Gre Wordlist 31 : misogamy - nascent

1.misogamy	hatred of marriage	Function: noun Etymology: Greek misein to hate + English -gamy : a hatred of marriage - mi·sog·a·mist /-mist/ noun
2.misogynist	hater of woman; CF. misogyny	Function: noun Etymology: Greek misogynia, from misein to hate + gynE woman -- more at QUEEN : a hatred of women - miso·gy·nic /"mi-s&-'ji-nik, -'gI-/ adjective - mi·sog·y·nist /m&-'sä-j&-nist/ noun or adjective - mi·sog·y·nis·tic /m&-"sä-j&-'nis-tik/ adjective
3.missile	object to be thrown or projected	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin missilis, from mittere to throw, send 1 : capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object 2 : adapted for throwing or hurling missiles
4.missive	letter; written statement; CF. sent	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French lettre missive, literally, letter intended to be sent : a written communication : LETTER
5.mite	very small object or insect-like creature; small coin	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English mIte; akin to Middle Dutch mite mite, small copper coin and perhaps to Old High German meizan to cut : any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
6.mitigate	appease; moderate; make or become less in force or intensity	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -gat·ed; -gat·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Latin mitigatus, past participle of mitigare to soften, from mitis soft + -igare (akin to Latin agere to drive); akin to Old Irish moíth soft -- more at AGENT 1 : to cause to become less harsh or hostile : MOLLIFY <aggressiveness may be mitigated or... channeled -- Ashley Montagu> 2 a : to make less severe or painful : ALLEVIATE b : EXTENUATE synonym see RELIEVE - mit·i·ga·tion /"mi-t&-'gA-sh&n/ noun - mit·i·ga·tive /'mi-t&-"gA-tiv/ adjective - mit·i·ga·tor /-"gA-t&r/ noun - mit·i·ga·to·ry /'mi-ti-g&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective usage Mitigate is sometimes used as an intransitive (followed by against) where militate might be expected. Even though Faulkner used it <some intangible and invisible social force that mitigates against him -- William Faulkner> and one critic thinks it should be called an American idiom, it is usually considered a mistake.
7.mnemonic	pertaining to memory; assisting the memory; N: device, such as as formula or rhyme, used as a mnemonic aid	Function: adjective Etymology: Greek mnEmonikos, from mnEmOn mindful, from mimnEskesthai to remember -- more at MIND 1 : assisting or intended to assist memory; also : of or relating to mnemonics 2 : of or relating to memory - mne·mon·i·cal·ly /-ni-k(&-)lE/ adverb
8.mobile	movable; not fixed; N. mobility	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English mobyll, from Middle French mobile, from Latin mobilis, from movEre to move 1 : capable of moving or being moved : MOVABLE <a mobile missile launcher> 2 a : changeable in appearance, mood, or purpose <mobile face> b : ADAPTABLE, VERSATILE 3 : MIGRATORY 4 a : characterized by the mixing of social groups b : having the opportunity for or undergoing a shift in status within the hierarchical social levels of a society <socially mobile workers> 5 : marked by the use of vehicles for transportation <mobile warfare> 6 : of or relating to a mobile - mo·bil·i·ty /mO-'bi-l&-tE/ noun
9.mock	ridicule; deride; imitate often in derision	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French mocquer transitive senses 1 : to treat with contempt or ridicule : DERIDE 2 : to disappoint the hopes of 3 : DEFY, CHALLENGE 4 a : to imitate (as a mannerism) closely : MIMIC b : to mimic in sport or derision intransitive senses : JEER, SCOFF synonym see RIDICULE, COPY - mock·er noun - mock·ing·ly /'mä-ki[ng]-lE, 'mo-/ adverb
10.mode	prevailing style; current fashion; manner; way of doing something; Ex. in the latest mode; Ex. simple mode of life	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English moede, from Latin modus measure, manner, musical mode -- more at METE 1 a : an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals b : a rhythmical scheme (as in 13th and 14th century music) 2 : 2MOOD 2 3 [Late Latin modus, from Latin] a : 2MOOD 1 b : the modal form of the assertion or denial of a logical proposition 4 a : a particular form or variety of something b : a form or manner of expression : STYLE 5 : a possible, customary, or preferred way of doing something <explained in the usual solemn mode> 6 a : a manifestation, form, or arrangement of being; specifically : a particular form or manifestation of an underlying substance b : a particular functioning arrangement or condition : STATUS <a spacecraft in reentry mode> <a computer operating in parallel mode> 7 a : the most frequent value of a set of data b : a value of a random variable for which a function of probabilities defined on it achieves a relative maximum 8 : any of various stationary vibration patterns of which an elastic body or oscillatory system is capable <the vibration mode of an airplane propeller blade> <the vibrational modes of a molecule> synonym see METHOD
