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mo |məʊ| — an indefinitely short time
moan |məʊn| — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
moaner |məʊnər| — a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
moanful — Full of moaning; expressing sorrow.
moat |məʊt| — ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
mob |mɑːb| — a disorderly crowd of people
mob-cap |ˈmɑːbkæp| — (chiefly historical) A plain cap or headdress for women or girls, especially one tied under the chin by a very broad band.
mobcap |ˈmɒbkæp| — large high frilly cap with a full crown; formerly worn indoors by women
mobile |ˈməʊbl| — a river in southwestern Alabama; flows into Mobile Bay
mobility |məʊˈbɪlətɪ| — the quality of moving freely
mobilization |ˌməʊbələˈzeɪʃn| — act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency:
mobilize |ˈməʊbəlaɪz| — make ready for action or use
mobster |ˈmɑːbstər| — a criminal who is a member of gang
mocassin |ˈmɒkəsɪn| — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
moccasin |ˈmɑːkəsɪn| — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
mocha |ˈməʊkə| — soft suede glove leather from goatskin
mock |mɑːk| — the act of mocking or ridiculing
mock up |ˈmɑːk ʌp| — construct a model of
mock-heroic |hɪˈrəʊɪk| — a satirical imitation of heroic verse
mock-up |ˈmɒk ʌp| — full-scale working model of something built for study or testing or display
mocker |mɑːkər| — someone who jeers or mocks or treats something with contempt or calls out in derision
mockery |ˈmɑːkərɪ| — showing your contempt by derision
mocking |ˈmɑːkɪŋ| — abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
mocking-bird |ˈmɒkɪŋbɜːd| — Alternative form of mockingbird.
mockingbird |ˈmɑːkɪŋbɜːrd| — long-tailed grey-and-white songbird of the southern United States able to mimic songs of other birds
mockingly |ˈmɑːkɪŋlɪ| — in a disrespectful jeering manner
mocks |ˈmɑːks| — plural form of mock
mod |mɑːd| — a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s; noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers
modal |ˈməʊdl| — an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality
modality |məʊˈdælətɪ| — a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility
mode |məʊd| — how something is done or how it happens
model |ˈmɑːdl| — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
modeled |ˈmɑːdəld| — resembling sculpture
modeler |ˈmɒdlər| — a person who creates models
modeling |ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ| — sculpture produced by molding
modeller |ˈmɒdlər| — a person who creates models
modelling |ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ| — a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
modem |ˈməʊdem| — (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
modena |mɒˈdenə| — A crimson colour.
moderate |ˈmɑːdərət| — a person who takes a position in the political center
moderately |ˈmɑːdərətlɪ| — to certain extent or degree
moderating |ˈmɑːdəˌretɪŋ| — lessening in intensity or strength
moderation |ˌmɑːdəˈreɪʃn| — quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
moderator |ˈmɑːdəreɪtər| — any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors
modern |ˈmɑːdərn| — a contemporary person
modern-day |ˌmɒd(ə)nˈdeɪ| — characteristic of the present
modernism |ˈmɑːdərnɪzəm| — genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
modernist |ˈmɑːdərnɪst| — an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles
modernistic |ˌmɑdərˈnɪstɪk| — relating to a recently developed fashion or style
modernity |məˈdɜːrnətɪ| — the quality of being current or of the present
modernization |ˌmɑːdərnəˈzeɪʃn| — making modern in appearance or behavior
modernize |ˈmɑːdərnaɪz| — make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
modest |ˈmɑːdɪst| — not large but sufficient in size or amount
modestly |ˈmɑːdɪstlɪ| — with modesty; in a modest manner
modesty |ˈmɑːdəstɪ| — freedom from vanity or conceit
modicum |ˈmɑːdɪkəm| — a small or moderate or token amount
modifiable |ˈmɒdɪfaɪəbl| — capable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)
modification |ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn| — the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
modificatory |ˈmɒdɪfɪkeɪtərɪ| — In a modifying manner; tending or serving to modify.
modified |ˈmɑːdəˌfaɪd| — mediocre
modifier |ˈmɑːdɪfaɪər| — a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
modify |ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ| — make less severe or harsh or extreme
modifying |ˈmɑːdəˌfaɪɪŋ| — Present participle of modify. Altering.
