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Meager

(Adjective)

Meaning:Thin; lacking in flesh; scanty
Sounds Like:Me_eager
Imagine This:If I were very thin and weak, I will be eager to gain some weight.
A budget to live on one dollar a day is very scanty.
Other Forms:Meagerness (noun); Meagerly (adv.)

Meander

(Verb)

Meaning:Wander aimlessly; winding path
Sounds Like:Me_under (I am under the influence)
Imagine This:If I am under the influence of alcohol while driving, I will wander aimlessly on the freeway.This is extremely dangerous, remember this: If you drink, don’t drive!
Remember This:There are usually meander (winding) paths in downhill mountain-biking or downhill skiing.
Other Forms:Meandering (adj.); Meander (noun)

Mellifluous

(Adjective)

Meaning:Flowing of sweet pleasing voice or music
Sounds Like:Mellow (sweet in taste or rich in sound)_for_us
Imagine This:The twenty-year old wine is a mellow wine for us to enjoy.
Other Forms:Mellifluously (adv.); Mellifluent (adj.)

Mendacity

(Noun)

Meaning:Untrue statement; lying
Sounds Like:Mend_the_city
Imagine This:The mayor apologized that he had lied to the people.He used the public money to build his own mansion instead of mending the city.
Other Forms:Mendacious (adj.); Mendaciously (adv.)

Mendicant

(Noun)

Meaning:Beggar
Sounds Like:Men_the_can (man with the can)
Imagine This:A man holding a can on the street is most likely a beggar begging for money.