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  1. 1 my Belonging to or associated with the speaker.
  2. 2 ME The object form of "I" — used for the speaker when they are not the one doing the action, e.g. after a verb or...
  3. 3 more To a greater degree or extent.
  4. 4 make To create, produce, or build something.
  5. 5 may Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
  6. 6 most The greatest in amount, degree, or number.
  7. 7 much A large amount of something, usually something uncountable.
  8. 8 made (dialectal, archaic) A maggot or grub.
  9. 9 many A large but unspecified number of (used with countable nouns).
  10. 10 man An adult male human being.
  11. 11 must Used to say that something is required or necessary.
  12. 12 might Great power, strength, or force.
  13. 13 money Coins and banknotes used to buy things.
  14. 14 mean To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
  15. 15 making The act or process of creating, building, or producing something.
  16. 16 music Sounds arranged in a pleasing or expressive way using melody, rhythm, and harmony.
  17. 17 men The plural of "man" — adult male humans, or (in older or formal usage) people in general.
  18. 18 means A method, tool, or resource used to achieve a particular result.
  19. 19 mind The part of a person responsible for thought, awareness, memory, and reasoning.
  20. 20 maybe Perhaps; possibly, but not certainly.
  21. 21 matter Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
  22. 22 million The number 1,000,000; a thousand thousand.
  23. 23 months A woman's monthly menstrual period (dated or dialectal usage).
  24. 24 major Of great importance, size, or seriousness.
  25. 25 minutes The official written record of what was said and decided at a meeting.
  26. 26 morning The early part of the day, from midnight or dawn up to noon.
  27. 27 move To change position or location.
  28. 28 myself Used as the object of a verb or preposition when the speaker is also the subject.
  29. 29 market A place, physical or online, where goods are bought and sold.
  30. 30 meet To come face to face with someone, whether by chance or by arrangement.
  31. 31 main Most important; primary or chief.
  32. 32 mother A female parent.
  33. 33 march A steady, rhythmic style of walking used especially by soldiers and marching bands.
  34. 34 military Relating to soldiers, armies, or armed forces.
  35. 35 minister A politician who heads a government department.
  36. 36 Moment A surname.
  37. 37 miss To fail to hit, catch, reach, or make contact with something.
  38. 38 member A person who belongs to a group, club, organisation, or team.
  39. 39 media The organizations and channels — television, newspapers, radio, and the internet — that gather and spread news...
  40. 40 middle The point or part equally distant from the edges, ends, or extremes of something.
  41. 41 month One of the twelve divisions of the calendar year, originally tied to the cycle of the moon.
  42. 42 meeting A gathering of people organized for a particular purpose, such as making decisions or sharing information.
  43. 43 met Past tense and past participle of meet: encountered someone or something, or came together.
  44. 44 model A small-scale or simplified copy of something, used to represent it.
  45. 45 medical Relating to the treatment of illness and the practice of medicine.
  46. 46 movie A film made for entertainment, shown in cinemas or streamed at home.
  47. 47 Michael A common male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tra...
  48. 48 management The process of planning, organizing, and directing resources or people to achieve a goal.
  49. 49 mine Belonging to me; the possessive form of "I" used on its own, without a following noun.
  50. 50 match An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.
  51. 51 mom Mother (chiefly North American usage).
  52. 52 message A piece of information sent from one person to another, whether spoken, written, or electronic.
  53. 53 modern Relating to the present time or recent style, rather than the past.
  54. 54 mark A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
  55. 55 married Having a husband or wife; joined in marriage.
  56. 56 missing Not able to be found; gone from where it should be.
  57. 57 moved Emotionally affected, often touched or saddened.
  58. 58 material A substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
  59. 59 moving Causing strong feelings, especially sadness or sympathy.
  60. 60 majority More than half of a group or total.
  61. 61 miles (informal) By a large margin; a lot — used to strengthen a comparison.
  62. 62 minute A unit of time equal to sixty seconds, or one sixtieth of an hour.
  63. 63 marriage The legally or socially recognised union of two people as partners in life.
  64. 64 master A person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.
  65. 65 machine A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a task.
  66. 66 manager A person responsible for running a business, department, team, or similar organization.
  67. 67 mission A specific task or purpose someone is sent to carry out.
