Vocab Test 3 Flashcards

1
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momentous

A

Of great significance.

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2
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momentum

A

An impelling force or strength.

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3
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monarch

A

a ruler such as a king or queen

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4
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monotonous

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Tediously repetitious or lacking in variety.

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5
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morality

A

Motivation based on ideas of right and wrong.

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6
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morbid

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Suggesting an unhealthy mental state.

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7
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moribund

A

Not growing or changing; without force or vitality.

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8
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morose

A

Showing a brooding ill disposition

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9
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mortify

A

Practice self-denial of one’s body and appetites

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10
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mosaic

A

A pattern with small pieces of colored glass or stone fitted together.

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11
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mundane

A

Found in the ordinary course of events.

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12
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mural

A

A painting that is applied to a wall surface.

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13
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muse

A

Reflect deeply on a subject.

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14
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muster

A

Gather or bring together.

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15
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mutation

A

any event that changes genetic structure

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16
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mutinous

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Unruly, insubordinate; rebellious.

17
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mutual

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Common to or shared by two or more parties.

18
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myriad

A

A large indefinite number.

19
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myth

A

A traditional story accepted as history

20
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mythology

A

The study of myths

21
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narrate

A

Provide commentary for a film, for example.

22
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negative

A

A reply of denial.

23
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negligent

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Characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

24
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negotiate

A

Discuss the terms of an arrangement.

25
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neurology

A

The branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders.