Synonyms

Malediction means a curse or magical word intended to harm someone. It's the opposite of 'benediction' (blessing). 'Gloss' means explanation, 'grisly' means horrible, and 'crafty' means cunning.

In its original sense, a mall was a public walk or promenade (like 'The Mall' in London). The modern shopping mall evolved from this concept of a public walking space. Fertile, double-dealing, and whirlpool are unrelated.

Mandatory means obligatory, required, or compulsory. It refers to something that must be done. Linger (delay), shining, and criminal are unrelated to the concept of requirement.

Marred means damaged, spoiled, or impaired. Something that is marred has been flawed or blemished. 'Extent' means range, 'mutilate' is a verb meaning to severely damage, and 'distress' means suffering.

Maternal means relating to motherhood or characteristic of a mother. It describes motherly qualities or feelings. Bungling (clumsy), greatness, and wishing are unrelated.

Longevity means long life or long duration of existence. It comes from 'long' and refers specifically to the length of life. Supple (flexible), agile (nimble), and wanton (unrestrained) are unrelated.

It means to manhandle/ handle roughly.

Meditation involves deep contemplation and focused thought, which is essentially a form of reflection on one's inner state or ideas. Reflection best captures this meaning-oriented mental process.

Mendacious means dishonest or untruthful; someone who is mendacious habitually tells lies or makes false statements. 'Lying' directly captures this essential meaning of deceitfulness.

It means like a meteor; momentarily dazzling or brilliant,  

Meddlesome describes someone who interferes in others' affairs or is overly intrusive in situations that don't concern them. 'Interfering' precisely captures this unwanted involvement characteristic.

Mimicry is the act or practice of copying someone's behavior, appearance, or actions. 'Imitation' directly describes this act of reproducing or mimicking something else.

Momentous describes something of great importance or significance, often referring to events or decisions that have far-reaching consequences. 'Very important' captures this sense of gravity and impact.

Monumental describes something enormous or massive in scale, size, or importance. While it can refer to physical size like monuments, it's commonly used for achievements or efforts of great magnitude.

Mesmerize means to capture someone's complete attention, to hold spellbound or hypnotize them with fascination. 'Hypnotize' directly captures this captivating, trance-inducing effect.