Macaroon
Meaning: a small sweet cake or biscuit made with ground almonds
Sentence: The coconut macaroon was stale.
Magneto
Meaning: a small electric generator that has a permanent magnet
Sentence: Magneto is used in the iginition system of engines such as of aircrafts, tractors, motorcycles.
Magnify
Meaning: to make something look bigger than it really is
Sentence: A microscope can magnify small objects so we can see them better.
Maggot
Meaning: the larva of a kind of fly
Magistrate
Meaning: an official who judges cases in a local court
Sentence: The magistrate decided to fine the accused.
Magma
Meaning: very hot liquid rock found below the earths surface.
Sentence: Magma becomes lava once it escapes from the surface of a volcano.
Majesty
Meaning: impressiveness in scale or proportion
Sentence: I was awe struck by the majesty of the great mountains.
Manager
Meaning: a person who controls something
Sentence: The manager of the cricket team arranged their matches.
Majority
Meaning: the greatest part of a group of people or things
Sentence: The majority of the class passed their exams.
Manicure
Meaning: care and treatment of hands and nails
Sentence: She has a manicure every Thursday.
Manipulate
Meaning: to handle or arrange something skilfully
Sentence: The worker learnt to manipulate the levers of the machine.
Malfunction
Meaning: faulty functioning
Sentence: A malfunction in the car?s engine caused it to stall.
Mankind
Meaning: human beings in general
Sentence: It is interesting to study the history of mankind.
Manoeuvre
Meaning: a difficult or skilful action
Sentence: Parking in a small space is a difficult manoeuvre.
Mammoth
Meaning: an extinct elephant with hairy skin and curved tusks
Manageable
Meaning: able to be coped with.
Sentence: The situation after the earthquake was far from manageable.
Marsupial
Meaning: any animal having a pouch on the front of its body in which its babies are carried e.g. a kangaroo
Sentence: Marsupial are mammals found only in Australia.
Manuscript
Meaning: something written or typed but not printed
Sentence: He submitted the manuscript to his publisher a few days ago.
Marzipan
Meaning: a soft sugary food made of ground almonds, eggs, and sugar
Sentence: The cake was iced with marzipan.
Mare
Meaning: a female horse
Margarine
Meaning: a substance used like butter, made from animal or vegetable fat
Sentence: I like to eat my toast with margarine.
Massage
Meaning: to rub and press the body to make it less stiff or less painful
Sentence: Ali will massage your shoulders to help ease the pain.
Marriage
Meaning: the state of being married; a wedding
Sentence: Their marriage took place in a local hotel.
Materialise
Meaning: to take place or start to exist as expected or planned
Sentence: His promotion failed to materialise.
Mechanic
Meaning: a person who maintains or repairs machinery
Sentence: The mechanic repaired the car engine.
Mathematics
Meaning: the study of numbers, measurements and shapes
Sentence: Mathematics is my favourite subject.
Mechanical
Meaning: to do with machines
Sentence: I do not have the mechanical skills to fix it myself.
Maximum
Meaning: the greatest possible number or amount
Sentence: He could accommodate a maximum of five people in his car.
Medicated
Meaning: containing medicine
Sentence: Medicated shampoos are useful for treating dandruff.
Mayonnaise
Meaning: a creamy sauce made from eggs, oil, vinegar
Sentence: Make the tuna sandwich with plenty of mayonnaise.
Meditate
Meaning: to think deeply and quietly
Sentence: I like to meditate before an important examination.
Mediterranean
Meaning: to do with the Mediterranean Sea or the countries round it
Sentence: She loves Mediterranean food.
Measles
Meaning: an infectious disease that causes small red spots on the skin
Sentence: The government is working out plans to control the spread of measles in the area.
Melodramatic
Meaning: emotional and overly dramatic
Sentence: She enjoys telling her stories in a melodramatic way.
Merchandising
Meaning: the selection and display of goods in a retail outlet
Sentence: Quality merchandising increases the sales of a shop.
Mercury
Meaning: a heavy silver metal that is usually liquid, used in thermometers
Sentence: Our chemistry teacher taught us the properties of mercury
Memorandum
Meaning: a record of a legal agreement which has not yet been formally prepared and signed
Sentence: The government promised to sign a memorandum with the rebel leaders.
Memorial
Meaning: something to remind people of a person or event.
Sentence: The war memorial was built to honour soldiers killed in the war.
Messenger
Meaning: a person who carries or delivers a message
Sentence: The messenger arrived on horseback.
Meteor
Meaning: a piece of rock or metal that moves through space and burns up when it enters the Earths atmosphere He saw a meteor with a telescope.
Mischief
Meaning: naughty or troublesome behaviour
Sentence: The naughty child was full of mischief.
Millennium
Meaning: a period of 1,000 years
Sentence: The year 2001 marked the beginning of a new millennium.
Minefield
Meaning: an area where explosive mines have been laid
Sentence: The world?s biggest minefield is the border between North and South Korea.
Mismanagement
Meaning: the act of managing badly or wrongly
Sentence: The captain of the team was replaced due to his mismanagement.
Mission
Meaning: a military or scientific expedition
Sentence: The explorers set out on a mission to the North Pole.