modish |ˈməʊdɪʃ| — in the current fashion or style
modishly |ˈməʊdɪʃlɪ| — in a stylish manner
modiste |məʊˈdiːst| — someone who makes and sells hats
mods |mɑːdz| — a youth subculture that began in London in the early 1960s; a working-class movement with highly stylized dress and short hair; listened to rhythm and blues music and travelled on motor scooters
modular |ˈmɑːdʒələr| — constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use
modulate |ˈmɑːdʒəleɪt| — change the key of, in music
modulation |ˌmɑːdʒəˈleɪʃn| — a musical passage moving from one key to another
modulator |ˈmɑːdʒəˌletər| — device that modulates
module |ˈmɑːdʒuːl| — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
modulus |ˈmɑːdʒələs| — an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers
modus |ˈməʊdəs| — (law) A qualification involving the idea of variation or departure from some general rule or form, in the way of either restriction or enlargement, according to the circumstances of the case, as in the will of a donor, an agreement between parties, etc.
mog |mɒɡ| — (pejorative) A cat.
moggy |ˈmɒɡɪ| — (chiefly UK, slang) a domestic non-pedigree (mongrel) cat
Mogul |ˈməʊɡl| — a bump on a ski slope
mohair |ˈməʊher| — fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
Mohammed |məʊˈhæmed| — the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
Mohammedan |məˈhæmɪdən| — a follower of Mohammed
Mohawk |ˈməʊhɔːk| — a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State
Mohican |məʊˈhiːkən| — a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in the Hudson valley and eastward to the Housatonic
moiety |ˈmɔɪətɪ| — one of two (approximately) equal parts
moil |mɔɪl| — work hard
moire |mwɑːr| — silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern
moist |mɔɪst| — slightly wet
moisten |ˈmɔɪsn| — make moist
moistened |ˌmɔɪsənd| — simple past tense and past participle of moisten
moistener — a device that dampens or moistens something
moistening |ˈmɔɪsənɪŋ| — the act of making something slightly wet
moisture |ˈmɔɪstʃər| — wetness caused by water
moisture-resistant — That resists the damaging action of water to some extent
moisturize |ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz| — make (more) humid
moisturizer |ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪzer| — Something that causes moisture or a a condition of wetness; something that makes things moist.
moisturizing |ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪzɪŋ| — Present participle of moisturize.
moke |məʊk| — British informal for donkey
molar |ˈməʊlər| — grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
molasses |məˈlæsɪz| — thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
mold |məʊld| — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
Moldavian |mɒlˈdeɪvɪən| — An inhabitant of the Republic of Moldova.
molded |ˈməʊldɪd| — shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
molder |ˈməʊldər| — break down
molding |ˈməʊldɪŋ| — the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
moldy |ˈməʊldɪ| — covered with or smelling of mold
mole |məʊl| — the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
mole-eyed |aɪd| — (literally) having the eyes of or like those of a mole
mole-rat |ˈməʊlræt| — Any of several small rodents in taxonomic families Bathyergidae and Spalacidae.
molecular |məˈlekjələr| — relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules
molecule |ˈmɑːlɪkjuːl| — (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
molehill |ˈməʊlhɪl| — a mound of earth made by moles while burrowing
moleskin |ˈməʊlskɪn| — a durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap
molest |məˈlest| — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
molestation |ˌməʊleˈsteɪʃn| — the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
molestful |məʊˈlestfʊl| — (obsolete) troublesome; vexatious
molesting |məˈlestɪŋ| — Present participle of molest.
moll |mɑːl| — the girlfriend of a gangster
mollification |ˌmɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən| — a state of being appeased or ameliorated or tempered
mollified |ˈmɑːləˌfaɪd| — simple past tense and past participle of mollify
mollify |ˈmɑːlɪfaɪ| — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
mollusc |ˈmɑːləsk| — invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
molluscous |məˈlʌskəs| — molluscan
mollusk |ˈmɑːləsk| — invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
molly |ˈmɑːlɪ| — popular aquarium fish
mollycoddle |ˈmɑːlɪkɑːdl| — a pampered darling; an effeminate man
Moloch |ˈməʊlɒk| — a tyrannical power to be propitiated by human subservience or sacrifice
molt |məʊlt| — periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
molted — simple past tense and past participle of molt
molten |ˈməʊltən| — reduced to liquid form by heating
molting |ˈmɒltɪŋ| — periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
molybdenite |məˈlɪbdəˌnaɪt| — a mineral resembling graphite that is valued as the chief source of molybdenum and its compounds
molybdenum |məˈlɪbdənəm| — a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
mom |mɑːm| — informal terms for a mother
moment |ˈməʊmənt| — a particular point in time
momenta |məʊˈmentə| — plural form of momentum
momentarily |ˌməʊmənˈterəlɪ| — for an instant or moment
momentary |ˈməʊmənterɪ| — lasting for a markedly brief time
momently |ˈməʊməntlɪ| — for an instant or moment
momentous |məʊˈmentəs| — of very great significance
momentum |məʊˈmentəm| — an impelling force or strength
mommy |ˈmɑːmɪ| — informal terms for a mother
monachal |ˈmɑːnəkəl| — Of or pertaining to monks or their lifestyle; monastic.
