mo: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of mo
- homo«Word Popularity Bar4/5
homo
- noun someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
homosexual; homophile; gay.
- noun any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
human being; human; man.
- noun someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
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memo
- noun a written proposal or reminder
memoranda; memorandum.
- noun a written proposal or reminder
- como4/5
common
- noun a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
green; park; commons.
- they went for a walk in the park
- adjective belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
- for the common good
- common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community
- noun a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
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demo
- noun a visual presentation showing how something works
demonstration.
- the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations
- the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response
- verb give an exhibition of to an interested audience
exhibit; demonstrate; present; show.
- She shows her dogs frequently
- We will demo the new software in Washington
- noun a visual presentation showing how something works
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palermo
- noun the capital of Sicily; located in northwestern Sicily; an important port for 3000 years
- noun the capital of Sicily; located in northwestern Sicily; an important port for 3000 years
- limo3/5
limo
- noun large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
limousine.
- noun large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
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guantanamo
- noun a city in southeastern Cuba; site of a United States naval base
- noun a city in southeastern Cuba; site of a United States naval base
- alamo3/5
alamo
- noun a siege and massacre at a mission in San Antonio in 1836; Mexican forces under Santa Anna besieged and massacred American rebels who were fighting to make Texas independent of Mexico
- noun a siege and massacre at a mission in San Antonio in 1836; Mexican forces under Santa Anna besieged and massacred American rebels who were fighting to make Texas independent of Mexico
- primo3/5
primo
- noun the principal part of a duet (especially a piano duet)
- adjective satellite the best of its kind
- noun the principal part of a duet (especially a piano duet)
- eskimo3/5
eskimo
(Ethnol.) One of a peculiar race inhabiting Arctic America and Greenland. In many respects the Eskimos resemble the Mongolian race. Written also Esquimau .
- dynamo3/5
dynamo
- noun generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
- noun generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
- ammo3/5
ammo
- noun projectiles to be fired from a gun
ammunition.
- noun projectiles to be fired from a gun
- geronimo3/5
geronimo
- noun Apache chieftain who raided the white settlers in the Southwest as resistance to being confined to a reservation (1829-1909)
- noun Apache chieftain who raided the white settlers in the Southwest as resistance to being confined to a reservation (1829-1909)
- machismo3/5
machismo
- noun exaggerated masculinity
- noun exaggerated masculinity
- hmo3/5
hmo
- noun group insurance that entitles members to services of participating hospitals and clinics and physicians
health maintenance organization.
- noun group insurance that entitles members to services of participating hospitals and clinics and physicians
- imo3/5
imo
- noun the United Nations agency concerned with international maritime activities
International Maritime Organization.
- noun the United Nations agency concerned with international maritime activities
- guillermo3/5
guillermo
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- cosimo3/5
cosimo
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- giacomo3/5
giacomo
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- cosmo3/5
cosmo
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- nemo3/5
nemo
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- thermo3/5
thermo
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- chemo3/5
chemo
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- ultimo2/5
ultimo
- adjective satellite in or of the month preceding the present one
ult.
- your letter received on the 29th ult
- adjective satellite in or of the month preceding the present one
- malmo2/5
malmo
- noun a port in southern Sweden
- noun a port in southern Sweden
- nanaimo2/5
nanaimo
- noun a town in southwestern British Columbia on Vancouver Island to the west of Vancouver
- noun a town in southwestern British Columbia on Vancouver Island to the west of Vancouver
- pianissimo2/5
pianissimo
- noun (music) low loudness
piano.
- adjective satellite chiefly a direction or description in music; very soft
- noun (music) low loudness
- fortissimo2/5
fortissimo
- noun (music) loud
forte.
- adjective satellite chiefly a direction or description in music
- noun (music) loud
- sumo2/5
sumo
- noun a Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground
- noun a Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground
- generalissimo2/5
generalissimo
- noun the officer who holds the supreme command
commander in chief.
- in the U.S. the president is the commander in chief
- noun the officer who holds the supreme command
- gizmo2/5
gizmo
- noun something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
gubbins; gismo; thingumabob; whatchamacallit; doohickey; doodad; thingumajig; widget; whatsis; thingamabob; thingummy; thingmabob; whatchamacallum; doojigger; thingamajig; gimmick; thingmajig.
- she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket
- there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
contraption; gismo; gadget; appliance; widget; convenience; contrivance.
- noun something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
- camo2/5
camo
- noun fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background
camouflage.
- noun fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background
- duomo2/5
duomo
- noun the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese
cathedral.
- noun the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese
- salmo2/5
salmo
- noun type genus of the Salmonidae: salmon and trout
genus Salmo.
- noun type genus of the Salmonidae: salmon and trout
- supremo2/5
supremo
- noun the most important person in an organization
- noun the most important person in an organization
- pomo2/5
pomo
- noun a member of an Indian people of northern California living along the Russian River valley and adjacent Pacific coast
- noun the Kulanapan language spoken by the Pomo
- noun a member of an Indian people of northern California living along the Russian River valley and adjacent Pacific coast
- wmo2/5
wmo
- noun the United Nations agency concerned with the international collection of meteorological data
World Meteorological Organization.
- noun the United Nations agency concerned with the international collection of meteorological data
- mamo2/5
mamo
- noun black honeycreepers with yellow feathers around the tail; now extinct
- noun black honeycreepers with yellow feathers around the tail; now extinct
- girolamo2/5
girolamo
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- elmo2/5
elmo
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- oromo2/5
oromo
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- guglielmo2/5
guglielmo
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- jomo2/5
jomo
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- anselmo2/5
anselmo
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- emo2/5
emo
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- bergamo2/5
bergamo
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- promo2/5
promo
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- sermo2/5
sermon
- noun an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
discourse; preaching.
- noun a moralistic rebuke
preaching.
- your preaching is wasted on him
- noun an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
- bromo2/5
bromo
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- animo2/5
animo
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- majordomo2/5
majordomo
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- balsamo2/5
balsamo
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- consumo2/5
- yanomamo2/5
- namo2/5
namo
No more. Obs. Chaucer.
- paramo2/5
paramo
A high, bleak plateau or district, with stunted trees, and cold, damp atmosphere, as in the Andes, in South America.
- pontormo2/5
- chromo2/5
chromo
A chromolithograph.
- commo2/5
common
- noun a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
green; park; commons.
- they went for a walk in the park
- adjective belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
- for the common good
- common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community
- noun a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
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prestissimo
- adjective satellite (of tempo) as fast as possible
- adverb extremely fast; as fast as possible
- this passage should be played prestissimo
- adjective satellite (of tempo) as fast as possible
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gismo
- noun something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
gubbins; thingumabob; whatchamacallit; doohickey; doodad; thingumajig; widget; whatsis; thingamabob; thingummy; thingmabob; whatchamacallum; doojigger; thingamajig; gimmick; thingmajig; gizmo.
- she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket
- there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
contraption; gadget; appliance; widget; convenience; contrivance; gizmo.
- noun something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
- proximo1/5
proximo
- adjective satellite in or of the next month after the present
prox.
- scheduled for the 6th prox
- adjective satellite in or of the next month after the present
- satchmo1/5
satchmo
- noun United States pioneering jazz trumpeter and bandleader (1900-1971)
Louis Armstrong; Armstrong.
- noun United States pioneering jazz trumpeter and bandleader (1900-1971)
- altissimo1/5
altissimo
- adjective satellite very high
- adjective satellite very high
- schmo1/5
schmo
- noun (Yiddish) a jerk
shmo; schmuck; shmuck.
- noun (Yiddish) a jerk
- shmo1/5
shmo
- noun (Yiddish) a jerk
schmo; schmuck; shmuck.
- noun (Yiddish) a jerk
- duodecimo1/5
duodecimo
Having twelve leaves to a sheet; as, a duodecimo from, book, leaf, size, etc.
- pismo1/5
- palmo1/5
palmo
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- bayamo1/5
bayamo
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- verismo1/5
- chimo1/5
chimo
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- atmo1/5
atmo
(Physics) The standard atmospheric pressure used in certain physical measurements calculations; conventionally, that pressure under which the barometer stands at 760 millimeters, at a temperature of 0° Centigrade, at the level of the sea, and in the latitude of Paris. Sir W. Thomson.
- caudillismo1/5
- settimo1/5
- sugamo1/5
- pulmo1/5
pulmo
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- whammo1/5
- illustrissimo1/5
- serenissimo1/5
- garmo1/5
garmo
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- salamo1/5
salamo
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- judezmo1/5
- ulmo1/5
ulmo
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- bravissimo1/5
Suffixes of mo
- moment«Word Popularity Bar5/5
moment
- noun a particular point in time
instant; second; minute.
- the moment he arrived the party began
- noun an indefinitely short time
bit; mo; minute; second.
- wait just a moment
- in a mo
- it only takes a minute
- in just a bit
- noun a particular point in time
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moment
- noun a particular point in time
instant; second; minute.
- the moment he arrived the party began
- noun an indefinitely short time
bit; mo; minute; second.
- wait just a moment
- in a mo
- it only takes a minute
- in just a bit
- noun a particular point in time
- months5/5
month
- noun one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
calendar month.
- he paid the bill last month
- noun a time unit of approximately 30 days
- he was given a month to pay the bill
- noun one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
- morning5/5
morning
- noun the time period between dawn and noon
morning time; forenoon; morn.
- I spent the morning running errands
- noun a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
good morning.
- noun the time period between dawn and noon
- month5/5
month
- noun one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
calendar month.
- he paid the bill last month
- noun a time unit of approximately 30 days
- he was given a month to pay the bill
- noun one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
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modified
- adjective changed in form or character
- their modified stand made the issue more acceptable
- the performance of the modified aircraft was much improved
- verb make less severe or harsh or extreme
modify.
- please modify this letter to make it more polite
- he modified his views on same-gender marriage
- adjective changed in form or character
- monthly5/5
monthly
- noun a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
- adjective satellite of or occurring or payable every month
- monthly payments
- the monthly newsletter
- noun a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
- modify5/5
modify
- verb make less severe or harsh or extreme
- please modify this letter to make it more polite
- he modified his views on same-gender marriage
- verb add a modifier to a constituent
qualify.
- verb make less severe or harsh or extreme
- model5/5
model
- noun a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
framework; theoretical account.
- the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems
- noun a type of product
- his car was an old model
- noun a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
- models5/5
model
- noun a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
framework; theoretical account.