Molecule
Meaning: the smallest part into which a substance can be divided without changing its chemical nature
Sentence: We studied the structure of a molecule in chemistry class`
Mistletoe
Meaning: an evergreen shrub, with leathery leaves, yellowish flowers and waxy white berries
Sentence: They used the mistletoe to decorate the house at Christmas
Mollusc
Meaning: any of a group of animals including snails, slugs, and mussels, with soft bodies, no backbones, and sometimes external shells
Mobilise
Meaning: to assemble people or things for a particular purpose, especially for war
Sentence: The troops received orders to mobilise for war.
Monarch
Meaning: the ruler of a country
Sentence: The present monarch of Britain is Queen Elizabeth the Second.
Modernise
Meaning: to make a thing more modern, up-to-date
Sentence: We need to modernise our transport system.
Monkey
Meaning: an animal with a long tail that climbs trees and is mostly found in hot countries
Mosquito
Meaning: a kind of gnat that sucks blood
Moth
Meaning: an insect rather like a butterfly, that usually flies at night
Mountaineering
Meaning: the sport of climbing mountains
Sentence: His passion for mountaineering led him to climb Mount Everest.
Monument
Meaning: a statue, building or column etc. put up as a memorial of some person or event
Sentence: The Great Pyramid is a magnificent monument.
Mule
Meaning: an animal that is the offspring of a donkey and a mare, known for being stubborn
Moose
Meaning: a large, North American deer having large flattened antlers
Multicultural
Meaning: for or including people of different races, religions, languages and traditions
Sentence: Canada is a multicultural country.
Muscle
Meaning: bundles of fibrous tissue that can contract and relax to produce movement in parts of the body
Sentence: Exercise will help strengthen your damaged muscle.
Museum
Meaning: a place where interesting, old or valuable objects are displayed for people to see
Sentence: My mother loves spending time at the national art museum
Mussel
Meaning: a marine creature having two valves with a dark elongated shell
Mysterious
Meaning: puzzling
Sentence: The mysterious circumstances of the murder were never fully resolved.
Mystique
Meaning: an aura of mystery, power and awe that surrounds a person or thing
Sentence: The actor had been attracted to his profession by the mystique of the theatre
Mythology
Meaning: myths or the study of myths
Sentence: Greek mythology is full of interesting stories.
Macadamize
Meaning: To cover or pave, as a path or roadway, with small broken stone.
Synonyms: Brick, Cobblestone, Flagstone, Gravel, Surface, Tar, Tile, Lay Asphalt, Lay Concrete,
Antonyms: Strip, Dig Up,
Machinery
Meaning: The parts of a machine or engine, taken collectively.
Synonyms: Accouterment, Agency, Agent, Apparatus, Appliance, Channel, Contraption, Contrivance, Engine, Equipment, Gadget, Gear, Habiliments, Implement, Instrument, Materiel, Means, Mechanism, Medium, Method, Motor, Organ, Outfit, Paraphernalia, Shifts, Structure, System, Tackle, Tool, Utensil, Vehicle, Works,
Antonyms: End,
Machinist
Meaning: One who makes or repairs machines, or uses metal-working tools.
Synonyms: Artificer, Artisan, Blacksmith, Maker, Manufacturer, Mechanic, Smith, Specialist, Technician, Wright, Skilled Worker,
Antonyms: Bumbler, Unskilled,
Macrocosm
Meaning: The whole of any sphere or department of nature or knowledge to which man is related.
Synonyms: Cosmos, Nature, Totality, Whole,
Antonyms: Microcosm, Part,
Madden
Meaning: To inflame with passion.
Synonyms: Anger, Annoy, Bother, Craze, Derange, Distract, Enrage, Exasperate, Frenzy, Incense, Inflame, Infuriate, Ire, Irritate, Pester, Possess, Shatter, Umbrage, Unbalance, Unhinge, Upset, Vex, Provoke, Make See Red, Steam Up, Drive Crazy, Drive Insane, Drive Out Of Mind, Drive To Distraction,
Antonyms: Aid, Appease, Assist, Calm, Comfort, Delight, Gladden, Help, Lose, Pacify, Placate, Please, Soothe, Make Happy,
Madonna
Meaning: A painted or sculptured representation of the Virgin, usually with the infant Jesus.
Synonyms: Mary, Virgin Mary, Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother Of Our Lord, The Virgin,
Magician
Meaning: A sorcerer.
Synonyms: Charmer, Conjurer, Diviner, Enchanter, Enchantress, Exorciser, Exorcist, Genie, Genius, Illusionist, Marvel, Medium, Necromancer, Satanist, Seer, Shaman, Siren, Soothsayer, Sorcerer, Spellbinder, Thaumaturge, Trickster, Virtuoso, Voodoo, Warlock, Witch, Wizard, Prophet, Witch Doctor, Diabolist, Medicine Person, Miracle Worker, Theurgist,
Antonyms: Amateur, Rookie,
Magisterial
Meaning: Having an air of authority.
Synonyms: Autocratic, Domineering, Imperious, Masterful, Pompous,
Magistracy
Meaning: The office or dignity of a magistrate.