monad |ˈmɑːnæd| — (chemistry) an atom having a valence of one
monadiform — (biology) Having the form of a monad; resembling a monad in having one or more filaments of vibratile protoplasm.
monandry |məˈnændriː| — the state of having only one husband at a time
monarch |ˈmɑːnərk| — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
monarchal |məˈnɑːrkəl| — having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
monarchic |məˈnɑːrkɪk| — ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
monarchical |məˈnɑːrkɪkl| — having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
monarchist |ˈmɑːnərkɪst| — an advocate of the principles of monarchy
monarchy |ˈmɑːnərkɪ| — an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
monastery |ˈmɑːnəsterɪ| — the residence of a religious community
monastic |məˈnæstɪk| — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
monasticism |məˈnæstəˌsɪzəm| — asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
Monday |ˈmʌndeɪ| — the second day of the week; the first working day
Mondayish |ˈmʌndeɪɪʃ| — (informal) on, or around Monday
monetary |ˈmʌnɪterɪ| — relating to or involving money
monetize |ˈmʌnətaɪz| — give legal value to or establish as the legal tender of a country
money |ˈmʌnɪ| — the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
money-bag |ˈmʌnɪbæɡ| — A bag, normally with a drawstring, used for holding money.
money-box |ˈmʌnɪbɒks| — A tin with a slot in the top for depositing coins, used by children to save.
money-changer |ˈmʌnɪˌtʃeɪndʒə| — Alternative spelling of money changer.
money-grubber |ˈmʌnɪ ɡrʌbər| — An avaricious person
money-grubbing |ˈmʌnɪˌɡrʌbɪŋ| — greedy or avaricious
money-maker |ˈmeɪkər| — Something profitable.
money-market |ˈmʌnɪˌmɑːkɪt| — (finance) A market for trading short-term debt instruments, such as treasury bills, commercial paper, bankers' acceptances, and certificates of deposit.
money-spinner |ˈmʌnɪ spɪnər| — a project that generates a continuous flow of money
moneybag — a drawstring bag for holding money
moneybags |ˈmʌnɪbæɡz| — plural form of moneybag
moneybox |ˈmʌnɪbɑːks| — Alternative form of money box.
moneyed |ˈmʌnɪd| — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
moneygrubber — someone whose main interest in life is moneymaking
moneylender |ˈmʌnɪlendər| — someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
moneyless |ˈmʌnɪləs| — having no money
moneymaker |ˈmʌnɪmeɪkər| — someone who is successful in accumulating wealth
moneymaking |ˈmʌnɪmeɪkɪŋ| — the act of making money (and accumulating wealth)
moneys |ˈmʌnɪz| — plural form of money (used in the sense of plural of coins and bills, often with humorous intention)
moneywort |ˈmʌniːˌwɜːrt| — a loosestrife vine
monger |ˈmʌŋɡər| — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
Mongol |ˈmɑːŋɡl| — a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia
Mongolian |mɑːŋˈɡəʊlɪən| — a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia
mongoose |ˈmɑːŋɡuːs| — agile grizzled Old World viverrine; preys on snakes and rodents
mongrel |ˈmʌŋɡrəl| — derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin
mongst — (archaic, poetic) amongst
monicker |ˈmɒnɪkə| — Alternative spelling of moniker.
monies |ˈmʌnɪz| — plural form of money
moniker |ˈmɑːnɪkər| — a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
monism |ˈmɑːnɪzəm| — the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
monistic |məˈnɪstɪk| — of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of monism
monition |məʊˈnɪʃən| — a firm rebuke
monitor |ˈmɑːnɪtər| — someone who supervises (an examination)
monitorial |ˌmɑːnɪˈtɔːriːəl| — of, or relating to monitors
monitoring |ˈmɑːnətərɪŋ| — the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it)
monitory |ˈmɑːnɪtəriː| — serving to warn
monk |mʌŋk| — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
monkery |ˈmʌŋkəriː| — (dated, often pejorative) the practices of monks; the way of life, behavior, etc. characteristic of monks; monastic life
monkey |ˈmʌŋkɪ| — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
monkey-bread |ˈmʌŋkɪbred| — a type of gourd, the fruit of a baobab tree, Adansonia digitata, eaten by monkeys
monkey-business |ˈmʌŋkɪˈbɪznɪs| — (US, slang) Wasting time, or effort, on some foolish project.
monkey-cup — The plant nepenthes.