- the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems
- noun a type of product
- his car was an old model
- noun a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
- moon5/5
moon
- noun the natural satellite of the Earth
- the average distance to the Moon is 384,400 kilometers
- men first stepped on the moon in 1969
- noun any object resembling a moon
- he made a moon lamp that he used as a night light
- the clock had a moon that showed various phases
- noun the natural satellite of the Earth
- molecules5/5
molecule
- noun (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
- noun (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
speck; particle; atom; corpuscle; mote.
- noun (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
- moderate5/5
moderate
- noun a person who takes a position in the political center
centrist; moderationist; middle of the roader.
- verb preside over
chair; lead.
- John moderated the discussion
- noun a person who takes a position in the political center
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mortality
- noun the quality or state of being mortal
- noun the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year
fatality rate; deathrate; mortality rate; death rate.
- noun the quality or state of being mortal
- modeling5/5
modeling
- noun sculpture produced by molding
mould; clay sculpture; molding; moulding; mold.
- noun a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
moulding; modelling; molding.
- noun sculpture produced by molding
- modification5/5
modification
- noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
adjustment; alteration.
- noun slightly modified copy; not an exact copy
- a modification of last year's model
- noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
- molecule5/5
molecule
- noun (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
- noun (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
speck; particle; atom; corpuscle; mote.
- noun (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
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modification
- noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
adjustment; alteration.
- noun slightly modified copy; not an exact copy
- a modification of last year's model
- noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
- mortal5/5
mortal
- noun a human being
someone; somebody; soul; person; individual.
- there was too much for one person to do
- adjective subject to death
- mortal beings
- noun a human being
- modelling5/5
modelling
- noun a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
modeling; moulding; molding.
- noun the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
modeling; model.
- noun a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
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mother
- noun a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
female parent.
- the mother of three children
- noun a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar
- noun a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
- modern5/5
modern
- noun a contemporary person
- noun a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes
Bodoni font; modern font; Bodoni.
- noun a contemporary person
- movement5/5
movement
- noun a change of position that does not entail a change of location
motion; move; motility.
- the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise
- movement is a sign of life
- an impatient move of his hand
- gastrointestinal motility
- noun the act of changing location from one place to another
motion; move.
- police controlled the motion of the crowd
- the movement of people from the farms to the cities
- his move put him directly in my path
- noun a change of position that does not entail a change of location
- move5/5
move
- noun the act of deciding to do something
- he didn't make a move to help
- his first move was to hire a lawyer
- noun the act of changing your residence or place of business
relocation.
- they say that three moves equal one fire
- noun the act of deciding to do something
- moved5/5
moved
- adjective being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
affected; stirred; touched.
- too moved to speak
- very touched by the stranger's kindness
- verb change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
go; travel; move; locomote.
- How fast does your new car go?
- We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus
- The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect
- The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell
- news travelled fast
- adjective being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
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moving
- adjective in motion
- a constantly moving crowd
- the moving parts of the machine
- verb change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
go; travel; move; locomote.
- How fast does your new car go?
- We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus
- The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect
- The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell
- news travelled fast
- adjective in motion
- mouth5/5
mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
oral fissure; oral cavity; rima oris.
- he stuffed his mouth with candy
- noun the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
- she wiped lipstick from her mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
- motion5/5
motion
- noun the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
gesture.
- noun a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
movement.
- noun the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
- mode5/5
mode
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; fashion; manner; way.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
- noun a particular functioning condition or arrangement
- switched from keyboard to voice mode
- noun how something is done or how it happens
- movements5/5
movement
- noun a change of position that does not entail a change of location
motion; move; motility.
- the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise
- movement is a sign of life
- an impatient move of his hand
- gastrointestinal motility
- noun the act of changing location from one place to another
motion; move.
- police controlled the motion of the crowd
- the movement of people from the farms to the cities
- his move put him directly in my path
- noun a change of position that does not entail a change of location
- motor5/5
motor
- noun machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
- noun a nonspecific agent that imparts motion
- happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action
- noun machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
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movie
- noun a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
flick; picture; picture show; pic; motion picture; moving-picture show; motion-picture show; film; moving picture.
- they went to a movie every Saturday night
- the film was shot on location
- noun a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
- molecular5/5
molecular
- adjective relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules
- molecular structure
- molecular oxygen
- molecular weight is the sum of all the atoms in a molecule
- adjective relating to simple or elementary organization
- proceed by more and more detailed analysis to the molecular facts of perception"--G.A. Miller
- adjective relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules
- moves5/5
move
- noun the act of deciding to do something
- he didn't make a move to help
- his first move was to hire a lawyer
- noun the act of changing your residence or place of business
relocation.
- they say that three moves equal one fire
- noun the act of deciding to do something
- mothers5/5
mother
- noun a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
female parent.
- the mother of three children
- noun a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar
- noun a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
- mobile5/5
mobile
- noun sculpture suspended in midair whose delicately balanced parts can be set in motion by air currents
- noun a river in southwestern Alabama; flows into Mobile Bay
Mobile River.
- noun sculpture suspended in midair whose delicately balanced parts can be set in motion by air currents
- mount5/5
mount
- noun a lightweight horse kept for riding only
riding horse; saddle horse.
- noun the act of climbing something
climb.
- it was a difficult climb to the top
- noun a lightweight horse kept for riding only
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mode
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; fashion; manner; way.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
- noun a particular functioning condition or arrangement
- switched from keyboard to voice mode
- noun how something is done or how it happens
- mouse5/5
mouse
- noun any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
- noun a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
black eye; shiner.
- noun any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
- mounted5/5
mounted
- adjective satellite assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
- verb attach to a support
mount.
- They mounted the aerator on a floating
- adjective satellite assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
- movies5/5
movie
- noun a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
flick; picture; picture show; pic; motion picture; moving-picture show; motion-picture show; film; moving picture.
- they went to a movie every Saturday night
- the film was shot on location
- noun a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
- monday5/5
monday
The second day of the week; the day following Sunday.
- module5/5
module
- noun one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
mental faculty; faculty.
- noun detachable compartment of a spacecraft
- noun one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
- momentum5/5
momentum
- noun an impelling force or strength
impulse.
- the car's momentum carried it off the road
- noun the product of a body's mass and its velocity
- the momentum of the particles was deduced from meteoritic velocities
- noun an impelling force or strength
- moisture5/5
moisture
- noun wetness caused by water
wet.
- drops of wet gleamed on the window
- noun wetness caused by water
- monks5/5
monk
- noun a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
monastic.
- noun United States jazz pianist who was one of the founders of the bebop style (1917-1982)
Thelonious Sphere Monk; Thelonious Monk.
- noun a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
- motions5/5
motion
- noun the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
gesture.
- noun a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
movement.
- noun the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
- monster5/5
monster
- noun an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
- noun someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
giant; colossus; behemoth; goliath.
- noun an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
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monk
- noun a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
monastic.
- noun United States jazz pianist who was one of the founders of the bebop style (1917-1982)
Thelonious Sphere Monk; Thelonious Monk.
- noun a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
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module
- noun one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
mental faculty; faculty.
- noun detachable compartment of a spacecraft
- noun one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
- morphology5/5
morphology
- noun the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants
- noun studies of the rules for forming admissible words
- noun the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants
- moral5/5
moral
- noun the significance of a story or event
lesson.
- the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor
- adjective concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
- moral sense
- a moral scrutiny
- a moral lesson
- a moral quandary
- moral convictions
- a moral life
- noun the significance of a story or event
- mountain5/5
mountain
- noun a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
mount.
- noun (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
plenty; great deal; pot; sight; flock; mint; slew; deal; wad; muckle; pile; lot; mickle; raft; quite a little; passel; hatful; mess; spate; heap; peck; stack; good deal; batch; tidy sum; mass.
- a batch of letters
- a deal of trouble
- a lot of money
- he made a mint on the stock market
- see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos
- it must have cost plenty
- a slew of journalists
- a wad of money
- noun a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
- mountains5/5
mountain
- noun a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
mount.
- noun (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
plenty; great deal; pot; sight; flock; mint; slew; deal; wad; muckle; pile; lot; mickle; raft; quite a little; passel; hatful; mess; spate; heap; peck; stack; good deal; batch; tidy sum; mass.
- a batch of letters
- a deal of trouble
- a lot of money
- he made a mint on the stock market
- see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos
- it must have cost plenty
- a slew of journalists
- a wad of money
- noun a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
- monitoring5/5
monitoring
- noun the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it)
- the monitoring of enemy communications plays an important role in war times
- verb keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
monitor; supervise.
- we are monitoring the air quality
- the police monitor the suspect's moves
- noun the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it)
- mom5/5
mom
- noun informal terms for a mother
ma; mummy; mommy; mammy; mum; momma; mamma; mama.
- noun informal terms for a mother
- monitor5/5
monitor
- noun someone who supervises (an examination)
proctor.
- noun someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided
admonisher; reminder.
- noun someone who supervises (an examination)
- mood5/5
mood
- noun a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
humor; temper; humour.
- whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time
- he was in a bad humor
- noun the prevailing psychological state
climate.
- the climate of opinion
- the national mood had changed radically since the last election
- noun a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
- motivation5/5
motivation
- noun the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
motive; need.
- we did not understand his motivation
- he acted with the best of motives
- noun the condition of being motivated
- his motivation was at a high level
- noun the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
- morality5/5
morality
- noun concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
- noun motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
ethics; ethical motive; morals.
- noun concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
- moses5/5
moses
A large flatboat, used in the West Indies for taking freight from shore to ship.
- moscow5/5
moscow
- noun a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
capital of the Russian Federation; Russian capital.
- noun a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
- mobility5/5
mobility
- noun the quality of moving freely
- noun the quality of moving freely
- morgan5/5
morgan
- noun United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
Lewis Henry Morgan.
- noun United States biologist who formulated the chromosome theory of heredity (1866-1945)
Thomas Hunt Morgan.
- noun United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
- moore5/5
more
- adjective (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
more than.
- more land
- more support
- more rain fell
- more than a gallon
- noun English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state
Sir Thomas More; Thomas More.
- adjective (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
- motivated5/5
motivated
- adjective provided with a motive or given incentive for action
- a highly motivated child can learn almost anything
- a group of politically motivated men
- verb give an incentive for action
motivate; prompt; propel; incite; move; actuate.
- This moved me to sacrifice my career
- adjective provided with a motive or given incentive for action
- morris5/5
morris
A Moorish dance, usually performed by a single dancer, who accompanies the dance with castanets.
- motives5/5
motif
- noun a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
motive.
- noun a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
motive.
- noun a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
- mortgage5/5
mortgage
- noun a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
- verb put up as security or collateral
- noun a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
- motive5/5
motive
- noun the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
need; motivation.
