mechanics
The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass.
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mere
Just, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected.
miracle
An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.
MG
A sports car manufactured by Morris Garages.
minimal
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
mixing
The act, or the result of making a mixture.
molecular
Relating to, or consisting of, or produced by molecules.
matching
The same as another; sharing the same design.
mighty
Very strong; possessing might.
monetary
Of, pertaining to, or consisting of money.
meter
A device that measures things.
mice
To be distracted or inattentive (possibly alluding to a cat being distracted by a mouse).
merchant
A person who traffics in commodities for profit.
merit
A claim to commendation or a reward.
myth
A traditional story which embodies a belief regarding some fact or phenomenon of experience, and in which often the forces of nature and of the soul are personified; a sacred narrative regarding a god, a hero, the origin of the world or of a people, etc.
matrix
The cavity or mold in which anything is formed.
measuring
Act of measurement.
miserable
In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
momentum
Of a body in motion: the tendency of a body to maintain its inertial motion; the product of its mass and velocity, or the vector sum of the products of its masses and velocities.
motorcycle
An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.
martial
Of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike.
majesty
The quality of being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof.
measurement
The act of measuring.
median
A line segment joining the vertex of triangle to the midpoint of the opposing side.
medieval
Of or relating to the Middle Ages, the period from approximately 500 to 1500 AD.
magnificent
Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.
mathematical
Of, or relating to mathematics.
meantime
The time spent waiting for another event; time in between.
marc
The refuse matter that remains after fruit, particularly grapes, has been pressed.
mineral
Any naturally occurring material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties; especially, an inorganic and crystalline one.
modest
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
machinery
The machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.
mansion
A large luxurious house or building, usually built for the wealthy.
mercury
Senses relating to the metal. — A silvery-coloured, metallic chemical element with the atomic number 80; it is liquid at room temperature, and toxic.
massage
The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.
musician
A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, occupation, or profession.
magnitude
The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.
minus
Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).
mates
Friendly; having a friendship (with).
Mediterranean
Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and its surrounding region.
mistaken
Erroneous.
madness
The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.
mandate
An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept; an authorization.
manga
A comic originating in Japan.
memorable
Worthy to be remembered; very important or remarkable.
merger
One that merges.
marble
A metamorphic rock of crystalline limestone.
maritime
Relating to or connected with the sea or its uses (as navigation, commerce, etc.).
melt
To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
mainland
The continent; the principal land, as distinguished from islands or a peninsula.
marking
The action of marking.
meditation
A devotional exercise of, or leading to, contemplation.
messenger
One who brings messages.
metals
The rail tracks owned by a company or organisation; a rail network.
masses
People, especially a large number of people; the general population.
medicare
The Canadian public health insurance system.
modeling
The art of sculpting models from clay etc. to create a representation of something.
motive
An incentive to act in a particular way; a reason or emotion that makes one want to do something; anything that prompts a choice of action.
mentor
A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
merchandise
Goods which are or were offered or intended for sale.