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mentalist
nounC1
/ˈmen.tə.lɪst/A person who claims to possess psychic or paranormal abilities, often performing demonstrations of mind reading, clairvoyance, or telekinesis for entertainment, typically as a stage performer or television personality.
mentality
nounB2
/menˈtæl.ə.ti/A person's or group's characteristic way of thinking, behaving, and feeling; a mindset or psychological orientation.
mentally ill
adjectivenounMedium-High
/ˈmen.təl.i ɪl/Suffering from a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, mood, or behaviour, such as depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia.
mentation
nounlow
/mɛnˈteɪʃ(ə)n/The process or product of mental activity; thinking.
mentee
nounB2
/ˌmenˈtiː/A person who is advised, trained, or counselled by a more experienced or knowledgeable person (a mentor).
mentes
nounVery Rare / Obsolete
/ˈmɛntɪs/(obsolete) to lie, to utter falsehoods, to deceive.
menthene
nounExtremely Rare
/ˈmɛnθiːn/A colourless, liquid, unsaturated hydrocarbon derived from menthol, with the chemical formula C10H18, used primarily in organic chemistry and fragrance production.
menthol
adjectivenounC1
/ˈmen.θɒl/A white crystalline organic compound with a strong minty taste and odour, obtained naturally from peppermint and other mint oils or produced synthetically.
menticide
nounC2
/ˈmɛntɪsaɪd/The systematic destruction of a person's or group's mental autonomy, critical thinking, or psychological integrity, often through psychological manipulation, propaganda, or torture.
mention
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/ˈmen.ʃən/To refer to something or someone briefly or casually in speech or writing.
mentmore
nounVery Low
/ˈmɛntmɔː/A proper noun, primarily referring to a place, notably a village in Buckinghamshire, England, and the associated historic country house, Mentmore Towers.
menton
nounVery low (technical term only)
/ˈmɛn.tɒn/The most prominent point on the chin in cephalometric analysis (dentistry, orthodontics).
mentonniere
nounObscure
/ˌmɒ̃.tɒnˈjɛə/A piece of armor designed to protect the chin and lower face.
mentoplasty
nounVery low
/ˈmɛntə(ʊ)ˌplasti/A surgical procedure to reshape the chin.
mentor
nounverbHigh (B2)
/ˈmen.tɔː(r)/An experienced and trusted advisor or guide, often to a younger or less experienced person.
mentoring
nounB2
/ˈmen.tər.ɪŋ/The activity of giving a less experienced person guidance, support, and advice to help them develop their skills and progress.
mentorship
nounC1
/ˈmen.tə.ʃɪp/A formal or informal relationship in which a more experienced or knowledgeable person (a mentor) guides and advises a less experienced person (a mentee or protégé).
mentum
nounVery low (Specialist term)
/ˈmɛntəm/The anatomical term for the chin or a chin-like projection, primarily used in biological and medical contexts.
menu
nounverb-transitiveA2
/ˈmen.juː/A list of food and drinks available for ordering in a restaurant, café, etc.
menu bar
nounC1
/ˈmen.juː ˌbɑː/A horizontal strip, typically at the top of a computer application window or screen, containing drop-down menus with commands and options.

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