  68. 68 male Of the sex that produces sperm rather than eggs, in humans, animals, or plants.
  69. 69 meaning The idea or sense that a word, action, or symbol is intended to convey.
  70. 70 mass A large body or quantity of matter without a definite shape.
  71. 71 mouth The opening in the face used for eating and speaking.
  72. 72 multiple More than one; several.
  73. 73 memory The brain's ability to store and recall information or past experiences.
  74. 74 method A particular way or process of doing something.
  75. 75 murder The crime of deliberately killing another person.
  76. 76 map A drawing or diagram showing the layout of an area, such as roads, borders, or landmarks.
  77. 77 mental Relating to the mind, thinking, or intellectual activity, rather than the body.
  78. 78 mid Being in a middle position; middle.
  79. 79 mobile Able to move or be moved easily, rather than staying fixed in one place.
  80. 80 Mary A female given name of Hebrew or Aramaic origin.
  81. 81 Monday The day of the week following Sunday and preceding Tuesday.
  82. 82 mostly For the greater part; mainly or generally.
  83. 83 metal A class of chemical elements (and their alloys) that are typically shiny, hard, and good conductors of heat an...
  84. 84 museum A building or institution that collects, preserves, and displays objects of scientific, historical, cultural,...
  85. 85 mention To refer to or speak about something briefly, without going into detail.
  86. 86 mountain A very tall, steep natural landform rising well above the surrounding land.
  87. 87 martin A small, swift-flying bird related to the swallow, known for catching insects on the wing.
  88. 88 mike An informal short form of "microphone".
  89. 89 mad Angry or annoyed.
  90. 90 magic The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explan...
  91. 91 marketing The business activity of promoting and selling products or services, including advertising and market research...
  92. 92 measure To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.
  93. 93 ministry A government department headed by a minister.
  94. 94 moon The natural satellite that orbits the Earth, visible in the night sky.
  95. 95 mail Letters, parcels, and other items sent through the postal system.
  96. 96 medicine A substance taken to treat or prevent illness.
  97. 97 movies The cinema industry or a trip to see a film, informally.
  98. 98 mainly For the most part; chiefly.
  99. 99 minimum The smallest amount, level, or degree possible or allowed.
  100. 100 mix To combine two or more substances or things together so they blend.
  101. 101 manner The way something is done or happens.
  102. 102 milk A white liquid produced by female mammals to feed their young, especially cow's milk used as a food and drink...
  103. 103 mistake An action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.
  104. 104 magazine A periodical publication containing articles, photos, or features by various writers, usually on a particular...
  105. 105 maintain To keep something in its current, good condition over time.
  106. 106 massive Extremely large in size, extent, or degree.
  107. 107 mM Abbreviation for millimetre, a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of a metre.
  108. 108 mode A particular way or method of doing something.
  109. 109 Ms A title placed before a woman's name that doesn't reveal whether she is married.
  110. 110 ma An informal word for "mother".
  111. 111 max Shortened form of maximum: the greatest amount or level possible.
  112. 112 maximum The greatest amount, level, or degree that is possible or allowed.
  113. 113 meat The flesh of an animal used as food.
  114. 114 medium A method or channel used to communicate or express something.
  115. 115 minor Lesser in size, seriousness, or importance compared with something else.
  116. 116 mixed Made up of different types or elements combined together.
  117. 117 marine Relating to the sea, ships, or naval matters.
  118. 118 Mayor A surname derived from the occupational or official title of mayor.
  119. 119 messages Plural of message: pieces of communication sent between people. In some dialects, also used to mean groceries...
  120. 120 motion Movement from one place or position to another.
  121. 121 moves Skill or style in dancing or physical action, informally.
  122. 122 Muslim A follower of the religion of Islam.
  123. 123 manage To be in charge of running something, such as a business, team, or project.
  124. 124 marked Clearly noticeable; obvious.
  125. 125 mate A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
  126. 126 Matt A masculine given name, a short form of Matthew, of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God."
  127. 127 motor A machine that converts energy, such as electricity or fuel, into motion.
  128. 128 multi Informal short form for anything described as multi- something, most often used loosely as a prefix in casual...
  129. 129 musical Relating to music, or produced by music.
  130. 130 manufacturing The business or process of turning raw materials into finished products, usually at scale.