Synonyms: Administration, Arbitration, Area, Authority, Bailiwick, Circuit, Command, Commission, Compass, Confines, Control, Discretion, District, Domination, Dominion, Empire, Extent, Field, Hegemony, Influence, Inquisition, Limits, Might, Orbit, Power, Range, Reach, Reign, Right, Rule, Say, Scope, Slot, Sovereignty, Sphere, Supervision, Sway, Territory, Turf, Zone, Prerogative, Province, Purview,
Antonyms: Impotence, Incapacity, Powerlessness, Submission, Surrender, Weakness, Yielding,
Magnanimous
Meaning: Generous in treating or judging others.
Synonyms: Altruistic, Beneficent, Benevolent, Big, Bountiful, Charitable, Considerate, Forgiving, Free, Generous, Great, Handsome, Kindly, Knightly, Liberal, Lofty, Loose, Munificent, Noble, Selfless, Soft, Unselfish, Unstinting, Greathearted, Santa Claus, Openhanded, All Heart, Ungrudging, Has Heart In Right Place,
Antonyms: Mean, Petty, Selfish, Stingy, Suspicious, Uncharitable,
Magnate
Meaning: A person of rank or importance.
Synonyms: Aristocrat, Bigwig, Capitalist, Chief, Figure, Financier, Industrialist, Leader, Lion, Merchant, Mogul, Name, Noble, Notable, Peer, Personage, Plutocrat, Tycoon, Vip, Captain Of Industry,
Antonyms: Lowly, Nobody, Nonentity, Unknown,
Magnet
Meaning: A body possessing that peculiar form of polarity found in nature in the lodestone.
Synonyms: Allurement, Ambush, Appeal, Attraction, Bribe, Call, Camouflage, Carrot, Decoy, Delusion, Draw, Enticement, Fake, Gimmick, Hook, Illusion, Incentive, Inducement, Inveiglement, Invitation, Mousetrap, Seducement, Seduction, Snare, Sweetener, Temptation, Tout, Trap, Trick, Pull, Sitting Duck, Con Game,
Antonyms: Certainty, Deterrent, Discouragement, Fact, Hindrance, Reality, Repulsion, Truth, Warning,
Magnetize
Meaning: To make a magnet of, permanently, or temporarily.
Synonyms: Allure, Attract, Charm, Draw, Entice, Fascinate, Influence,
Antonyms: Dissuade, Repel, Repulse, Turn Off,
Magnificence
Meaning: The exhibition of greatness of action, character, intellect, wealth, or power.
Synonyms: Beauty, Brilliance, Distinction, Elegance, Flourish, Glitter, Glory, Grace, Greatness, Importance, Impressiveness, Lavishness, Loftiness, Majesty, Nobility, Nobleness, Ostentation, Ostentatiousness, Pomp, Post, Radiance, Resplendency, Richness, Show, Splendor, Stateliness, Style, Sublimity, Sumptuousness, Swank, Exaltedness, Pulchritude, Luxuriousness, Spectacularity,
Antonyms: Dullness, Insignificance, Modesty, Plainness, Simplicity, Ugliness, Unimportance,
Magnificent
Meaning: Grand or majestic in appearance, quality, or action.
Synonyms: August, Brilliant, Commanding, Elegant, Elevated, Exalted, Excellent, Fine, Glittering, Gorgeous, Grand, Grandiose, Imperial, Imposing, Impressive, Lavish, Lofty, Luxurious, Magnanimous, Majestic, Noble, Opulent, Outstanding, Palatial, Plush, Pompous, Posh, Radiant, Regal, Resplendent, Rich, Royal, Splendid, Stately, Striking, Sublime, Sumptuous, Superb, Superior, Towering, Proud,
Antonyms: Bad, Common, Homely, Humble, Ignoble, Inferior, Insignificant, Low, Lowly, Minor, Modest, Offensive, Ordinary, Poor, Regular, Small, Tiny, Ugly, Undignified, Unimportant, Unimpressive, Unrefined, Unsophisticated,
Magnitude
Meaning: Importance.
Synonyms: Consequence, Degree, Eminence, Grandeur, Greatness, Import, Mark, Moment, Note, Pith, Significance, Signification, Weight, Weightiness, Momentousness,
Antonyms: Insignificance, Littleness, Smallness, Triviality, Unimportance, Tininess,
Maharaja
Meaning: A great Hindu prince.
Synonyms: Baron, Baroness, Caesar, Caliph, Count, Countess, Czar, Czarina, Dame, Duchess, Duke, Dynast, Emperor, Empress, Kaiser, Khan, King, Lady, Lord, Magnate, Majesty, Mogul, Monarch, Oligarch, Overlord, Pasha, Potentate, Queen, Rajah, Rani, Rex, Royal, Shah, Sovereign, Sultan, Sultana, Tycoon, Prince, Mikado, Maharani, Princess, Contessa,
Antonyms: Commoner, Subject,
Maidenhood
Meaning: Virginity.
Synonyms: Abstention, Chastity, Continence, Frigidity, Impotence, Singleness, Virginity, Virtue, Purity,
Antonyms: Promiscuousness,
Maintain
Meaning: To hold or preserve in any particular state or condition.
Synonyms: Advance, Conserve, Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance, Guard, Keep, Manage, Nurture, Perpetuate, Persevere, Renew, Repair, Retain, Save, Supply, Support, Sustain, Uphold, Preserve, Protect, Prolong, Look After, Carry On, Provide, Take Care Of, Go On With, Keep Going,
Antonyms: Abandon, Condemn, Desert, Destroy, Discard, Discontinue, Finish, Forget, Halt, Hurt, Ignore, Neglect, Release, Squander, Stop, Take, Waste, Give Up, Let Go,
Maintenance
Meaning: That which supports or sustains.