11.modicum	limited quantity; small amount; Ex. He does not have a modicum of sense; CF. moderate	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, neuter of modicus moderate, from modus measure : a small portion : a limited quantity
12.modish	fashionable; conforming to the current fashion	Function: adjective : FASHIONABLE, STYLISH <a modish hat> <a modish writer> - mod·ish·ly adverb - mod·ish·ness noun
13.modulate	tone down in intensity; change the intensity or tone of; regulate; change from one musical key to another; Ex. modulate from E to G	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -lat·ed; -lat·ing Etymology: Latin modulatus, past participle of modulari to play, sing, from modulus small measure, rhythm, diminutive of modus measure -- more at METE transitive senses 1 : to tune to a key or pitch 2 : to adjust to or keep in proper measure or proportion : TEMPER 3 : to vary the amplitude, frequency, or phase of (a carrier wave or a light wave) for the transmission of intelligence (as by radio); also : to vary the velocity of electrons in an electron beam intransitive senses 1 : to play or sing with modulation 2 : to pass from one musical key into another by means of intermediary chords or notes that have some relation to both keys 3 : to pass gradually from one state to another - mod·u·la·tor /-"lA-t&r/ noun - mod·u·la·to·ry /-l&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective
14.mogul	powerful person; Ex. oil moguls; CF. Mogol, Moghul; CF. Mongolian	Function: noun Etymology: Persian Mughul, from Mongolian mongγol Mongol 1 or mo·ghul capitalized : an Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin; especially : GREAT MOGUL 2 : a great personage : MAGNATE - mogul adjective, often capitalized
15.molecule	the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance that has all the properties of that substance	Function: noun Etymology: French molécule, from New Latin molecula, diminutive of Latin moles mass 1 : the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties of the substance and is composed of one or more atoms 2 : a tiny bit : PARTICLE
16.mollify	soothe an angry person	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -fied; -fy·ing Etymology: Middle English mollifien, from Middle French mollifier, from Late Latin mollificare, from Latin mollis soft; akin to Greek amaldynein to soften, Sanskrit mrdu soft, and probably to Greek malakos soft, amblys dull, Old English meltan to melt transitive senses 1 : to soothe in temper or disposition : APPEASE <mollified the staff with a raise> 2 : to reduce the rigidity of : SOFTEN 3 : to reduce in intensity : ASSUAGE, TEMPER intransitive senses, archaic : SOFTEN, RELENT synonym see PACIFY - mol·li·fi·ca·tion /"mä-l&-f&-'kA-sh&n/ noun
17.mollycoddle	pamper; coddle; baby; indulge excessively	Function: noun Etymology: Molly, nickname for Mary : a pampered or effeminate man or boy
18.molt	(moult) periodically shed or cast off hairs or feathers (for replacement by a new growth)	Function: verb Etymology: alteration of Middle English mouten, from Old English -mutian to change, from Latin mutare -- more at MUTABLE intransitive senses : to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically transitive senses : to cast off (an outer covering) periodically; specifically : to throw off (the old cuticle) -- used of arthropods - molt·er noun
19.molten	melted; Ex. molten lava	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of melten to melt 1 obsolete : made by melting and casting 2 : fused or liquefied by heat : MELTED <molten lava> 3 : having warmth or brilliance : GLOWING <the molten sunlight of warm skies -- T. B. Costain>
20.momentous	very important; N. moment; CF. momentary	Function: adjective : IMPORTANT, CONSEQUENTIAL - mo·men·tous·ly adverb - mo·men·tous·ness noun
21.momentum	quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus; moving force	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural mo·men·ta /-'men-t&/; or momentums Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, movement 1 : a property of a moving body that the body has by virtue of its mass and motion and that is equal to the product of the body's mass and velocity; broadly : a property of a moving body that determines the length of time required to bring it to rest when under the action of a constant force or moment 2 : strength or force gained by motion or through the development of events : IMPETUS <the campaign gained momentum>
