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noun

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Bad / Bad

monstrosity - Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly

The large fish-shaped building was a monstrosity that everyone made fun of.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

mutilate - To damage something severely

The grizzly bear not only killed Alan's dog, but mutilated its body beyond recognition.

adjective

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Good / Important

momentous - Important because of the effect it has on the future

Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon was a momentous event because it gave people the feeling that nothing was beyond their reach.

adjective

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Bad / Boring

monotonous - Repetitious and boring

Bertha found working on the assembly line of the factory to be monotonous, and she had to drink coffee to stay awake.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

muzzle - Put a muzzle on (an animal)

The wild dog had to be muzzled so it wouldn't bite anybody.

adjective

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Bad / Hurt

mortified - Very embarrassed

Hannah was mortified to learn that the whole school knew about her crush on Jared.

adjective

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Good / Big

monumental - Great in importance, extent, or size

The invention of the transistor in 1947 at Bell Labs was a monumental event in the history of technology.

adjective

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Other / Sound

muted - Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.

Esther could have screamed at her 3 year old throwing a tantrum, but she felt she would be more successful trying a more muted response.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

morass - An area of muddy ground - or a complicated or confused situation.

By 1968 the US involvement in Vietnam had become a morass that no one seemed to know how to exit.

adjective

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Bad / Old

musty - Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

The old books were priceless but gave off a musty smell due to their age.

noun

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Good / Big

myriad - A countless or extremely great number

Pi is abbreviated to 3.14, but it would take an impossible amount of time to list even a portion of the myriad numbers it truly contains.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

morbid - To be too interested with unpleasant subjects, especially death

Lester had a morbid fascination with cemeteries and funeral halls.