monkey-jacket |ˈmʌŋkɪ dʒækɪt| — (dated) A type of close-fit jacket worn by sailors
monkey-puzzle |ˈmʌŋkɪ pʌzəl| — A large coniferous tree, Araucaria araucana, native to Chile. [from 19th c.]
monkey-shine |ˈmʌŋkɪʃaɪn| — Alternative spelling of monkeyshine
monkey-wrench |ˈmʌŋkɪ rentʃ| — adjustable wrench that has one fixed and one adjustable jaw
monkeyish |ˈmʌŋkɪɪʃ| — like a monkey
monkeyshine — A trick or prank like a monkey's; mischief; buffoonery; tomfoolery; monkeyism; shenanigans.
monkhood |ˈmʌŋkhʊd| — The state of being a monk.
monkish |ˈmʌŋkɪʃ| — befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial
monkshood |ˈmʌŋkshʊd| — a poisonous herb native to northern Europe having hooded blue-purple flowers; the dried leaves and roots yield aconite
monobasic |mɑːnəˈbeɪsɪk| — (chemistry, of an acid) containing one replaceable hydrogen atom
monochromatic |ˌmɑːnəkrəʊˈmætɪk| — having or appearing to have only one color
monochrome |ˈmɑːnəkrəʊm| — painting done in a range of tones of a single color
monocle |ˈmɑːnəkl| — lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles
monocline |ˈmɑːnəʊˌklaɪn| — a geological formation in which all strata are inclined in the same direction
monoclonal |ˌmɑːnəˈkləʊnəl| — 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
monocotyledon |ˌmɑːnəʊˌkɑːtɪˈliːdn| — a monocotyledonous flowering plant; the stem grows by deposits on its inside
monocracy |məˈnɑːkrəsiː| — a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
monocular |məˈnɑːkjələr| — Having one eye.
monody |ˈmɑːnədiː| — music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment)
monoecious |məˈniːʃəs| — having male and female reproductive organs in the same plant or animal
monogamist |məˈnɒɡəmɪst| — someone who practices monogamy (one spouse at a time)
monogamous |məˈnɑːɡəməs| — (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
monogamy |məˈnɑːɡəmɪ| — the practice or state of having only one spouse at a time
monogram |ˈmɑːnəɡræm| — a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
monograph |ˈmɑːnəɡræf| — a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
monographer |məˈnɑːɡrəfər| — a writer of monographs
monographic |ˌmɑːnəˈɡræfɪk| — Of or pertaining to a monograph
monogyny |məˈnɑːdʒəniː| — having only one wife at a time
monolith |ˈmɑːnəlɪθ| — a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk)
monolithic |ˌmɑːnəˈlɪθɪk| — imposing in size or bulk or solidity
monolog — (US) Alternative spelling of monologue.
monologize |mɒˈnɒlədʒaɪz| — (intransitive) To deliver a monologue.
monologue |ˈmɑːnəlɔːɡ| — speech you make to yourself
monomania |ˌmɑːnəˈmeɪnɪə| — a mania restricted to one thing or idea
monomaniac |ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪæk| — a person suffering from monomania
monomer |ˈmɑːnəmər| — a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
monometallic |ˌmɑːnəʊməˈtælɪk| — containing one atom of metal in the molecule
monomial |məʊˈnəʊmiːəl| — Relative to an polynomial consisting of one term.
mononuclear |ˌmɑːnəˈnuːklɪər| — having only one nucleus
monophase |ˈmɒnəfeɪz| — (electricity) Having a single phase of alternating current
monophthong |ˈmɑːnəfθɔːŋ| — A vowel (in the sense of a sound rather than a letter of the alphabet) that has the same sound throughout its pronunciation, such as the short vowels in "pap", "pep", "pip", "pop" and "pup", as opposed to a diphthong (eg, /aɪ/, the vowel in "pipe") or
monophthongize |ˈmɑːnəfθɔːŋˌaɪz| — (linguistics) To change to a monophthong (as by removing a vowel).
