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luxuriousadjectiveDisplaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

lyricaladjectiveExpressing deep emotion.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The dancer's lyrical performance.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

lyricallyadverbIn a lyrical manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She danced the part of the Black Swan very lyrically.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

macabreadjectiveShockingly repellent; inspiring horror.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Macabre tales of war and plague in the Middle ages.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Arabic, French, Spanish. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

machinenounAn efficient person.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The boxer was a magnificent fighting machine.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Doric Greek, Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

machinerynounA system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The complex machinery of negotiation.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

macrameverbMake knotted patterns.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Macrame a plant holder.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

madadjectiveRoused to anger.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She gets mad when you wake her up so early.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

maddeningadjectiveExtremely annoying or displeasing.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

madeadjectiveProduced by a manufacturing process.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Bought some made goods at the local store; rope and nails.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

madlyadverbIn an uncontrolled manner.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She fought back madly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

madnessnounUnrestrained excitement or enthusiasm.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Poetry is a sort of divine madness.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

magazinenounA periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Arabic, Italian, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

magicadjectivePossessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Magic signs that protect against adverse influence.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old Persian. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

magicallyadverbIn a magical manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It disappeared magically.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French, Old Persian. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

magisterialadjectiveUsed of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She reigned in magisterial beauty.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

magnanimousadjectiveGenerous and understanding and tolerant.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Magnanimous toward his enemies.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

magneticadjectiveHaving the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

magneticallyadverbBy the use of magnetism.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Magnetically contaminated material.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

magnificentadjectiveCharacterized by grandeur.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Magnificent cathedrals.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

magnitudenounThe property of relative size or extent (whether large or small).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

About the magnitude of a small pea.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

maidenadjectiveServing to set in motion.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The liner's maiden voyage.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

mailverbSend via the postal service.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I'll mail you the check tomorrow.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

mailbagnounLetter carrier's shoulder bag.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

In Britain they call a mailbag a postbag.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

mailingnounThe transmission of a letter.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The postmark indicates the time of mailing.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

mainadjectiveMost important element.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The main doors were of solid glass.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

mainlyadverbFor the most part.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He is mainly interested in butterflies.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

mainstreamnounThe prevailing current of thought.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His thinking was in the American mainstream.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

majesticallyadverbIn a majestic manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Flamingoes walk majestically through the marshes.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

majoradjectiveGreater in scope or effect.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A major improvement.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

majoritynounThe property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The majority of his customers prefer it.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

makeverbGive certain properties to something.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Make yourself clear.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

makeovernounA complete reconstruction and renovation of something.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The blighted neighborhood underwent a total makeover.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

makeshiftadjectiveDone or made using whatever is available.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The rock served as a makeshift hammer.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

makeupnounAn event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He missed the test and had to take a makeup.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

makingnounThe act that results in something coming to be.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The making of measurements.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

maleadjectiveFor or pertaining to or composed of men or boys.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The male population.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Frankish, Late Latin, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

malevolentadjectiveWishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A gossipy malevolent old woman.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

malformedadjectiveSo badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A limp caused by a malformed foot.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French, Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

maliciousadjectiveHaving the nature of or resulting from malice.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Took malicious pleasure in...watching me wince.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

malignadjectiveEvil or harmful in nature or influence.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Gave him a malign look.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

malleableadjectiveCapable of being shaped or bent or drawn out.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Malleable metals such as gold.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

malpracticenounProfessional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The widow sued his surgeon for malpractice.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French, Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

mannounThe generic use of the word to refer to any human being.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It was every man for himself.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

manageverbHandle effectively.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old Italian. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

managementnounThe act of managing something.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was given overall management of the program.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old Italian. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

mandatoryadjectiveRequired by rule.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Attendance is mandatory.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

maneuvernounA deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He made a great maneuver.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Medieval Latin, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

maneuverableadjectiveCapable of maneuvering or changing position.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A highly maneuverable ship.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French, Old Northern French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

manfullyadverbIn a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

mangyadjectiveHaving many worn or threadbare spots in the nap.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A mangy old fur coat.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

