited
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Deserved or earned something.
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Her dedication merited recognition from the community. |
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deserved, earned, warranted, justified
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unearned, undeserved
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merited praise, merited recognition, fully merited
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#5539
🏅
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merit
/ˈmɛrɪt/
noun/verb
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merited
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merited
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merits
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meriting
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A quality or feature that deserves praise or reward; to deserve or be worthy of.
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The plan has the merit of being simple and practical. |
on its own merits |
Judged based on its own qualities without bias.
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value, worth, virtue, advantage, credit
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fault, defect, demerit
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academic merit, merit system, merit scholarship, without merit
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#5540
🍰
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meringue
/məˈræŋ/
noun
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A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
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She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping. |
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frosting, topping, cream, glaze
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filling, dough
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meringue pie, lemon meringue, soft meringue, baked meringue
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#5541
🔗
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merger
/ˈmɜːrdʒər/
noun
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The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
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The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region. |
merger and acquisition |
Business processes of combining or buying companies.
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amalgamation, union, consolidation, fusion, integration
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division, separation, split
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merger agreement, corporate merger, merger deal, merger talks
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#5542
✨
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meretricious
/ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/
adjective
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apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
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The design was flashy but meretricious. |
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tawdry, flashy, gaudy, showy, superficial
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genuine, authentic, real
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meretricious display, meretricious design, meretricious charm, meretricious style
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#5543
🌪️
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mercurial
/mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/
adjective
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subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
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She is known for her mercurial temperament. |
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volatile, unpredictable, changeable, fickle, capricious
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stable, consistent, steady
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mercurial temperament, mercurial personality, mercurial nature, mercurial changes
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#5544
💀
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merciless
/ˈmɜːrsɪləs/
adjective
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showing no mercy or compassion; cruel and ruthless.
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The dictator was merciless in crushing the rebellion. |
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cruel, ruthless, pitiless, brutal, inhumane
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merciful, kind, compassionate
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merciless attack, merciless rule, merciless punishment, mercilessly beaten
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#5545
🙏
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merciful
/ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
adjective
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showing compassion or forgiveness towards someone one has the power to punish or harm.
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The judge was merciful and gave him a lighter sentence. |
merciful end |
a relief from suffering, often through death or an end to pain.
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compassionate, forgiving, lenient, kind, humane
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cruel, harsh, pitiless
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merciful judge, merciful act, merciful end, mercifully spared
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#5546
⚔️
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mercenary
/ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/
noun
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a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
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The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage. |
soldier of fortune |
a person who fights for personal gain, usually money, rather than a cause.
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soldier of fortune, hireling, gunman, adventurer, freelancer
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patriot, volunteer
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mercenary army, mercenary soldier, mercenary motives, mercenary behavior
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#5547
🏬
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mercantile
/ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
adjective
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related to trade or commerce
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The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities. |
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commercial, trading, business, economic
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noncommercial, domestic
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mercantile law, mercantile system, mercantile community, mercantile activities
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#5548
👩🏫
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mentor
/ˈmɛntɔːr/
noun
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an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
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She acted as a mentor for the new employees. |
mentor-mentee relationship |
a guiding relationship where a mentor advises a mentee
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advisor, guide, coach, counselor
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student, pupil
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trusted mentor, career mentor, mentor program, mentor relationship
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#5549
🧠
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mentality
/mɛnˈtæləti/
noun
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a particular way of thinking; mindset or outlook
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Her positive mentality helped her overcome many challenges. |
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mindset, outlook, attitude, approach
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ignorance, thoughtlessness
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positive mentality, winning mentality, old mentality, fixed mentality
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#5550
🧹
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menial
/ˈmiːniəl/
adjective
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lowly and sometimes degrading; related to unskilled or routine tasks
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He worked long hours doing menial tasks in the factory. |
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lowly, servile, humble, degrading
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important, prestigious, respected
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menial job, menial task, menial labor, menial work
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