monoplane |ˈmɑːnəpleɪn| — an airplane with a single wing
monopolist |məˈnɑːpəlɪst| — someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something
monopolistic |məˌnɑːpəˈlɪstɪk| — having exclusive control over a commercial activity by possession or legal grant
monopolize |məˈnɑːpəlaɪz| — have and control fully and exclusively
monopoly |məˈnɑːpəlɪ| — (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
monorail |ˈmɑːnəʊreɪl| — a railway having a single track
monosyllabic |ˌmɑːnəsɪˈlæbɪk| — having or characterized by or consisting of one syllable
monosyllable |ˈmɑːnəsɪləbl| — a word or utterance of one syllable
monotheism |ˈmɑːnəʊθɪɪzəm| — belief in a single God
monotheistic |ˌmɑːnəʊθɪˈɪstɪk| — believing that there is only one god
monotint |ˈmɑːnəˌtɪnt| — (art) A monochrome print
monotone |ˈmɑːnətəʊn| — an unchanging intonation
monotonous |məˈnɑːtənəs| — tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
monotony |məˈnɑːtənɪ| — the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
monotype |ˈmɑːnətaɪp| — (biology) a taxonomic group with a single member (a single species or genus)
monoxide |məˈnɑːksaɪd| — an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule
monsieur |məˈsjɜː| — used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr'
monsoon |ˌmɑːnˈsuːn| — a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
monster |ˈmɑːnstər| — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
monstrance |ˈmɒnstrəns| — proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
monstrosity |mɑːnˈstrɑːsətɪ| — a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
monstrous |ˈmɑːnstrəs| — abnormally large
montage |ˌmɑːnˈtɑːʒ| — a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image
montane |ˈmɑːnteɪn| — of or inhabiting mountainous regions
month |mʌnθ| — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
monthlies |ˈmʌnθlɪz| — plural form of monthly
monthly |ˈmʌnθlɪ| — a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
months |ˈmənθs| — plural form of month
monticule |ˈmɑːntəkjuːl| — Alternative form of monticle.
monument |ˈmɑːnjʊmənt| — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
monumental |ˌmɑːnjʊˈmentl| — of outstanding significance
monumentalize |mɑːnjəˈmenˌˌtlaɪz| — record or memorialize lastingly with a monument
moo |muː| — the sound made by a cow or bull
mooch |muːtʃ| — someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)
mood |muːd| — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
moodily |ˈmuːdɪlɪ| — in a moody manner
moodiness |ˈmuːdɪnəs| — a sullen gloomy feeling
moody |ˈmuːdɪ| — United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
mooing |ˈmuːɪŋ| — Present participle of moo.
moolah |ˈmuːlə| — informal terms for money
moon |muːn| — the natural satellite of the Earth
moon-blind |ˈmuːnblaɪnd| — (obsolete) Dim-sighted; purblind.
moon-blindness |ˈmuːnˌblaɪndnɪs| — A chronic equine inflammatory eye disease.
moon-eyed |ˈmuːnaɪd| — having wide open eyes
moon-faced |ˈmuːnfeɪst| — having a round face
moonbeam |ˈmuːnbiːm| — a ray of moonlight
mooncalf |ˈmuːnˌkæf| — (now rare) An abnormal mass within the uterus; a false conception. [from 16th c.]
mooneye |ˈmuːnˌaɪ| — recurrent eye inflammation in horses; sometimes resulting in blindness
moonlight |ˈmuːnlaɪt| — the light of the Moon
moonlighter |ˈmuːnˌlaɪtə| — a person who holds a second job (usually after hours)
moonlighting |ˈmuːnˌlaɪtɪŋ| — Present participle of moonlight.
moonlit |ˈmuːnlɪt| — lighted by moonlight
moonscape |ˈmuːnskeɪp| — A view of an area of the Moon
moonshine |ˈmuːnʃaɪn| — the light of the Moon
moonshiner |ˈmuːnˌʃaɪnər| — someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
moonstone |ˈmuːnstəʊn| — a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar
moonstruck |ˈmuːnstrʌk| — insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
moony |ˈmuːnɪ| — dreamy in mood or nature
moor |mʊr| — 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
moorage |ˈmʊərɪdʒ| — a fee for mooring
moorcock |ˈmʊəkɑːk| — male red grouse
moorfowl |ˈmʊəfaʊl| — reddish-brown grouse of upland moors of Great Britain
moorhen |ˈmʊrhen| — black gallinule that inhabits ponds and lakes
mooring |ˈmʊrɪŋ| — a place where a craft can be made fast
moorings |ˈmuːrɪŋz| — plural form of mooring
Moorish |ˈmʊrɪʃ| — a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
moorland |ˈmʊrlənd| — open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
moose |muːs| — large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America
moot |muːt| — a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise
mooted |ˈmuːtɪd| — Made, or proven to be, moot.
mop |mɑːp| — cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
mop up |ˈmɑːp ʌp| — a concluding action
mop-head — The end of a mop, to which the thrums or rags are fastened.
mop-headed — (of trees) having a bushy top without a leader
mope |məʊp| — someone who wastes time
mope-eyed |ˈməʊpaɪd| — (archaic) short-sighted; purblind
mopes |məʊps| — an informal expression for a mildly depressed state
mopish |ˈməʊpɪʃ| — Given to moping.
