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[**marksman**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marksman.md) noun (marksman, marksmen) 1) A marksman is a person who is very good at hitting a target with a gun or bow. 2. [**marlin**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marlin.md) noun (a marlin, marlin or marlins) 1) A large, fast ocean fish with a long pointed spear-like nose (a bill) and a tall fin on its back. 3. [**marmalade**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marmalade.md) noun (marmalade, uncountable; marmalades – kinds of marmalade) A kind of jam made from oranges or other citrus fruits (like lemons or limes), with thin strips of peel in it. 4. [**marmite**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marmite.md) noun (Marmite — uncountable, a brand name); adjective use (informal, UK: «a Marmite thing») Marmite is a dark brown, sticky, salty spread made from yeast, eaten on toast, especially in the UK; New Zealand has its own Marmite too. 5. [**marmoset**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marmoset.md) noun (marmoset, marmosets) 1) A 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… 6. [**marmot**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marmot.md) noun (a marmot, marmots) 1) A marmot is a large, plump ground squirrel that lives in mountains and grasslands of Europe, Asia and North America, digs burrows and… 7. [**maroon**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maroon.md) adjective (maroon); noun (maroon, a maroon, maroons); verb (maroon, maroons, marooned, marooning) Maroon is a dark brownish-red colour, like the colour of some school uniforms. 8. [**marquee**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marquee.md) noun (a marquee, marquees); adjective (marquee – US, informal) A very large tent used for outdoor events like weddings, fairs and garden parties. 9. [**marquis**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marquis.md) noun (a marquis, marquises; also marquess) A marquis is a nobleman with a high title, ranking below a duke and above an earl or count. 10. [**marred**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marred.md) verb (mar, mars, marred, marring) 1) To mar something is to spoil it so that it is less good than it was. 11. [**marriage**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marriage.md) noun (a marriage, marriages) Marriage is the legal relationship between two people who are husband and wife, or partners, joined in law. 12. [**married**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/married.md) adjective; past form of the verb marry (marry, marries, married, marrying) 1) Having a husband or wife. 2) (past form) Became husband and wife, or joined two people in marriage. 3) married to (informal): very… 13. [**marrow**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marrow.md) noun (marrow, marrows) The soft tissue inside bones where new blood cells are made. 14. [**marry**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marry.md) verb (marry, marries, married, marrying) To marry someone means to become their husband or wife in a wedding. 15. [**marseille**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marseille.md) noun (Marseille — a city; also English spelling Marseilles) Marseille is a large port city on the Mediterranean coast in southern France, the second-largest city in France. 16. [**marsh**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marsh.md) noun (a marsh, marshes) A marsh is low, flat land that is wet and soft most of the time, often with tall grasses and reeds. 17. [**marshal**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marshal.md) noun (marshal, marshals); verb (marshal, marshals, marshalled, marshalling) A marshal is an officer of high rank in an army, or an official who keeps order at a big event. 18. [**marshals**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marshals.md) noun (plural of marshal: a marshal, marshals); verb form (marshals, from marshal: marshal, marshals, marshalled, marshalling — US marshaled, marshaling) Officials who organise people at a big event, such as a race, parade or festival, and keep them safe. 19. [**marshmallow**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marshmallow.md) noun (a marshmallow, marshmallows) A soft, white or pink spongy sweet made from sugar and gelatine. 20. [**marshy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marshy.md) adjective (marshy, marshier, marshiest) 1) Marshy means soft and wet, like a marsh, so water lies on or just under the ground. 21. [**marsupial**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marsupial.md) noun (a marsupial, marsupials); adjective (marsupial) A marsupial is a mammal whose babies are born very small and then grow inside a pouch on the mother's body. 22. [**marten**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marten.md) noun (marten, martens) 1) A marten is a small furry wild animal, like a weasel, that lives in woods and climbs trees. 23. [**martial**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/martial.md) adjective (martial) 1) Connected with fighting or war. 2) «Martial arts» are fighting sports and skills from Asia and other places, such as karate, judo, kung… 24. [**martin**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/martin.md) noun (a martin, martins — bird); proper noun (Martin — name) 1) A 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… 25. [**marvel**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marvel.md) verb (marvel, marvels, marvelled/marveled, marvelling/marveling); noun (a marvel, marvels) 1) A marvel is a wonderful, amazing thing or person. 2) To marvel at something is to feel great surprise and admiration. 