Set: Kaplan SAT Word List: "M" Words

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Term Definition
macabre Having death as a subject; speaking about the gruesome
macrocosm The whole universe; a large-scale reflection of part of a greater world
malaise A feeling of unease, worry, or depression
malapropism The accidental, comical use of a word that resembles the one intended, but has a different or contradictory meaning
malediction A curse; a wish of evil upon another
malevolent Exhibiting ill will; intending harm upon others
malfeasance Wrongdoing or misconduct, esp. by a public official
malleable Easily influenced or shaped, capable of being altered by force
mannered Artificial or affected in character
maverick An independent individual who doesn't follow along with the group
mawkish Sickly emotional; sickening taste
megalomania Obsession with great, grand performance
mellifluous Having a smooth, rich flow
microcosm A small-scale representation of a larger object or system
milieu The physical or social setting where something is formed or occurs; environment
misanthrope A person who despises or distrusts mankind
misnomer An error in identifying a person or place
missive A written note or letter
mitigate To make less severe
modicum A small portion; limited quantity
mollify A soothe in temper or emotions
mordant Biting or sarcastic in manner or style
mores Fixed, standard customs or manners; moral attitudes
morose Dour; sullen
mote A small particle or speck
mutability The characteristic of being capable of change; open or exposed to change
myopic Lacking foresight; having a narrow view or perspective

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Wors that start with "M" that might turn up on your SATs.

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  1. modicumA small portion; limited quantity - 8 misses
  2. maledictionA curse; a wish of evil upon another - 6 misses
  3. mutabilityThe characteristic of being capable of change; open or exposed to change - 6 misses
  4. mawkishSickly emotional; sickening taste - 5 misses
  5. megalomaniaObsession with great, grand performance - 5 misses
  6. mordantBiting or sarcastic in manner or style - 5 misses
  7. moresFixed, standard customs or manners; moral attitudes - 5 misses