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60 words & definitions

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