- we did not understand his motivation
- he acted with the best of motives
- noun a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
motif.
- noun the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
- monopoly5/5
monopoly
- noun (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
- a monopoly on silver
- when you have a monopoly you can ask any price you like
- noun exclusive control or possession of something
- They have no monopoly on intelligence
- noun (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
- monument5/5
monument
- noun a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
memorial.
- noun an important site that is marked and preserved as public property
- noun a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
- morrow5/5
morrow
- noun the next day
- whenever he arrives she leaves on the morrow
- noun the next day
- more5/5
more
- adjective (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
more than.
- more land
- more support
- more rain fell
- more than a gallon
- noun English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state
Sir Thomas More; Thomas More.
- adjective (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
- money5/5
money
- noun the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
- we tried to collect the money he owed us
- noun wealth reckoned in terms of money
- all his money is in real estate
- noun the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
- modest5/5
modest
- adjective marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
- a modest apartment
- too modest to wear his medals
- adjective satellite not large but sufficient in size or amount
small.
- a modest salary
- modest inflation
- helped in my own small way
- adjective marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
- modernity5/5
modernity
- noun the quality of being current or of the present
contemporaneity; contemporaneousness; modernness; modernism.
- a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village
- noun the quality of being current or of the present
- morally5/5
morally
- adverb with respect to moral principles
- morally unjustified
- adverb in a moral manner
virtuously.
- he acted morally under the circumstances
- adverb with respect to moral principles
- monetary5/5
monetary
- adjective relating to or involving money
pecuniary.
- monetary rewards
- he received thanks but no pecuniary compensation for his services
- adjective relating to or involving money
- mol5/5
mol
- noun the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
gram molecule; mole.
- noun the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
- monastery5/5
monastery
- noun the residence of a religious community
- noun the residence of a religious community
- most5/5
most
- adjective (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
- who has the most apples?
- most people like eggs
- most fishes have fins
- adjective the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree
- made the most money he could
- what attracts the most attention?
- made the most of a bad deal
- adjective (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
- moreover5/5
moreover
- adverb in addition; furthermore, their quality is improving"; moreover, mice nested there"
furthermore; what is more.
- computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time
- the cellar was dark
- what is more, there's no sign of a change
- adverb in addition; furthermore, their quality is improving"; moreover, mice nested there"
- mostly5/5
mostly
- adverb in large part; mainly or chiefly
for the most part; largely.
- These accounts are largely inactive
- adverb usually; as a rule
by and large; generally; more often than not.
- by and large it doesn't rain much here
- adverb in large part; mainly or chiefly
- momentary4/5
momentary
- adjective satellite lasting for a markedly brief time
momentaneous; fleeting; fugitive.
- a fleeting glance
- fugitive hours
- rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass
- a momentary glimpse
- adjective satellite lasting for a markedly brief time
- montana4/5
montana
- noun a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
MT; Treasure State.
- noun a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
- mornings4/5
morning
- noun the time period between dawn and noon
morning time; forenoon; morn.
- I spent the morning running errands
- noun a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
good morning.
- noun the time period between dawn and noon
- modifying4/5
modify
- verb make less severe or harsh or extreme
- please modify this letter to make it more polite
- he modified his views on same-gender marriage
- verb add a modifier to a constituent
qualify.
- verb make less severe or harsh or extreme
- modulated4/5
modulated
- adjective changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume
- verb change the key of, in music
modulate.
- modulate the melody
- adjective changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume
- modulation4/5
modulation
- noun a musical passage moving from one key to another
transition.
- noun (electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase
- noun a musical passage moving from one key to another
- modeled4/5
modeled
- adjective satellite resembling sculpture
sculptured; sculptural; sculpturesque.
- her finely modeled features
- rendered with...vivid sculptural effect
- the sculpturesque beauty of the athletes' bodies
- verb plan or create according to a model or models
pattern; model.
- adjective satellite resembling sculpture
- mold4/5
mold
- noun the distinctive form in which a thing is made
mould; cast; stamp.
- pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
- noun container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
mould; cast.
- noun the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- mortar4/5
mortar
- noun a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
howitzer; trench mortar.
- noun used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall
- noun a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
- mormon4/5
mormon
(Zoöl.) (a) A genus of sea birds, having a large, thick bill; the puffin. (b) The mandrill.
- modelled4/5
model
- noun a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
framework; theoretical account.
- the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems
- noun a type of product
- his car was an old model
- noun a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
- molding4/5
molding
- noun the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
casting.
- noun a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
moulding.
- noun the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
- mortals4/5
mortal
- noun a human being
someone; somebody; soul; person; individual.
- there was too much for one person to do
- adjective subject to death
- mortal beings
- noun a human being
- modifier4/5
modifier
- noun a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
qualifier.
- noun a moderator who makes less extreme or uncompromising
- noun a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
- mongolia4/5
mongolia
- noun a landlocked socialist republic in central Asia
Outer Mongolia; Mongolian People's Republic.
- noun a vast region in Asia including the Mongolian People's Republic and China's Inner Mongolia
- noun a landlocked socialist republic in central Asia
- molded4/5
molded
- adjective satellite shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
wrought; shaped.
- a shaped handgrip
- the molded steel plates
- the wrought silver bracelet
- verb form in clay, wax, etc
mould; model; mold.
- model a head with clay
- adjective satellite shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
- monsoon4/5
monsoon
- noun a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
- noun rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains
- noun a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
- montreal4/5
montreal
- noun a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
- noun a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
- mourning4/5
mourning
- noun state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
bereavement.
- noun the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief
lamentation.
- noun state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
- monkey4/5
monkey
- noun any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
- noun one who is playfully mischievous
rascal; rapscallion; scallywag; imp; scamp; scalawag.
- noun any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
- mobilization4/5
mobilization
- noun act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
mobilisation; militarisation; militarization.
- noun act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
mobilisation.
- mobilization of the country's economic resources
- noun act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
- motors4/5
motor
- noun machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
- noun a nonspecific agent that imparts motion
- happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action
- noun machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
- mounting4/5
mounting
- noun an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
climbing; climb.
- noun framework used for support or display
- noun an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
- mon4/5
mon
- noun the second day of the week; the first working day
Monday.
- noun a member of a Buddhist people living in Myanmar and adjacent parts of Thailand
- noun the second day of the week; the first working day
- mound4/5
mound
- noun (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
pitcher's mound; hill.
- noun a small natural hill
hillock; hummock; hammock; knoll.
- noun (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
- mouths4/5
mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
oral fissure; oral cavity; rima oris.
- he stuffed his mouth with candy
- noun the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
- she wiped lipstick from her mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
- monroe4/5
monroe
- noun United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
Norma Jean Baker; Marilyn Monroe.
- noun 5th President of the United States; author of the Monroe Doctrine (1758-1831)
President Monroe; James Monroe.
- noun United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
- monkeys4/5
monkey
- noun any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
- noun one who is playfully mischievous
rascal; rapscallion; scallywag; imp; scamp; scalawag.
- noun any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
- morocco4/5
morocco
- noun a soft pebble-grained leather made from goatskin; used for shoes and book bindings etc.
- noun a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
Marruecos; Maroc; Kingdom of Morocco; Al-Magrib.
- noun a soft pebble-grained leather made from goatskin; used for shoes and book bindings etc.
- monastic4/5
monastic
- noun a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
monk.
- adjective satellite of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
cloistral; monastical; cloistered; conventual.
- noun a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
- modulus4/5
modulus
- noun an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers
- 2 is a modulus of 5 and 9
- noun the absolute value of a complex number
- noun an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers
- monumental4/5
monumental
- adjective relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
- the use of the arch in monumental architecture
- monumental sculptures
- adjective satellite of outstanding significance
- Einstein's monumental contributions to physics
- adjective relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
- monsters4/5
monster
- noun an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
- noun someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
giant; colossus; behemoth; goliath.
- noun an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
- mould4/5
mould
- noun loose soil rich in organic matter
mold.
- noun the distinctive form in which a thing is made
cast; mold; stamp.
- pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
- noun loose soil rich in organic matter
- mozart4/5
mozart
- noun prolific Austrian composer and child prodigy; master of the classical style in all its forms of his time (1756-1791)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
- noun the music of Mozart
- the concert was mostly Mozart
- noun prolific Austrian composer and child prodigy; master of the classical style in all its forms of his time (1756-1791)
- moderation4/5
moderation
- noun quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
moderateness.
- noun a change for the better
easing; relief.
- noun quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
- motioned4/5
motion
- noun the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
gesture.
- noun a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
movement.
- noun the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
- mobilize4/5
mobilize
- verb make ready for action or use
mobilise; marshal; summon.
- marshal resources
- verb call to arms; of military personnel
rally; mobilise; call up.
- verb make ready for action or use
- mounds4/5
mound
- noun (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
pitcher's mound; hill.
- noun a small natural hill
hillock; hummock; hammock; knoll.
- noun (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
- mobilized4/5
mobilize
- verb make ready for action or use
mobilise; marshal; summon.
- marshal resources
- verb call to arms; of military personnel
rally; mobilise; call up.
- verb make ready for action or use
- motorcycle4/5
motorcycle
- noun a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
bike.
- verb ride a motorcycle
cycle; motorbike.
- noun a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
- modular4/5
modular
- adjective satellite constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use
- modular furniture
- modular homes
- adjective satellite constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use
- molten4/5
molten
- adjective satellite reduced to liquid form by heating
liquefied; liquified.
- a mass of molten rock
- verb reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
melt down; run; melt.
- melt butter
- melt down gold
- The wax melted in the sun
- adjective satellite reduced to liquid form by heating
- mozambique4/5
mozambique
- noun a republic on the southeastern coast of Africa on the Mozambique Channel; became independent from Portugal in 1975
Mocambique; Republic of Mozambique.
- noun a republic on the southeastern coast of Africa on the Mozambique Channel; became independent from Portugal in 1975
- momentous4/5
momentous
- adjective satellite of very great significance
- deciding to drop the atom bomb was a very big decision
- a momentous event
- adjective satellite of very great significance
- mona4/5
mona
(Zoöl.) A small, handsome, long-tailed West American monkey ( Cercopithecus mona ). The body is dark olive, with a spot of white on the haunches.
- movable4/5
movable
- noun personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)
chattel; personal chattel.
- adjective satellite (of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
- noun personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)
- morley4/5
morley
- noun United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
Edward Williams Morley; E. W. Morley; Edward Morley.
- noun United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
- mounts4/5
mount
- noun a lightweight horse kept for riding only
riding horse; saddle horse.
