Words that should be added to The Challenge (M)

Th@1Guy (United States of America)
These itemizations of words should be incorporated into The Challenge to further challenge its participants, and they conveniently encompass a wide assortment of words that range in difficulty.
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  1. maceration
    extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)
  2. Machiavellian
    of or relating to amoral or conniving political principles
  3. machinate
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  4. machinery
    mechanical or electrical devices collectively
  5. machismo
    exaggerated masculinity
  6. macho
    used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner
  7. macro
    very large in scale or scope or capability
  8. macrocosm
    everything that exists anywhere
  9. macromolecule
    any very large complex molecule
  10. macroscopic
    visible to the naked eye; using the naked eye
  11. mademoiselle
    small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch
  12. mafia
    any tightly knit group of trusted associates
  13. magazine
    a periodic publication containing articles and pictures
  14. magenta
    a primary subtractive color for light
  15. maggot
    fly larva commonly found in decaying organic matter
  16. magician
    someone who performs tricks to amuse an audience
  17. magna cum laude
    with high honor
  18. magnanimously
    in a magnanimous manner
  19. magnetism
    attraction for iron
  20. magnetosphere
    the magnetic field of a planet
  21. magnification
    the act of expanding something in apparent size
  22. magnum opus
    a creator's greatest work of art or literature
  23. magpie
    an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker
  24. magus
    a member of the Zoroastrian priesthood of the ancient Persians
  25. maiden
    an unmarried woman or girl
  26. mainframe
    a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
  27. mainstay
    a prominent supporter
  28. mainstream
    the prevailing current of thought
  29. majestically
    in a majestic manner
  30. majority rule
    the doctrine that the numerical majority of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group
  31. malarkey
    empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk
  32. malefic
    having or exerting a malignant influence
  33. maleficence
    doing or causing evil
  34. maleficent
    harmful or evil in intent or effect
  35. malevolently
    in a malevolent manner
  36. malfunctioning
    not performing or able to perform its regular function
  37. malignity
    quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will
  38. malleability
    the property of material that can be shaped without breaking
  39. malnourished
    not being provided with adequate food or nutrients
  40. malpractice
    professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage
  41. maltreatment
    cruel or inhumane treatment
  42. mammalian
    of or relating to the class Mammalia
  43. mandamus
    a court order requiring an official to perform a function
  44. mandarin
    a high public official of imperial China
  45. mandible
    the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
  46. mandolin
    a stringed instrument related to the lute
  47. mandrake
    a plant with purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root
  48. maneuverability
    the quality of being maneuverable
  49. mangonel
    an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
  50. Manichean
    of or relating to Manichaeism
  51. manifest destiny
    a policy of imperialist expansion said to be inevitable
  52. manifestly
    unmistakably
  53. manipulator
    an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
  54. manna
    food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus
  55. mannequin
    a life-size dummy used to display clothes
  56. manner
    how something is done or how it happens
  57. manticore
    a monster having the head of man and the body of a lion
  58. mantra
    a sacred utterance or poetic hymn in Vedism
  59. manually
    by hand
  60. marathon
    a foot race of 26 miles and 385 yards
  61. marginalize
    relegate to a lower or outer edge, as of groups of people
  62. marinate
    soak food in a seasoned or flavorful liquid before cooking
  63. marionette
    a figure operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
  64. market economy
    an economy that relies on market forces to determine prices
  65. marksmanship
    skill in shooting
  66. marmoreal
    of or relating to or characteristic of hard crystalline rock
  67. martyrdom
    death because of a person's adherence of a faith or cause
  68. Marxist
    advocate of the economic and political theories of Karl Marx
  69. masculinity
    the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men
  70. masochism
    sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment
  71. masque
    a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
  72. masses
    the common people generally
  73. masseuse
    a female massager
  74. mast
    a vertical spar for supporting sails
  75. mastermind
    someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
  76. mastodon
    an extinct elephant-like mammal that flourished during the Ice Age
  77. matador
    the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull
  78. matriarchal
    having a woman or women as the head or ruler
  79. matter
    that which has mass and occupies space
  80. maunder
    speak in a rambling or incoherent way
  81. maw
