List Of Word M Flashcards
Magnanimous (mag NAN uh mus)
Adjective
Forgiving; unresentful ; noble in spirit; generous
The boxer was magnanimous in defeat, telling the sports reporters that his opponent had simply been too talented for him to beat.
Machination (mak uh NAY shun)
Noun
Scheming activity for an evil purpose
The machinations of the monsters left a trail of blood and bodies
Magnate (MAG nayt)
Noun
A rich, powerful, or very successful business person
John D Rockefeller was a magnate who was never too cheap to give a shoeshine boy a dim for his troubles
Malaise (ma LAYZ)
Noun
A feeling of depression, uneasiness, or queasiness
Malaise descends on the calculus class when the teacher the teacher announced a quiz
Malfeasance (mal FEE zuns)
Noun
an illegal act, especially by a public official
President Ford officially pardoned former president Nixon before the latter could be convinced of any malfeasance.
Malignant (muh LIG nuhnt)
Adjective
Causing harm
Lina has had recurring rumors since the operation; we are just glad that none of them have proved malignant
Malinger (muh LING ger)
Verb
To pretend to be sick to avoid doing work
Arthur is artful and he always manages to maligner before a big exam
Malleable (MAL ee uh bul)
Adjective
Easy to shape or bend
Modeling clay is very malleable. So is Stuart. We can make him do whatever we want him to do.
Mandate (MAN dayt)
Noun
A command or authorization to do something; the will of the voters as expressed by the results of an election
Our mandate from the executive committee was to find the answer to the problem as quickly as possible.
Manifest (MAN uh fest)
Adjective
Visible; evident
Daryl’s anger at us was manifest; you could see it in his expression and hear it in his voice.
A lack of comfort and luxury is the most obvious manifestation of poverty.
Manifesto (man uh FES toh)
Noun
A public declaration of beliefs or principles, usually political ones
Jim’s article about the election was less a piece of reporting than a manifesto of his political views
Marshal (MAHR shul)
Verb
To arrange in order; to gather together for the purpose of doing something
The statistician marshaled his facts before making his presentation
Martial (MAHR shul)
Adjective
Warlike; having to do with combat
The parade of soldiers was martial in tone; the soldiers carried rifles and were followed by a formation of ranks.
Martyr ( MAHR tur)
Noun
Someone who gives up his or her life in pursuit of a cause, especially a religious one; one who suffers for a cause
Matriculate ( muh TRIK yuh layt)
Verb
To enroll, especially at a college
Benny told everyone he was going to Harvard, but he actually matriculated to the local junior college
Maudlin (MAWD lin)
Adjective
Silly and overly sentimental
The high school reunion grew more and more maudlin as the participants shared more and more memories.
Maverick (MAV ur ik)
Noun
A nonconformist; a rebel
The political scientist was an intellectual maverick; most of his theories had no followers except himself.
Maxim (MAK sim)
Noun
A fundamental principle; an old saying
We always tried to live our lives according to the maxim that it is better to give than to receive.
Mediate (MEE dee ayt)
Verb
To help settle differences
Joe carried messages back and forth between the divorcing husband and wife in the hope of mediating their differences.
Mellifluous (muh LIF loo us)
Adjective
Sweetly flowing
Melanie’s clarinet playing was mellifluous; the notes flowed smoothly and beautifully.
Mendacious (men DAY shus)
Adjective
Lying; dishonest
Thieves are naturally mendacious. If you ask them what they are doing, they will automatically answer, “Nothing.”
Mendicant (MEN di kunt)
Noun
A beggar
The presence of thousands of mendicants in every urban area is a sad commentary on our national priorities
Mentor (MEN tur)
Noun
A teacher, tutor, counselor, or coach; especially in business
A student might have many teachers but only one mentor, the person who taught him what was really important.
Mercenary (MUR suh ner ee)
Noun
A hired solider; someone who will do anything for money