Synonyms: Aliment, Alimentation, Alimony, Allowance, Bacon, Bread, Care, Carrying, Conservation, Continuance, Continuation, Food, Keep, Keeping, Livelihood, Living, Nurture, Repairs, Resources, Salt, Subsistence, Supply, Sustaining, Sustainment, Upkeep, Wherewithal, Prolongation, Preservation, Provision, Retainment,
Maize
Meaning: Indian corn: usually in the United States called simply corn.
Makeup
Meaning: The arrangements or combination of the parts of which anything is composed.
Synonyms: Blush, Face, Foundation, Greasepaint, Lipstick, Paint, Pancake, Powder, Maquillage,
Antonyms: Disorganization,
Malady
Meaning: Any physical disease or disorder, especially a chronic or deep-seated one.
Synonyms: Ache, Affection, Affliction, Ailment, Attack, Blight, Bug, Cancer, Complaint, Condition, Contagion, Debility, Disability, Disorder, Distemper, Epidemic, Fever, Flu, Illness, Infection, Infirmity, Inflammation, Plague, Sickness, Syndrome, Virus, Ill Health,
Antonyms: Comfort, Health, Relief, Strength, Good Health,
Malaria
Meaning: A fever characterized by alternating chills, fever, and sweating.
Synonyms: Ague, Miasma, Jungle Fever, Paludism,
Malcontent
Meaning: One who is dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs.
Synonyms: Complaining, Discontented, Disgruntled, Unhappy, Unsatisfied,
Malediction
Meaning: The calling down of a curse or curses.
Synonyms: Anathema, Commination, Cuss, Damn, Damnation, Damning, Darn, Denunciation, Execration, Expletive, Imprecation, Jinx, Oath, Dirty Word, Dirty Name, Whammy, Swear Word, Cuss Word, Curse Word,
Antonyms: Blessing,
Malefactor
Meaning: One who injures another.
Synonyms: Con, Convict, Culprit, Delinquent, Evildoer, Felon, Hoodlum, Jailbird, Lawbreaker, Outcast, Outlaw, Rapscallion, Rascal, Rogue, Rounder, Rowdy, Ruffian, Scamp, Scoundrel, Sinner, Thug, Transgressor, Varlet, Villain, Wretch, Wrongdoer, Bad Egg, Black Sheep, Prisoner,
Antonyms: Police,
Maleficent
Meaning: Mischievous
Sentence: Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Synonyms: bad, corrupt, destructive, hateful, heinous, hideous, malevolent, malicious, nefarious, ugly, unpleasant, vicious, vile, villainous, wicked
Antonyms: behaved, clean, decent, good, kind, moral, nice, obedient
Malevolent
Meaning: Wishing evil to others.
Synonyms: Baleful, Catty, Despiteful, Dirty, Evil, Hellish, Hostile, Lousy, Malicious, Malign, Malignant, Murder, Murderous, Pernicious, Poison, Rancorous, Rough, Sinister, Spiteful, Tough, Vengeful, Vicious, Vindictive, Waspish, Wicked,
Antonyms: Amiable, Benevolent, Friendly, Good, Harmless, Kind, Liking, Loving, Nice, Pleasant,
Malign
Meaning: To speak evil of, especially to do so falsely and severely.
Malignant
Meaning: Evil in nature or tending to do great harm or mischief.
Synonyms: Cancerous, Deadly, Destructive, Fatal, Internecine, Lethal, Mortal, Pestilential, Poisonous,
Antonyms: Benign, Harmless, Healthful, Helpful, Invigorating, Wholesome,
Malleable
Meaning: Pliant.
Synonyms: Adaptable, Compliant, Ductile, Flexible, Governable, Impressionable, Manageable, Moldable, Plastic, Pliant, Soft, Submissive, Supple, Tractable, Tractile, Transformable, Workable, Yielding, Putty In Hands, Rolls With Punches,
Antonyms: Firm, Inflexible, Rigid, Stiff, Unadaptable,
Mallet
Meaning: A wooden hammer.
Synonyms: Baton, Billy, Blackjack, Bludgeon, Business, Cosh, Cudgel, Hammer, Hickory, Mace, Persuader, Quarterstaff, Rosewood, Sap, Shill, Shillelagh, Staff, Truncheon, Works, Nightstick, Swatter, Conk Buster, Convincer,
Maltreat
Meaning: To treat ill, unkindly, roughly, or abusively.
Synonyms: Damage, Harm, Injure, Mishandle, Misuse, Victimize,
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Benefit, Fix, Help, Improve, Mend, Treat Well,
Man-trap
Meaning: A place or structure dangerous to human life.
Mandate
Meaning: A command.
Synonyms: Authorization, Behest, Bidding, Charge, Command, Commission, Decree, Dictate, Directive, Edict, Fiat, Imperative, Injunction, Instruction, Okay, Precept, Sanction, Warrant, Word, Green Light, Carte Blanche, Blank Check,
Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question, Refusal, Request, Veto,
Mandatory
Meaning: Expressive of positive command, as distinguished from merely directory.