- noun the act of climbing something
climb.
- it was a difficult climb to the top
- noun a lightweight horse kept for riding only
- modem4/5
modem
- noun (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
- noun (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
- monuments4/5
monument
- noun a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
memorial.
- noun an important site that is marked and preserved as public property
- noun a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
- monsieur4/5
monsieur
The common title of civility in France in speaking to, or of, a man; Mr. or Sir. Represented by the abbreviation M. or Mons. in the singular, and by MM. orMessrs. in the plural.
- montgomery4/5
montgomery
- noun Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
Lucy Maud Montgomery; L. M. Montgomery.
- noun English general during World War II; won victories over Rommel in North Africa and led British ground forces in the invasion of Normandy (1887-1976)
Sir Bernard Law Montgomery; Bernard Law Montgomery; 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.
- noun Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
- mob4/5
mob
- noun a disorderly crowd of people
rabble; rout.
- noun a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
family; crime syndicate; syndicate.
- noun a disorderly crowd of people
- modernization4/5
modernization
- noun making modern in appearance or behavior
modernisation.
- the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process
- noun a modernized version (as of a play)
- noun making modern in appearance or behavior
- monarch4/5
monarch
- noun a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
crowned head; sovereign.
- noun large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed
milkweed butterfly; monarch butterfly; Danaus plexippus.
- noun a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
- motif4/5
motif
- noun a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
motive.
- noun a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
motive.
- noun a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
- mosaic4/5
mosaic
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- noun viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- modernism4/5
modernism
- noun genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
- noun the quality of being current or of the present
contemporaneity; modernity; contemporaneousness; modernness.
- a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village
- noun genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
- mosque4/5
mosque
- noun (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
- noun (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
- morphological4/5
morphological
- adjective relating to or concerned with the formation of admissible words in a language
morphologic.
- adjective pertaining to geological structure
geomorphologic; geomorphological; morphologic; structural.
- geomorphological features of the Black Hills
- morphological features of granite
- structural effects of folding and faulting of the earth's surface
- adjective relating to or concerned with the formation of admissible words in a language
- modernist4/5
modernist
- noun an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles
- noun an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles
- monitors4/5
monitor
- noun someone who supervises (an examination)
proctor.
- noun someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided
admonisher; reminder.
- noun someone who supervises (an examination)
- motivations4/5
motivation
- noun the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
motive; need.
- we did not understand his motivation
- he acted with the best of motives
- noun the condition of being motivated
- his motivation was at a high level
- noun the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
- motifs4/5
motif
- noun a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
motive.
- noun a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
motive.
- noun a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
- moonlight4/5
moonlight
- noun the light of the Moon
moonshine; Moon.
- moonlight is the smuggler's enemy
- the Moon was bright enough to read by
- verb work a second job, usually after hours
- The law student is moonlighting as a taxi driver
- noun the light of the Moon
- morbidity4/5
morbidity
- noun the relative incidence of a particular disease
- noun an abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind
morbidness.
- his fear of being alone verges on morbidity
- noun the relative incidence of a particular disease
- modal4/5
modal
- noun an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality
modal auxiliary verb; modal verb; modal auxiliary.
- adjective satellite relating to or constituting the most frequent value in a distribution
average.
- the modal age at which American novelists reach their peak is 30
- noun an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality
- motivate4/5
motivate
- verb give an incentive for action
prompt; propel; incite; move; actuate.
- This moved me to sacrifice my career
- verb give an incentive for action
- motherhood4/5
motherhood
- noun the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
maternity.
- noun the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
- mole4/5
mole
- noun the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
mol; gram molecule.
- noun a spy who works against enemy espionage
counterspy.
- noun the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
- monstrous4/5
monstrous
- adjective satellite abnormally large
- adjective satellite shockingly brutal or cruel
grievous; atrocious; flagitious.
- murder is an atrocious crime
- a grievous offense against morality
- a grievous crime
- no excess was too monstrous for them to commit
- adjective satellite abnormally large
- motionless4/5
motionless
- adjective satellite not in physical motion
still; inactive; static.
- the inertia of an object at rest
- adjective satellite not in physical motion
- modalities4/5
modality
- noun a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility
mode.
- noun verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker
mood; mode.
- noun a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility
- moods4/5
mood
- noun a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
humor; temper; humour.
- whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time
- he was in a bad humor
- noun the prevailing psychological state
climate.
- the climate of opinion
- the national mood had changed radically since the last election
- noun a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
- modality4/5
modality
- noun a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility
mode.
- noun verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker
mood; mode.
- noun a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility
- motivating4/5
motivating
- noun the act of motivating; providing incentive
motivation.
- verb give an incentive for action
motivate; prompt; propel; incite; move; actuate.
- This moved me to sacrifice my career
- noun the act of motivating; providing incentive
- mommy4/5
mommy
- noun informal terms for a mother
ma; mummy; mammy; mum; momma; mamma; mom; mama.
- noun informal terms for a mother
- mortgages4/5
mortgage
- noun a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
- verb put up as security or collateral
- noun a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
- moor4/5
moor
- noun open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
moorland.
- noun one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
- noun open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
- mod4/5
mod
- noun a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s; noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers
- adjective satellite relating to a recently developed fashion or style;
modern; modernistic.
- their offices are in a modern skyscraper
- tables in modernistic designs
- noun a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s; noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers
- morbid4/5
morbid
- adjective satellite suggesting an unhealthy mental state
- morbid interest in death
- morbid curiosity
- adjective satellite suggesting the horror of death and decay
ghoulish.
- morbid details
- adjective satellite suggesting an unhealthy mental state
- moaned4/5
moan
- noun an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
groan.
- verb indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
groan.
- The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets
- The ancient door soughed when opened
- noun an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
- monopolies4/5
monopoly
- noun (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
- a monopoly on silver
- when you have a monopoly you can ask any price you like
- noun exclusive control or possession of something
- They have no monopoly on intelligence
- noun (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
- mono4/5
mono
- noun an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing
infectious mononucleosis; kissing disease; glandular fever; mononucleosis.
- adjective satellite designating sound transmission or recording or reproduction over a single channel
monophonic; single-channel.
- noun an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing
- monarchs4/5
monarch
- noun a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
crowned head; sovereign.
- noun large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed
milkweed butterfly; monarch butterfly; Danaus plexippus.
- noun a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
- moors4/5
moor
- noun one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
- noun open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
moorland.
- noun one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
- mosques4/5
mosque
- noun (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
- noun (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
- monitored4/5
monitor
- noun someone who supervises (an examination)
proctor.
- noun someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided
admonisher; reminder.
- noun someone who supervises (an examination)
- morals4/5
morals
- noun motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
ethics; ethical motive; morality.
- noun the significance of a story or event
lesson; moral.
- the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor
- noun motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
- monte4/5
monte
- noun a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
three-card monte; four-card monte.
- noun a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
- morrison4/5
morrison
- noun United States rock singer (1943-1971)
James Douglas Morrison; Jim Morrison.
- noun United States writer whose novels describe the lives of African-Americans (born in 1931)
Toni Morrison; Chloe Anthony Wofford.
- noun United States rock singer (1943-1971)
- morale4/5
morale
- noun a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose
- noun the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed
esprit de corps; team spirit.
- noun a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose
- mock4/5
mock
- noun the act of mocking or ridiculing
- they made a mock of him
- verb treat with contempt
bemock.
- The new constitution mocks all democratic principles
- noun the act of mocking or ridiculing
- morton4/5
morton
- noun United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
Jelly Roll Morton; Ferdinand Joseph La Menthe Morton.
- noun United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
- moderately4/5
moderately
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
fairly; pretty; passably; reasonably; jolly; middling; somewhat.
- pretty big
- pretty bad
- jolly decent of him
- the shoes are priced reasonably
- he is fairly clever with computers
- adverb with moderation; in a moderate manner
- he drinks moderately
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
- mohammed4/5
mohammed
- noun the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
Mohammad; Muhammad; Mahomet; Mahound.
- noun the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
- motivational4/5
motivational
- adjective of or relating to motivation
- adjective of or relating to motivation
- moody4/5
moody
- adjective satellite showing a brooding ill humor
saturnine; dour; morose; sour; dark; glum; glowering; sullen.
- a dark scowl
- the proverbially dour New England Puritan
- a glum, hopeless shrug
- he sat in moody silence
- a morose and unsociable manner
- a saturnine, almost misanthropic young genius"- Bruce Bliven
- a sour temper
- a sullen crowd
- noun United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
Helen Newington Wills; Helen Wills Moody; Helen Wills.
- adjective satellite showing a brooding ill humor
- motto4/5
motto
- noun a favorite saying of a sect or political group
catchword; slogan; shibboleth.
- noun a favorite saying of a sect or political group
- monograph4/5
monograph
- noun a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
- noun a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
- molar4/5
molar
- noun grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
grinder.
- adjective of or pertaining to the grinding teeth in the back of a mammal's mouth
- molar teeth
- noun grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
- morse4/5
morse
(Zoöl.) The walrus. See Walrus .
- morphine4/5
morphine
- noun an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
morphia.
- noun an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
- mountainous4/5
mountainous
- adjective satellite having hills and crags
craggy; cragged; hilly.
- hilly terrain
- adjective satellite like a mountain in size and impressiveness
- mountainous waves
- a mountainous dark man
- adjective satellite having hills and crags
- monographs4/5
monograph
- noun a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
- noun a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
- mocking4/5
mocking
- adjective satellite abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
derisive; gibelike; taunting; jeering.
- derisive laughter
- a jeering crowd
- her mocking smile
- taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'
- verb treat with contempt
bemock; mock.
- The new constitution mocks all democratic principles
- adjective satellite abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
- monolithic4/5
monolithic
- adjective satellite imposing in size or bulk or solidity
monumental; massive.
- massive oak doors
- Moore's massive sculptures
- the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture
- a monumental scale
- adjective satellite characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity
- a monolithic society
- a monolithic worldwide movement
- adjective satellite imposing in size or bulk or solidity
- mourn4/5
mourn
- verb feel sadness
- She is mourning her dead child
- verb observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one
- verb feel sadness
- monoclonal4/5
monoclonal
- noun any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules
monoclonal antibody.
- adjective forming or derived from a single clone
- noun any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules
- mockery4/5
mockery
- noun showing your contempt by derision
jeer; scoffing; scoff; jeering.
- noun a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
pasquinade; takeoff; lampoon; travesty; sendup; put-on; spoof; charade; burlesque; parody.
