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Basic Vocabulary 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| majesty - The explorers quietly viewed the majesty of the mountains. | the combined qualities of greatness, beauty, and dignity |
| majority - The majority of the students voted for Paul. | More than half; the greater in number of two parts |
| malaria - Many people died from malaria when the Panama Canal was being built. | A disease transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito marked by chills and fever. |
| mammal - The blue whale is the largest aquatic mammal in the world, but it is also the largest mammal of any kind! | Vertebrate animals that have hair and nourish their young with milk. Humans are such animals. |
| mandatory - Your attendance during this four-day workshop is mandatory. | required; something a person has to do |
| mandible - His mandible was broken in the bicycle accident. | The lower jawbone that is used to open the mouth. |
| manicure - Does she manicure her nails often? | Professional care for the hands and fingernails. |
| mantle - The mantle of the earth is next to the core. | The thickest layer of Earth. This layer is below the crust. |
| manure - Cow manure is often used to help plants grow. | Animal waste used to fertilize land. |
| marmalade - I love orange marmalade with biscuits for breakfast. | A preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits. |
| marvelous - Everyone had a marvelous time at the party. | Causing wonder or amazement; outstanding; excellent |
| matriarch - The matriarch of our family is going to be 100 years old in August. | The female leader or head of a group, family, or organization. |
| mattress - I slept on an air mattress during the camping trip. | The thick, soft pad that is a part of a bed. |
| mature - A kitten becomes a cat when it is mature. | Having reached full natural growth or development. |
| mayonnaise - I put pickles, mayonnaise, and ketchup on my hamburger. | A sandwich spread made of Egg yolks, oil and vinegar. |
| mayor - The volunteers received a citation from the mayor for their good deeds. | The person who is the elected leader in a city. |
| measure - Danielle used a ruler to measure the top of her desk. | To find out the size, weight, and capacity of something. |
| mechanic - The mechanic is fixing the motor in my mom's car. | Someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles and other machines. |
| mellow - At times the organ music sounds mellow, sweet, or nostalgic. | Unhurried and relaxed. |
| memorable - The wedding was a memorable occasion. | Worth remembering. |
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