Lesson 186 - The Ultimate Vocabulary Course for Competitive Exams: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS & More | Learn English

Emoji	Word	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#5551 🔥 ••••••	mettlesome /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited. ••••••	The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	spirited, courageous, bold, plucky, lively ••••••	cowardly, timid, fearful ••••••	mettlesome spirit, mettlesome horse, mettlesome attitude ••••••
#5552 🕊️ ••••••	migrate /maɪˈɡreɪt/ verb ••••••	migrated ••••••	migrated ••••••	migrates ••••••	migrating ••••••	To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work. ••••••	Birds migrate south during the winter. ••••••	migrate to greener pastures ••••••	to move to a better or more beneficial situation ••••••	move, relocate, travel, shift, emigrate ••••••	stay, remain ••••••	migrate south, migrate north, migrate seasonally, people migrate ••••••
#5553 🧳 ••••••	migrant /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions. ••••••	Many migrants travel long distances to find employment. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	immigrant, traveler, nomad, worker ••••••	native, local ••••••	migrant worker, migrant family, migrant population, seasonal migrant ••••••
#5554 😒 ••••••	miff /mɪf/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A petty quarrel or annoyance. ••••••	They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement. ••••••	in a miff ••••••	slightly annoyed or offended ••••••	quarrel, spat, dispute, annoyance, tiff ••••••	agreement, harmony ••••••	slight miff, in a miff, cause a miff ••••••
#5555 😐 ••••••	mien /miːn/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood. ••••••	His serious mien made everyone fall silent. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	appearance, look, expression, bearing, demeanor ••••••	disguise, concealment ••••••	serious mien, noble mien, stern mien, calm mien ••••••
#5556 👩‍🍼 ••••••	midwife /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth. ••••••	The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	birthing assistant, nurse, doula, caregiver, attendant ••••••	doctor, surgeon ••••••	trained midwife, certified midwife, midwife services, call a midwife ••••••
#5557 ☀️ ••••••	midsummer /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June. ••••••	We had a festival to celebrate midsummer. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	summer solstice, peak of summer, summertime ••••••	midwinter, winter solstice ••••••	midsummer festival, midsummer night, celebrate midsummer, midsummer holiday ••••••
#5558 🔎 ••••••	microscopy /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms. ••••••	Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	magnification, imaging, examination, analysis ••••••	naked eye observation ••••••	light microscopy, electron microscopy, advanced microscopy, microscopy technique ••••••
#5559 🧬 ••••••	microscopic /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Extremely small and only visible with a microscope. ••••••	The sample contained microscopic particles. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	tiny, minuscule, minute, infinitesimal ••••••	huge, massive, gigantic ••••••	microscopic detail, microscopic analysis, microscopic organism, microscopic particle ••••••
#5560 🔬 ••••••	microscope /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them. ••••••	The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope. ••••••	under the microscope ••••••	To be examined or scrutinized very closely. ••••••	magnifier, lens, scope, viewer ••••••	naked eye, telescope ••••••	compound microscope, electron microscope, use a microscope, study under microscope ••••••
#5561 🎤 ••••••	microphone /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/ ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music. ••••••	She spoke into the microphone during the presentation. ••••••	drop the mic ••••••	To finish a performance or speech with confidence, as if nothing more needs to be said. ••••••	mic, transmitter, pickup, sound receiver ••••••	speaker, amplifier ••••••	wireless microphone, handheld microphone, studio microphone, use a microphone ••••••
#5562 📏 ••••••	micrometer /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy. ••••••	The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	caliper, gauge, measuring instrument ••••••	approximation, estimation ••••••	micrometer screw, precision micrometer, micrometer measurement ••••••
#5563 🔬 ••••••	microcosm /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something. ••••••	The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	miniature, model, epitome, sample, representation ••••••	macrocosm, entirety ••••••	microcosm of society, cultural microcosm, microcosm of the world ••••••
#5564 💨 ••••••	miasma /maɪˈæzmə/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere. ••••••	A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	stench, stink, odor, pollution, foulness ••••••	fragrance, perfume, aroma ••••••	miasma of decay, miasma of corruption, foul miasma ••••••
#5565 🏘️ ••••••	mews /mjuːz/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables. ••••••	They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	lane, alley, courtyard, passage ••••••	boulevard, avenue ••••••	London mews, quiet mews, mews house ••••••
#5566 📚 ••••••	metaphysics /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter. ••••••	She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	ontology, philosophy, cosmology, speculation, abstraction ••••••	empiricism, materialism, realism ••••••	study metaphysics, branch of metaphysics, metaphysics of existence, metaphysics course ••••••