  131. 131 mess A dirty, untidy, or disorganized state of things; also, a difficult or awkward situation.
  132. 132 mile A unit of distance equal to 1,760 yards, or about 1.6 kilometres.
  133. 133 Manchester A major city in northwestern England, historically central to the Industrial Revolution and now known for musi...
  134. 134 Marks An English surname derived from the given name Mark.
  135. 135 mining The industry or process of extracting minerals, ores, or other resources from the earth.
  136. 136 moral Concerned with right and wrong behaviour, or conforming to accepted standards of good conduct.
  137. 137 meal Food prepared and eaten together, typically at a set time of day.
  138. 138 Moscow The capital and largest city of Russia.
  139. 139 maintained Kept in good condition through regular care.
  140. 140 minority A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
  141. 141 marry To become someone's husband or wife in a legal or religious ceremony.
  142. 142 mirror A smooth, reflective surface, usually glass backed with metal, that shows an image of what is in front of it.
  143. 143 muscle Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
  144. 144 mystery Something unexplained, unknown, or puzzling.
  145. 145 Mac An informal way to address a man whose name you don't know.
  146. 146 membership The state or status of belonging to a group or organisation.
  147. 147 Miami A member of an Algonquian-speaking Indigenous people originally from the Great Lakes region of North America.
  148. 148 Microsoft By extension, any company whose products or brand become so common that they dominate everyday use.
  149. 149 Miller A person whose job is running a mill, especially one that grinds grain into flour.
  150. 150 monitor A screen used to display output from a computer or other device.
  151. 151 monster A frightening, dangerous creature, often imaginary or mythical.
  152. 152 mood A temporary state of mind or feeling.
  153. 153 meanwhile At the same time, often in a different place or context.
  154. 154 mount A hill or mountain, especially used before a proper name.
  155. 155 merely Only, and nothing more than; simply.
  156. 156 Mexican A person from Mexico or of Mexican descent.
  157. 157 mum Mother — the common British and Irish term.
  158. 158 monthly Happening or produced once every month.
  159. 159 masters A postgraduate degree awarded after a bachelor's.
  160. 160 mini Very small; a miniature version of something.
  161. 161 morgan A unit used by geneticists to describe how far apart two genes sit on a chromosome, based on how often they ar...
  162. 162 Maria A female given name of Hebrew origin, a Latin form of Mary.
  163. 163 Madrid The capital and largest city of Spain.
  164. 164 managing Holding overall control or day-to-day responsibility, as in a job title.
  165. 165 math The study of numbers, shapes, and quantities; short for mathematics.
  166. 166 moreover On top of what has already been said; furthermore.
  167. 167 mechanism A system of moving parts that performs a function within a machine.
  168. 168 medal A flat metal disc awarded as a prize or honor, often for achievement or bravery.
  169. 169 Matthew A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God," and the name of one of the four Gospels.
  170. 170 mechanical Relating to machines or the physical forces and motion they involve.
  171. 171 meets Third-person singular present of "meet" — comes together with, encounters, or satisfies.
  172. 172 Michigan A U.S. state in the Great Lakes region, bordered by four of the five Great Lakes.
  173. 173 min A common abbreviation for "minute" or "minimum".
  174. 174 memorial A monument, structure, or event created to honour and remember a person or a past event.
  175. 175 municipal Belonging to or run by a city or town's local government.
  176. 176 manual A book giving instructions on how to use or operate something.
  177. 177 measured Careful, deliberate, and controlled rather than rash.
  178. 178 menu A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant, café, or event.
  179. 179 midnight Twelve o'clock at night; the moment the day changes.
  180. 180 mouse A small rodent with a long tail, common in houses and fields.
  181. 181 mutual Felt or done equally by both sides; shared between two or more people.
  182. 182 Mars The fourth planet from the sun, known for its reddish colour.
  183. 183 modified Changed or adjusted from an original form.
  184. 184 monitoring The ongoing act of watching, checking, or tracking something to catch changes or problems.
  185. 185 makeup The way something is put together; its composition or make-up of parts.
  186. 186 mill A machine, or the building housing it, used to grind grain into flour.
  187. 187 moderate Neither too much nor too little; reasonable in amount or degree.
  188. 188 mama An affectionate, informal word for mother, often used by young children.
