mastermind |
to cleverly plan and supervise the development of. [2 definitions] |
Master of Arts |
a graduate degree, below that of doctor, that is given by a college or university to a person who has completed a prescribed course of graduate study in the humanities or social sciences; master's degree. (abbr.: M.A.) |
master of ceremonies |
one who hosts a formal event or entertainment, usu. making speeches or announcing guests; emcee. |
Master of Science |
a master's degree awarded usu. in science, technology, or mathematics. (abbr.: M.S.) |
masterpiece |
a work of art of the highest quality. [2 definitions] |
master's degree |
a degree that you get after finishing an advanced program of study at a college or university. |
master sergeant |
in the U.S. military, a noncommissioned officer of high rank, second only to the rank of sergeant major. |
mastership |
the state of being a master; authority; control. [3 definitions] |
masterstroke |
an extremely clever or skillful action or accomplishment. |
masterwork |
an art work of the finest quality; masterpiece. |
mastery |
the qualities of skill, knowledge, and expertise. [3 definitions] |
masthead |
the top of a ship's mast. [2 definitions] |
mastic |
an aromatic gum or resin from the bark of a small evergreen tree of the Mediterranean region, used as an astringent and an ingredient in varnish. [3 definitions] |
masticate |
to grind (food) with the teeth; chew. [2 definitions] |
masticatory |
of, relating to, or used in mastication; adapted for chewing. [2 definitions] |
mastiff |
one of a breed of large, strong dogs that have a short, light brown coat and are often used as watchdogs. |
mastitis |
an inflammation of the breast or udder. |
masto- |
breast. |
mastodon |
any of a number of extinct mammals of about two million years ago that were large and resembled the elephant. |
mastoid |
of or pertaining to the lower portion of the bone behind the ear in humans and other vertebrates. [3 definitions] |
mastoiditis |
inflammation of the air cells in the mastoid bone at the base of the skull. |