- noun showing your contempt by derision
- monotonous4/5
monotonous
- adjective satellite tediously repetitious or lacking in variety; all work and no play"
humdrum.
- a humdrum existence
- nothing is so monotonous as the sea
- adjective satellite sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
flat; monotonic; monotone.
- the owl's faint monotonous hooting
- adjective satellite tediously repetitious or lacking in variety; all work and no play"
- monarchy4/5
monarchy
- noun an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
- noun an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
- moss4/5
moss
- noun tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
- noun tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
- moist4/5
moist
- adjective satellite slightly wet
dampish; damp.
- clothes damp with perspiration
- a moist breeze
- eyes moist with tears
- adjective satellite slightly wet
- motel4/5
motel
- noun a motor hotel
- noun a motor hotel
- monasteries4/5
monastery
- noun the residence of a religious community
- noun the residence of a religious community
- moose4/5
moose
- noun large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America
European elk; elk; Alces alces.
- noun large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America
- modesty4/5
modesty
- noun freedom from vanity or conceit
modestness.
- noun formality and propriety of manner
reserve.
- noun freedom from vanity or conceit
- mosquito4/5
mosquito
- noun two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
- noun two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
- mosquitoes4/5
mosquito
- noun two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
- noun two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
- moth4/5
moth
- noun typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
- noun typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
- molly4/5
molly
- noun popular aquarium fish
mollie.
- noun popular aquarium fish
- momentarily4/5
momentarily
- adverb for an instant or moment
momently.
- we paused momentarily before proceeding
- a cardinal perched momently on the dogwood branch
- adverb at any moment
momently.
- she will be with you momently
- adverb for an instant or moment
- monica4/5
monica
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- monde4/5
monde
The world; a globe as an ensign of royalty. R. A. Drummond.
- moran4/5
moran
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- moi4/5
moi
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- mos3/5
mo
- noun an indefinitely short time
moment; bit; minute; second.
- wait just a moment
- in a mo
- it only takes a minute
- in just a bit
- noun a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
atomic number 42; molybdenum.
- noun an indefinitely short time
- molybdenum3/5
molybdenum
- noun a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
Mo; atomic number 42.
- noun a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
- morn3/5
morn
- noun the time period between dawn and noon
morning time; forenoon; morning.
- I spent the morning running errands
- noun the time period between dawn and noon
- modifies3/5
modify
- verb make less severe or harsh or extreme
- please modify this letter to make it more polite
- he modified his views on same-gender marriage
- verb add a modifier to a constituent
qualify.
- verb make less severe or harsh or extreme
- modulate3/5
modulate
- verb change the key of, in music
- modulate the melody
- verb vary the pitch of one's speech
inflect; tone.
- verb change the key of, in music
- modulating3/5
modulate
- verb change the key of, in music
- modulate the melody
- verb vary the pitch of one's speech
inflect; tone.
- verb change the key of, in music
- modulates3/5
modulate
- verb change the key of, in music
- modulate the melody
- verb vary the pitch of one's speech
inflect; tone.
- verb change the key of, in music
- moons3/5
moon
- noun the natural satellite of the Earth
- the average distance to the Moon is 384,400 kilometers
- men first stepped on the moon in 1969
- noun any object resembling a moon
- he made a moon lamp that he used as a night light
- the clock had a moon that showed various phases
- noun the natural satellite of the Earth
- modifiers3/5
modifier
- noun a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
qualifier.
- noun a moderator who makes less extreme or uncompromising
- noun a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
- molds3/5
mold
- noun the distinctive form in which a thing is made
mould; cast; stamp.
- pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
- noun container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
mould; cast.
- noun the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- montenegro3/5
montenegro
- noun a former country bordering on the Adriatic Sea; now part of the Union of Serbia and Montenegro
Crna Gora.
- noun a former country bordering on the Adriatic Sea; now part of the Union of Serbia and Montenegro
- moderates3/5
moderate
- noun a person who takes a position in the political center
centrist; moderationist; middle of the roader.
- verb preside over
chair; lead.
- John moderated the discussion
- noun a person who takes a position in the political center
- mortars3/5
mortar
- noun a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
howitzer; trench mortar.
- noun used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall
- noun a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
- moderated3/5
moderate
- noun a person who takes a position in the political center
centrist; moderationist; middle of the roader.
- verb preside over
chair; lead.
- John moderated the discussion
- noun a person who takes a position in the political center
- moderating3/5
moderating
- adjective lessening in intensity or strength
- verb preside over
chair; moderate; lead.
- John moderated the discussion
- adjective lessening in intensity or strength
- motherland3/5
motherland
- noun the country where you were born
country of origin; mother country; fatherland; homeland; native land.
- noun the country where you were born
- monsignor3/5
monsignor
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
- mote3/5
mote
- noun (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
speck; particle; atom; molecule; corpuscle.
- noun (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
- mountaineers3/5
mountaineer
- noun someone who climbs mountains
mountain climber.
- verb climb mountains for pleasure as a sport
- noun someone who climbs mountains
- moravia3/5
moravia
- noun a region in the central and eastern part of the Czech Republic; it lies to the east of Bohemia and to the west of the Carpathians
- noun a region in the central and eastern part of the Czech Republic; it lies to the east of Bohemia and to the west of the Carpathians
- morph3/5
morph
- verb cause to change shape in a computer animation
- The computer programmer morphed the image
- verb change shape as via computer animation
- In the video, Michael Jackson morphed into a panther
- verb cause to change shape in a computer animation
- mountaineering3/5
mountaineering
- noun the activity of climbing a mountain
mountain climbing.
- verb climb mountains for pleasure as a sport
mountaineer.
- noun the activity of climbing a mountain
- moonshine3/5
moonshine
- noun the light of the Moon
moonlight; Moon.
- moonlight is the smuggler's enemy
- the Moon was bright enough to read by
- noun whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash
bootleg; corn liquor.
- noun the light of the Moon
- monad3/5
monad
- noun (chemistry) an atom having a valence of one
- noun a singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive
monas.
- noun (chemistry) an atom having a valence of one
- mobilizing3/5
mobilize
- verb make ready for action or use
mobilise; marshal; summon.
- marshal resources
- verb call to arms; of military personnel
rally; mobilise; call up.
- verb make ready for action or use
- mongol3/5
mongol
One of the Mongols. --a. Of or pertaining to Mongolia or the Mongols.
- monterey3/5
monterey
- noun a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay
- noun a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay
- monomer3/5
monomer
- noun a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
- noun a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
- motility3/5
motility
- noun ability to move spontaneously and independently
- noun a change of position that does not entail a change of location
motion; move; movement.
- the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise
- movement is a sign of life
- an impatient move of his hand
- gastrointestinal motility
- noun ability to move spontaneously and independently
- mouthed3/5
mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
oral fissure; oral cavity; rima oris.
- he stuffed his mouth with candy
- noun the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
- she wiped lipstick from her mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
- mormons3/5
mormon
- noun the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- noun a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Latter-Day Saint.
- noun the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- mover3/5
mover
- noun workman employed by a moving company
- the movers were very careful with the grand piano
- noun (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion
proposer.
- noun workman employed by a moving company
- moderator3/5
moderator
- noun any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors
- noun in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly
- noun any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors
- moulded3/5
mould
- noun loose soil rich in organic matter
mold.
- noun the distinctive form in which a thing is made
cast; mold; stamp.
- pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
- noun loose soil rich in organic matter
- mongolian3/5
mongolian
Of or pertaining to Mongolia or the Mongols. --n. One of the Mongols.
- motley3/5
motley
- noun a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
mixture; smorgasbord; variety; miscellanea; mixed bag; salmagundi; miscellany; assortment; potpourri.
- a great assortment of cars was on display
- he had a variety of disorders
- a veritable smorgasbord of religions
- noun a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume)
- noun a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
- mobilisation3/5
mobilisation
- noun act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
mobilization.
- mobilization of the country's economic resources
- noun act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
militarisation; militarization; mobilization.
- noun act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
- monomers3/5
monomer
- noun a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
- noun a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
- moot3/5
moot
- noun a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise
- he organized the weekly moot
- verb think about carefully; weigh
deliberate; turn over; consider; debate.
- They considered the possibility of a strike
- Turn the proposal over in your mind
- noun a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise
- moulding3/5
moulding
- noun a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
molding.
- noun a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
border; molding.
- noun a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
- monotheism3/5
monotheism
- noun belief in a single God
- noun belief in a single God
- moderne3/5
moderne
- adjective satellite of or relating to a popularization of art deco that used bright colors and rectangular shapes
- adjective satellite of or relating to a popularization of art deco that used bright colors and rectangular shapes
- modernizing3/5
modernize
- verb make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
overhaul; modernise.
- You should overhaul your car engine
- overhaul the health care system
- verb become technologically advanced
develop; modernise.
- Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace
- Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly
- verb make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
- mortification3/5
mortification
- noun strong feelings of embarrassment
humiliation; chagrin.
- noun the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
gangrene; necrosis; sphacelus.
- noun strong feelings of embarrassment
- movers3/5
mover
- noun workman employed by a moving company
- the movers were very careful with the grand piano
- noun (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion
proposer.
- noun workman employed by a moving company
- motorcycles3/5
motorcycle
- noun a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
bike.
- verb ride a motorcycle
cycle; motorbike.
- noun a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
- moldova3/5
moldova
- noun a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet but achieved independence in 1991
Moldavia; Republic of Moldova.
- noun a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet but achieved independence in 1991
- mottled3/5
mottled
- adjective satellite having spots or patches of color
dappled.
- verb mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained
streak; blotch; mottle.
- adjective satellite having spots or patches of color
- modernized3/5
modernized
- adjective satellite brought up to date
modernised.
- modernized methods
- verb make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
modernize; overhaul; modernise.
- You should overhaul your car engine
- overhaul the health care system
- adjective satellite brought up to date
- moulds3/5
mould
- noun loose soil rich in organic matter
mold.
- noun the distinctive form in which a thing is made
cast; mold; stamp.
- pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
- noun loose soil rich in organic matter
- mons3/5
mons
- noun a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women
mons veneris; mons pubis.
- noun the second day of the week; the first working day
Mon; Monday.
- noun a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women
- moderns3/5
modern
- noun a contemporary person
- noun a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes
Bodoni font; modern font; Bodoni.
- noun a contemporary person
- moll3/5
moll
- noun the girlfriend of a gangster
gun moll; gangster's moll.
- noun the girlfriend of a gangster
- morsel3/5
morsel
- noun a small quantity of anything
- a morsel of paper was all he needed
- noun a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
bit; bite.