  189. 189 Marie A female given name of Hebrew origin, the French equivalent of Mary.
  190. 190 Melbourne The capital city of the Australian state of Victoria.
  191. 191 mercy Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
  192. 192 murdered Killed deliberately and unlawfully.
  193. 193 mask A covering worn over the face for disguise, protection, or costume.
  194. 194 maintaining The ongoing act of keeping something working, in good repair, or unchanged.
  195. 195 Males A surname, an occupational or patronymic English name.
  196. 196 mall A large building or complex of shops under one roof.
  197. 197 margin The blank space at the edge of a page.
  198. 198 mature Fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
  199. 199 Murray A Scottish surname derived from Scottish Gaelic, also used as a given name; also the name of a major river in...
  200. 200 Malaysia A country in Southeast Asia made up of a peninsular region and part of the island of Borneo.
  201. 201 motivation The desire, drive, or reason behind a person's actions.
  202. 202 monetary Relating to money or currency, especially as controlled by a government or central bank.
  203. 203 Margaret A female given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "pearl".
  204. 204 Marshall An English surname and given name, originally an occupational name for someone who cared for horses; also a mi...
  205. 205 mi In solfège (do-re-mi), the syllable used for the third note of a major musical scale.
  206. 206 mainstream Widely accepted as normal or conventional, rather than niche or fringe.
  207. 207 Mario A masculine given name of Latin origin, also the name of a famous video game character created by Nintendo.
  208. 208 metro An underground or urban rapid-transit railway system, or a train belonging to one.
  209. 209 mounted Riding on a horse (or similar animal).
  210. 210 marijuana The dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, used as a drug for its mind-altering effects.
  211. 211 Massachusetts A US state in New England; capital and largest city Boston.
  212. 212 measurement The act or process of finding a size, quantity, or degree.
  213. 213 mortgage A loan used to buy property, where the property itself is used as security for the debt.
  214. 214 Mediterranean Relating to the Mediterranean Sea or the countries surrounding it.
  215. 215 miracle An event that seems impossible to explain through natural laws and is seen as caused by a divine or supernatur...
  216. 216 mixture Something made by combining two or more different substances or elements.
  217. 217 Mo Informal shortening of "moment"; used in phrases like "half a mo" or "wait a mo."
  218. 218 maker A person, company, or thing that makes or produces something.
  219. 219 marathon A long-distance foot race of just over 26 miles (42.195 km).
  220. 220 medication A drug or medicine used to treat an illness.
  221. 221 migration The act of moving to live in a different place, often for a period of time.
  222. 222 Milan A Slavic masculine given name.
  223. 223 manufacturer A person or company that makes goods, usually on a large scale.
  224. 224 mere Nothing more than; only, and nothing else — used to play down the size or importance of something.
  225. 225 mysterious Difficult to understand or explain; hard to figure out.
  226. 226 mathematics The study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and their relationships.
  227. 227 meaningful Full of significance or purpose; important in a deep or personal way.
  228. 228 mentally In the mind, or with respect to mental processes, rather than physically or aloud.
  229. 229 mighty Having great power, strength, or size.
  230. 230 magical Relating to or produced by magic.
  231. 231 magnetic Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to attract iron or steel.
  232. 232 mar To spoil or damage something, often leaving a lasting flaw.
  233. 233 medieval Relating to the Middle Ages, roughly 500 to 1500 CE.
  234. 234 Mills An English and Scottish occupational surname referring to mill owners or workers, also used as a given name an...
  235. 235 minimal As small as possible in amount or degree.
  236. 236 missile A self-propelled, guided weapon that flies to its target.
  237. 237 motivated Feeling driven or enthusiastic about achieving something.
  238. 238 Maryland A US state on the Atlantic coast; capital Annapolis, largest city Baltimore.
  239. 239 measuring The act of finding the size, amount, or degree of something.
  240. 240 modest Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
  241. 241 mercury A heavy, silvery metallic element that is liquid at room temperature and highly toxic; also called quicksilver...
  242. 242 merit A quality that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.
  243. 243 metropolitan Relating to a large city or its surrounding urban area.
  244. 244 monkey A small to medium-sized primate, typically with a tail, distinct from apes.
