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Definition of Mithe act of mirroring an action or behExamples of Mimicry in a senDuring the talent show, the boy won the audience over when he performed a mimicry of his favorite rapper. Bill acted out the perfect mimicry of a woman when he pranced down the aisle wearing high heels and a tight dress. When the student started to talk like the teacher during a mimicry, … [Read more...] about Mimicry used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of to imExamples of Mimic in a senBert can mimic the barking of a dog to perfection, scaring thieves away from his property. I hate when people try to mimic my high pitched and shrill voice. Because I am a weak hitter, I try to mimic Adam’s forceful swing. The architecture of our home was designed to mimic a similar style found in Paris. Whenever I am … [Read more...] about Mimic used in sentence example & words in English

Definition ofa performer that uses movements and gestures instead of words to express something or tell a Examples of Mime in a senThe face-painted mime used its hands to pretend that it was stuck in a box while performing for the children. During the play, the mime uttered no sounds but instead used his body to tell a story to the audience. A mime was hired by the … [Read more...] about Mime used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Milquea fearful or shy indivExamples of Milquetoast in a senAs the milquetoast quietly shuffled down the street with his shoulders hunched, his eyes would dart around hoping no one would see him. Being a new student at school, the milquetoast worried about the first day of school trying not to draw attention to himself. Once the milquetoast conquered her … [Read more...] about Milquetoast used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Millbug whose skeleton is on the outside of its body and is known for having manyExamples of Millipede in a senAs the millipede crossed the room, the children were mesmerized by all of his little appendages transporting his body across the floor. After squashing the millipede with my shoe, a few dozen of his legs fell off but at least he still had several … [Read more...] about Millipede used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Millea period that covers one thousand Examples of Millennium in a senThe year 2000 saw the end of another millennium. Next Tuesday will be the church’s millennium celebration of its first one thousand years of existence. One millennium is equivalent to ten centuries. Do you believe flying cars will exist within the next millennium or will it take us … [Read more...] about Millennium used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Millplural of millennium, a period of a thousand Examples of Millennia in a senThe universe has existed for untold millennia, making it billions of years old. Only two millennia have passed since the induction of the BC and AD calendar. Humans have existed on Earth for several millennia, though certainly not in the same state as we are now. Most … [Read more...] about Millennia used in sentence example & words in English

Definition ofa factory where things are manufactured; for example, grain, is ground into Examples of Mill in a senThe millworker was hired to separate the cotton using a large machine located inside the mill. During his 12 hour shift at the mill, the young boy used a special saw down several pieces of lumber. The spinning room at the mill was hot and dusty, so many … [Read more...] about Mill used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Mia military force of trained and organized civilians who may be called toExamples of Militia in a senThe militia was assigned to assist the police until the National Guard troops arrived. To rid their country of a dictator, a group of rebels organized a militia to overthrow the tyrant. The governor has called upon the militia to assist families relocating … [Read more...] about Militia used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Milto influence or have an effectExamples of Militate in a senThe rain will militate a change of venue for our picnic. During the meeting, the principal’s attitude will militate whether or not teachers feel like giving their honest opinions. My boyfriend’s prison sentence is going to militate the length of our relationship. In business, the demand will … [Read more...] about Militate used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Milthe armed forces of a coExamples of Military in a senWithout a military, a country cannot wage war with another for lack of soldiers and weapons to wage it with. The military of Russia has more tanks in its arsenal than any other nation in the world, including the United States. The strength of a military lies not only in how many soldiers it has, but … [Read more...] about Military used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Militan ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aExamples of Militarism in a senBecause he was a veteran, many of his political ideals followed a form of militarism. Those who believe in militarism are not put off by the idea of war. The militarism of our neighbor annoyed my … [Read more...] about Militarism used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Milprone to engage in conflict for a belief or Examples of Militant in a senThe gang members assumed a militant posture when they saw another gang approaching their turf. The militant man was willing to die to protect his religious freedom. If attacked by the police, the militant protestors have been told to fight for their lives. The anti-abortion … [Read more...] about Militant used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Milithe characteristic of having aggression or combativeness as an organizExamples of Militance in a senThe militance of our country is so great that we would rather invade and conquer other countries rather than trade with them. There was nothing wrong with the spirited youths of the rebellion, but their downright militance led to unnecessary violence. It … [Read more...] about Militance used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Mthe environment in which one experiencesExamples of Milieu in a senBecause my father grew up in a military milieu, he knew he wanted to join the armed forces when he graduated from high school. Jane’s marriage before sex belief stems from her upbringing in a religious milieu. As the son of a legendary pianist, Henry grew up in a musical … [Read more...] about Milieu used in sentence example & words in English