Definition:

the edge or border of something

Example:

I wrote some notes in the margin.

Part of Speech:

Margin (noun)

Margin (verb)

Marginal (adjective)

Marginally (adverb)

Definition:

fully developed physically; full-grown

Example:

She was now a mature woman.

Part of Speech:

Mature (adjective)

Mature (verb)

Maturely (adverb)

Maturity (noun)

Definition:

make as large or great as possible

Example:

The company was aiming to maximize profits.

Part of Speech:

Maximize (verb)

Maximization (noun)

Definition:

a natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about

Example:

We have no mechanism for assessing the success of forwarded inquiries.

Part of Speech:

Mechanism (noun)

Definition:

the main means of mass communication (esp. television, radio, newspapers, and the Internet) regarded collectively

Example:

The campaign won media attention.

Part of Speech:

Media (noun)

Definition:

intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation

Example:

Wilson attempted to mediate between the powers to end the war.

Part of Speech:

Mediate (verb)

Mediate (adjective)

Mediation (noun)

Mediator (noun)

Mediatory (adjective)

Definition:

of or relating to the science of medicine, or to the treatment of illness and injuries

Example:

She needs urgent medical treatment.

Part of Speech:

Medical (adjective)

Medical (noun)

Medically (adverb)

Definition:

the intervening substance through which impressions are conveyed to the senses or a force acts on objects at a distance

Example:

Radio communication needs no physical medium between the two stations.

Part of Speech:

Medium (noun)

Medium (adjective)

Mediumistic (adjective)

Definition:

relating to the mind or happening in the mind

Example:

I made a mental note to call Julie.

Part of Speech:

Mental (adjective)

Mentally (adverb)

Definition:

a particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, esp. a systematic or established one

Example:

The school uses a variety of teaching methods.

Part of Speech:

Method (noun)

Methodical (adjective)

Methodically (adverb)

Definition:

move from one specific part of something to another

Example:

Cells that can form pigment migrate beneath the skin.

Part of Speech:

Migrate (verb)

Migration (noun)

Migratory (adjective)

Migrant (noun)

Definition:

of, relating to, or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces

Example:

Both leaders condemned the buildup of military activity.

Part of Speech:

Military (adjective)

Military (noun)

Militarily (adverb)

Definition:

 of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible

Example:

The storm caused only minimal damage.

Part of Speech:

Minimal (adjective)

Minimally (adverb)

Definition:

reduce (something, esp. something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree

Example:

The aim is to minimize costs.

Part of Speech:

Minimize (verb)

Minimization (noun)

Definition:

the least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required

Example:

Technical difficulties have been kept to a minimum.

Part of Speech:

Minimum (noun)

Minimum (adjective)

Definition:

(in certain countries) a government department headed by a minister of state

Example:

James wants to join the ministry.

Part of Speech:

Ministry (noun)

Definition:

lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance

Example:

She requested a number of minor alterations.

Part of Speech:

Minor (adjective)

Minor (noun)

Definition:

a way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced, expressed, or done

Example:

His preferred mode of travel was a kayak.

Part of Speech:

Mode (noun)

Definition:

make partial or minor changes to (something), typically so as to improve it or to make it less extreme

Example:

She may be prepared to modify her views.

Part of Speech:

Modify (verb)

Modification (noun)

Modifiable (adjective)

Definition:

observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; keep under systematic review

Example:

Equipment was installed to monitor air quality.

Part of Speech:

Monitor (verb)

Monitor (noun)

Monitorial (adjective)

Definition:

a reason for doing something, esp. one that is hidden or not obvious

Example:

Jealousy was the motive for the murder.

Part of Speech:

Motive (noun)

Motiveless (adjective)

Definition:

(of a feeling or action) experienced or done by each of two or more parties toward the other or others

Example:

A partnership based on mutual respect and understanding.

Part of Speech:

Mutual (adjective)

Mutually (adverb)

Definition:

nullify; make ineffective

Example:

Alcohol negates the effects of the drug.

Part of Speech:

Negate (verb)

Negation (noun)

Definition:

a group or system of interconnected people or things

Example:

He studies networking as a major subject in his faculty.

Part of Speech:

Network (noun)