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60 words & definitions

meddle
To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern
mingle
To mix or cause to mix together
mock
To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
mayhem
Violent and chaotic disorder
mirth
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
mishmash
A confused mixture
mawkish
Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way
measly
Contemptibly small or few
miffed
Annoy
mellifluous
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear
minuscule
Very small, tiny or microscopic.
meager
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality
meek
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
meander
(of a river or road) To follow a winding course.
mimic
Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule
mellow
(especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness
meticulous
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
moan
Make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or displeasure
mercurial
Changing emotions suddenly and often
mediocre
Having poor to average quality.
mesmerizing
To hold one's attention in an almost magnetic way
melancholy
A feeling of being very sad that lasts for a long time
mimic
A person skilled in imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an entertaining way
moan
A long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or pleasure
mirage
An image that exists only in the mind and is not real.
maze
A tangled or intricate arrangement of elements, ideas, or processes.
meantime
In the interim — the short or undefined time before something expected occurs.
medley
A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources.
merciless
Without forgiveness or leniency — relentless and unkind.
mere
Barely enough or minimal — used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is.
merge
To combine or unite into a single entity, to blend or mix smoothly — so that individual elements are no longer distinct.
metropolis
A large and densely populated city, often a major cultural, economic, or political center.
mighty
Having great power or strength — physically or mentally strong.
misconception
A wrong and often widespread assumption based on faulty thinking or lack of information.
mist
A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly.
mixup
An error resulting from things being wrongly arranged or identified.
mobster
A member of an organized crime group, a gangster involved in illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, extortion, or racketeering.
mediocrity
Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement.
meltdown
A sudden and complete failure, especially in a system or process
menial
An activity that requires little training or talent, often repetitive.
mettle
Strength of character — showing resilience and spirit.
mischievous
Playfully causing trouble or annoyance, often in a fun or harmless way.
miser
Someone extremely frugal or stingy, often to the point of discomfort or social disapproval.
miserable
Very unhappy or sad — feeling deep emotional pain or sorrow.
misery
A state of great suffering or unhappiness, especially caused by emotional or physical pain.
misfit
Someone whose behavior or attitude sets them apart, often making them feel isolated or out of place.
mishap
An unexpected mistake or error, often not serious but troublesome.
mindset
An established set of beliefs or assumptions that influences behavior and decisions.
mischief
Behavior that causes minor damage or annoyance, especially by children or animals.
miraculous
So fortunate and amazing that it happens as if by a miracle.
mission
A journey or action taken for a particular purpose, often of importance.
milestone
A notable achievement or success — especially one that represents growth or advancement.
migrate
To travel to a new location or country, to live there temporarily or permanently.
migrant
A person that travels to a different country or place, often in order to find work.
megalomaniac
Someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control.
methodical
Done by using a careful and organized procedure; working in a very careful and organized way.
meteoric
Something that develops very fast and attracts a lot of attention
misguided
Having or showing faulty judgment or reasoning.
mercy
The act of showing forgiveness and compassion.
minimal
Very small in size or amount; as small as possible.