Vocabularies

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noun
/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

"The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use."

noun
/ˈmiːtɪŋ/

A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.

"The board had a meeting to finalize the budget."

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mend

verb
/mɛnd/

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

"She learned to mend her torn dress."

noun
/ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

"The research was conducted using a new methodology."

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middleman

noun
/ˈmɪdəlˌmæn/

A person who acts as a link between buyers and sellers, often in business deals.

"The farmer sold his crops directly, without a middleman."

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midway

adverb
/ˈmɪd.weɪ/

in the middle of an event, process, or distance

"He stopped midway through his speech."

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mild

adjective
/maɪld/

not severe or strong; gentle in nature

"The patient had only mild symptoms."

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mind

noun/verb
/maɪnd/

the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care

"Please mind the gap between the train and the platform."

adjective
/ˈmaɪndləs/

without thought or intelligence; done without consideration

"He was bored by the mindless tasks at work."

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minor

adjective/noun
/ˈmaɪ.nər/

less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age

"Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries."

adjective
/mɪˈrækjələs/

Extraordinarily wonderful or unusual, as if by a miracle.

"Her recovery after the accident was truly miraculous."

noun
/ˈmɪrər/

A reflective surface, typically made of glass, that shows an image.

"She looked at herself in the mirror before leaving."

verb
/ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.

"He misconceived the purpose of the project."

adjective
/ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Extremely unhappy or uncomfortable.

"He felt miserable after losing his job."

noun
/ˈmɪzəri/

A state of great suffering, unhappiness, or discomfort.

"The refugees lived in constant misery."

verb
/ˌmɪsˈriːd/

to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly

"He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly."

adjective
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/

not present or cannot be found

"The keys are missing from the table."

adverb
/ˈmɒdərətli/

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

"She exercises moderately to stay healthy."

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modern

adjective
/ˈmɒdən/

relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned

"They live in a modern apartment with new facilities."

verb
/məˈlɛst/

to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way

"The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child."

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money

noun
/ˈmʌni/

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.

"He saved enough money to buy a new car."

more

adjective, adverb, pronoun
/mɔːr/

A greater or additional amount or degree.

"She wanted more time to finish the project."

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mourn

verb
/mɔːrn/

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

"They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend."

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move

verb
/muːv/

To change position, place, or state.

"They decided to move to a new city."