Synonyms: Binding, Commanding, Compelling, Compulsory, Essential, Forced, Imperative, Imperious, Indispensable, Involuntary, Needful, Obligatory, Requisite, Compulsatory, De Rigueur, Irremissible,
Antonyms: Free, Inessential, Nonessential, Optional, Secondary, Unforced, Unnecessary, Voluntary,
Mane
Meaning: The long hair growing upon and about the neck of certain animals, as the horse and the lion.
Synonyms: Aigrette, Caruncle, Chine, Cockscomb, Comb, Crown, Feather, Hogback, Panache, Plume, Ridge, Tassel, Tuft,
Antonyms: Bottom, Nadir,
Man-eater
Meaning: An animal that devours human beings.
Maneuver
Meaning: To make adroit or artful moves: manage affairs by strategy.
Synonyms: Action, Angle, Artifice, Contrivance, Demarche, Device, Dodge, Feint, Finesse, Gambit, Game, Gimmick, Intrigue, Jig, Machination, Manipulation, Measure, Movement, Plan, Play, Plot, Ploy, Ruse, Scheme, Shuffle, Step, Stratagem, Stunt, Subterfuge, Trick, Proceeding, Procedure, Fancy Footwork, Shenanigans,
Antonyms: Cessation, Honesty, Ignorance, Inaction, Inactivity, Openness, Stoppage,
Mania
Meaning: Insanity.
Synonyms: Aberration, Bee, Bug, Compulsion, Craving, Craze, Craziness, Delirium, Dementia, Derangement, Desire, Disorder, Enthusiasm, Fad, Fancy, Fascination, Fetish, Frenzy, Furor, Grabber, Infatuation, Insanity, Lunacy, Monomania, Obsession, Partiality, Passion, Rage, Thing, Tiger, Preoccupation, Ax To Grind, Id?e Fixe, Bee In Bonnet, Bug In Ear,
Antonyms: Balance, Calmness, Conformity, Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Indifference, Soundness,
Maniac
Meaning: a person raving with madness.
Synonyms: Bedlamite, Bigot, Crackpot, Enthusiast, Fan, Fanatic, Fiend, Flake, Freak, Kook, Loon, Loony, Lunatic, Nut, Schizoid, Screwball, Zealot, Psycho, Psychopath, Nutcase,
Manifesto
Meaning: A public declaration, making announcement, explanation or defense of intentions, or motives.
Synonyms: Announcement, Notice, Platform, Policy, Promulgation, Public Notice, Proclamation, Statement Of Belief,
Manliness
Meaning: The qualities characteristic of a true man, as bravery, resolution, etc.
Synonyms: Boldness, Courage, Manhood, Strength, Virility, Manfulness, Manlikeness,
Mannerism
Meaning: Constant or excessive adherence to one manner, style, or peculiarity, as of action or conduct.
Synonyms: Affectation, Air, Characteristic, Eccentricity, Foible, Habit, Idiosyncrasy, Oddness, Pose, Queerness, Quirk, Singularity, Trait, Trick, Pretension,
Antonyms: Honesty,
Manor
Meaning: The landed estate of a lord or nobleman.
Synonyms: Castle, Chateau, Estate, House, Land, Mansion, Villa,
Mantel
Meaning: The facing, sometimes richly ornamented, about a fireplace, including the usual shelf above it.
Synonyms: Mantelpiece, Mantelshelf,
Manufacturer
Meaning: A person engaged in manufacturing as a business.
Synonyms: Builder, Business, Company, Constructor, Corporation, Craftsman, Fabricator, Operator, Producer,
Manumit
Meaning: To set free from bondage.
Synonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Bail, Bimonthly, Clear, Deliver, Demobilize, Discharge, Disengage, Disenthrall, Dismiss, Emancipate, Enfranchise, Extricate, Liberate, Loose, Loosen, Pardon, Parole, Ransom, Redeem, Release, Relieve, Reprieve, Rescue, Save, Spring, Unbind, Unchain, Undo, Unleash, Untie, Bail Out, Cut Loose, Turn Out, Let Off, Let Off The Hook, Set Free, Let Out, Let Loose, Disimprison, Put On The Street,
Antonyms: Bind, Blame, Condemn, Convict, Damn, Detain, Employ, Engage, Fasten, Harm, Hire, Hold, Hurt, Imprison, Injure, Keep, Limit, Maintain, Restrain, Sentence, Punish,
Marine
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the sea or matters connected with the sea.
Synonyms: Abyssal, Aquatic, Coastal, Hydrographic, Littoral, Maritime, Nautical, Naval, Navigational, Neptunian, Oceanic, Oceanographic, Pelagic, Sea, Seafaring, Seagoing, Seashore, Seaside, Shore, Natatorial, Saltwater,
Antonyms: Freshwater,
Maritime
Meaning: Situated on or near the sea.
Synonyms: Aquatic, Marine, Naval, Oceanic, Pelagic, Seafaring, Seagoing,
Maroon
Meaning: To put ashore and abandon (a person) on a desolate coast or island.
Synonyms: Beach, Desert, Forsake, Isolate, Leave, Strand, Cast Away, Cast Ashore,
Antonyms: Care, Help, Maintain, Rescue, Save, Take Care,
Martial
Meaning: Pertaining to war or military operations.
