maximum |
the largest possible amount or number. [2 definitions] |
May |
the fifth month of the year. May has thirty-one days. |
may |
to be allowed to. [3 definitions] |
Maya |
a member of an ancient Indian civilization of Mexico and Central America that was discovered and destroyed by Europeans in the 1500s. [2 definitions] |
maybe |
perhaps; possibly. |
mayfly |
a delicate insect with two pairs of wings. The mayfly larva may live for several years in a stream, lake, or river. Once it turns into an adult, it lives for only a few hours. [2 definitions] |
mayhem |
violent disorder or utter chaos. |
mayonnaise |
a thick dressing of oil, vinegar or lemon juice, seasonings, and egg yolks. Mayonnaise is used in salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. |
mayor |
the head of government in a village, town, or city. |
Maypole |
a high pole decorated with flowers and ribbons, around which people dance to celebrate May Day. |
maze |
a complicated network of paths or passages between high walls or thick hedges which are often designed to confuse those who travel through them. |
mb |
abbreviation of "megabyte," or "megabytes." |
M.B.A. |
a degree earned in accounting or other areas of business after one or two years of additional courses following college. "M.B.A." is an abbreviation of "Master of Business Administration." |
MD |
abbreviation of "Maryland." |
M.D. |
the abbreviation of the Latin words "medicinae doctor"; Doctor of Medicine. |
ME |
abbreviation of "Maine." |
me |
the form of "I" that is used as the object of a verb or preposition. |
meadow |
an open field of grass that is growing wild or is used for pasture or to grow hay. A meadow usually contains wildflowers and weeds as well. |
meadowlark |
one of two kinds of North American songbirds that nest in open fields and have a sweet, musical song. A meadowlark has a yellow breast marked with black. |
meager |
low in amount, strength, or value. |
meal1 |
an occasion when food is prepared and eaten at a specific time. [2 definitions] |