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1
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Matrix

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Beguilement

an environment or material in which something develops

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Meaningfulness

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Quality of having meaning

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Metaphysics

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the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things

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Maxim

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a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.

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Magic

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The power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious or supernatural forces.

having or apparently having supernatural powers.

Illusion

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Meaning

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Intended message or purpose of something

Intending to convey or do

Implication for behavioral output

Confident activity

Felt confident reality

Intention

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Motivation

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Propelling desire caused by a vision

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Message

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A potential stimulus, which could be used to find useful activities

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Mania

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mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.

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10
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Mind

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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

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11
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Mollify

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appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).

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Millinery

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women’s hats.

the trade or business of a milliner.

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Metonymy

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a figure of speech in which one word is substituted for another word that it is closely associated with

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14
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Morality

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How to act

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Microcosm

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a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristic qualities or features of something much larger

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Moral

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Concerned with the principles of right and wrong and how to behave

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Metaphor

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Analogy without like or as

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Moral

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Implications for behavior

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Moral relativism

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the idea that there are no universal moral principles and that moral judgments are relative to a specific perspective

20
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Methodology

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a system of methods used in a particular area of activity.

21
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Micro

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Extremely small.

22
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Motivational

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relating to the reasons for acting in a particular way.

23
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Modulate

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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).

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Mutter

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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.

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Muster

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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).

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Motivational significance

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the idea that information is processed and assessed as relevant to an individual’s goals

27
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Meaningful

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Message full or purposeful

28
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Mutable

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liable to change.

inconstant in one’s affections.

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Mature

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to become or be more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way

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Moult

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(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.

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Mass media

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Technology that is intended to reach a mass audience

32
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Magical

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Producing magic

33
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Management by objectives

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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.

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Medium

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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.

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Mandate

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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

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Messianic

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Relating to the Messiah.

inspired by hope or belief in a messiah.

37
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Mental

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Relating to the part of a person that enables them to think, feel emotions and be aware of things

38
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Mimesis

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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

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Mnestic

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relating to memory

40
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Mimetic

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relating to, constituting, or habitually practicing mimesis.

41
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Mean

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Intend to do or convey

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Measly

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contemptibly small or few.

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Model

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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.

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Marital

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relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.

45
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Misstatement

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a statement that is false or inaccurate

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