Synonyms: Aggressive, Bellicose, Belligerent, Combative, Hostile, Military, Soldierly, Warlike, Pugnacious,
Antonyms: Civil, Kind, Nice, Peaceful,
Martian
Meaning: Pertaining to Mars, either the Roman god of war or the planet.
Synonyms: Space Being, Little Green Man, Men From Outer Space, Space Inhabitant,
Martyrdom
Meaning: Submission to death or persecution for the sake of faith or principle.
Synonyms: Affliction, Agonizing, Agony, Anguish, Crucifixion, Devotion, Distress, Mortification, Ordeal, Pain, Persecution, Sacrifice, Torment, Torture, Unselfishness,
Antonyms: Comfort, Contentment, Happiness, Health, Joy, Pleasure, Relief, Satisfaction,
Marvel
Meaning: To be astonished and perplexed because of (something).
Synonyms: Curiosity, Genius, Miracle, Phenomenon, Portent, Sensation, Stunner, Whiz, Prodigy, Something Else,
Antonyms: Expectation, Normality,
Masonry
Meaning: The art or work of constructing, as buildings, walls, etc., with regularly arranged stones.
Synonyms: Brickwork, Stonework, Trade, Ashlar,
Masquerade
Meaning: A social party composed of persons masked and costumed so as to be disguised.
Synonyms: Carnival, Circus, Cloak, Color, Costume, Cover, Deception, Dissimulation, Domino, Facade, Festivity, Front, Guise, Impersonation, Imposture, Mask, Masking, Mummery, Personation, Pose, Revel, Screen, Show, Subterfuge, Veil, Pretense, Mardi Gras, Costume Ball,
Antonyms: Honesty, Openness, Reality, Truth,
Massacre
Meaning: The unnecessary and indiscriminate killing of human beings.
Synonyms: Annihilation, Assassination, Bloodbath, Bloodshed, Butchery, Carnage, Decimation, Extermination, Genocide, Murder, Slaughter, Slaying,
Antonyms: Bear, Create, Save, Preserve, Give Birth,
Massive
Meaning: Of considerable bulk and weight.
Synonyms: Big, Bulky, Colossal, Cracking, Cumbersome, Cumbrous, Elephantine, Enormous, Extensive, Gargantuan, Gigantic, Grand, Great, Gross, Heavy, Hefty, Huge, Hulking, Immense, Imposing, Impressive, Mammoth, Mighty, Monster, Monumental, Mountainous, Ponderous, Solid, Stately, Substantial, Titanic, Towering, Tremendous, Unwieldy, Vast, Walloping, Weighty, Whopping, Prodigious,
Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant, Limited, Little, Miniature, Minor, Minute, Narrow, Poor, Short, Slight, Small, Teeny, Tiny, Trivial, Unimportant, Unimposing, Unimpressive, Weak,
Masterpiece
Meaning: A superior production.
Synonyms: Classic, Cream, Flower, Gem, Jewel, Model, Monument, Perfection, Showpiece, Standard, Treasure, Prize, Tour De Force, Magnum Opus, Pi?ce De R?sistance, Cream Of The Crop, Master Work,
Antonyms: Worst,
Mastery
Meaning: The attainment of superior skill.
Synonyms: Ability, Acquirement, Adeptness, Adroitness, Attainment, Capacity, Cleverness, Comprehension, Cunning, Deftness, Dexterity, Expertism, Expertness, Familiarity, Finesse, Genius, Grasp, Grip, Ken, Knack, Knowledge, Mastership, Power, Skill, Understanding, Virtuosity, Wizardry, Proficiency, Prowess,
Antonyms: Amateurishness, Clumsiness, Failure, Ignorance, Impotence, Inability, Incompetence, Inefficiency, Ineptness, Lack, Misinterpretation, Mistake, Misunderstanding, Surrender, Want, Weakness,
Material
Meaning: That of which anything is composed or may be constructed.
Synonyms: Actual, Animal, Appreciable, Carnal, Concrete, Corporeal, Earthly, Fleshly, Incarnate, Objective, Palpable, Perceptible, Phenomenal, Physical, Real, Sensible, Sensual, Substantial, True, Worldly, Nonspiritual,
Antonyms: Dishonest, Ethereal, False, Immaterial, Imperceptible, Incorporeal, Intangible, Invalid, Irrelevant, Mental, Spiritual, Unimportant, Unsubstantial,
Materialize
Meaning: To take perceptible or substantial form.
Synonyms: Actualize, Appear, Coalesce, Develop, Embody, Emerge, Evolve, Exteriorize, Externalize, Happen, Hypostatize, Manifest, Metamorphose, Objectify, Occur, Personalize, Personify, Realize, Reify, Substantialize, Substantiate, Symbolize, Typify, Unfold, Visualize, Turn Up, Take Place, Take Form, Come To Pass, Come About, Be Incarnate, Be Realized, Become Concrete, Become Real, Become Visual, Entify, Make Real, Pragmatize,
Antonyms: Decrease, Disappear, Halt, Hide, Leave, Lose, Stop,
Maternal
Meaning: Pertaining or peculiar to a mother or to motherhood.
