Machination:
(mak uh NAY shun) n. scheming activity for evil purpose
The North Korean
spies confessed that they were carrying on machinations attempting to kill the
president.
Magnanimous:
adj. forgiving; unresentful; noble in spirit; generous
My magnanimous
father always gave me a chance first to correct my wrongdoing on my own.
In the movie Les
Miserables, Jean Val Jean is magnanimous in that he forgave the man who hunted
him down.
Magnate: n. a
rich, powerful, or very successful businessperson.
I want to become
a magnate when I grow up so that I can buy anything I want.
Malaise: n. a
feeling of depression, uneasiness, or queasiness
When I told
people that I’ll be taking AP physics C, they all said I will feel malaise from
the first day of the class.
Malfeasance (mal
FEE zuns) n. an illegal act, especially by a public official
The president’s
addiction to drugs was a shocking malfeasance.
Malignant: adj.
causing harm
The doctor
discovered malignant tumors and warned that the patient needed surgery as soon
as possible.
Malinger (muh
LING ger) v. to pretend to be sick to avoid doing work
John malingered
when he didn’t want to do something, but for things he enjoyed, he gladly
devoted his efforts.
Malleable: adj.
easy to shape or bend
The robot was
made from malleable materials which allowed it to move flexibly.
Mandate: n. a
command or authorization to do something; the will of the voters as expressed
by the results of an election
An abusive
mandate can cause a country to founder in a short period of time.
Manifest: adj.
visible; evident
It was manifest
that he was infected by the zombie virus; his red eyes and blue skin made it
sure.
Manifesto: n. a
public declaration of beliefs or principles, usually political ones
Martin Luther
King Jr. gave a manifesto declaring that all men should be treated equal
regardless of race.
Marshal: v. to
arrange in order; to gather together for the purpose of doing something
All the students
marshal in the gym every Monday morning to mark the start of the week.
Martial: adj.
warlike; having to do with combat
Martial arts,
such as Kendo and Taekwondo are useful in self-defense.
Martyr (MAHR
tur): n. someone who gives up his or her life in pursuit of a cause, especially
a religious one; one who suffers for a cause; one who makes a show of suffering
in order to arouse sympathy
He was a martyr
in saving a boy from an incoming subway which caused him to lose his leg.
Matriculate: v.
to enroll, especially at a college
Schools like
Harvard, MIT and Yale only matriculate less than 5% of the total applicants
every year.
Maudlin (MAWD
lin) adj. silly and overly sentimental
I grew maudlin
as its smell reminded me of my childhood.
Maverick n. a
noncomformist; a rebel
John was a
maverick in that he stood against the injustice of the school board.
Maxim n. a
fundamental principle; an old saying
In accordance
with the maxim, “No pain, no gain,” John believed that he could endure the pain
of his leg throughout the trip.
Mediate v. to
help settle differences
An important
role of the United Nations is to mediate peaceful resolutions between conflicting
countries.
Mellifluous (muh
LIF loo us) adj. sweetly flowing
The mellifluous
songs by Oasis always brightened my spirits.
Mendacious: adj.
lying; dishonest
His mendacious
ways made him lose credibility of his friends.
Mendicant: n.
beggar
I gave a mendicant
a handful of coins from my pocket.
Mentor: n. a
teacher, tutor, counselor, or coach; especially in business, an experienced
person who shows an inexperienced person the ropes
My mentor, Mr.
Kim, helped me choose the best course load for the new semester.
Mercenary: n. a
hired soldier; someone who will do anything for money
After returning
from Afghanistan, Jake became a mercenary for a security company in the Middle
East.
Mercurial: adj.
emotionally unpredictable; rapidly changing in mood
It seemed
impossible to make my girlfriend happy due to her mercurial mood.
Metamorphosis
(met uh MOR fuh sis) n. a magical change in form; a striking or sudden change
After the
magician mumbled some words, the woman underwent a metamorphosis and turned
into a dove.
Soon after she was
bitten by a zombie, her metamorphosis began.
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