moppet |ˈmɑːpɪt| — a little girl (usually one you are fond of)
mopping |ˈmɑːpɪŋ| — cleaning with a mop
mopus |ˈmɒpəs| — (obsolete) A mope; a drone.
moraine |məˈreɪn| — accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
moral |ˈmɔːrəl| — the significance of a story or event
morale |məˈræl| — a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose
moralist |ˈmɔːrəlɪst| — a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
moralistic |ˌmɔːrəˈlɪstɪk| — narrowly and conventionally moral
morality |məˈrælətɪ| — concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
moralize |ˈmɔːrəlaɪz| — interpret the moral meaning of
morally |ˈmɔːrəlɪ| — with respect to moral principles
morals |ˈmɔːrəlz| — motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
morass |məˈræs| — a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
moratorium |ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːrɪəm| — a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged
moratory |ˈmɒrətərɪ| — (law, finance) Pertaining to delay of payment or fulfilment of an obligation, as in "moratory interest".
Moravian |məˈreɪvɪən| — of or relating to the people or culture of Moravia
moravians — plural form of Moravian
morbid |ˈmɔːrbɪd| — suggesting an unhealthy mental state
morbidity |mɔːrˈbɪdətɪ| — the relative incidence of a particular disease
morbidness |ˈmɔːrbɪdnəs| — an abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind
morbific |mɔːrˈbɪfɪk| — able to cause disease
morbilli |mɔːˈbɪlaɪ| — an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
mordacity |mɔːrˈdæsɪtiː| — a disposition to biting
mordant |ˈmɔːrdnt| — a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process
mordent |ˈmɔːrdənt| — (music) An ornament consisting of a single alternation between a given pitch, and the one immediately below it
more |mɔːr| — 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
moreen |mɒˈriːn| — a heavy fabric of wool (or wool and cotton) used mostly in upholstery or for curtains
morel |məˈrel| — any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap
moreover |mɔːrˈəʊvər| — in addition
mores |ˈmɔːreɪz| — (sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group
Moresque |məˈresk| — relating to or characteristic of the Moors
morganatic |ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk| — (of marriages) of a marriage between one of royal or noble birth and one of lower rank; valid but with the understanding that the rank of the inferior remains unchanged and offspring do not succeed to titles or property of the superior
morgue |mɔːrɡ| — a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
moribund |ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd| — not growing or changing; without force or vitality
morion |mɔːriːˌɑːn| — a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century
Mormon |ˈmɔːrmən| — the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
morn |mɔːrn| — the time period between dawn and noon
morning |ˈmɔːrnɪŋ| — the time period between dawn and noon
morning-glory |ˌmɔːnɪŋ ˈɡlɔːrɪ| — Several members of the Convolvulaceae family; climbing plants with trumpet shaped flowers.
mornings |ˈmɔːrnɪŋz| — plural form of morning
Moroccan |məˈrɑːkən| — a native or inhabitant of Morocco
morocco |məˈrɑːkəʊ| — a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
moron |ˈmɔːrɑːn| — a person of subnormal intelligence
moronic |məˈrɑːnɪk| — having a mental age of between eight and twelve years
morose |məˈrəʊs| — showing a brooding ill humor
morph |mɔːrf| — cause to change shape in a computer animation
morpheme |ˈmɔːrfiːm| — minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units
Morpheus |ˈmɔːrfɪəs| — the Roman god of sleep and dreams
morphia |ˈmɔːrfɪə| — an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
morphine |ˈmɔːrfiːn| — an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
morphinism |ˈmɔːfɪnɪzm| — Morphine addiction.