22.monarchy	government under a single ruler	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -chies 1 : undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person 2 : a nation or state having a monarchical government 3 : a government having an hereditary chief of state with life tenure and powers varying from nominal to absolute
23.monastic	related to monks or monasteries; removed from worldly concerns	Function: adjective 1 : of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns 2 : resembling (as in seclusion or ascetic simplicity) life in a monastery - monastic noun - mo·nas·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb - mo·nas·ti·cism /-t&-"si-z&m/ noun
24.monetary	pertaining to money	Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin monetarius of a mint, of money, from Latin moneta : of or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy - mon·e·tar·i·ly /"mä-n&-'ter-&-lE also "m&-/ adverb
25.monochromatic	having only one color	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin monochromatos, from Greek monochrOmatos, from mon- + chrOmat-, chrOma color 1 a : having or consisting of one color or hue b : MONOCHROME 2 2 : consisting of radiation of a single wavelength or of a very small range of wavelengths 3 : of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism - mono·chro·mat·i·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb - mono·chro·ma·tic·i·ty /-"krO-m&-'ti-s&-tE/ noun
26.monolithic	solidly uniform; unchangeable; unyielding; N. monolith: large block of stone	Function: adjective 1 a : of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : HUGE, MASSIVE b (1) : formed from a single crystal <a monolithic silicon chip> (2) : produced in or on a monolithic chip <a monolithic circuit> 2 a : cast as a single piece <a monolithic concrete wall> b : formed or composed of material without joints or seams <a monolithic floor covering> <a monolithic furnace lining> c : consisting of or constituting a single unit 3 a : constituting a massive undifferentiated and often rigid whole <a monolithic society> b : exhibiting or characterized by often rigidly fixed uniformity <monolithic party unity> - mono·lith·i·cal·ly /-thi-k(&-)lE/ adverb
27.monotheism	belief in one God	Function: noun : the doctrine or belief that there is but one God - mono·the·ist /-"thE-ist/ noun - mono·the·is·tic /"mä-n&-thE-'is-tik/ also mono·the·is·ti·cal /-ti-k&l/ adjective - mono·the·is·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
28.monotony	sameness leading to boredom; monotonousness; ADJ. monotonous; CF. monotone	Function: noun 1 : tedious sameness 2 : sameness of tone or sound
29.monumental	massive; impressively large; built as a monument	Function: adjective 1 : of or relating to a monument 2 : serving as or resembling a monument : MASSIVE; also : highly significant : OUTSTANDING 3 : very great - mon·u·men·tal·i·ty /-m&n-'ta-l&-tE, -"men-/ noun - mon·u·men·tal·ly /-t&l-E/ adverb
30.moodiness	fits of depression or gloom; ADJ. moody: given to changeable moods; subject to periods of depression; gloomy CF. mood: state of mind or emotion	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): mood·i·er; -est 1 : subject to depression : GLOOMY 2 : subject to moods : TEMPERAMENTAL 3 : expressive of a mood - mood·i·ly /'mü-d&l-E/ adverb - mood·i·ness /'mü-dE-n&s/ noun
31.moratorium	legal delay of payment or action; Ex. declare moratorium on the building of new houses	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -riums or mor·a·to·ria /-E-&/ Etymology: New Latin, from Late Latin, neuter of moratorius dilatory, from Latin morari to delay, from mora delay 1 a : a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt b : a waiting period set by an authority 2 : a suspension of activity
32.morbid	given to unwholesome or unhealthy thought; moody; characteristic of disease; Ex. morbid curiosity; N. morbidity; CF. disease	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin morbidus diseased, from morbus disease 1 a : of, relating to, or characteristic of disease <morbid anatomy> b : affected with or induced by disease <a morbid condition> c : productive of disease <morbid substances> 2 : abnormally susceptible to or characterized by gloomy or unwholesome feelings 3 : GRISLY, GRUESOME <morbid details> <morbid curiosity> - mor·bid·ly adverb - mor·bid·ness noun
