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mastermind
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈmɑːstəmaɪnd/An exceptionally intelligent person who plans and directs a complex or large-scale project, especially one involving secrecy or ingenuity.
masterpiece
nounC1
/ˈmɑːstəpiːs/An outstanding work of art, craft, or intellect; the greatest work created by a particular artist or in a particular field.
masters
nounB2
/ˈmɑːstəz/A person or entity having control, authority, or great skill; a postgraduate academic degree.
mastership
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈmɑːstəʃɪp/The state, condition, or position of being a master; the authority, skill, or control possessed by a master.
mastersinger
nounC2/Rare
/ˈmɑːstəˌsɪŋə/A historical term for a member of a German guild for poets and musicians, especially during the 14th–16th centuries.
masterson
nounVery Low
/ˈmɑːstəsən/A surname of English origin, typically functioning as a proper noun referring to a family name.
masterstroke
nounC1
/ˈmɑːstəstrəʊk/A highly skilled and effective action that achieves exactly what was intended, especially in a difficult situation.
masterwork
nounC1
/ˈmɑːstəwɜːk/A piece of work of outstanding skill, quality, or artistry; the greatest work of a particular person.
masterwort
nounRare / Specialized
/ˈmɑːstəwɜːt/A perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Peucedanum or Imperatoria, historically used in herbal medicine.
mastery
nounB2
/ˈmɑːst(ə)ri/complete knowledge of or skill in a particular subject, activity, or concept; the state of having comprehensive control or expertise.
masthead
adjectivenounverb+1B2
/ˈmɑːst.hed/The top section of a ship's mast; the nameplate of a newspaper or magazine, typically printed on the editorial page.
mastic
nounC2/Uncommon
/ˈmæstɪk/A resin obtained from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), used chiefly in varnishes, lacquers, and adhesives.
masticate
verbverb-ambitransitiveC1/C2
/ˈmæstɪkeɪt/To chew food thoroughly.
mastication
nounC2
/ˌmæstɪˈkeɪʃn/The physical process of chewing food, breaking it down with the teeth in preparation for swallowing and digestion.
masticatory
adjectivenounC2+ / Very low frequency
/ˈmæstɪkət(ə)ri/Relating to, used in, or affecting the process of chewing.
mastiff
nounC1
/ˈmæstɪf/A large, powerful breed of dog with a heavy build, a broad head, and a short coat, originally bred for guarding and protection.
mastiff bat
nounRare
/ˈmɑːstɪf bæt/A medium to large bat of the family Molossidae, characterised by a stout body, broad snout, thick lips, and a muscular build resembling that of a mastiff dog.
mastigium
nounExtremely rare / Obsolete
/mæˈstɪdʒɪəm/A specialized case or container for holding a whip, typically referring to one carried by a runner in certain ancient athletic or religious contexts.
mastigophora
nounRare/Very Low Frequency
/ˌmæstɪˈɡɒfərə/A taxonomic class of protozoa (single-celled organisms) characterized by having one or more whip-like flagella used for locomotion.
mastigophoran
adjectivenounExtremely Low/Very Rare
/ˌmastɪˈɡɒf(ə)rən/A protozoan of a group that moves using one or more whip-like appendages (flagella).

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