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A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
"The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding."
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
"They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation."
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
"The news was widely reported in all forms of media."
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
"The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes."
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
"His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues."
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
"A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters."
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
"She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner."
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
"She has an excellent memory for faces and names."
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
"The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road."
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
"The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed."
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
"The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence."
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
"She was promoted based on her merit and hard work."
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
"The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea."
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
"I received your message and will reply soon."
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
"She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems."
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
"New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents."
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
"The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead."
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
"They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers."
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
"The clock struck midnight and the new day began."
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
"The militant group demanded immediate political reforms."
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
"He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work."
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
"With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity."
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
"The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival."
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
"The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow."
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