33.mordant	biting; sarcastic; stinging; (apprec.) incisive; cutting; Ex. mordant pen/wit	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, present participle of mordre to bite, from Latin mordEre; perhaps akin to Sanskrit mrdnAti he presses, rubs 1 : biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : INCISIVE <a mordant wit> 2 : acting as a mordant 3 : BURNING, PUNGENT synonym see CAUSTIC - mor·dant·ly adverb
34.mores	conventions; moral standards; moral customs	Function: noun 1 : a greater quantity, number, or amount <liked the idea better the more I thought about it> 2 : something additional : an additional amount 3 obsolete : persons of higher rank
35.moribund	dying; at the point of death; CF. death	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin moribundus, from mori to die -- more at MURDER 1 : being in the state of dying : approaching death 2 : being in a state of inactivity or obsolescence - mor·i·bun·di·ty /"mor-&-'b&n-d&-tE, "mär-/ noun
36.morose	ill-humored; sullen; sullenly melancholy	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin morosus, literally, capricious, from mor-, mos will 1 : having a sullen and gloomy disposition 2 : marked by or expressive of gloom synonym see SULLEN - mo·rose·ly adverb - mo·rose·ness noun - mo·ros·i·ty /-'rä-s&-tE/ noun
37.mortician	undertaker; CF. death	Function: noun Etymology: Latin mort-, mors death : UNDERTAKER 2
38.mortify	humiliate by embarassing excessively; shame; punish the flesh; discipline (one's body) by self-denial; Ex. mortified by her blunder; Ex. mortify the flesh; CF. cause to die	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -fied; -fy·ing Etymology: Middle English mortifien, from Middle French mortifier, from Late Latin mortificare, from Latin mort-, mors transitive senses 1 obsolete : to destroy the strength, vitality, or functioning of 2 : to subdue or deaden (as the body or bodily appetites) especially by abstinence or self-inflicted pain or discomfort 3 : to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : SHAME intransitive senses 1 : to practice mortification 2 : to become necrotic or gangrenous
39.mosaic	picture made of small colorful inlaid tiles; ADJ.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English musycke, from Middle French mosaique, from Old Italian mosaico, from Medieval Latin musaicum, alteration of Late Latin musivum, from Latin museum, musaeum 1 : a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns; also : the process of making it 2 : a picture or design made in mosaic 3 : something resembling a mosaic <a mosaic of visions and daydreams and memories -- Lawrence Shainberg> 4 : an organism or one of its parts composed of cells of more than one genotype : CHIMERA 3 5 : any of numerous virus diseases of plants characterized by diffuse light and dark green or yellow and green mottling of the foliage -- compare TOBACCO MOSAIC VIRUS 6 : a composite map made of photographs taken by an aircraft or spacecraft 7 : the part of a television camera tube consisting of many minute photoelectric particles that convert light to an electric charge - mo·sa·ic·like /-'zA-ik-"lIk/ adjective
40.mote	small speck (esp. of dust)	Function: verbal auxiliary Etymology: Middle English, from Old English mOtan to be allowed to -- more at MUST archaic : MAY, MIGHT
41.motif	theme; recurrent thematic element in a musical or literary work; single or repeated pattern; figure	Function: noun Etymology: French, motive, motif, from Middle French -- more at MOTIVE 1 : a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts); especially : a dominant idea or central theme 2 : a single or repeated design or color - mo·tif·ic /-'tE-fik, -'ti-/ adjective
42.motility	ability to move spontaneously; ADJ. motile: moving spontaneously	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin motus, past participle of movEre : exhibiting or capable of movement - mo·til·i·ty /mO-'ti-l&-tE/ noun
43.motley	multi-colored (as of a garment worn by a jester); mixed; heterogeneous; CF. jester: one who jests (as a paid fool at medieval courts)	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, perhaps from mot mote, speck 1 : variegated in color <a motley coat> 2 : composed of diverse often incongruous elements <a motley crowd>
44.mottled	blotched in coloring; spotted; Ex. mottled face; V. mottle: mark with blotches of different colors	Function: noun Etymology: probably back-formation from motley 1 : a colored spot 2 a : a surface having colored spots or blotches b : the arrangement of such spots or blotches on a surface 3 : MOSAIC 5 - mot·tled /-t&ld/ adjective