26. [**marvellous**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marvellous.md) adjective (marvellous — UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand; marvelous — US; more marvellous, most marvellous) 1) Extremely good, wonderful: «a marvellous day». 2) (old use) Causing great wonder or surprise; amazing. 27. [**marvellously**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marvellously.md) adverb (marvellously; US spelling marvelously) 1) In a wonderful, excellent way. 2) Very, extremely (a bit old-fashioned), as in «marvellously happy». 28. [**marvelous**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/marvelous.md) adjective (marvelous, more marvelous, most marvelous) 1) Marvelous means wonderful, very surprising or very good. (US spelling of marvellous) 29. [**masai**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/masai.md) noun (the Masai or Maasai); adjective (Masai) The Maasai (Masai) are a people of Kenya and Tanzania, famous for cattle herding and their bright red cloth. 30. [**mascot**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mascot.md) noun (a mascot, mascots) A person, animal or object that a team, school or club keeps because it is believed to bring good luck. 31. [**masculine**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/masculine.md) adjective (masculine); noun (the masculine – grammar) Having qualities that people traditionally think of as typical of men or boys, such as a deep voice. 32. [**mash**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mash.md) verb (mash, mashes, mashed, mashing); noun (mash, uncountable; a mash) 1) To mash food is to crush it into a soft mass. 2) Mash is mashed potatoes. 3) Mash is a soft mixture of grain and water fed to animals… 33. [**masher**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/masher.md) noun (a masher, mashers) 1) A 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… 34. [**mask**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mask.md) noun (a mask, masks); verb (mask, masks, masked, masking) A 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. 35. [**mason**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mason.md) noun (a mason, masons; a Mason) A mason is a person who builds or works with stone or bricks; also called a stonemason or bricklayer. 36. [**masquerade**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/masquerade.md) noun (masquerade, masquerades); verb (masquerade, masquerades, masqueraded, masquerading) 1) A masquerade is a party where people wear masks and costumes. 2) To masquerade is to pretend to be someone you are not. 37. [**mass**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mass.md) noun (mass, a mass, masses); adjective (mass — many people); verb (mass, masses, massed, massing) Mass is the amount of matter in an object, measured in grams and kilograms. 38. [**massachusetts**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/massachusetts.md) proper noun (Massachusetts) A state in the north-east of the USA, in the region called New England; its capital and biggest city is Boston. 39. [**massacre**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/massacre.md) noun (a massacre, massacres); verb (massacre, massacres, massacred, massacring) A massacre is the cruel killing of many people who cannot defend themselves. 40. [**massage**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/massage.md) noun (a massage, massages); verb (massage, massages, massaged, massaging) A massage is rubbing and pressing someone's body with your hands to relax the muscles or ease pain. 41. [**masseter**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/masseter.md) noun (a masseter, masseters) The strong muscle in each cheek that pulls the lower jaw up, so you can close your mouth and chew. 42. [**masseur**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/masseur.md) noun (a masseur, masseurs) A person whose job is to give massages: rubbing and pressing the muscles to help them relax or heal. 43. [**massive**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/massive.md) adjective (massive, more massive, most massive) 1) Massive means very big and heavy. 2) Massive means very large in amount or degree, like a massive mistake. 3) In British and Australian… 44. [**mast**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mast.md) noun (a mast, masts) A mast is a tall pole on a boat that holds the sails. 45. [**master**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/master.md) noun (a master, masters); verb (master, masters, mastered, mastering); adjective (master) A man who has control over people, animals or a place: «the dog obeyed its master». 46. [**mastered**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mastered.md) verb (past tense and past participle of master: master, masters, mastered, mastering) Learned something completely so that you can do it well: she has mastered long division. 47. [**masterful**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/masterful.md) adjective (masterful; more masterful, most masterful) 1) Showing great skill: «a masterful performance». 2) Strong, sure and in control, liking to give orders: «a masterful manner». 48. [**mastering**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mastering.md) verb (master, masters, mastered, mastering — -ing form); noun (mastering — uncountable) Mastering a skill or subject means learning it completely and becoming really good at it. 49. [**masterless**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/masterless.md) adjective (no change) 1) Masterless means having no master or owner. 50. [**masterly**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/masterly.md) adjective (no change) 1) Masterly means done with great skill and cleverness. 51. [**mastermind**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mastermind.md) noun (a mastermind, masterminds); verb (mastermind, masterminds, masterminded, masterminding) A very clever person who plans something difficult, especially the person who plans a crime or a big scheme. 