M — The school dictionary · page 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10marksmanA marksman is a person who is very good at hitting a target with a gun or bow.4 sentencesmarlinA large, fast ocean fish with a long pointed spear-like nose (a bill) and a tall fin on its back.7 sentencesmarmaladeA kind of jam made from oranges or other citrus fruits (like lemons or limes), with thin strips of peel in it.10 sentencesmarmiteMarmite is a dark brown, sticky, salty spread made from yeast, eaten on toast, especially in the UK; New Zealand has its own Marmite too.10 sentencesmarmosetA marmoset is a very small monkey with a long tail, soft fur and often tufts of hair on its ears, which lives in the rainforests of South…8 sentencesmarmotA marmot is a large, plump ground squirrel that lives in mountains and grasslands of Europe, Asia and North America, digs burrows and hibe…7 sentencesmaroonMaroon is a dark brownish-red colour, like the colour of some school uniforms.13 sentencesmarqueeA very large tent used for outdoor events like weddings, fairs and garden parties.11 sentencesmarquisA marquis is a nobleman with a high title, ranking below a duke and above an earl or count.10 sentencesmarredTo mar something is to spoil it so that it is less good than it was.4 sentencesmarriageMarriage is the legal relationship between two people who are husband and wife, or partners, joined in law.10 sentencesmarriedHaving a husband or wife.11 sentencesmarrowThe soft tissue inside bones where new blood cells are made.10 sentencesmarryTo marry someone means to become their husband or wife in a wedding.12 sentencesmarseilleMarseille is a large port city on the Mediterranean coast in southern France, the second-largest city in France.8 sentencesmarshA marsh is low, flat land that is wet and soft most of the time, often with tall grasses and reeds.9 sentencesmarshalA marshal is an officer of high rank in an army, or an official who keeps order at a big event.5 sentencesmarshalsOfficials who organise people at a big event, such as a race, parade or festival, and keep them safe.11 sentencesmarshmallowA soft, white or pink spongy sweet made from sugar and gelatine.8 sentencesmarshyMarshy means soft and wet, like a marsh, so water lies on or just under the ground.8 sentencesmarsupialA marsupial is a mammal whose babies are born very small and then grow inside a pouch on the mother's body.10 sentencesmartenA marten is a small furry wild animal, like a weasel, that lives in woods and climbs trees.4 sentencesmartialConnected with fighting or war.10 sentencesmartinA martin is a small bird of the swallow family, such as the house martin, which builds a mud nest under the roofs of houses and flies sout…10 sentencesmarvelA marvel is a wonderful, amazing thing or person.9 sentencesmarvellousExtremely good, wonderful: «a marvellous day».9 sentencesmarvellouslyIn a wonderful, excellent way.9 sentencesmarvelousMarvelous means wonderful, very surprising or very good. (US spelling of marvellous).5 sentencesmasaiThe Maasai (Masai) are a people of Kenya and Tanzania, famous for cattle herding and their bright red cloth.8 sentencesmascotA person, animal or object that a team, school or club keeps because it is believed to bring good luck.10 sentencesmasculineHaving qualities that people traditionally think of as typical of men or boys, such as a deep voice.10 sentencesmashTo mash food is to crush it into a soft mass.11 sentencesmasherA kitchen tool with a handle and a flat head with holes or a wavy wire, used to crush cooked potatoes or other food into a soft mush (a po…10 sentencesmaskA mask is a covering you wear over your face or part of it, to hide who you are, to dress up, or to protect yourself.14 sentencesmasonA mason is a person who builds or works with stone or bricks; also called a stonemason or bricklayer.9 sentencesmasqueradeA masquerade is a party where people wear masks and costumes.6 sentencesmassMass is the amount of matter in an object, measured in grams and kilograms.14 sentencesmassachusettsA state in the north-east of the USA, in the region called New England; its capital and biggest city is Boston.9 sentencesmassacreA massacre is the cruel killing of many people who cannot defend themselves.13 sentencesmassageA massage is rubbing and pressing someone's body with your hands to relax the muscles or ease pain.11 sentencesmasseterThe strong muscle in each cheek that pulls the lower jaw up, so you can close your mouth and chew.8 sentencesmasseurA person whose job is to give massages: rubbing and pressing the muscles to help them relax or heal.9 sentencesmassiveMassive means very big and heavy.11 sentencesmastA mast is a tall pole on a boat that holds the sails.9 sentencesmasterA man who has control over people, animals or a place: «the dog obeyed its master».20 sentencesmasteredLearned something completely so that you can do it well: she has mastered long division.13 sentencesmasterfulShowing great skill: «a masterful performance».8 sentencesmasteringMastering a skill or subject means learning it completely and becoming really good at it.11 sentencesmasterlessMasterless means having no master or owner.4 sentencesmasterlyMasterly means done with great skill and cleverness.4 sentencesmastermindA