45.mountebank	charlatan; boastful pretender	Function: noun Etymology: Italian montimbanco, from montare to mount (from--assumed--Vulgar Latin) + in in, on (from Latin) + banco, banca bench -- more at BANK 1 : a person who sells quack medicines from a platform 2 : a boastful unscrupulous pretender : CHARLATAN - moun·te·bank·ery /-"ba[ng]-k(&-)rE/ noun
46.muddle	confuse; mix up confusedly; N: state of confusion	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): mud·dled; mud·dling /'m&d-li[ng], 'm&-d&l-i[ng]/ Etymology: probably from obsolete Dutch moddelen, from Middle Dutch, from modde mud; akin to Middle Low German mudde transitive senses 1 : to make turbid or muddy 2 : to befog or stupefy especially with liquor 3 : to mix confusedly 4 : to make a mess of : BUNGLE intransitive senses : to think or act in a confused aimless way - mud·dler /'m&d-l&r, 'm&-d&l-&r/ noun
47.muggy	(of weather) warm and damp	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): mug·gi·er; -est Etymology: English dialect mug drizzle : being warm, damp, and close - mug·gi·ness /'m&-gE-n&s/ noun
48.mulct	defraud a person of something; swindle; Ex. mulct the boy of his legacy	Function: noun Etymology: Latin multa, mulcta : FINE, PENALTY
49.multifarious	varied; greatly diversified; Ex. multifarious activities	Function: adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin multifarius, from Latin multifariam in many places : having or occurring in great variety : DIVERSE - mul·ti·far·i·ous·ness noun
50.multiform	having many forms	Function: adjective Etymology: French multiforme, from Latin multiformis, from multi- + -formis -form : having many forms or appearances - mul·ti·for·mi·ty /"m&l-ti-'for-m&-tE/ noun
51.multilingual	having many languages; fluent in several languages	Function: adjective 1 : of, containing, or expressed in several languages <a multilingual sign> <multilingual dictionaries> 2 : using or able to use several languages <multilingual translators> - mul·ti·lin·gual·ism /-gw&-"li-z&m, -gy&-w&-/ noun - mul·ti·lin·gual·ly /-gw&-lE, -gy&-w&-lE/ adverb
52.multiplicity	state of being numerous or multiple; large number; Ex. multiplicity of details; ADJ. multiple: of more than one element	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French multiplicité, from Late Latin multiplicitat-, multiplicitas, from Latin multiplic-, multiplex 1 a : the quality or state of being multiple or various b : the number of components in a system (as a multiplet or a group of energy levels) 2 : a great number 3 : the number of times a root of an equation or zero of a function occurs when there is more than one root or zero <the multiplicity of x = 2 for the equation (x - 2)3 = 0 is 3>
53.mundane	worldly as opposed to spiritual; everyday; of the ordinary; Ex. mundane existence; CF. world	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English mondeyne, from Middle French mondain, from Late Latin mundanus, from Latin mundus world 1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of the world 2 : characterized by the practical, transitory, and ordinary : COMMONPLACE <the mundane concerns of day-to-day life> synonym see EARTHLY - mun·dane·ly adverb - mun·dane·ness /-'dAn-n&s, -"dAn-/ noun - mun·dan·i·ty /"m&n-'dA-n&-tE/ noun
54.munificent	very generous in giving; Ex. munificent benefactor; N. munificience	Function: adjective Etymology: back-formation from munificence, from Latin munificentia, from munificus generous, from munus service, gift -- more at MEAN 1 : very liberal in giving or bestowing : LAVISH 2 : characterized by great liberality or generosity synonym see LIBERAL - mu·nif·i·cence /-s&n(t)s/ noun - mu·nif·i·cent·ly adverb
55.mural	wall painting	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin muralis, from murus wall -- more at MUNITION 1 : of, relating to, or resembling a wall 2 : applied to and made integral with a wall or ceiling surface
56.murky	dark and gloomy; thick with fog; vague; Ex. murky night/fog; N. murk: partial or complete darkness; gloom	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): murk·i·er; -est 1 : characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke 2 : characterized by thickness and heaviness of air : FOGGY, MISTY 3 : darkly vague or obscure <murky official rhetoric> - murk·i·ly /-k&-lE/ adverb - murk·i·ness /-kE-n&s/ noun
57.muse	ponder at length; N: source of inspiration (esp. of a poet)	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): mused; mus·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French muser to gape, idle, muse, from muse mouth of an animal, from Medieval Latin musus intransitive senses 1 : to become absorbed in thought; especially : to turn something over in the mind meditatively and often inconclusively 2 archaic : WONDER, MARVEL transitive senses : to think or say reflectively synonym see PONDER - mus·er noun
