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machine (noun) a device with a system of parts that work together to perform a task, μηχανή
Example
Cars, computers, hair dryers, and vacuum cleaners are all examples of machines.
Synonym
mechanism
Word Family
machinelike, machinery
Madam Tussaud’s (noun) a wax museum and a major tourist attraction in London, Μουσείο της Μαντάμ Τυσώ
Example
Madam Tussaud's displays waxworks of historical and royal figures, film stars and sports stars.
magazine (noun) a type of thin book with large pages and a paper cover which contains articles and photographs and is published every week or month, περιοδικό
Example
She has written articles for several women's magazines.
magnet (noun) an object, esp. a piece of iron, that is able to attract iron and steel objects toward itself, μαγνήτης
Example
Magnets are used to attach the cars of toy trains to the engine.
Word Family
magnetic, magnetism
magnetic field (noun) the space around a magnet in which a magnetic force is active, μαγνητικό πεδίο
Example
Scientists do not agree on how magnetic fields can influence our world.
main (adjective) most important; chief; Primary, κύριος, βασικός
Example
The main entrance to the building is on the other side.
Synonym
central, primary, principal
Antonym
minor
Word Family
mainly
make a difference (phrase) to have an effect on a situation, κάνω τη διαφορά
Example
It makes a big difference to ask for something politely.
make sure (phrase) to take action so that you are certain that something happens or is true, βεβαιώνομαι
Example
Make sure that you close the door before you leave.
Synonym
ensure
make time (phrase) plan so that you have time available for something, βρίσκω χρόνο
Example
Make time to talk to your wife.
make up (something) to form a particular thing, amount or number as a whole, αποτελώ
Example
Road accident victims make up almost a quarter of the hospital's patients.
make-up (noun) coloured substances used on your face to improve your appearance, μέικαπ
Example
I only put on a little eye make-up.
manage (verb) to succeed in doing in spite of problems, καταφέρνω
Example
Anna finally managed to escape.
Synonym
succeed at
Word Family
management, manager
manager (noun) the person who is in charge of a business or acts as the leader of a plan or project, διευθυντής
Example
My father is the manager of the company.
Synonym
boss, director, supervisor
Word Family
managerial
mankind (noun) all people, considered as a group, ανθρωπότητα
Example
It is up to mankind to make the world a safe place to live in.
Synonym
humanity,man, world
manufacture (verb) to make by machine in a large quantity, κατασκευάζω βιομηχανικά
Example
This factory manufactures cars.
Synonym
produce
Word Family
manufacturer 
margarine (noun) food used in place of butter that is made of vegetable oil, milk, colouring, and other ingredients, μαργαρίνη
Example
When my mother makes a cake, she uses margarine instead of butter.
mark (verb) to show where something is, σημειώνω
Example
Could you mark the destination on the map?
Synonym
spot
market (noun) a place where goods are sold, αγορά
Example
Fruit and vegetables are sold at farmers' markets.
Word Family
marketing
marvellous (adjective) extremely good, υπέροχος
Example
We had a marvellous time on holiday.
Synonym
amazing, astonishing, wonderful
Antonym
commonplace
Word Family
marvellously
mask (noun) a covering for all or part of the face which protects, hides or decorates the person wearing it, μάσκα
Example
The bank robbers wore masks throughout the raid.
Word Family
masked
material (noun) anything used for building or making something else, υλικό
Example
The materials for the tree house included wood, metal, and rope.
Synonym
stuff, substance
mature (adjective) fully developed in mental or physical qualities, ώριμος
Example
It was very mature of you to let your brother have the front seat.
Synonym
adult, grown-up
Antonym
childish, immature
Word Family
maturely, maturity
Mayor (noun) the head of government in a village, town, or city, Δήμαρχος
Example
Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a Mayor.
mean (verb) to have a particular result, σημαίνω
Example
These changes will mean a better educational system for everyone.
meaning (noun) what something expresses or represents, νόημα
Example
What is the meaning of this word?
Synonym
definition, sense, signification
Word Family
meaningful
means (noun) (plural) a method or way of doing something, τρόπος
Example
We need to find some other means of transportation.
Synonym
method, way
measure (verb) to find the exact size of something, using a ruler, scale, or the like, μετρώ
Example
She measured the rug to make sure it would fit in the hallway.
Synonym
calculate
Word Family
measurement
mechanical (adjective) relating to or operated by machines, μηχανικός
Example
Cars have many mechanical parts.
