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TermDefinition
milieuThe physical or social setting where something is formed or occurs; environment
misanthropeA person who despises or distrusts mankind
misnomerAn error in identifying a person or place
missiveA written note or letter
mitigateTo make less severe
modicumA small portion; limited quantity
mollifyA soothe in temper or emotions
mordantBiting or sarcastic in manner or style
moresFixed, standard customs or manners; moral attitudes
moroseDour; sullen
moteA small particle or speck
mutabilityThe characteristic of being capable of change; open or exposed to change
myopicLacking foresight; having a narrow view or perspective
nebulousVague; unspecific or undefined
necromancyThe practice of communicating with the deceased in order to forsee the future
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Creator mlopez6
Created October 7, 2009
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Subject mn
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  1. mutability The characteristic of being capable of change; open or exposed to change - 1 miss
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  5. mollify A soothe in temper or emotions - 1 miss