manhoodnounThe quality of being human.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He feared the speedy decline of all manhood.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Bavarian, Middle English, Old English, Swabian. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

manicureverbTrim carefully and neatly.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Manicure fingernails.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

manifestverbProvide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

manifestationnounA clear appearance.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A manifestation of great emotion.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

manifestlyadverbUnmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly').advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

manifoldadjectiveMany and varied; having many features or forms.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Our manifold failings.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

manipulationnounExerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His manipulation of his friends was scandalous.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French, Latin, Medieval Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

mankindnounAll of the living human inhabitants of the earth.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Japanese, Middle English, Old English, Old Japanese. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

mannedadjectiveHaving a crew.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A manned earth satellite was considered a necessary research step.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

mannequinnounA woman who wears clothes to display fashions.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She was too fat to be a mannequin.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Dutch, French, Japanese, Middle Dutch, Middle English, Old Dutch, Old English, Old Japanese. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

mannernounHow something is done or how it happens.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her dignified manner.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

manneredadjectiveHaving unnatural mannerisms.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Brief, mannered and unlifelike idiom.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

mannersnounSocial deportment.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He has the manners of a pig.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

mantelnounShelf that projects from wall above fireplace.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

In Britain they call a mantel a chimneypiece.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

mantlenounThe cloak as a symbol of authority.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Place the mantle of authority on younger shoulders.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Gaulish, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

mantranounA commonly repeated word or phrase.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Sanskrit.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

manualadjectiveRequiring human effort.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A manual transmission.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

manufactureverbPut together out of artificial or natural components or parts.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They manufacture small toys.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Italian, Medieval Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

manufacturingnounThe act of making something (a product) from raw materials.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Manufacturing is vital to Great Britain.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

manyadjectiveA quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Too many clouds to see.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

marblesnounThe basic human power of intelligent thought and perception.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

marchnounThe act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It was a long march.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

marginnounAn amount beyond the minimum necessary.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The margin of victory.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

marginaladjectiveAt or constituting a border or edge.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The marginal strip of beach.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

marginalizeverbRelegate to a lower or outer edge, as of specific groups of people.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We must not marginalize the poor in our society.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

marginallyadverbIn a marginal manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Marginally interesting.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

marineadjectiveOf or relating to the sea.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Marine explorations.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

maritimeadjectiveBordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A maritime province.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

marknounA distinguishing symbol.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The owner's mark was on all the sheep.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

markedadjectiveHaving or as if having an identifying mark or a mark as specified; often used in combination.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A scar-marked face.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

markedlyadverbIn a clearly noticeable manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Sales of luxury cars dropped markedly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

marketnounThe world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Without competition there would be no market.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

marketableadjectiveCapable of being marketed.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The marketable surplus.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Northern French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

marketingnounShopping at a market.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Does the weekly marketing at the supermarket.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

marketplacenounThe world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They were driven from the marketplace.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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maroonnounA person who is stranded (as on an island).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

When the tide came in I was a maroon out there.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Byzantine Greek, French, Italian, Spanish, Taíno. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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maroonedadjectiveCut off or left behind.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Travelers marooned by the blizzard.

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marredadjectiveBlemished by injury or rough wear.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Walls marred by graffiti.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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marriagenounThe state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A long and happy marriage.

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marshalverbArrange in logical order.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Marshal facts or arguments.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Frankish, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old High German. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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marshlandnounLow-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Thousands of acres of marshland.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Maori, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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marshyadjective(of soil) soft and watery.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A marshy coastline.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Maori, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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marvelousadjectiveExtraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A marvelous collection of rare books.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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masculineadjective(music or poetry) ending on an accented beat or syllable.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A masculine cadence.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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masknounActivity that tries to conceal something.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

No mask could conceal his ignorance.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Italian, Late Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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maskedadjectiveHaving markings suggestive of a mask.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The masked face of a raccoon.

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maskingnounThe blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He studied auditory masking by pure tones.

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masqueradenounMaking a false outward show.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A beggar's masquerade of wealth.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Italian, Medieval Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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massnounThe common people generally.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Separate the warriors from the mass.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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