GRE Words Starting with M

80 vocabulary words starting with M

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misanthropic

having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable.

He was shunned because of his miserable misanthropic nature.

misnomer

a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

ā€˜International Airport’ is something of a misnomer , since almost all the arriving and departing flights are local.

mitigate

make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.

aggressiveness may be mitigated or … channeled

marginalize

treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.

We are protesting policies that marginalize women.

malign

To make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce.

The word 'malign' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

malleable

easily influenced; pliable.

My opinion on the subject is malleable.

momentary

lasting for a very short time; brief.

There was a momentary [= brief ] pause between songs.

mundane

An unremarkable, ordinary human being.

mundane chores, like washing dishes

mercenary

One motivated by gain, especially monetary.

The word 'mercenary' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

meticulous

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

a meticulous researcher

mordant

especially of humor) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting.

The word 'mordant' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

myopic

A short-sighted individual.

It is likely the FDA will initially approve the procedure for severely myopic patients, though it is unclear what range of impaired vision will be included.

mawkish

sentimental in an exaggerated or false way.

a mawkish love story

magisterial

having or showing great authority.

The word 'magisterial' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

metaphorical

characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative.

The word 'metaphorical' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

mimic

imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule.

The word 'mimic' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

monotonous

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

The word 'monotonous' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

miserly

Like a miser; very covetous; cautious with money

The team's miserly [= stingy, tightfisted ] owner refused to pay for new equipment.

manacle

one of two metal bands joined by a chain, for fastening a person's hands or ankles.

The word 'manacle' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

modest

Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.

Despite its modest [=somewhat small] size, the city has many things to offer tourists.

mendacity

untruthfulness.

to blow the whistle on mendacity and hypocrisy

munificent

characterized by or displaying great generosity.

munificent donors

manifest

A list or invoice of the passengers or goods being carried by a commercial vehicle or ship.

The word 'manifest' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

minute

A unit of time equal to sixty seconds (one-sixtieth of an hour).

The word 'minute' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

modish

conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable.

a modish hat

malfeasance

wrongdoing, especially (US) by a public official.

The investigation has uncovered evidence of corporate malfeasance .

magnanimous

generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.

the irreproachable lives and magnanimous sufferings of their followers

meritorious

deserving reward or praise.

honored for her meritorious service to the company

mutiny

an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

The word 'mutiny' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

mettlesome

(of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively.

The word 'mettlesome' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.