  245. 245 morris A traditional English folk dance performed by groups of dancers, often with bells, sticks, or handkerchiefs.
  246. 246 Madison A female given name, popularized after appearing in the 1984 film Splash.
  247. 247 majesty Grandeur or impressive dignity, especially of something powerful or royal.
  248. 248 mason A person whose trade is building with stone or brick.
  249. 249 merchant Someone who buys and sells goods for profit, especially in large quantities or through trade.
  250. 250 Minnesota A state in the upper Midwest of the United States, with Saint Paul as its capital.
  251. 251 MUD A soft, wet mixture of soil and water.
  252. 252 matching Sharing the same design, color, or pattern as something else.
  253. 253 micro Very small in size, scale, or scope.
  254. 254 minded Having a particular way of thinking or a particular attitude (used after a describing word, as in "open-minded...
  255. 255 machinery Machines considered together, especially the equipment used in a factory or industry.
  256. 256 Manhattan A borough of New York City built mainly on Manhattan Island.
  257. 257 masses Ordinary people in general, especially thought of as a large group.
  258. 258 mathematical Relating to mathematics or its methods.
  259. 259 mild Gentle in temperament; not quick to anger or harshness.
  260. 260 mineral A naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical makeup, such as quartz or salt.
  261. 261 Moses The biblical prophet who, according to the Book of Exodus, led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.
  262. 262 magnificent Extremely beautiful, grand, or impressive in appearance.
  263. 263 mandatory Required by law, rule, or authority; compulsory.
  264. 264 manufactured Produced by machines or industry rather than occurring naturally.
  265. 265 maritime Relating to the sea, shipping, or a nation's activity at sea.
  266. 266 miserable Extremely unhappy, especially over a period of time.
  267. 267 Mississippi A U.S. state in the Deep South.
  268. 268 Missouri A U.S. state in the Midwest, capital Jefferson City.
  269. 269 myth A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.
  270. 270 magnitude The size, scale, or importance of something.
  271. 271 manufacture The process of making goods, typically on a large scale using machinery.
  272. 272 marc The leftover pulp, skins, and seeds after grapes or other fruit have been pressed for juice.
  273. 273 meantime The period of time between two events.
  274. 274 Michelle A female given name, the French feminine form of "Michel" (Michael), especially popular from the 1960s to the...
  275. 275 mixing The act or process of combining things, or the final blending stage of audio production.
  276. 276 mobility The ability to move around freely or easily.
  277. 277 Murphy A potato (informal, chiefly Irish or old-fashioned slang).
  278. 278 Marcus A male given name of Latin origin.
  279. 279 Matrix A grid of numbers or values arranged in rows and columns, used in mathematics and computing.
  280. 280 mechanics The branch of physics dealing with forces and motion acting on objects.
  281. 281 meter A device that measures the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water used.
  282. 282 martial Relating to war, fighting, or the armed forces; warlike or military in character.
  283. 283 momentum In physics, a measure of a moving object's motion, calculated as its mass multiplied by its velocity.
  284. 284 metals The steel rails and track of a railway system, considered as a network.
  285. 285 mob A large, disorderly crowd, especially one acting in an unruly or aggressive way.
  286. 286 molecular Relating to molecules or occurring at the level of molecules.
  287. 287 mice The plural of "mouse" — small rodents, or the plural of the handheld computer pointing device.
  288. 288 motorcycle A two-wheeled motor vehicle steered with handlebars, ridden while straddling the seat.
  289. 289 meditation A practice of calming and focusing the mind, often through breathing or quiet reflection.
  290. 290 minus Reduced by; with a certain amount subtracted.
  291. 291 mistaken Wrong or incorrect, especially in an opinion or belief.
  292. 292 mortality The fact of being subject to death; the condition of eventually dying.
  293. 293 Munich The capital and largest city of Bavaria, Germany.
  294. 294 mandate An official order, command, or authorization to carry out a particular action.
  295. 295 mansion A very large, luxurious house.
  296. 296 marvel Something that causes wonder or amazement.
  297. 297 madness A state of serious mental illness; insanity.
  298. 298 mates Plural of mate: friends, companions, or partners.
  299. 299 messenger A person (or, historically, animal or vehicle) whose job is to carry messages between people.
  300. 300 Michel A French male given name, equivalent to English Michael.