    the mouth, jaws, or throat
  82. maximal
    the greatest or most complete or best possible
  83. mayor
    the head of a city government
  84. mead
    made of fermented honey and water
  85. means
    how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
  86. meantime
    the time between one event, process, or period and another
  87. meanwhile
    at the same time but in another place
  88. measly
    contemptibly small in amount
  89. mechanical energy
    energy in a mechanical form
  90. mechanize
    introduce automatic or electrical equipment into a process
  91. medallion
    a round piece of metal given as an award or commemoration
  92. medial
    relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle
  93. medicinal
    treating, preventing or alleviating the symptoms of disease
  94. mediocrity
    ordinariness as a consequence of being average
  95. meekly
    in a humble manner
  96. megalith
    memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
  97. megalomaniac
    a pathological egotist
  98. megalopolis
    a very large urban complex
  99. meiosis
    cell division that produces reproductive cells
  100. melatonin
    sleep-regulating hormone secreted by the pineal gland
  101. meld
    mix or become mixed together
  102. melodious
    having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
  103. melting pot
    a place where diverse people, cultures, and ideas are mixed
  104. membership
    the state of being one of the persons in a social group
  105. meme
    an amusing image that spreads rapidly through social media
  106. memorization
    the process or act of learning something by heart
  107. mephitic
    of noxious stench from atmospheric pollution
  108. mercer
    a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
  109. mere
    being nothing more than specified
  110. merry
    full of or showing high-spirited joy
  111. merrymaking
    a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity
  112. mesa
    flat tableland with steep edges
  113. meshing
    an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
  114. messianic
    of or relating to a savior promising deliverance
  115. metabolic
    of or relating to metabolism
  116. metallic
    containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
  117. metallurgical
    of or relating to the science and technology of metals
  118. metallurgy
    the science and technology of ores and alloys
  119. metamorphic
    having undergone transformation by pressure, heat, etc.
  120. metamorphose
    change in outward structure or looks
  121. metaphorically
    in a metaphorical manner
  122. metastasis
    the spreading of a disease to another part of the body
  123. mete
    a line that indicates a boundary
  124. meteorite
    a stony or metallic object from space that hits the earth
  125. meteorological
    relating to atmospheric events, especially the weather
  126. meteorologist
    a specialist who studies weather conditions
  127. methodically
    in a methodical manner
  128. meticulosity
    strict attention to minute details
  129. metonymy
    substituting the name of a feature for the name of the thing
  130. metrical
    relating to the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
  131. metric system
    a decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter
  132. metronome
    clicking pendulum indicating the tempo of a piece of music
  133. mettlesome
    having a proud, courageous, and unbroken spirit
  134. mewl
    cry weakly or softly
  135. mezzo
    a singer with the second highest singing voice
  136. micro
    extremely small in scale or scope or capability
  137. microbiology
    the study of very small forms of life
  138. microscopic
    so small as to be invisible without a magnifying device
  139. middlebrow
    someone who is neither a highbrow nor a lowbrow
  140. midriff
    the central area of the human torso (usually in front)
  141. midst
    the location of something surrounded by other things
  142. midway
    at half the distance; at the middle
  143. midwife
    a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies
  144. midwifery
    the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and pregnancy
  145. migraine
    a severe, recurring headache
  146. mild
    humble in spirit or manner
  147. militaristic
    advocating the use of force in pursuit of policy goals
  148. milliner
    someone who makes and sells hats
  149. mimeograph
    duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed
  150. mimesis
    imitative or realistic representation in art and literature
  151. mimetic
    exhibiting or characterized by imitation
  152. minaret
    a slender tower with balconies, especially on a mosque
  153. minimally
    to a minimal degree
  154. minimization
    the act of making something as small as possible
  155. ministration
    assistance in time of difficulty
  156. minstrel
    a singer of folk songs
  157. minuend
    the number from which the subtrahend is subtracted
  158. minuet
    a stately court dance from the 17th century
  159. minus
    on the negative side or lower end of a scale
  160. mirthful
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
  161. misappropriate
    take possession of fraudulently for one's own use
  162. misbegotten
    poorly thought out
  163. misbehavior
    improper or wicked or immoral behavior
  164. miscarriage
    a natural loss of the products of conception
  165. mischief-making
    reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
  166. misdirect
    lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
  167. misogamist
    a person who hates, avoids, or opposes marriage
  168. misogamy
    hatred of marriage
  169. misogynic
    (used of men) having deep-seated distrust of women
  170. misogynism
    hatred of women
  171. misogynistic
    hating women in particular
  172. misogynous
    hating women in particular
  173. misoneism
    hatred of change or innovation
  174. misrepresentation
    a misleading falsehood
  175. missal
    (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
  176. mnemonics
    a method or system for improving the memory
  177. mockingbird
    long-tailed grey-and-white songbird of the southern United States able to mimic songs of other birds
  178. modality
    the manner or style in which something is done
  179. modem
    a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
  180. modernity
    the quality of being current or of the present
  181. modifier
    a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
  182. modular
    constructed with standardized, prefabricated units or pieces
  183. modus operandi
    an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
  184. modus vivendi
    a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
  185. moiety
    one of two approximately equal parts
  186. mojo
    a magic power or magic spell
  187. molar
    grinding tooth with a broad crown
  188. molest
    harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
  189. molestation
    the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
  190. molester
    someone who subjects others to unwanted or improper sexual activities
  191. mollification
    the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined
  192. mollusk
    aquatic invertebrate, often with a shell
  193. molto
    much; very
  194. momentary
    lasting for a markedly brief time
  195. monasticism
    asceticism as a form of religious life
  196. monetize
    convert an economy to one based on the exchange of currency
  197. monger
    someone who maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
  198. monitrice
    an assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes
  199. monochrome
    having or appearing to have only one color
  200. monolith
    a single great stone, often in the form of a column
  201. monomania
    an unhealthy obsession or preoccupation with one thing
  202. monomaniacal
    obsessed with a single subject or idea
  203. monomer
    a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
  204. monosyllabic
    having or consisting of only one vowel or vowel-like sound
  205. monotheistic
    believing that there is only one god
  206. monotreme
    the most primitive mammals comprising the only extant members of the subclass Prototheria
  207. monstrosity
    a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
  208. montane
    of or inhabiting mountainous regions
  209. moonstone
    a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster
  210. moraine
    accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
  211. moralism
    a moral maxim
  212. moralistic
    narrowly and conventionally moral
  213. mordacious
    biting or given to biting
  214. moreover
    in addition
  215. morganite
    a kind of pink beryl used as a gemstone
  216. moron
    a person of subnormal intelligence
  217. moronic
    having a mental age of between eight and twelve years
  218. moss
    tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
  219. motivational
    of or serving to provide incentive or stimulus to action
  220. motorist
    someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
  221. motorized
    equipped with a motor or motors
  222. mould
    the distinctive form in which a thing is made
  223. mound
    a collection of objects laid on top of each other
  224. moxie
    courage, confidence, and determination
  225. muck
    any thick, viscous matter
  226. muckraker
    one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another
  227. muckraking
    the exposure of scandal (especially about public figures)
  228. mulatto
    (offensive) a person with both black and white ancestry
  229. muleteer
    a worker who drives mules
  230. mulish
    unreasonably stubborn or rigid
  231. multicellular
    consisting of many basic structural and functional units
  232. multimedia
    the use of many types of communication simultaneously
  233. mummification
    the act of embalming, drying, and wrapping a dead body
  234. munition
    weapons considered collectively
  235. muscular
    having a robust body-build
  236. musicality
    the property of sounding like music
  237. muss
    make messy or untidy
  238. mussel
    marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc.
  239. mutant
    an animal that has undergone mutation
  240. mutate
    undergo a change or alteration in form or qualities
  241. mutton
    meat from a mature domestic sheep
  242. mutualism
    the relation between two organisms that benefit each other
  243. myrmidon
    a follower who carries out orders without question
  244. myrrh
    aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume
  245. mysteriously
    in a cryptic manner
  246. mystique
    an aura of heightened interest surrounding a person or thing
  247. tessellate
    tile with small squares of stone or glass
  248. tessellate
    tile with small squares of stone or glass
  249. locale
    the scene of any event or action
Created on Sun Dec 16 15:36:39 EST 2012 (updated Tue Mar 19 03:20:31 EDT 2019)

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