Miser /ˈmaɪzə/ – people who love money and hate spending it – скупой, скряга.
The miser gloated over his gold. – Скряга радовался, глядя на своё золото.
Mishap / ˈmɪshæp/ – a small accident or piece of bad luck that does not have serious results – неприятность, неприятное происшествие, казус.
I managed to get home without mishap. – Я добрался до дома без происшествий.
Maelstrom / ˈmeɪlstrəm/ – 1) a very strong current of water that moves in circles – водоворот.
The boat was sucked into the maelstrom. – Лодку затянуло в водоворот.
2) a situation full of strong emotions or confusing events, that is hard to control and makes you feel frightened. – переносн. – водоворот (событий).
They were being sucked into the maelstrom of war. – Их затянуло в водоворот войны.