6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 55

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
mahogany noun The cabinets have been made out of mahogany. any of various tropical trees
malice noun He had the look of malice in his eyes. desire to harm others
mammal noun Whales are considered to be mammals. warm blooded vertebrate animals
mane noun Horses and lions have manes. long hair on top and sides of neck
manger noun We placed hay in the manger for the cows. trough or open box for feeding livestock
manor noun The rich owner lived in a magnificent manor. main house, mansion
mar verb The injury in the accident marred his face. disfiguring damage
maritime adj. Under maritime laws the shipwreck was ours. relating to the sea
marquis noun The Marquis of de Sade was an evil man. title of European nobility
martial adj. He knew all of the martial arts. relating to or suggestive of war