Synonyms: Affectionate, Kind, Parental, Sympathetic, Protective,
Antonyms: Paternal,
Matinee
Meaning: An entertainment (especially theatrical) held in the daytime.
Synonyms: Entertainment, Movie, Performance, Play, Show,
Antonyms: Work,
Matricide
Meaning: The killing, especially the murdering, of one's mother.
Matrimony
Meaning: The union of a man and a woman in marriage.
Synonyms: Alliance, Bells, Marriage, Match, Nuptials, Union, Wedding, Wedlock, Wedding Ceremony, Conjugality, Connubiality, Wedding Bells, Shotgun Wedding, Marital Rites,
Antonyms: Divorce, Separation,
Matrix
Meaning: That which contains and gives shape or form to anything.
Synonyms: Cast, Forge, Form, Grid, Model, Mold, Origin, Pattern, Source, Womb,
Antonyms: Disorganization, Effect, End, Result,
Matter of fact
Meaning: Something that has actual and undeniable existence or reality.
Synonyms: Amount, Being, Body, Constituents, Corporeality, Element, Entity, Individual, Material, Materialness, Object, Phenomenon, Quantity, Stuff, Substantiality, Sum, Thing, Protoplasm, Corporeity, Physical World,
Antonyms: Abstract, Concept, Inanimate, Insignificance, Meaninglessness, Nothing, Nothingness, Zero,
Maudlin
Meaning: Foolishly and tearfully affectionate.
Synonyms: Bathetic, Confused, Drippy, Gushing, Insipid, Lachrymose, Mawkish, Mushy, Romantic, Schmaltzy, Sentimental, Slush, Soap, Soapy, Soppy, Syrupy, Tearful, Weak, Weepy, Befuddled,
Antonyms: Calm, Pragmatic, Unemotional, Unimaginative, Unromantic,
Mausoleum
Meaning: A tomb of more than ordinary size or architectural pretensions.
Synonyms: Burial, Catacomb, Cemetery, Coffin, Crypt, Grave, Monument, Sepulcher, Vault, Charnel House, Burial Chamber, Burial Place,
Mawkish
Meaning: Sickening or insipid.
Synonyms: Bathetic, Cloying, Feeble, Gooey, Gushing, Gushy, Maudlin, Mushy, Nauseating, Romantic, Sappy, Schmaltzy, Sickening, Sloppy, Teary,
Antonyms: Calm, Serious, Unemotional,
Maxim
Meaning: A principle accepted as true and acted on as a rule or guide.
Synonyms: Adage, Aphorism, Apophthegm, Axiom, Belief, Byword, Canon, Commonplace, Device, Dictum, Epithet, Formula, Law, Moral, Motto, Platitude, Precept, Rule, Saw, Tenet, Theorem, Truism, Proverb, Prescript, Brocard,
Maze
Meaning: A labyrinth.
Synonyms: Bewilderment, Convolution, Entanglement, Imbroglio, Intricacy, Jungle, Knot, Meander, Meandering, Mesh, Miscellany, Morass, Muddle, Network, Perplexity, Quandary, Skein, Snarl, Tangle, Torsion, Twist, Uncertainty, Web, Winding, Hodgepodge, Puzzle,
Antonyms: Certainty, Line, Order, Organization,
Mead
Meaning: A meadow.
Synonyms: Acreage, Enclosure, Garden, Glebe, Grassland, Green, Ground, Lea, Meadow, Moorland, Pasture, Patch, Plot, Range, Terrain, Territory, Tillage, Tract, Vineyard, Farmland,
Antonyms: Sky,
Meager
Meaning: scanty.
Synonyms: Bare, Barren, Deficient, Exiguous, Flimsy, Inappreciable, Inconsiderable, Infertile, Insubstantial, Insufficient, Little, Mere, Minimum, Miserable, Paltry, Scant, Scanty, Scrimp, Scrimpy, Shabby, Short, Skimp, Skimpy, Slender, Slight, Spare, Sparse, Subtle, Tenuous, Unfinished, Unfruitful, Unproductive, Wanting, Weak, Puny, Too Little Too Late,
Antonyms: Adequate, Ample, Big, Enough, Fat, Full, Generous, Large, Liberal, Plentiful, Plenty, Rich, Significant, Substantial, Sufficient, Wealthy, Wide,
Mealy-mouthed
Meaning: Afraid to express facts or opinions plainly.
Meander
Meaning: To wind and turn while proceeding in a course.
Synonyms: Change, Drift, Extravagate, Gallivant, Peregrinate, Ramble, Range, Recoil, Roam, Rove, Snake, Stray, Stroll, Turn, Twine, Twist, Vagabond, Wind, Traipse, Be All Over The Map, Get Sidetracked,
Antonyms: Stay, Straighten, Untwist, Go Direct, Stay On Path,
Mechanics
Meaning: The branch of physics that treats the phenomena caused by the action of forces.
Synonyms: Logistics, Mechanism, Workings, Procedures,
Meddlesome
Meaning: Interfering.
Synonyms: Busy, Busybody, Chiseling, Curious, Encumbering, Hindering, Impeding, Impertinent, Interposing, Interrupting, Intruding, Intrusive, Meddling, Mischievous, Nosy, Obstructive, Officious, Snooping, Snoopy, Tampering, Troublesome, Pushy, Prying, Intermeddling, Kibitzing,
Antonyms: Avoiding, Dodging, Ignorant,
Medial
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the middle.