58.musky	having the odor of musk; N. musk: odorous substance secreted by an Asian deer	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural muskies : MUSKELLUNGE
59.muster	gather; assemble (troops); Ex. muster up one's strength for the ordeal; N.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English mustre, from Middle French mostre, monstre, from monstrer 1 : a representative specimen : SAMPLE 2 a : an act of assembling; specifically : formal military inspection b : critical examination c : an assembled group : COLLECTION d : INVENTORY
60.musty	stale (in odor or taste); spoiled by age; CF. moist	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): must·i·er; -est 1 a : impaired by damp or mildew : MOLDY b : tasting of mold c : smelling of damp and decay : FUSTY 2 a : TRITE, STALE b (1) : ANTIQUATED (2) : SUPERANNUATED synonym see MALODOROUS - must·i·ly /'m&s-t&-lE/ adverb - must·i·ness /-tE-n&s/ noun
61.mutablility	ability to change in form; fickleness; ADJ. mutable: able to change; fickle; CF. mutate; CF. mutant
62.muted	silent; muffled; toned down; Ex. muted traffic noise	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): mut·ed; mut·ing 1 : to muffle, reduce, or eliminate the sound of 2 : to tone down : SOFTEN, SUBDUE <mute a color>
63.mutilate	maim; injure lastingly; deprive of a limb or an essential part	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -lat·ed; -lat·ing Etymology: Latin mutilatus, past participle of mutilare, from mutilus truncated, maimed 1 : to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect <the child mutilated the book with his scissors> 2 : to cut off or permanently destroy a limb or essential part of : CRIPPLE synonym see MAIM - mu·ti·la·tion /"myü-t&l-'A-sh&n/ noun - mu·ti·la·tor /'myü-t&l-"A-t&r/ noun
64.mutinous	unruly; rebellious; Ex. mutinous teenagers; N. mutiny: open rebellion; CF. mutineer	Function: adjective 1 a : disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : REBELLIOUS b : TURBULENT, UNRULY 2 : of, relating to, or constituting mutiny - mu·ti·nous·ly adverb - mu·ti·nous·ness noun
65.myopic	nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia	Function: noun Etymology: New Latin, from Greek myOpia, from myOp-, myOps 1 : a condition in which the visual images come to a focus in front of the retina of the eye resulting especially in defective vision of distant objects 2 : a lack of foresight or discernment : a narrow view of something - my·o·pic /-'O-pik, -'ä-/ adjective - my·o·pi·cal·ly /-pi-k(&-)lE/ adverb
66.myriad	very large number; ADJ. CF. ten thousand	Function: noun Etymology: Greek myriad-, myrias, from myrioi countless, ten thousand 1 : ten thousand 2 : a great number <a myriad of ideas> usage Recent criticism of the use of myriad as a noun, both in the plural form myriads and in the phrase a myriad of, seems to reflect a mistaken belief that the word was originally and is still properly only an adjective. As the entries here show, however, the noun is in fact the older form, dating to the 16th century. The noun myriad has appeared in the works of such writers as Milton (plural myriads) and Thoreau (a myriad of), and it continues to occur frequently in reputable English. There is no reason to avoid it.
67.nadir	lowest point; point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Arabic nazIr opposite 1 : the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer 2 : the lowest point
68.naivet	\'e(naivety) quality of being unsophisticated; simplicity; artlessness; gullibility; ADJ. naive(na\"ive): ingenuous; lacking worldliness; simple; credulous
69.narcissist	conceited person; N. narcissism; CF. narcissus	Function: noun Etymology: German Narzissismus, from Narziss Narcissus, from Latin Narcissus 1 : EGOISM, EGOCENTRISM 2 : love of or sexual desire for one's own body - nar·cis·sist /'när-s&-sist/ noun or adjective - nar·cis·sis·tic /"när-s&-'sis-tik/ adjective
70.narrative	related to telling a story; N: narrated account; story; V. narrate: tell (a story); CF. narration	Function: noun 1 : something that is narrated : STORY 2 : the art or practice of narration 3 : the representation in art of an event or story; also : an example of such a representation - narrative adjective - nar·ra·tive·ly adverb
71.nascent	incipient; coming into being or existence; Ex. nascent ability in music	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin nascent-, nascens, present participle of nasci to be born : coming or having recently come into existence