- all they had left was a bit of bread
- noun a small quantity of anything
- modernize3/5
modernize
- verb make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
overhaul; modernise.
- You should overhaul your car engine
- overhaul the health care system
- verb become technologically advanced
develop; modernise.
- Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace
- Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly
- verb make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
- morphemes3/5
morpheme
- noun minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units
- noun minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units
- monaco3/5
monaco
- noun a constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera
Principality of Monaco.
- noun a constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera
- morpheme3/5
morpheme
- noun minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units
- noun minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units
- moistened3/5
moisten
- verb make moist
wash; dampen.
- The dew moistened the meadows
- verb moisten with fine drops
drizzle.
- drizzle the meat with melted butter
- verb make moist
- moravian3/5
moravian
Of or pertaining to Moravia, or to the United Brethren. See Moravian , n.
- motorist3/5
motorist
- noun someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
automobilist.
- noun someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
- motorists3/5
motorist
- noun someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
automobilist.
- noun someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
- monolingual3/5
monolingual
- noun a person who knows only one language
- adjective using or knowing only one language
- monolingual speakers
- a monolingual dictionary
- noun a person who knows only one language
- mooring3/5
mooring
- noun a place where a craft can be made fast
berth; moorage; slip.
- noun (nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place
mooring line.
- noun a place where a craft can be made fast
- molotov3/5
molotov
- noun Soviet statesman (1890-1986)
Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Molotov.
- noun a city in the European part of Russia
Perm.
- noun Soviet statesman (1890-1986)
- motioning3/5
motion
- noun the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
gesture.
- noun a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
movement.
- noun the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
- mononuclear3/5
mononuclear
- adjective having only one nucleus
mononucleate.
- adjective having only one nucleus
- moorings3/5
mooring
- noun a place where a craft can be made fast
berth; moorage; slip.
- noun (nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place
mooring line.
- noun a place where a craft can be made fast
- mobilise3/5
mobilise
- verb call to arms; of military personnel
rally; mobilize; call up.
- verb get ready for war
mobilize.
- verb call to arms; of military personnel
- mondays3/5
monday
- noun the second day of the week; the first working day
Mon.
- noun the second day of the week; the first working day
- moduli3/5
modulus
- noun an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers
- 2 is a modulus of 5 and 9
- noun the absolute value of a complex number
- noun an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers
- mobilised3/5
mobilise
- verb call to arms; of military personnel
rally; mobilize; call up.
- verb get ready for war
mobilize.
- verb call to arms; of military personnel
- moralizing3/5
moralizing
- noun indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
moralisation; moralization.
- his constant moralizing drove me mad
- verb interpret the moral meaning of
moralize; moralise.
- moralize a story
- noun indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
- monterrey3/5
monterrey
- noun an industrial city in northeastern Mexico
- noun an industrial city in northeastern Mexico
- moraine3/5
moraine
- noun accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
- noun accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
- moron3/5
moron
- noun a person of subnormal intelligence
retard; half-wit; idiot; imbecile; changeling; cretin.
- noun a city in Argentina, to the west of Buenos Aires
- noun a person of subnormal intelligence
- motown3/5
motown
- noun the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor
Motor City; Detroit.
- noun the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor
- mosul3/5
mosul
- noun a city in northern Iraq on the Tigris across from the ruins of Nineveh
- noun a city in northern Iraq on the Tigris across from the ruins of Nineveh
- momenta3/5
momentum
- noun an impelling force or strength
impulse.
- the car's momentum carried it off the road
- noun the product of a body's mass and its velocity
- the momentum of the particles was deduced from meteoritic velocities
- noun an impelling force or strength
- monoxide3/5
monoxide
- noun an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule
- noun an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule
- moan3/5
moan
- noun an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
groan.
- verb indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
groan.
- The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets
- The ancient door soughed when opened
- noun an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
- moroccan3/5
moroccan
Of or pertaining to Morocco, or its inhabitants.
- modernisation3/5
modernisation
- noun making modern in appearance or behavior
modernization.
- the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process
- noun making modern in appearance or behavior
- moles3/5
mole
- noun the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
mol; gram molecule.
- noun a spy who works against enemy espionage
counterspy.
- noun the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
- momma3/5
momma
- noun informal terms for a mother
ma; mummy; mommy; mammy; mum; mamma; mom; mama.
- noun informal terms for a mother
- motivates3/5
motivate
- verb give an incentive for action
prompt; propel; incite; move; actuate.
- This moved me to sacrifice my career
- verb give an incentive for action
- moaning3/5
moan
- noun an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
groan.
- verb indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
groan.
- The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets
- The ancient door soughed when opened
- noun an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
- moslem3/5
moslem
A Mussulman; an orthodox Mohammedan. "Heaps of slaughtered Moslem." Macaulay.Written also muslim .They piled the ground with Moslem slain. Halleck.
- mongols3/5
mongol
- noun a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia
Mongolian.
- adjective of or relating to the region of Mongolia or its people or their languages or cultures
Mongolian.
- the Mongol invaders
- a Mongolian pony
- Mongolian syntax strongly resembles Korean syntax
- noun a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia
- moms3/5
mom
- noun informal terms for a mother
ma; mummy; mommy; mammy; mum; momma; mamma; mama.
- noun informal terms for a mother
- mop3/5
mop
- noun cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
swob; swab.
- verb to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
wipe up; mop up.
- Mop the hallway now
- He mopped her forehead with a towel
- noun cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
- modems3/5
modem
- noun (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
- noun (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
- mourners3/5
mourner
- noun a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
lamenter; sorrower; griever.
- noun a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
- mothering3/5
mother
- noun a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
female parent.
- the mother of three children
- noun a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar
- noun a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
- mortuary3/5
mortuary
- noun a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
morgue; dead room.
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of death
- noun a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
- mouthful3/5
mouthful
- noun the quantity that can be held in the mouth
- noun a small amount eaten or drunk
taste.
- take a taste--you'll like it
- noun the quantity that can be held in the mouth
- mosaics3/5
mosaic
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- noun viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- mouthpiece3/5
mouthpiece
- noun a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person
- the mouthpiece of a respirator
- noun an acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks
- noun a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person
- moratorium3/5
moratorium
- noun a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged
- noun suspension of an ongoing activity
- noun a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged
- montagu3/5
montagu
- noun United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)
Ashley Montagu.
- noun United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)
- mott3/5
mott
- noun United States feminist and suffragist (1793-1880)
Lucretia Coffin Mott.
- noun United States feminist and suffragist (1793-1880)
- mobs3/5
mob
- noun a disorderly crowd of people
rabble; rout.
- noun a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
family; crime syndicate; syndicate.
- noun a disorderly crowd of people
- moored3/5
moor
- noun one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
- noun open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
moorland.
- noun one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
- mortified3/5
mortified
- adjective satellite suffering from tissue death
gangrenous.
- verb practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
mortify.
- adjective satellite suffering from tissue death
- moans3/5
moan
- noun an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
groan.
- verb indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
groan.
- The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets
- The ancient door soughed when opened
- noun an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
- morgue3/5
morgue
- noun a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
dead room; mortuary.
- noun a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
- mowing3/5
mow
- noun a loft in a barn where hay is stored
haymow; hayloft.
- verb cut with a blade or mower
cut down.
- mow the grass
- noun a loft in a barn where hay is stored
- moiety3/5
moiety
- noun one of two (approximately) equal parts
mediety.
- noun one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe
- noun one of two (approximately) equal parts
- moslems3/5
moslem
- noun a believer in or follower of Islam
Muslim.
- adjective of or relating to or supporting Islamism
Islamic; Muslim.
- Islamic art
- noun a believer in or follower of Islam
- mow3/5
mow
- noun a loft in a barn where hay is stored
haymow; hayloft.
- verb cut with a blade or mower
cut down.
- mow the grass
- noun a loft in a barn where hay is stored
- modernists3/5
modernist
- noun an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles
- noun an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles
- monotone3/5
monotone
- noun an unchanging intonation
droning; drone.
- noun a single tone repeated with different words or different rhythms (especially in rendering liturgical texts)
- noun an unchanging intonation
- mortgagee3/5
mortgagee
- noun the person who accepts a mortgage
mortgage holder.
- the bank became our mortgagee when it accepted our mortgage on our new home
- noun the person who accepts a mortgage
- motherly3/5
motherly
- adjective satellite befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
- adverb in a maternal manner; as a mother
maternally.
- she loved her students almost maternally
- adjective satellite befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
- monotonic3/5
monotonic
- adjective of a sequence or function; consistently increasing and never decreasing or consistently decreasing and never increasing in value
monotone.
- adjective satellite sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
monotonous; flat; monotone.
- the owl's faint monotonous hooting
- adjective of a sequence or function; consistently increasing and never decreasing or consistently decreasing and never increasing in value
- monogamy3/5
monogamy
- noun having only one spouse at a time
monogamousness.
- noun having only one spouse at a time
- mogul3/5
mogul
- noun a bump on a ski slope
- noun a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857
Moghul.
- noun a bump on a ski slope
- modicum3/5
modicum
- noun a small or moderate or token amount
- England still expects a modicum of eccentricity in its artists"- Ian Jack
- noun a small or moderate or token amount
- moynihan3/5
moynihan
- noun United States politician and educator (1927-2003)
Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
- noun United States politician and educator (1927-2003)
- morphologic3/5
morphologic
- adjective relating to or concerned with the morphology of plants and animals
morphological; structural.
- morphological differences
- adjective relating to or concerned with the formation of admissible words in a language
morphological.
- adjective relating to or concerned with the morphology of plants and animals
- monotheistic3/5
monotheistic
- adjective believing that there is only one god
- adjective believing that there is only one god
- molestation3/5
molestation
- noun the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
- noun the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
harassment.
- noun the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
- monism3/5
monism
- noun the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
- noun the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
- moveable3/5
moveable
- adjective satellite capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
transferrable; transferable; transportable; movable.
- adjective satellite capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
- mohammedan3/5
mohammedan
Of or pertaining to Mohammed, or the religion and institutions founded by Mohammed. Written also Mahometan ,Mahomedan ,Muhammadan , etc.
- mortgaged3/5
mortgaged
- adjective satellite burdened with legal or financial obligations
- his house, his business, indeed, his whole life was heavily mortgaged
- verb put up as security or collateral
mortgage.
- adjective satellite burdened with legal or financial obligations
- morphogenesis3/5
morphogenesis
- noun differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism)
- noun differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism)
- monopolize3/5
monopolize
- verb have and control fully and exclusively
monopolise.
