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manifesto - A public declaration of intent, policy, aims, opinions, and objectives.

The political party got together to write a manifesto that explained their vision for the future, and the path to get there.

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marathon - Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance.

We had a movie marathon and watched all eight Harry Potter films in one weekend — our brains turned to butter around film six.

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maniac - Someone who is mentally ill tending towards violent and dangerous behavior.

The film’s villain was portrayed as a ruthless maniac with no regard for human life.

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maneuver - To carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end.

The pilot was able to maneuver the plane right and left, up and down, to avoid the oncoming hurricane.

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malfunction - A failure to function properly – when a machine or system doesn’t work as intended.

The elevator stopped due to a technical malfunction.

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makeshift - Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.

When he lost his shoes in the snowstorm, he tied plastic bags on his feet as makeshift shoes to keep his feet dry.

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lunacy - Stupid or crazy ideas or behavior that is likely to have bad results

When Edwin Hubble suggested in 1922 that most of the little dots in the sky are entire galaxies, most scientists thought that the idea was sheer lunacy.

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manageable - Of a size, quantity, or level of difficulty that people are able to deal with

Because she was a very efficient and organized at her job, she found the the heavy workload very manageable.

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luxury - A condition of abundance, great ease and comfort.

They enjoyed visiting the French Riviera, to parcipate in a lifestyle of luxury even if it was only for a week.

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magnanimous - Generous and forgiving, kind and selfless, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.

After the peasants made an unsuccessful rebellion, the king was magnanimous and distributed food to them when they were starving.

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majesty - Beauty, grandeur, dignity, and greatness that inspires awe and respect.

The king's beautiful palace and gardens reflected the majesty of the king.

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mar - To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive.

The scratch on the car door marred its otherwise flawless paint job.