very clever person who plans something difficult, especially the person who plans a crime or a big scheme.9 sentencesmasterpieceA work of art, book, music or other creation of great skill; one of the best of its kind.11 sentencesmasteryMastery is complete control or power over something.5 sentencesmasticateTo masticate is to chew food so it is broken into small pieces before swallowing.8 sentencesmasticationChewing: crushing food with the teeth so it can be swallowed and digested.9 sentencesmastiffA very large, strong dog with a short coat, a big head and loose skin round the face, kept as a guard dog.8 sentencesmatA mat is a small piece of material put on the floor, like a doormat or bath mat.11 sentencesmatabeleThe Matabele (Ndebele) are a people of south-western Zimbabwe, around the city of Bulawayo.7 sentencesmatadorA matador is the main bullfighter in a Spanish-style bullfight, the person who tries to kill the bull with a sword.8 sentencesmatchA match is a game between two players or teams: a football match.16 sentencesmatchboxA small box that holds matches, with a rough side for striking them.10 sentencesmatchedMatched means put together with something that goes with it: she matched each sock with its pair.13 sentencesmatchlessSo good that nothing or nobody is equal to it; without equal; the best.7 sentencesmatchstickA matchstick is the thin wooden stick of a match, used to light fires.8 sentencesmateA friend: «He's my mate».15 sentencesmaterialA material is what something is made of, such as wood, metal, plastic, glass or cloth.12 sentencesmateriallyMaterially means in a way that makes a real, noticeable difference.5 sentencesmaternalTo do with a mother or being a mother; motherly.9 sentencesmaternityMaternity is the state of being a mother.10 sentencesmathMath is the school subject about numbers, shapes, measuring, patterns and data.11 sentencesmathematicalTo do with mathematics.11 sentencesmathematicianA mathematician is a person who studies maths deeply or whose job is doing maths, finding new ideas, proving things or solving hard proble…8 sentencesmathematicsThe study of numbers, quantities, shapes, patterns and measurements, and the logic connecting them.10 sentencesmatineeA matinee is a performance of a play, show or film in the afternoon.7 sentencesmatriarchA matriarch is a woman who is the head of a family or group, often the oldest and most respected.8 sentencesmatronA matron is a married woman, usually older and sensible, who is treated with respect.6 sentencesmatronlyMatronly means like a sensible, dignified, older married woman, often a little plump and serious.4 sentencesmattNot shiny; having a dull, flat surface: «matt paint», «a matt photo».10 sentencesmatterMatter is what everything is made of; all things that take up space and have mass are matter.15 sentencesmattingMatting is material such as rubber, rope, straw or plastic used to cover floors, often in large rolls.9 sentencesmattockA mattock is a digging tool like a pickaxe, with a heavy blade on one side and a flat or pointed blade on the other, used for breaking har…4 sentencesmattressA mattress is the large, thick, soft pad that you lie on in a bed.10 sentencesmatureMature means fully grown or developed: «a mature oak tree».10 sentencesmaturityBeing grown-up and sensible in how you think and behave.10 sentencesmatzahMatzah is a flat, thin, crispy bread made only from flour and water, without yeast, so it does not rise.9 sentencesmaulTo attack and hurt badly with claws and teeth, as a bear or big cat might.13 sentencesmaundyMaundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, when Christians remember the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples and how he washed thei…9 sentencesmausoleumA mausoleum is a large, grand tomb or building in which a dead person is buried.4 sentencesmawA maw is the mouth, jaws or throat of a hungry or fierce animal.10 sentencesmaxShort for «maximum»: the biggest amount possible.13 sentencesmaximA maxim is a short, wise saying that gives a rule about how to behave or live.9 sentencesmaximalAs big or as great as possible; the largest.8 sentencesmaximisationMaking something as big, high or great as possible: «the maximisation of profit».10 sentencesmaximumThe maximum is the largest amount, number or size that is possible or allowed.15 sentencesmayMay means something is allowed: you may go out.22 sentencesmayaA people of Central America (southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and nearby) whose ancient civilisation built stone cities and pyramids.11 sentencesmayanTo do with the Maya, the people of Central America (Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras) whose ancient civilisation built stone cities and…9 sentencesmaybeMaybe means perhaps: it might be true or might not, and you are not sure.14 sentencesmaydayThe international radio call for help used by ships and aircraft in great danger, said three times.12 sentencesmayflowerThe Mayflower was the ship that carried English settlers, now called the Pilgrims, across the Atlantic from Plymouth in England to America…10 sentences1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10This page in Markdown → https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/page/3/