Vocabularies

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Mural

noun
/ˈmjʊr.əl/

a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling

"The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall."

noun
/ˈmɪs.tər.i/

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

"The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery."

noun
/ˈmɒk.ər.i/

teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule

"His speech was met with mockery from the audience."

noun
/ˈneɪ.tʃər/

the natural world; the character or basic qualities of something

"Children should spend more time in nature."

noun
/ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit

"The motion of the boat caused severe nausea."

noun
/nəˈses.ə.ti/

the fact of being required or indispensable; something essential

"Clean water is a basic necessity of life."

noun
/ˈnek.tər/

a sweet liquid produced by flowers; any delicious drink

"Bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey."

noun
/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness

"The accident was caused by driver negligence."

noun
/nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

"The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks."

noun
/ˈmɪks.tʃər/

a combination of different substances or elements

"The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk."

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Mob

noun
/mɒb/

a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way

"An angry mob gathered outside the building."

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Mobility

noun
/moʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

the ability to move or be moved freely and easily

"The wheelchair improved her mobility significantly."

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Mode

noun
/moʊd/

a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting

"The computer has a sleep mode to save energy."

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Model

noun
/ˈmɒd.əl/

a representation of something; a person who displays clothes; an example to follow

"She works as a fashion model for designer brands."

noun
/ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements

"Despite his success, he showed great modesty."

noun
/ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface

"The skin cream helps retain moisture."

noun
/ˈmoʊ.mənt/

a very brief period of time; an exact point in time

"Please wait a moment while I check your order."

noun
/moʊˈmen.təm/

the force that keeps something moving; increasing strength or speed

"The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal."

noun
/ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen

"The monarch addressed the nation on television."

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Monastery

noun
/ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship

"The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop."

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Monk

noun
/mʌŋk/

a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows

"The monk spent hours in meditation each day."

noun
/məˈnɒp.ə.li/

exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market

"The company has a monopoly on internet services in the area."

noun
/məˈnɒt.ə.ni/

lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition

"The monotony of his daily routine was driving him crazy."

noun
/ˈmɒn.stər/

a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person

"The children were scared of the monster under the bed."