- He monopolizes the laser printer
- verb have or exploit a monopoly of
monopolise.
- OPEC wants to monopolize oil
- verb have and control fully and exclusively
- monopolized3/5
monopolize
- verb have and control fully and exclusively
monopolise.
- He monopolizes the laser printer
- verb have or exploit a monopoly of
monopolise.
- OPEC wants to monopolize oil
- verb have and control fully and exclusively
- moribund3/5
moribund
- adjective satellite not growing or changing; without force or vitality
stagnant.
- adjective satellite being on the point of death; breathing your last
- a moribund patient
- adjective satellite not growing or changing; without force or vitality
- montevideo3/5
montevideo
- noun the capital and largest city of Uruguay; a cosmopolitan city and one of the busiest ports in South America
capital of Uruguay.
- noun the capital and largest city of Uruguay; a cosmopolitan city and one of the busiest ports in South America
- monstrosity3/5
monstrosity
- noun a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
lusus naturae; freak; monster.
- noun something hideous or frightful
- they regarded the atom bomb as a monstrosity
- noun a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
- montessori3/5
montessori
- noun Italian educator who developed a method of teaching mentally handicapped children and advocated a child-centered approach (1870-1952)
Maria Montesorri.
- noun Italian educator who developed a method of teaching mentally handicapped children and advocated a child-centered approach (1870-1952)
- morass3/5
morass
- noun a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
mire; quag; slack; quagmire.
- noun a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
- mowed3/5
mow
- noun a loft in a barn where hay is stored
haymow; hayloft.
- verb cut with a blade or mower
cut down.
- mow the grass
- noun a loft in a barn where hay is stored
- moieties3/5
moiety
- noun one of two (approximately) equal parts
mediety.
- noun one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe
- noun one of two (approximately) equal parts
- mourner3/5
mourner
- noun a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
lamenter; sorrower; griever.
- noun a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
- mongrel3/5
mongrel
- noun derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin
bastard.
- the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic
- noun an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
cur; mutt.
- noun derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin
- mopping3/5
mopping
- noun cleaning with a mop
swabbing.
- he gave it a good mopping
- verb to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
mop; wipe up; mop up.
- Mop the hallway now
- He mopped her forehead with a towel
- noun cleaning with a mop
- mormonism3/5
mormonism
The doctrine, system, and practices of the Mormons.
- mocked3/5
mock
- noun the act of mocking or ridiculing
- they made a mock of him
- verb treat with contempt
bemock.
- The new constitution mocks all democratic principles
- noun the act of mocking or ridiculing
- mores3/5
mores
- noun (sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group
- noun English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state
Sir Thomas More; Thomas More; More.
- noun (sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group
- monologue3/5
monologue
- noun speech you make to yourself
soliloquy.
- noun a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation)
- noun speech you make to yourself
- mortimer3/5
mortimer
- noun English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
Roger de Mortimer.
- noun English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
- mohammad3/5
mohammad
- noun the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
Muhammad; Mohammed; Mahomet; Mahound.
- noun the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
- montaigne3/5
montaigne
A mountain. Obs.
- morales3/5
morale
- noun a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose
- noun the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed
esprit de corps; team spirit.
- noun a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose
- moder3/5
mod
- noun a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s; noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers
- adjective satellite relating to a recently developed fashion or style;
modern; modernistic.
- their offices are in a modern skyscraper
- tables in modernistic designs
- noun a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s; noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers
- monotony3/5
monotony
- noun the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
humdrum; sameness.
- he had never grown accustomed to the monotony of his work
- he was sick of the humdrum of his fellow prisoners
- he hated the sameness of the food the college served
- noun constancy of tone or pitch or inflection
- noun the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
- montage3/5
montage
- noun a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image
collage.
- he used his computer to make a collage of pictures superimposed on a map
- noun a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image
- mourned3/5
mourn
- verb feel sadness
- She is mourning her dead child
- verb observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one
- verb feel sadness
- monopolistic3/5
monopolistic
- adjective satellite having exclusive control over a commercial activity by possession or legal grant
- adjective satellite having exclusive control over a commercial activity by possession or legal grant
- mouton3/5
mouton
- noun meat from a mature domestic sheep
mutton.
- noun meat from a mature domestic sheep
- mot3/5
mot
- noun a clever remark
bon mot.
- noun a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes
Ministry of Transportation test; MOT test.
- noun a clever remark
- montesquieu3/5
montesquieu
- noun French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and judicial powers (1689-1755)
Baron de la Brede et de Montesquieu; Charles Louis de Secondat.
- noun French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and judicial powers (1689-1755)
- monet3/5
monet
- noun French impressionist painter (1840-1926)
Claude Monet.
- noun French impressionist painter (1840-1926)
- monarchical3/5
monarchical
- adjective satellite having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
monarchal.
- monarchical gestures
- monarchal pomp
- adjective satellite ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
monarchic; monarchal.
- monarchal government
- monarchical systems
- adjective satellite having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
- motorized3/5
motorized
- adjective equipped with a motor or motors
motorised; motored.
- a motorized wheelchair
- verb equip with a motor vehicle
motorize.
- The police around here are not motorized and patrol the streets on horseback
- adjective equipped with a motor or motors
- monopolist3/5
monopolist
- noun someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something
monopolizer; monopoliser.
- noun someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something
- moneys3/5
money
- noun the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
- we tried to collect the money he owed us
- noun wealth reckoned in terms of money
- all his money is in real estate
- noun the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
- molars3/5
molar
- noun grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
grinder.
- adjective of or pertaining to the grinding teeth in the back of a mammal's mouth
- molar teeth
- noun grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
- moro3/5
moro
(Med.) A small abscess or tumor having a resemblance to a mulberry. Dunglison.
- morphologically3/5
morphologically
- adverb in a morphological manner; with regard to morphology
- these two plants are morphologically related
- adverb in a morphological manner; with regard to morphology
- moo3/5
moo
- noun the sound made by a cow or bull
- verb make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
low.
- noun the sound made by a cow or bull
- monochromatic3/5
monochromatic
- adjective of or relating to monochromatism
- adjective (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength
homochromatic.
- monochromatic light
- adjective of or relating to monochromatism
- moonlit3/5
moonlit
- adjective lighted by moonlight
moony.
- the moonlit landscape
- adjective lighted by moonlight
- mossy3/5
mossy
- adjective satellite overgrown with moss
moss-grown.
- adjective satellite (used pejoratively) out of fashion; old fashioned
fogyish; moss-grown; stodgy; stick-in-the-mud.
- moss-grown ideas about family life
- adjective satellite overgrown with moss
- moralistic3/5
moralistic
- adjective satellite narrowly and conventionally moral
- adjective satellite narrowly and conventionally moral
- monogamous3/5
monogamous
- adjective (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
- monogamous marriage
- monogamous for life
- adjective (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
- monochrome3/5
monochrome
- noun painting done in a range of tones of a single color
- noun a black-and-white photograph or slide
black and white.
- noun painting done in a range of tones of a single color
- moralists3/5
moralist
- noun a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
- noun someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
disciplinarian; martinet.
- noun a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
- monoamine3/5
monoamine
- noun a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter)
- noun a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter)
- molested3/5
molest
- verb harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
- verb annoy continually or chronically
beset; chivy; chevy; chevvy; harass; hassle; chivvy; harry; plague; provoke.
- He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked
- This man harasses his female co-workers
- verb harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
- motivator3/5
motivator
- noun a positive motivational influence
inducement; incentive.
- noun a positive motivational influence
- moccasins3/5
moccasin
- noun soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
mocassin.
- noun soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
- moralist3/5
moralist
- noun a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
- noun someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
disciplinarian; martinet.
- noun a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
- monologues3/5
monologue
- noun speech you make to yourself
soliloquy.
- noun a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation)
- noun speech you make to yourself
- mocks3/5
mock
- noun the act of mocking or ridiculing
- they made a mock of him
- verb treat with contempt
bemock.
- The new constitution mocks all democratic principles
- noun the act of mocking or ridiculing
- mots3/5
mot
- noun a clever remark
bon mot.
- noun a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes
Ministry of Transportation test; MOT test.
- noun a clever remark
- mozzarella3/5
mozzarella
- noun mild white Italian cheese
- noun mild white Italian cheese
- monolith3/5
monolith
- noun a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk)
- noun a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk)
- montane3/5
montane
- adjective of or inhabiting mountainous regions
- montane flowers
- adjective of or inhabiting mountainous regions
- molluscs3/5
mollusc
- noun invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
mollusk; shellfish.
- noun invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
- mournful3/5
mournful
- adjective satellite expressing sorrow
plaintive.
- adjective satellite filled with or evoking sadness
doleful.
- the child's doleful expression
- stared with mournful eyes
- mournful news
- adjective satellite expressing sorrow
- molasses3/5
molasses
- noun thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
- noun thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
- moat3/5
moat
- noun ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
fosse.
- noun ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
- mohawk3/5
mohawk
- noun haircut in which the head is shaved except for a band of hair down the middle of the scalp
mohawk haircut.
- noun a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State
- noun haircut in which the head is shaved except for a band of hair down the middle of the scalp
- moorish3/5
moorish
Having the characteristics of a moor or heath. "Moorish fens." Thomson.
- mower3/5
mower
- noun garden tool for mowing grass on lawns
lawn mower.
- noun garden tool for mowing grass on lawns
- moliere3/5
moliere
- noun French author of sophisticated comedies (1622-1673)
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin.
- noun French author of sophisticated comedies (1622-1673)
- monarchies3/5
monarchy
- noun an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
- noun an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
- mosses3/5
moss
- noun tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
- noun tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
- mountainside3/5
mountainside
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
versant.
- conifer forests cover the eastern versant
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
- motorway3/5
motorway
- noun a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
thruway; pike; freeway; throughway; superhighway; state highway; expressway.
- noun a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
- motels3/5
- montezuma3/5
montezuma
- noun evergreen tree with large leathery leaves and large pink to orange flowers; considered a link plant between families Bombacaceae and Sterculiaceae
- noun evergreen tree with large leathery leaves and large pink to orange flowers; considered a link plant between families Bombacaceae and Sterculiaceae
- morose3/5
morose
- adjective satellite showing a brooding ill humor
saturnine; dour; sour; dark; glum; glowering; sullen; moody.
- a dark scowl
- the proverbially dour New England Puritan
- a glum, hopeless shrug
- he sat in moody silence
- a morose and unsociable manner
- a saturnine, almost misanthropic young genius"- Bruce Bliven
- a sour temper
- a sullen crowd
- adjective satellite showing a brooding ill humor
- montfort3/5
montfort
- noun an English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265)
Simon de Montfort; Earl of Leicester.