morphologic |ˌmɔːfəˈlɒdʒɪk| — relating to or concerned with the morphology of plants and animals
morphological |ˌmɔːrfəˈlɑːdʒɪkl| — relating to or concerned with the formation of admissible words in a language
morphology |mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒɪ| — the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants
morris |ˈmɔːrəs| — United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
morrow |ˈmɔːrəʊ| — the next day
morse |ˈmɔːrs| — a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals)
morsel |ˈmɔːrsl| — a small quantity of anything
mortal |ˈmɔːrtl| — a human being
mortality |mɔːrˈtælətɪ| — the quality or state of being mortal
mortally |ˈmɔːrtəlɪ| — in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
mortar |ˈmɔːrtər| — a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
mortarboard |ˈmɔːrtərˌbɔːrd| — a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar
mortgage |ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒ| — a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
mortgagee |ˌmɔːrɡɪˈdʒiː| — the person who accepts a mortgage
mortgager |mɔːrɡɪdʒər| — the person who gives a mortgage in return for money to be repaid
mortgagor |ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒɔːr| — the person who gives a mortgage in return for money to be repaid
mortice |ˈmɔːrtɪs| — a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint
mortician |mɔːrˈtɪʃn| — one whose business is the management of funerals
mortification |ˌmɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn| — strong feelings of embarrassment
mortified |ˈmɔːrtəˌfaɪd| — suffering from tissue death
mortify |ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ| — practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
mortifying |ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ| — causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
mortise |ˈmɔːrtɪs| — a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint
mortmain |ˈmɔːrtˌmeɪn| — real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)
mortuary |ˈmɔːrtʃʊerɪ| — a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
mosaic |məʊˈzeɪɪk| — art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
moselle |məʊˈzel| — German white wine from the Moselle valley or a similar wine made elsewhere
Moses |ˈməʊzɪz bɑːskɪt| — (Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
mosey |ˈməʊzɪ| — walk leisurely
Moslem |ˈmɑːzləm| — a believer in or follower of Islam
mosque |mɑːsk| — (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
mosquito |məˈskiːtəʊ| — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
mosquito-net |məˈskiːtəʊ net| — A fine net placed around a bed to protect the occupant against mosquitos and the diseases carried by them
moss |mɔːs| — tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
moss-grown |ˈmɒs ɡrəʊn| — overgrown with moss
mossback |ˈmɒsbak| — an extremely old-fashioned conservative
mossiness |ˈmɒsɪnɪs| — The state or condition of being mossy.
mosstrooper |ˈmɔːsˌtruːpər| — Alternative spelling of moss-trooper.
mossy |ˈmɔːsɪ| — overgrown with moss
most |məʊst| — (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
mostly |ˈməʊstlɪ| — in large part; mainly or chiefly
mot — a clever remark
mote |məʊt| — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
motel |məʊˈtel| — a motor hotel
motet |məʊˈtet| — an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century
moth |mɔːθ| — typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
moth-ball |ˈmɒθˌbɒl| — Alternative spelling of mothball.
moth-eaten |ˈmɒθ iːtən| — showing signs of wear and tear
mothball |ˈmɔːθbɔːl| — a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing
mother |ˈmʌðər| — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
mother-in-law |ˈmʌðərɪnlɔː| — the mother of your spouse
mother-of-pearl |ˈmʌðərəvˈpɜrl| — the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
motherboard |ˈmʌðərbɔːrd| — (computer hardware) the primary circuit board of a personal computer, containing the circuitry for the central processing unit, keyboard, mouse and monitor, together with slots for other devices
mothercraft |ˈmʌðəkrɑːft| — The knowledge and skills associated with motherhood
motherfucker |ˈmʌðərfʌkər| — insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
motherhood |ˈmʌðərhʊd| — the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
mothering |ˈmʌðərɪŋ| — Present participle of mother.
motherland |ˈmʌðərlænd| — the country where you were born
motherless |ˈmʌðərləs| — having no living or known mother
motherly |ˈmʌðərlɪ| — in a maternal manner; as a mother
mothers-in-law |ˈmʌðəzɪnˌlɔː| — plural form of mother-in-law
mothy |ˈmɒθɪ| — worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths
motif |məʊˈtiːf| — a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
motile |ˈməʊtaɪl| — one whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action
motility |məʊˈtɪlɪtɪ| — ability to move spontaneously and independently
motion |ˈməʊʃn| — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
motional |ˈməʊʃənl| — of or relating to or characterized by motion
motionless |ˈməʊʃnləs| — not in physical motion
motionlessly |ˈməʊʃnləslɪ| — without moving; in a motionless manner
motions |ˈməʊʃənz| — plural form of motion
motivate |ˈməʊtɪveɪt| — give an incentive for action
motivated |ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd| — provided with a motive or given incentive for action
motivating |ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪŋ| — the act of motivating; providing incentive
motivation |ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃn| — 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
motivational |ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃənl| — of or relating to motivation
motivator |ˈməʊtɪveɪtər| — a positive motivational influence
motive |ˈməʊtɪv| — 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
motiveless |ˈməʊtɪvləs| — occurring without motivation or provocation
motley |ˈmɑːtlɪ| — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
motor |ˈməʊtər| — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
motor-car |ˈməʊtəkɑː| — Alternative spelling of motorcar.
