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A vulgar or colloquial term for urine.
“O cheiro de mijo no beco era insuportável.”
A unit of linear measure equal to 5,280 feet (1,609.34 meters).
“The running track is exactly one quarter of a mile long.”
A member of the armed forces who has completed active duty service and is placed in a reserve pool, subject to being recalled during times of war or national emergency.
“O militar da reserva foi convocado para auxiliar na operação de socorro.”
A state of commanding superiority in armed strength, capabilities, and strategic positioning over any actual or potential adversary.
“The superpower sought to maintain its military dominance in the region through advanced technological investments.”
The state or condition of being superior to all others in military power, strength, and strategic capability.
“The superpower invested heavily in advanced technology to maintain its global military supremacy.”
A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
“The local militia was called upon to defend the town during the border conflict.”
Resembling milk in color or consistency; cloudy white.
“She stirred a little sugar into her coffee, watching it turn a milky brown.”
The reproductive fluid of male fish, containing sperm, or the testes when filled with this fluid.
“The female deposits her eggs while the male releases milt to fertilize them.”
The state or quality of being thoughtless, inattentive, or acting without conscious awareness or reflection.
“Her mindlessness led her to leave the keys in the front door overnight.”
Plural form of miniature: much smaller scale models, representations, or works of art compared to the original objects.
“She meticulously paints intricate miniatures for tabletop wargames.”
Plural of minster; large or important churches, typically those that were originally part of a monastery or served as a cathedral.
“The tour group visited several historic minsters across the English countryside.”
An aromatic plant of the family Lamiaceae, often used for flavoring food or drinks.
“She garnished the dessert with a fresh sprig of mint.”
A unit of time equal to sixty seconds or one-sixtieth of an hour.
“The meeting will begin in exactly five minutes.”
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road caused by the refraction of light from the sky by heated air.
“The weary traveler mistook the shimmering heat on the horizon for a cooling lake, but it was only a mirage.”
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; soft, deep mud.
“The heavy wagon wheels sank deep into the mire after the torrential rain.”