- noun an English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265)
- moustache3/5
moustache
- noun an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
mustache.
- he looked younger after he shaved off his mustache
- noun an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
- moths3/5
moth
- noun typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
- noun typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
- monocytes3/5
monocyte
- noun a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria
- noun a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria
- morel3/5
morel
- noun any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap
- noun any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap
- monasticism3/5
monasticism
- noun asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
- noun asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
- mournfully3/5
mournfully
- adverb in a mournful manner
- the young man stared into his glass mournfully
- adverb in a mournful manner
- monocyte3/5
monocyte
- noun a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria
- noun a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria
- modestly3/5
modestly
- adverb with modesty; in a modest manner
- the dissertation was entitled, modestly, `Remarks about a play by Shakespeare'
- adverb with modesty; in a modest manner
- mockingly3/5
mockingly
- adverb in a disrespectful jeering manner
jeeringly; gibingly.
- adverb in a disrespectful and mocking manner
scoffingly; derisorily; derisively.
- `Sorry,' she repeated derisively
- adverb in a disrespectful jeering manner
- mollie3/5
mollie
- noun popular aquarium fish
molly.
- noun popular aquarium fish
- moray3/5
moray
- noun family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked
moray eel.
- noun family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked
- mortally3/5
mortally
- adverb in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
- a being of whom the forest Indians are said to be mortally afraid, with a hoof shaped like the heel of a bottle
- adverb in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
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- moshe3/5
moshe
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- monies3/5
money
- noun the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
- we tried to collect the money he owed us
- noun wealth reckoned in terms of money
- all his money is in real estate
- noun the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
- mort3/5
mort
A great quantity or number. Prov. Eng.There was a mort of merrymaking. Dickens.
- modus3/5
modus
The arrangement of, or mode of expressing, the terms of a contract or conveyance.
- moreno3/5
moreno
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- montague3/5
montague
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- mori3/5
mori
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- monty3/5
monty
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- moe3/5
more
- adjective (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
more than.
- more land
- more support
- more rain fell
- more than a gallon
- noun English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state
Sir Thomas More; Thomas More.
- adjective (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
- mohr3/5
mohr
(Zoöl.) A West African gazelle ( Gazella mohr ), having horns on which are eleven or twelve very prominent rings. It is one of the species which produce bezoar.Written also mhorr .
- mora3/5
mora
A game of guessing the number of fingers extended in a quick movement of the hand, -- much played by Italians of the lower classes.
- motorola3/5
motorola
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- mohamed3/5
mohamed
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- mooney3/5
money
- noun the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
- we tried to collect the money he owed us
- noun wealth reckoned in terms of money
- all his money is in real estate
- noun the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
- motherboard3/5
motherboard
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- modo3/5
modo
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- monmouth3/5
monmouth
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- modulator3/5
modulator
One who, or that which, modulates. Denham.
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- mortem3/5
mortem
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- moines3/5
moines
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- monique3/5
monique
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- molina3/5
molina
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- monolayer3/5
monolayer
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- moreau3/5
moreau
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- mordecai3/5
mordecai
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- moyen3/5
moyen
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- moira3/5
moira
(Greek Myth.) The deity who assigns to every man his lot.
- monsanto3/5
monsanto
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- mosley3/5
mosley
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- moritz3/5
moritz
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- montpellier3/5
- modularity3/5
modularity
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- morin3/5
morin
(Chem.) A yellow crystalline substance of acid properties extracted from fustic ( Maclura tinctoria , formerly calledMorus tinctoria ); -- called alsomoric acid .
- mobil3/5
mobil
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- monolayers3/5
- monticello3/5
monticello
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- moseley3/5
moseley
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- mountbatten3/5
mountbatten
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- monocytogenes3/5
monocytogenes
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- mondo3/5
mondo
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- mou3/5
- morison3/5
morison
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- modulators3/5
modulator
One who, or that which, modulates. Denham.
- modena3/5
modena
A certain crimsonlike color. Good.
- mobutu3/5
mobutu
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- modulo3/5
modulo
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- mountaintop3/5
mountaintop
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- motte3/5
motte
A clump of trees in a prairie. Local, U.S.
- moulin3/5
moulin
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- modi3/5
modi
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- monaghan3/5
- moneyed2/5
moneyed
- adjective based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth
monied.
- moneyed interests
- adjective satellite having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
loaded; wealthy; flush; affluent.
- an affluent banker
- a speculator flush with cash
- not merely rich but loaded
- moneyed aristocrats
- wealthy corporations
- adjective based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth
- monoplane2/5
monoplane
- noun an airplane with a single wing
- noun an airplane with a single wing
- mountaineer2/5
mountaineer
- noun someone who climbs mountains
mountain climber.
- verb climb mountains for pleasure as a sport
- noun someone who climbs mountains
- modulations2/5
modulation
- noun a musical passage moving from one key to another
transition.
- noun (electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase
- noun a musical passage moving from one key to another
- moldings2/5
molding
- noun the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
casting.
- noun a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
moulding.
- noun the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
- modifiable2/5
modifiable
- adjective capable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)
- the rhythm of physiological time is not modifiable except by interference with certain fundamental processes" - Alexis Carrel
- adjective capable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)
- monads2/5
monad
- noun (chemistry) an atom having a valence of one
- noun a singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive
monas.
- noun (chemistry) an atom having a valence of one
- morphed2/5
morph
- verb cause to change shape in a computer animation
- The computer programmer morphed the image
- verb change shape as via computer animation
- In the video, Michael Jackson morphed into a panther
- verb cause to change shape in a computer animation
- motes2/5
mote
- noun (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
speck; particle; atom; molecule; corpuscle.
- noun (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
- morphing2/5
morph
- verb cause to change shape in a computer animation
- The computer programmer morphed the image
- verb change shape as via computer animation
- In the video, Michael Jackson morphed into a panther
- verb cause to change shape in a computer animation
- monsoons2/5
monsoon
- noun a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
- noun rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains
- noun a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
- morphs2/5
morph
- verb cause to change shape in a computer animation
- The computer programmer morphed the image
- verb change shape as via computer animation
- In the video, Michael Jackson morphed into a panther
- verb cause to change shape in a computer animation
- monovalent2/5
monovalent
- adjective containing only one kind of antibody
- adjective having a valence of 1
univalent.
- adjective containing only one kind of antibody
- motorcar2/5
motorcar
- noun a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
machine; car; automobile; auto.
- he needs a car to get to work
- noun a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
- mortalities2/5
mortality
- noun the quality or state of being mortal
- noun the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year
fatality rate; deathrate; mortality rate; death rate.
- noun the quality or state of being mortal
- monatomic2/5
monatomic
- adjective of or relating to an element consisting of a single atom
monoatomic.
- helium and argon are monatomic gases
- adjective of or relating to an element consisting of a single atom
- mooning2/5
moon
- noun the natural satellite of the Earth
- the average distance to the Moon is 384,400 kilometers
- men first stepped on the moon in 1969
- noun any object resembling a moon
- he made a moon lamp that he used as a night light
- the clock had a moon that showed various phases
- noun the natural satellite of the Earth
- mortared2/5
mortar
- noun a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
howitzer; trench mortar.
- noun used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall
- noun a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
- motorcars2/5
motorcar
- noun a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
machine; car; automobile; auto.
- he needs a car to get to work
- noun a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
- monstrance2/5
monstrance
- noun proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
demonstration.
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
ostensorium.
- noun proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
- morphologies2/5
morphology
- noun the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants
- noun studies of the rules for forming admissible words
- noun the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants
- mouthing2/5
mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
oral fissure; oral cavity; rima oris.
- he stuffed his mouth with candy
- noun the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
- she wiped lipstick from her mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
- motoring2/5
motoring
- noun the act of driving an automobile
- verb travel or be transported in a vehicle
drive; motor.
- We drove to the university every morning
- They motored to London for the theater
- noun the act of driving an automobile
- moderators2/5
moderator
- noun any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors
- noun in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly
- noun any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors
- montserrat2/5
montserrat
- noun a volcanic island in the Caribbean; in the West Indies
- noun a volcanic island in the Caribbean; in the West Indies
- mombasa2/5
mombasa
- noun a port city in southern Kenya on a coral island in a bay of the Indian Ocean
- noun a port city in southern Kenya on a coral island in a bay of the Indian Ocean
- mobiles2/5
mobile
- noun a river in southwestern Alabama; flows into Mobile Bay
Mobile River.
- noun a port in southwestern Alabama on Mobile Bay
- noun a river in southwestern Alabama; flows into Mobile Bay
- motorbike2/5
motorbike
- noun small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars
minibike.
- verb ride a motorcycle
cycle; motorcycle.
- noun small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars
- moisten2/5
moisten
- verb make moist
wash; dampen.
- The dew moistened the meadows
- verb moisten with fine drops
drizzle.
- drizzle the meat with melted butter
- verb make moist
- mobilising2/5
mobilise
- verb call to arms; of military personnel
rally; mobilize; call up.
- verb get ready for war
mobilize.
- verb call to arms; of military personnel
- molto2/5
molto
- adverb much
- allegro molto
- adverb much
- mouldings2/5
moulding
- noun a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
molding.
- noun a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
border; molding.
- noun a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
- morsels2/5
morsel
- noun a small quantity of anything
- a morsel of paper was all he needed
- noun a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
bit; bite.
- all they had left was a bit of bread
- noun a small quantity of anything
- modernising2/5
modernise
- verb become technologically advanced
develop; modernize.
- Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace
- Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly
- verb make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
modernize; overhaul.
- You should overhaul your car engine
- overhaul the health care system
- verb become technologically advanced
- monounsaturated2/5
monounsaturated
- adjective satellite (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) saturated except for one multiple bond
- adjective satellite (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) saturated except for one multiple bond
- moldavia2/5
moldavia
- noun a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet but achieved independence in 1991
Republic of Moldova; Moldova.
- noun a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet but achieved independence in 1991
- mollified2/5
mollify
- verb cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
gruntle; placate; appease; conciliate; assuage; gentle; pacify; lenify.
- She managed to mollify the angry customer
- verb make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate
season; temper.
- she tempered her criticism
- verb cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
- morristown2/5
morristown
- noun a town in northern New Jersey where the Continental Army spent two winters
- noun a town in northern New Jersey where the Continental Army spent two winters
- moraines2/5
moraine
- noun accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
- noun accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier