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mercy compassionate or lenient treatment of someone over whom one has some power, as through the administration of justice. [4 definitions]
mercy killing see "euthanasia."
-mere segment; part.
mere being neither more nor better than what is specified.
merely only; simply; nothing more than.
merengue a fast ballroom dance that originated in the Dominican Republic and in which each partner characteristically holds one leg stiff while dancing.
meretricious appealing or attracting in a cheap, showy, or shallow way. [2 definitions]
merganser any of various large diving ducks that have a narrow bill with a hooked tip and serrated edges, and usu. a crest on the head.
merge to combine or unite. [5 definitions]
merger the consolidation of two or more businesses into one, or the legal transfer of the assets of one corporation to another.
meridian a great circle circumscribing the earth and passing through both poles, or either half of such a circle from one pole to the other. [7 definitions]
meringue egg whites beaten stiff with sugar and sometimes flavoring, used to form a pastry shell or as a topping on other baked foods.
merino a breed of sheep originating in Spain. [2 definitions]
merit worth or high quality. [5 definitions]
meritless combined form of merit.
meritocracy a system in which people attain power, influence, and wealth because of their intellectual abilities rather than because of their class status or family lineage.
meritorious having merit; worthy of praise or reward.
merit system a system in which people are hired or promoted to civil service positions on the basis of the results of competitive examinations.
Meriwether Lewis U.S. co-leader with William Clark of an expedition to explore the uncharted American West, from Missouri to Oregon, from 1804 to 1807 (b.1774--d.1809).
Merlin in Arthurian legend, a magician and seer who helps King Arthur.
merlin a small aggressive falcon of Europe and North America. [2 definitions]