52. [**masterpiece**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/masterpiece.md) noun (a masterpiece, masterpieces) A work of art, book, music or other creation of great skill; one of the best of its kind. 53. [**mastery**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mastery.md) noun (mastery, no plural) 1) Mastery is complete control or power over something. 2) Mastery is great skill at doing something. 54. [**masticate**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/masticate.md) verb (masticate, masticates, masticated, masticating) To masticate is to chew food so it is broken into small pieces before swallowing. 55. [**mastication**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mastication.md) noun (mastication — uncountable) Chewing: crushing food with the teeth so it can be swallowed and digested. 56. [**mastiff**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mastiff.md) noun (a mastiff, mastiffs) 1) A very large, strong dog with a short coat, a big head and loose skin round the face, kept as a guard dog. 57. [**mat**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mat.md) noun (a mat, mats); adjective (matt — different spelling, means not shiny) A mat is a small piece of material put on the floor, like a doormat or bath mat. 58. [**matabele**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matabele.md) noun (the Matabele); adjective (Matabele) The Matabele (Ndebele) are a people of south-western Zimbabwe, around the city of Bulawayo. 59. [**matador**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matador.md) noun (a matador, matadors) A matador is the main bullfighter in a Spanish-style bullfight, the person who tries to kill the bull with a sword. 60. [**match**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/match.md) noun (match, matches); verb (match, matches, matched, matching) A match is a game between two players or teams: a football match. 61. [**matchbox**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matchbox.md) noun (a matchbox, matchboxes) A small box that holds matches, with a rough side for striking them. 62. [**matched**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matched.md) verb form (past of match: matched); adjective (matched, well-matched) Matched means put together with something that goes with it: she matched each sock with its pair. 63. [**matchless**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matchless.md) adjective (matchless) 1) So good that nothing or nobody is equal to it; without equal; the best. 64. [**matchstick**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matchstick.md) noun (a matchstick, matchsticks) A matchstick is the thin wooden stick of a match, used to light fires. 65. [**mate**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mate.md) noun (a mate, mates); verb (mate, mates, mated, mating) 1) (UK, Australia, NZ, Ireland, informal) A friend: «He's my mate». 2) A person you share something with, as in «classmate», «teammate»… 66. [**material**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/material.md) noun (a material, materials; material, uncountable); adjective (material — formal) A material is what something is made of, such as wood, metal, plastic, glass or cloth. 67. [**materially**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/materially.md) adverb (materially, no change) Materially means in a way that makes a real, noticeable difference. 68. [**maternal**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maternal.md) adjective (maternal); adverb maternally To do with a mother or being a mother; motherly. 69. [**maternity**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maternity.md) noun (maternity, uncountable); adjective (maternity — before a noun) 1) Maternity is the state of being a mother. 2) As an adjective it means to do with having a baby: maternity clothes, a maternity ward. 3)… 70. [**math**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/math.md) noun (math; UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ: maths) Math is the school subject about numbers, shapes, measuring, patterns and data. 71. [**mathematical**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mathematical.md) adjective (mathematical, more mathematical) 1) To do with mathematics. 2) Done carefully, exactly and logically, like a calculation. 3) (mathematical certainty / chance) Exact, as… 72. [**mathematician**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mathematician.md) noun (a mathematician, mathematicians) 1) A mathematician is a person who studies maths deeply or whose job is doing maths, finding new ideas, proving things or solving hard… 73. [**mathematics**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mathematics.md) noun (mathematics, uncountable; short forms: maths in the UK, Australia, NZ, Ireland; math in the USA and Canada) The study of numbers, quantities, shapes, patterns and measurements, and the logic connecting them. 74. [**matinee**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matinee.md) noun (a matinee, matinees) 1) A matinee is a performance of a play, show or film in the afternoon. 75. [**matriarch**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matriarch.md) noun (a matriarch, matriarchs) A matriarch is a woman who is the head of a family or group, often the oldest and most respected. 76. [**matron**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matron.md) noun (matron, matrons) A matron is a married woman, usually older and sensible, who is treated with respect. 77. [**matronly**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matronly.md) adjective (matronly, more matronly, most matronly) Matronly means like a sensible, dignified, older married woman, often a little plump and serious. 