#5567 🔥 ••••••	mettle /ˈmɛtəl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage. ••••••	The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match. ••••••	on one's mettle ••••••	To be prepared to do one's best or face a challenge with determination. ••••••	courage, spirit, resilience, determination, grit ••••••	cowardice, weakness, timidity ••••••	show mettle, test mettle, prove mettle, on one's mettle ••••••
#5568 🌆 ••••••	metropolitan /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle. ••••••	She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	urban, city, civic, municipal ••••••	rural, provincial, countryside ••••••	metropolitan area, metropolitan city, metropolitan lifestyle, metropolitan government ••••••
#5569 🏙️ ••••••	metropolis /məˈtrɒpəlɪs/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A large, important city that is a hub of culture, business, and population. ••••••	New York is often described as a global metropolis. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	city, urban center, capital, hub ••••••	village, town, countryside ••••••	global metropolis, modern metropolis, bustling metropolis, cultural metropolis ••••••
#5570 ⏱️ ••••••	metronome /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo. ••••••	She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	timer, beat-keeper, timepiece, rhythm device ••••••	irregularity, silence ••••••	digital metronome, mechanical metronome, practice with metronome, tempo metronome ••••••
#5571 📏 ••••••	metrical /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry. ••••••	The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	rhythmic, measured, patterned, poetic, cadenced ••••••	prose, irregular, unmeasured ••••••	metrical structure, metrical pattern, metrical verse, metrical rhythm ••••••
#5572 📊 ••••••	metric /ˈmɛtrɪk/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance. ••••••	The company tracks success using clear performance metrics. ••••••	key metrics ••••••	The most important measures of performance or success. ••••••	measure, standard, benchmark, indicator, gauge ••••••	guess, approximation ••••••	metric system, key metric, performance metric, success metric ••••••
#5573 🔄 ••••••	metonymy /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept. ••••••	In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	substitution, symbol, representation, figure of speech ••••••	literalness, directness ••••••	use of metonymy, example of metonymy, metonymy in literature ••••••
#5574 🧐 ••••••	meticulous /məˈtɪkjʊləs/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. ••••••	The artist was meticulous in painting every tiny detail. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	precise, careful, thorough, detailed, diligent ••••••	careless, sloppy, negligent ••••••	meticulous planning, meticulous detail, meticulous care, meticulous work ••••••
#5575 📚 ••••••	methodical /məˈθɒdɪkəl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Done in an orderly and systematic way. ••••••	She followed a methodical approach to solving the problem. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	systematic, orderly, organized, structured, logical ••••••	disorganized, chaotic, haphazard ••••••	methodical approach, methodical manner, methodical process, methodical study ••••••
#5576 📏 ••••••	meter /ˈmiːtər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas. ••••••	The technician came to check the electricity meter. ••••••	on the meter ••••••	Refers to the reading shown on a measurement device, often a taxi meter. ••••••	gauge, measurer, counter, device, ruler ••••••	estimation, guess ••••••	electricity meter, water meter, taxi meter, gas meter ••••••
#5577 🌦️ ••••••	meteorology /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather. ••••••	He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	climatology, weather science, atmospheric science, aerology ••••••	astrology, superstition ••••••	study meteorology, meteorology department, meteorology course, meteorology research ••••••
#5578 ☄️ ••••••	meteoric /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary. ••••••	The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone. ••••••	meteoric rise ••••••	a very fast and sudden increase in success or popularity ••••••	rapid, sudden, swift, fleeting, spectacular ••••••	slow, gradual, steady ••••••	meteoric rise, meteoric growth, meteoric career, meteoric success ••••••
#5579 ♻️ ••••••	metempsychosis /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death. ••••••	Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	reincarnation, transmigration, rebirth, metensomatosis ••••••	annihilation, extinction, oblivion ••••••	belief in metempsychosis, doctrine of metempsychosis, theory of metempsychosis ••••••
#5580 ⚖️ ••••••	mete /miːt/ verb ••••••	meted ••••••	meted ••••••	metes ••••••	meting ••••••	To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment. ••••••	The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime. ••••••	mete out ••••••	to give or distribute something, usually punishment or justice ••••••	dispense, allot, distribute, administer, apportion ••••••	withhold, deny, keep ••••••	mete out justice, mete out punishment, mete out harsh treatment ••••••

Lesson 186 - The Ultimate Vocabulary Course for Competitive Exams: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS & More

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