To move about from place to place aimlessly
Meander
(V.) (इधर-उधर घूमना)
Example: We meandered through the narrow streets of the old city.
A person who repairs and maintains machines
Mechanic
(N.) (मशीनों की मरम्मत करने वाला)
Example: The mechanic fixed my bike within an hour.
One who interferes in others’ affairs
Meddler
(N.) (दखल देने वाला)
Example: Nobody likes a meddler who interferes unnecessarily.
To try to settle a dispute between two other parties
Mediate
(V.) (मध्यस्थता करना)
Example: The teacher tried to mediate between the two fighting students.
Belonging to the Middle Ages
Medieval
(Adj.) (मध्यकालीन)
Example: The castle is a fine example of medieval architecture.
Of only average standard
Mediocre
(Adj.) (औसत दर्जे का)
Example: His performance was mediocre despite months of practice.
A musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
Medley
(N.) (गीत समूह)
Example: The band performed a medley of their greatest hits.
Feeling or expressing pensive sadness
Melancholic
(Adj.) (उदास और सोच में डूबा हुआ)
Example: He had a melancholic expression after hearing the news.
A feeling of deep, lasting sadness (3)
Melancholy
(N.) (उदासी)
Example: A sense of melancholy filled her heart on that rainy evening.
A sound that is pleasing to hear (2)
Melodious
(Adj.) (मधुर)
Example: The singer’s melodious voice captivated the audience.
A dramatic work with exaggerated emotions and sensational events
Melodrama
(N.) (अतिनाटकीय नाटक)
Example: The film turned into a melodrama with over-the-top scenes.
One who loves music
Melophile
(N.) (संगीत प्रेमी)
Example: As a melophile, he never missed a live concert.
An object kept as a reminder of a person or event (2)
Memento
(N.) (यादगार निशानी)
Example: She kept the letter as a memento of their friendship.
A written account of personal experiences
Memoir
(N.) (संस्मरण)
Example: The author’s memoir revealed many untold stories of his life.
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; To threaten or endanger
Menace
(N./V.) (खतरा, डराना-धमकाना)
Example: The stray dog became a menace to the neighborhood.
A collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition
Menagerie
(N.) (पशु शाला)
Example: The old king had a menagerie of rare animals.
One who goes from place to place, begging
Mendicant
(N.) (भिखारी)
Example: A mendicant stood outside the temple asking for alms.
A soldier who fights for any country that pays them (9)
Mercenary
(N.) (किराये का सैनिक)
Example: The mercenary fought only for money, not for loyalty.
A narrative technique where the line between reality and fiction is blurred, often involving self-awareness of being fictional
Metafiction
(N.) (ऐसा साहित्य जो स्वयं के काल्पनिक होने का बोध कराए)
Example: The novel used metafiction to remind readers that they were reading a fictional story.
The scientific study of metals and their uses
Metallurgy
(N.) (धातु विज्ञान)
Example: He studied metallurgy to understand how different metals are processed.
A change in the form or nature of something
Metamorphosis
(N.) (कायांतरण)
Example: The butterfly’s metamorphosis from a caterpillar is fascinating.
Paying careful attention to every detail (3)
Meticulous
(Adj.) (बारीकी से ध्यान देने वाला)
Example: She is meticulous in her work and rarely makes mistakes.
A very small business, typically with fewer than ten employees
Microenterprise
(N.) (सूक्ष्म उद्यम)
Example: He started a microenterprise from his home with just two employees.
An extreme fear of small things
Microphobia
(N.) (छोटी चीजों से डर)
Example: His microphobia made him uncomfortable even around tiny insects.
An instrument for magnifying very small objects for examination
Microscope
(N.) (सूक्ष्मदर्शी)
Example: The scientist observed the cells under a microscope.
A traveller who moves from one region or country to another (4)
Migrant
(N.) (प्रवासी)
Example: The migrant workers moved to the city in search of jobs.
The movement of people or animals from one area to another
Migration
(N.) (प्रवास)
Example: Bird migration occurs during seasonal changes.
A period of one thousand years (2)
Millennium
(N.) (हज़ार वर्ष)
Example: The monument has stood strong for over a millennium.
To imitate someone’s actions or words in order to entertain or ridicule
Mimic
(V.) (नकल उतारना)
Example: He loves to mimic his teachers and make his friends laugh.
The act of copying the behaviour or speech of other people
Mimicry
(N.) (अनुकरण, नक़ल)
Example: His mimicry of famous actors was spot on.
Being conscious and attentive
Mindful
(Adj.) (सचेत)
Example: Be mindful of your words when speaking to others.
A person who studies rocks and minerals
Mineralogist
(N.) (खनिज विशेषज्ञ)
Example: The mineralogist examined the rare stones carefully.
A place where money is coined by authority of the government (11)
Mint
(N.) (टकसाल)
Example: The coins were produced at the national mint.
A person who hates and avoids other people (10)
Misanthrope
(N.) (मानवद्वेषी)
Example: He became a misanthrope after years of betrayal.
A general contempt towards mankind
Misanthropy
(N.) (मानव से घृणा)
Example: His writings reflected deep misanthropy.
To unfairly take something belonging to another for one’s use
Misappropriate
(V.) (गबन करना)
Example: The manager was fired for misappropriating company funds.
One who loves money and hates spending it (3)
Miser
(N.) (कंजूस)
Example: The miser refused to spend even on basic needs.
A word or name that is inappropriate for a person or thing
Misnomer
(N.) (गलत नाम)
Example: Calling him lazy is a misnomer because he works hard.
One who hates the institution of marriage (4)
Misogamist
(N.) (विवाह से घृणा करने वाला)
Example: As a misogamist, he never believed in marriage.
A person who hates women (7)
Misogynist
(N.) (स्त्री से घृणा करने वाला)
Example: His rude remarks revealed him to be a misogynist.
One who hates reasoning, argument, or enlightenment
Misologist
(N.) (तर्क-वितर्क से घृणा करने वाला)
Example: A misologist avoids logical discussions.
One who hates new things
Misoneist
(N.) (नई चीजों से घृणा करने वाला)
Example: The misoneist resisted every new technology.
Helping you to remember something
Mnemonic
(Adj.) (स्मृति सहायक)
Example: “VIBGYOR” is a mnemonic to remember the colors of the rainbow.
A large crowd of people, especially one that may become violent or cause trouble
Mob
(N.) (भीड़)
Example: The angry mob gathered outside the building.
A particular method of working
Modus Operandi
(N.) (कार्य-प्रणाली)
Example: The police studied the criminal’s modus operandi to catch him.
Lasting for a very short time
Momentary
(Adj.) (क्षणिक)
Example: The pain was momentary and faded quickly.
Of great importance or significance (2)
Momentous
(Adj.) (अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण)
Example: The signing of the agreement was a momentous occasion.
A supreme ruler (2)
Monarch
(N.) (सम्राट)
Example: The monarch ruled the kingdom with authority.
A system of government by a king or queen (6)
Monarchy
(N.) (राज-तंत्र)
Example: The country has been under monarchy for centuries.
A building where monks live as a community (3)
Monastery
(N.) (मठ)
Example: The monks live a simple life in the monastery.