motorboat |ˈməʊtərˌbəʊt| — a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine
motorbus — a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
motorcade |ˈməʊtərkeɪd| — a procession of people traveling in motor cars
motorcar |ˈməʊtəkɑːr| — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
motorcycle |ˈməʊtərsaɪkl| — a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
motorcyclist |ˈməʊtərsaɪklɪst| — a traveler who rides a motorcycle
motoring |ˈməʊtərɪŋ| — the act of driving an automobile
motorist |ˈməʊtərɪst| — someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
motorization — the act of motorizing (equiping with motors or with motor vehicles)
motorize |ˈməʊtəraɪz| — equip with a motor vehicle
motorized |ˈməʊtəˌrɑɪzd| — using vehicles
motorman |ˈməʊtəmən| — the operator of streetcar
motorway |ˈməʊtərweɪ| — a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
mottle |ˈmɒtəl| — an irregular arrangement of patches of color
mottled |ˈmɑtəld| — having spots or patches of color
motto |ˈmɑːtəʊ| — a favorite saying of a sect or political group
moufflon |ˈmuːflɒn| — wild mountain sheep of Corsica and Sardinia
mould |məʊld| — loose soil rich in organic matter
moulder |ˈməʊldər| — break down
moulding |ˈməʊldɪŋ| — a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
mouldy |ˈməʊldɪ| — covered with or smelling of mold
moult |məʊlt| — periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
moulted |ˈməʊltɪd| — simple past tense and past participle of moult
moulting |ˈməʊltɪŋ| — periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
mound |maʊnd| — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
mount |maʊnt| — a lightweight horse kept for riding only
mountain |ˈmaʊntn| — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
mountaineer |ˌmaʊntnˈɪr| — someone who climbs mountains
mountaineering |ˌmaʊntnˈɪrɪŋ| — the activity of climbing a mountain
mountainous |ˈmaʊntənəs| — having hills and crags
mountainside |ˈmaʊntənsaɪd| — the side or slope of a mountain
mountaintop |ˈmaʊntntɑːp| — The summit of a mountain.
mountebank |ˈmaʊntɪbæŋk| — a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
mounted |ˈmaʊntɪd| — assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
mounting |ˈmaʊntɪŋ| — an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
mourn |mɔːrn| — feel sadness
mourner |ˈmɔːrnər| — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
mournful |ˈmɔːrnfl| — expressing sorrow
mournfully |ˈmɔːrnfəlɪ| — in a mournful manner
mourning |ˈmɔːrnɪŋ| — state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
mouse |maʊs| — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
mousseline |ˈmuːsliːn| — A very fine, semi opaque fabric similar to muslin, typically made of silk, wool or cotton.
moustache |ˈmʌstæʃ| — an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
moustached |məˈstɑːʃt| — Having moustache.
mouth |maʊθ| — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
mouth-organ |ˈmaʊθ ɔːrɡən| — The harmonica
mouth-watering |ˈmɑʊθˌwɔːtərɪŋ| — pleasing to the sense of taste
mouther |ˈmaʊðər| — A person who mouths
mouthful |ˈmaʊθfʊl| — the quantity that can be held in the mouth
mouthpiece |ˈmaʊθpiːs| — a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person
mouthy |ˈmaʊθɪ| — Overly talkative, insolent, and loud.
movability — the quality of being movable; capable of being moved or rearranged
movable |ˈmuːvəbl| — personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)
movables |ˈmuːvəbəlz| — plural form of movable
move |muːv| — the act of deciding to do something
move around |ˈmuːv əˈraʊnd| — pass to the other side of
move back |ˈmuːv ˈbæk| — pull back or move away or backward
move in |ˈmuːv ɪn| — occupy a place
move on |ˈmuːv ɑːn| — move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
move out |ˈmuːv ˈaʊt| — cause to leave
move over |ˈmuːv ˈəʊvər| — move in order to make room for someone for something
move up |ˈmuːv ʌp| — move to a better position in life or to a better job
moveable |ˈmuːvəbəl| — capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
moved |ˈmuːvd| — being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
moveless |muːvləs| — motionless
movement |ˈmuːvmənt| — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
mover |ˈmuːvər| — workman employed by a moving company
movie |ˈmuːvɪ| — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
moviegoer |ˈmuːvɪɡəʊər| — someone who goes to see movies
movieland — The industry of films and filmmaking.
moviemaker |ˈmuːˌvɪˌmekər| — A person who makes movies as a profession; a cinematographer
movies |ˈmuːvɪz| — plural form of movie
moving |ˈmuːvɪŋ| — in motion
mow |məʊ| — a loft in a barn where hay is stored
mow down |ˈməʊ ˈdaʊn| — kill a large number of people indiscriminately
mower |ˈməʊər| — garden tool for mowing grass on lawns
mowing |ˈmaʊɪŋ| — Present participle of mow.
mown |məʊn| — (used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine
moxie |ˈmɑːksɪ| — fortitude and determination
Mozambican |ˌməʊzæmˈbiːkən| — a native or inhabitant of Mozambique