M Flashcards
Matrix
Beguilement
an environment or material in which something develops
Meaningfulness
Quality of having meaning
Metaphysics
the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things
Maxim
a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
Magic
The power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious or supernatural forces.
having or apparently having supernatural powers.
Illusion
Meaning
Intended message or purpose of something
Intending to convey or do
Implication for behavioral output
Confident activity
Felt confident reality
Intention
Motivation
Propelling desire caused by a vision
Message
A potential stimulus, which could be used to find useful activities
Mania
mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.
Mind
abstract domain of potential, capable of active reconstruction of awareness, perception, and identity, allowing for the exploration and manifestation of abstract realities and conceptual frameworks
Part that enables thinking, feeling emotions and being aware of things
Mollify
appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).
Millinery
women’s hats.
the trade or business of a milliner.
Metonymy
a figure of speech in which one word is substituted for another word that it is closely associated with
Morality
How to act
inner integrity arising from the illumination of the indwelling spark
Microcosm
a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristic qualities or features of something much larger
Moral
Concerned with the principles of right and wrong and how to behave
Metaphor
Analogy without like or as
Moral
Implications for behavior
Moral relativism
the idea that there are no universal moral principles and that moral judgments are relative to a specific perspective
Methodology
a system of methods used in a particular area of activity.
Micro
Extremely small.
Motivational
relating to the reasons for acting in a particular way.
Modulate
exert a modifying or controlling influence on.
vary the strength, tone, or pitch of (one’s voice).
change from one form or condition into (another).
Mutter
say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation
a barely audible utterance, especially one expressing dissatisfaction or irritation.
spread rumors.
Muster
assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle
(of troops) come together for inspection or preparation.
a formal gathering of troops, especially for inspection, display, or exercise
collect or assemble (a number or amount).
Motivational significance
the idea that information is processed and assessed as relevant to an individual’s goals
Meaningful
Message full or purposeful
Mutable
liable to change.
inconstant in one’s affections.
Mature
to become or be more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way
Moult
(of an animal) shed old feathers, hair, or skin, or an old shell, to make way for a new growth.
a loss of plumage, skin, or hair, especially as a regular feature of an animal’s life cycle.
Mass media
Technology that is intended to reach a mass audience
Magical
Producing magic
Management by objectives
A process in which the manager and subordinate work together to create specific objectives for the subordinate in order to achieve the organization’s goals.
Medium
ˈmēdēəm
an agency or means of doing something.
the intervening substance through which impressions are conveyed to the senses or a force that acts on objects at a distance.
a particular form of storage for digitized information, such as magnetic tape or discs.
the material or form used by an artist, composer, or writer.
Mandate
an official order or commission to do something.
the authority to carry out a policy or course of action, regarded as given by the electorate to a candidate or party that is victorious in an election.
give (someone) authority to act in a certain way.
require (something) to be done; make mandatory
Messianic
Relating to the Messiah.
inspired by hope or belief in a messiah.
Mental
Relating to the part of a person that enables them to think, feel emotions and be aware of things
Mimesis
representation or imitation of the real world in art and literature.
the deliberate imitation of the behavior of one group of people by another group as a factor in social change.
another term for mimicry
Mnestic
relating to memory
Mimetic
relating to, constituting, or habitually practicing mimesis.
Mean
Intend to do or convey
Measly
contemptibly small or few.
Model
a three-dimensional representation of a person or thing or of a proposed structure, typically on a smaller scale than the original.
fashion or shape (a three-dimensional figure or object) in a malleable material such as clay or wax.
(in drawing or painting) represent so as to appear three-dimensional.
a system or thing used as an example to follow or imitate.
use (a system, procedure, etc.) as an example to follow or imitate.
a person or thing regarded as an excellent example of a specified quality
take (someone admired or respected) as an example to copy.
an actual person or place on which a specified fictional character or location is based.
a simplified description, especially a mathematical one, of a system or process to assist calculations and predictions
devise a simplified description, especially a mathematical one, of (a system or process) to assist calculations and predictions.
a person employed to display clothes by wearing them.
display (clothes) by wearing them.
a person employed to pose for an artist, photographer, or sculptor.
work as a model by displaying clothes or posing for an artist, photographer, or sculptor.
a particular design or version of a product.
Marital
relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Misstatement
a statement that is false or inaccurate
Misdemeanor
a minor wrongdoing
a nonindictable offense, regarded in the US (and formerly in the UK) as less serious than a felony.
Miscellaneous
(of items or people gathered or considered together) of various types or from different sources.
(of a collection or group) composed of members or elements of different kinds.
Mound
a rounded mass projecting above a surface.
a raised mass of earth, stones, or other compacted material, sometimes created artificially for purposes of defense or burial.
a small hill.
a large pile or quantity of something.
the elevated area from which the pitcher delivers the ball.
heap up into a rounded pile.
Moral posturing
the act of expressing opinions in a way that’s meant to signal one’s virtues to others.
Misbegotten
badly conceived, designed, or planned.
contemptible (used as a term of abuse).
Memorialize
preserve the memory of; commemorate.
Machination
a plot or scheme.
Meta-
Beyond or after
Motivational relevance
the degree to which something is perceived as personally important or meaningful, thus influencing an individual’s motivation to engage with it or pursue a specific action; essentially, how much something matters to someone and how likely it is to drive their behavior.
Morbid
characterized by an unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.
of the nature of or indicative of disease.
Motor program
a set of neural commands that the brain pre-structures before a movement sequence to allow for the movement to occur without the need for continuous feedback
Missive
a letter, especially a long or official one.
Massacre
deliberately and violently kill (a large number of people).
inflict a heavy defeat on (a sports team or contestant).