Word Family
mechanically
medal (noun) a small metal disc, with words or a picture on it, which is given as a reward for a brave action or for winning in a competition, μετάλλιο
Example
Pyrros Dimas has won the gold medal in the Olympics three times.
Word Family
medallist
mediation (noun) when you talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems, διαμεσολάβηση
Example
Family mediation can be a very useful way for some couples to sort out practical things when they split up.
Word Family
mediate
medicine (noun) a substance used to cure an illness or injury, φάρμακο
Example
She took medicine every day for her cough.
Synonym
drug
memory (noun) the part of a computer where information and instructions are stored, or the amount of information that can be stored there, μνήμη
Example
You need 40 megabytes of memory to run this software.
mention (verb) to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words, αναφέρω
Example
Did he mention my name in the speech?
Synonym
note, refer to, remark
Word Family
mentionable 
mess (noun) a state of being dirty or not neat, ανακατωσούρα
Example
I had to agree that my room was a mess.
Synonym
disorder, muddle
Antonym
tidiness
Word Family
messy
method (noun) a way of doing something, μέθοδος
Example
He has his own method of working.
Synonym
approach, manner, way
Word Family
methodical
Middle Ages (noun) the period of European history between Ancient Times and the Renaissance, from A.D. 500 to A.D. 1500, Μεσαίωνας
Example
The great castles of Europe were built during the Middle Ages.
migrate (verb) to move from one region into another, ξενιτεύομαι
Example
Their grandparents migrated from Ohio to Florida.
Word Family
migration migrating
military (adjective) having to do with soldiers or armies, στρατιωτικός
Example
Dan wore a military uniform.
Antonym
civil, civilian
million (noun) the number 1,000,000, εκατομμύριο
Example
I have a million things to do!.
Word Family
millionaire
mime (verb) to mimic, especially with body gestures rather than words, μιμούμαι
Example
The acting students had to mime eating an apple.
mind (verb) to be annoyed or worried by something, με πειράζει
Example
Would you mind opening the window?
Synonym
dislike, object to
mineral (noun) a substance formed in the earth that is not of an animal or a plant, ορυκτό
Example
The study of minerals is called mineralogy.
Minoan (adjective) relating to the advanced Bronze Age culture that flourished in Crete from about 3000 to 1100 B.C., Μινωικός
Example
The Minoan civilization was rediscovered at the beginning of the 20th century through the work of the British archaeologist Arthur Evans.
miss (verb) to not see or hear something or someone, χάνω, δεν προλαβαίνω
Example
He missed his daughter’s school play as he had to work late.
missing (adjective) not where it should be; absent, που λείπει
Example
In this exercise students must find the missing words.
mobile phone (noun) a telephone that you can carry everywhere with you, κινητό τηλέφωνο (BrE)
Example
Talking on a mobile phone all the time can be dangerous for your health.
Synonym
cell phone
model (adjective) serving as an example or ideal that should be copied, ιδανικός
Example
Carmen has always been a model citizen who works to help the community.
Synonym
ideal
model (noun) a particular type or style of a product, μοντέλο
Example
The salesman showed us a newer model of the car.
monastery (noun) a building where men live as a religious group, μοναστήρι
Example
Life in a monastery is peaceful.
Synonym
abbey, cloister
monitor (noun) a screen that shows information or pictures, usually connected to a computer, συσκευή παρακολούθησης
Example
I can't see very well; there must be a problem with the monitor.
Synonym
display
monologue (noun) a long speech by one person, μονόλογος
Example
During her monologue, the actress told her story.
mosquito (noun) an insect with a thin body and two wings which bites and sucks the blood of animals and people, κουνούπι
Example
Did you know that mosquitoes spread diseases?
mostly (adverb) for the most part, κυρίως
Example
The weather report said that today will be mostly sunny.
Synonym
generally, mainly, on the whole
mouse (noun) (plural mice) a very small mammal with grey or brown fur, ποντίκι
Example
Mickey Mouse is my favourite cartoon character.
MP3 (noun) a computer file which stores good-quality sound in a small amount of space
Example
I have a lot of songs in mp3 form.
mud (noun) wet earth that has been turned soft and sticky, λάσπη
Example
The boys were covered in mud after playing football.
Word Family
muddy
multimedia (noun) using a combination of moving and still pictures, sound, music and words, especially in computers or entertainment, πολυμέσα
Example
We went to the museum to see a multimedia exhibit about dinosaurs.
myth (noun) a story or group of stories that form part of the traditional knowledge of a society, μύθος
Example
An old Egyptian myth tells why the Nile River floods every year.