Start with letter "M" Flashcards
majority
(mə-ˈjȯr-ə-tē)
a number or percentage equaling more than half of a total
Example: “The Republicans are currently the majority in the Senate. “
большинство
manner
(ˈma-nər)
a characteristic or customary mode of acting (custom)
Example: “She has a very forceful manner of speaking. “
манера
margin
(ˈmär-jən)
the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
Example: “Please write your name in the left margin of the page. “
допуск, край
medication
(ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən)
the act or process of medicating; a medicinal substance
Example: “The company has developed a new allergy medication. “
медикамент, лечение
mere
(ˈmir)
being nothing more than
Example: “The mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous”
всего лишь
merely
(ˈmir-lē)
nothing more than (only)
Example: “His offensive game, though, has been merely average.”
только, просто
might
(ˈmīt)
the power, authority, or resources wielded; used to say that something is possible
Example: “An impressive display of military might”
мощь, можно
moderate
(ˈmä-d(ə-)rət)
avoiding extremes of behavior or expression
Example: “There were moderate levels of chemicals in the lake”
умеренный
modest
(ˈmä-dəst)
placing a moderate estimate on one’s abilities or worth
Example: “He has only a modest amount of knowledge on the subject.”
скромный
mutual
(ˈmyü-chə-wəl)
directed by each toward the other or the others
Example: “The partnership was based on mutual admiration and understanding.”
взаимный