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60 words & definitions

mollify
To try to calm and soothe feelings, making the other less angry and upset
mooch
To ask for or obtain (something) without paying for it
mope
To be dejected and apathetic
mosey
To walk or move in a leisurely manner
muffle
To make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)
mull
To think about a proposal or request carefully and at length.
mumble
To say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear
munch
To eat something with a continuous and often audible action of the jaws
murmur
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
muss
To make someone's hair or clothes untidy or messy
mutter
To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation
mogul
An important or powerful person, especially in the motion picture or media industry
mongrel
A dog of no definable type or breed
morsel
A small piece or amount of food; a mouthful
moxie
Force of character, determination, or nerve
muck
Dirt, grime or messy substance.
mugger
A person who attacks and robs another in a public place
munchkin
A child or short person
mutt
A dog with parents of different breeds
muddle
Bring into a disordered or confusing state
moot
Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing
motley
Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate
muggy
(of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid
mum
Silent
murky
Having dark and gloomy atmosphere, usually as a result of a dirty water or a thick mist
mushy
Food that is very soft and wet
musty
Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
mockery
Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
monstrosity
Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly
mortified
Very embarrassed
monumental
Great in importance, extent, or size
morbid
To be too interested with unpleasant subjects, especially death
momentous
Important because of the effect it has on the future
moisturized
To make something, especially the skin, less dry.
morass
An area of muddy ground - or a complicated or confused situation.
mutilate
To damage something severely
muted
Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.
monotonous
Repetitious and boring
mute
Being silent
mundane
Ordinary and not interesting or exciting
muddle
An untidy and disorganized state or collection
muzzle
A device, usually an arrangement of straps or wires, placed over an animal's mouth to prevent the animal from biting, eating, etc.
modest
Humble and not boastful — not showing off one's achievements or abilitie, and avoiding attention.
momentum
The force or speed of movement — especially as something continues to move or grow.
morale
The overall confidence, spirit, or mood of a person or group, especially during challenging times, with a level of enthusiasm and dedication.
moribund
In a dying or near-death state — no longer active or effective — stagnant or declining.
moron
A person who acts foolishly or shows poor judgment — someone who makes silly or careless mistakes.
mouthwatering
So tasty or appealing in appearance that it stimulates the appetite.
multitasking
Handling multiple responsibilities or activities simultaneously, the ability to perform more than one task at the same time.
mutiny
An act of refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.
morose
Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood.
mutiny
To refuse to obey orders, in an open revolt or uprising against leadership or control.
motivated
Very enthusiastic or determined to accomplish something.
monstrous
Abnormally bad or shocking
multitude
A large number of people or things
moody
Having moods that change often, resulting in often being unhappy or unfriendly
motto
A short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, or institution.
momentary
Lasting for a very short time.
mortality
The state of being human and not living for ever
mortal
Unable to continue living for ever.