78. [**matt**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matt.md) adjective (matt – UK; matte – US); noun (Matt – a name) 1) Not shiny; having a dull, flat surface: «matt paint», «a matt photo». 2) (a name) Matt is a boy's name, short for Matthew. 79. [**matter**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matter.md) noun (matter, matters); verb (matter, matters, mattered, mattering) Matter is what everything is made of; all things that take up space and have mass are matter. 80. [**matting**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matting.md) noun (matting, uncountable); verb form (-ing of mat: matting, of hair or fur) Matting is material such as rubber, rope, straw or plastic used to cover floors, often in large rolls. 81. [**mattock**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mattock.md) noun (mattock, mattocks) A 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… 82. [**mattress**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mattress.md) noun (a mattress, mattresses) A mattress is the large, thick, soft pad that you lie on in a bed. 83. [**mature**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mature.md) adjective (mature, maturer/more mature, maturest/most mature); verb (mature, matures, matured, maturing) Mature means fully grown or developed: «a mature oak tree». 84. [**maturity**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maturity.md) noun (maturity — uncountable) Being grown-up and sensible in how you think and behave. 85. [**matzah**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/matzah.md) noun (matzah, matzahs or matzot) Matzah is a flat, thin, crispy bread made only from flour and water, without yeast, so it does not rise. 86. [**maul**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maul.md) verb (maul, mauls, mauled, mauling); noun (a maul, mauls) To attack and hurt badly with claws and teeth, as a bear or big cat might. 87. [**maundy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maundy.md) noun (Maundy) — used in Maundy Thursday and Maundy money 1) (church) Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, when Christians remember the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples and how he… 88. [**mausoleum**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mausoleum.md) noun (mausoleum, mausoleums) A mausoleum is a large, grand tomb or building in which a dead person is buried. 89. [**maw**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maw.md) noun (a maw, maws); (Scotland, informal) noun (maw = mum) A maw is the mouth, jaws or throat of a hungry or fierce animal. 90. [**max**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/max.md) noun (max — informal, short for maximum); adjective; verb (max out, maxes, maxed, maxing); also a name (Max) Short for «maximum»: the biggest amount possible. 91. [**maxim**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maxim.md) noun (a maxim, maxims) 1) A maxim is a short, wise saying that gives a rule about how to behave or live. 92. [**maximal**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maximal.md) adjective (maximal — formal) 1) (formal) As big or as great as possible; the largest. 2) (maths) Being the greatest in a set, or so big that nothing can be added (a… 93. [**maximisation**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maximisation.md) noun (maximisation, uncountable); US spelling «maximization» Making something as big, high or great as possible: «the maximisation of profit». 94. [**maximum**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maximum.md) noun (a maximum, maximums or maxima); adjective (maximum); adverb (informal: "two hours maximum") The maximum is the largest amount, number or size that is possible or allowed: "the maximum is 30 pupils". 95. [**may**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/may.md) modal verb (may; past/softer: might; may not); noun (May, the month; may, a tree) May means something is allowed: you may go out. 96. [**maya**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maya.md) noun (the Maya, Mayas); adjective (Maya, Mayan); also a girl's name (Maya) A people of Central America (southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and nearby) whose ancient civilisation built stone cities and pyramids. 97. [**mayan**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mayan.md) adjective (Mayan); noun (a Mayan, Mayans) 1) To do with the Maya, the people of Central America (Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras) whose ancient civilisation built stone cities… 98. [**maybe**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maybe.md) adverb (maybe); noun (a maybe, maybes — informal) Maybe means perhaps: it might be true or might not, and you are not sure. 99. [**mayday**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mayday.md) noun (mayday, maydays); exclamation (Mayday!) The international radio call for help used by ships and aircraft in great danger, said three times: "Mayday, mayday, mayday". 100. [**mayflower**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mayflower.md) noun (mayflower, mayflowers; the Mayflower — the ship) 1) The Mayflower was the ship that carried English settlers, now called the Pilgrims, across the Atlantic from Plymouth in England to… [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/M/)[2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/M/page/2/)**3**[4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/M/page/4/)[5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/M/page/5/)[6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/M/page/6/)[7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/M/page/7/)[8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/M/page/8/)[9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/M/page/9/)[10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/M/page/10/)