Synonyms: Average, Center, Central, Mean, Median, Ordinary,
Mediate
Meaning: To effect by negotiating as an agent between parties.
Synonyms: Aag, Arbitrate, Conciliate, Deal, Intercede, Interfere, Intermediate, Interpose, Intervene, Moderate, Negotiate, Reconcile, Referee, Resolve, Settle, Umpire, Propitiate, Make Peace, Make A Deal, Bring To Terms, Step In, Meet Halfway, Act As Middle, Restore Harmony
Antonyms: Argue, Contend, Disagree, Fight, Refuse
Medicine
Meaning: A substance possessing or reputed to possess curative or remedial properties.
Synonyms: Anesthetic, Antibiotic, Antidote, Antiseptic, Balm, Biologic, Capsule, Cure, Dose, Drug, Elixir, Injection, Inoculation, Liniment, Lotion, Medicament, Medication, Ointment, Pharmaceutical, Physic, Pill, Potion, Remedy, Salve, Sedative, Serum, Tablet, Tincture, Tonic, Vaccination, Vaccine, Prescription, Antitoxin,
Antonyms: Disease,
Medieval
Meaning: Belonging or relating to or descriptive of the middle ages.
Synonyms: Antediluvian, Antiquated, Antique, Archaic, Feudal, Gothic, Old, Unenlightened, Primitive,
Antonyms: Current, Modern, New, Present,
Mediocre
Meaning: Ordinary.
Meditation
Meaning: The turning or revolving of a subject in the mind.
Synonyms: Concentration, Introspection, Pondering, Reflection, Rumination, Deep Thought, Quiet Time,
Medley
Meaning: A composition of different songs or parts of songs arranged to run as a continuous whole.
Synonyms: Assortment, Brew, Collection, Combo, Composition, Confusion, Conglomeration, Farrago, Jumble, Melee, Mingling, Mishmash, Mixture, Pasticcio, Pastiche, Patchwork, Potpourri, Salmagundi, Variety, Hodgepodge, M?lange, Mixed Bag,
Antonyms: Order, Organization, Singularity, Loneness,
Meliorate
Meaning: To make better or improve, as in quality or social or physical condition.
Synonyms: Better, Improve, Soften,
Antonyms: Worsen,
Mellifluous
Meaning: Sweetly or smoothly flowing.
Synonyms: Agreeable, Dulcet, Fluid, Harmonic, Honeyed, Mellow, Pleasing, Resonant, Songful, Soothing, Symphonious, Tuned, Tuneful, Mellifluent, Euphonic,
Melodious
Meaning: Characterized by a sweet succession of sounds.
Synonyms: Accordant, Agreeable, Assonant, Canorous, Clear, Concordant, Dulcet, Euphonious, Harmonic, Mellifluous, Mellow, Melodic, Musical, Pleasing, Resonant, Silvery, Soft, Songful, Sweet, Symphonic, Symphonious, Tuned, Tuneful, In Tune, Euphonic,
Antonyms: Discordant, Grating, Inharmonious,
Melodrama
Meaning: A drama with a romantic story or plot and sensational situation and incidents.
Synonyms: Anticlimax, Comedown, Letdown, Mush, Schmaltz,
Antonyms: Boon,
Memento
Meaning: A souvenir.
Synonyms: Keepsake, Memorial, Relic, Remembrance, Reminder, Token, Trace, Trophy, Vestige, Remembrancer,
Memorable
Meaning: Noteworthy.
Synonyms: Catchy, Celebrated, Critical, Crucial, Decisive, Distinguished, Enduring, Eventful, Extraordinary, Famous, Great, Heavy, Heavyweight, Historic, Hot, Illustrious, Important, Impressive, Indelible, Interesting, Lasting, Meaningful, Momentous, Monumental, Notable, Observable, Remarkable, Rubric, Serious, Signal, Something, Standout, Striking, Super, Terrible, Terrific, Unforgettable,
Antonyms: Boring, Commonplace, Dull, Forgettable, Inconsequential, Insignificant, Little, Normal, Ordinary, Poor, Powerless, Small, Trivial, Unimportant, Unimpressive, Unknown, Unremarkable, Usual, Weak, Worthless,
Menace
Meaning: A threat.
Synonyms: Annoyance, Caution, Commination, Hazard, Intimidation, Jeopardy, Nuisance, Peril, Plague, Risk, Scare, Threat, Thunder, Trouble, Troublemaker, Warning,
Antonyms: Aid, Assistance, Certainty, Comfort, Delight, Happiness, Help, Pleasure, Safety, Surety,
Menagerie
Meaning: A collection of wild animals, especially when kept for exhibition.
Synonyms: Aquarium, Collection, Exhibition, Zoological Garden, Wildlife Park,
Mendacious
Meaning: Untrue.
Synonyms: Deceitful, Deceptive, Duplicitous, Equivocating, Erroneous, Fallacious, False, Fraudulent, Insincere, Lying, Paltering, Perfidious, Perjured, Shifty, Spurious, Untrue, Untruthful, Wrong, Prevaricating, Fibbing,
Antonyms: Frank, Honest, Sincere, Truthful,