Malign
evil in nature or effect; malevolent.
(of a disease) malignant.
speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner.
Metadata
a set of data that describes and gives information about other data.
Milestone
a stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place.
an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.
Menstruate
(of a woman) discharge blood and other material from the lining of the uterus as part of the menstrual cycle
Molehole
a conical mound of soil pushed up to the surface by a mole or other burrowing animal
Marginal
relating to or situated at the edge or margin of something.
of secondary or minor importance; not central.
(of a decision or distinction) very narrow
relating to water adjacent to the land’s edge or coast.
(chiefly of costs or benefits) relating to or resulting from small or unit changes.
(of taxation) relating to increases in income.
(of taxation) relating to increases in income.
a plant that grows in water adjacent to the edge of land
Multifarious
many and of various types.
having many varied parts or aspects.
Mocking
making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive.
Mock
tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.
make (something) seem laughably unreal or impossible.
mimic (someone or something) scornfully or contemptuously.
Mouthful
a quantity of food or drink that fills or can be put in the mouth.
a long or complicated word or phrase that is difficult to say.
Mane
a growth of long hair on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal.
a person’s long or thick hair.
Malevolent
having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Mild
not severe, serious, or harsh.
(of weather) moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.
(of a feeling) not intense or extreme.
(of a medicine or cosmetic) acting gently and without causing harm.
(of food, drink, or tobacco) not sharp, hot, or strong in flavor.
gentle and not easily provoked.
Mahogany
hard reddish-brown timber from a tropical tree, used for high-quality furniture.
a rich reddish-brown color like that of mahogany wood.
the tropical American tree that produces mahogany timber, widely harvested from the wild.
used in names of trees that yield timber similar to mahogany, e.g., Philippine mahogany.
Murmuring
a soft, low, or indistinct sound produced by a person or group of people speaking quietly or at a distance.
a subdued or private expression of discontent or dissatisfaction.
an insinuation.
a low continuous sound.
Murmur
a soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people speaking quietly or at a distance.
a softly spoken or almost inaudible utterance.
the quiet or subdued expression of a particular feeling by a group of people.
a rumor.
a low continuous sound.
a recurring sound heard in the heart through a stethoscope that is usually a sign of disease or damage.
a condition in which the heart produces or is apt to produce a recurring sound indicative of disease or damage.
say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
make a low continuous sound.
say something cautiously and discreetly.
Without a murmur: without complaining
Marbled
having a streaked and patterned appearance like that of variegated marble.
(of meat) streaked with alternating layers or swirls of lean and fat.
Marble
a hard crystalline metamorphic form of limestone, typically white with mottlings or streaks of color, that is capable of taking a polish and is used in sculpture and architecture.
used in similes and comparisons with reference to the smoothness, hardness, or color of marble.
a marble sculpture.
a small ball of colored glass or similar material used as a toy.
a game in which small balls of colored glass are rolled along the ground.
one’s mental faculties.
stain or streak (something) so that it looks like variegated marble.
Pick up one’s marbles and go home: withdraw petulantly from an activity after having suffered a setback.
Mercy
compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm.
an event to be grateful for, especially because its occurrence prevents something unpleasant or provides relief from suffering.
(especially of a journey or mission) performed out of a desire to relieve suffering; motivated by compassion.
At the mercy of: completely in the power or under the control of.
Be grateful for small mercies: be relieved that an unpleasant situation is alleviated by minor advantages
Have mercy on: show compassion or forgiveness to.
Leave someone or something to the mercy of: leave someone or something exposed to probable danger or harm
Throw oneself on someone’s mercy: intentionally place oneself in a situation in which one must rely on someone else to be compassionate or lenient towards one
Mongolian
a native or inhabitant of Mongolia.
the Altaic language of Mongolia, written in an unusual vertical cursive script; related forms are spoken in northern China.
relating to Mongolia, its people, or their language.
Mournfully
in a sad or sorrowful way, or to evoke grief.
Melancholy
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
another term for melancholia (as a mental condition).
another term for black bile.
having a feeling of melancholy; sad and pensive.
causing or expressing sadness; depressing.
Maneuver
a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.
a carefully planned scheme or action, especially one involving deception.
the fact or process of taking carefully planned or deceptive action.
a large-scale military exercise of troops, warships, and other forces.
move skillfully or carefully.
carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end.
carefully manipulate a situation to achieve an end.
Momentous
(of a decision, event, or change) of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future
Mutability
liability or tendency to change.
Murky
dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist.
(of liquid) dark and dirty; not clear.
not fully explained or understood, especially with concealed dishonesty or immorality.
Mend
repair (something that is broken or damaged).
return to health; heal.
improve (an unpleasant situation, especially a disagreement).
a repair in a material.
mend fences: make peace with a person or group
mend one’s ways: improve one’s habits or behavior
on the mend: improving in health or condition; recovering
Mantelpiece
a structure of wood, marble, or stone above and around a fireplace.
a mantelshelf.
Mottled
marked with spots or smears of color.
Mottle
mark with spots or smears of color.
an irregular arrangement of spots or patches of color.
a spot or patch forming part of a mottled arrangement.
Masochistic
deriving sexual gratification from one’s own pain or humiliation.
(in general use) enjoying an activity that appears to be painful or tedious.
Mouthpiece
a thing designed to be put in or against the mouth.
a part of a musical instrument placed between or against the lips.
the part of a phone for speaking into.
the part of a tobacco pipe placed between the lips.
a mouthguard.
a person or organization that speaks on behalf of another person or organization.
a lawyer.
Megaphone
a large funnel-shaped device for amplifying and directing the voice.
utter through, or as if through, a megaphone.
Mutilate
inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on.
inflict serious damage on.
