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GRE W-31

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nascent
incipient; coming into being
If we could identify these revolutionary movements in their nascent state, we would be able to eliminate serious trouble in later years
myriad
very large number
Myriads of mosquitoes from the swamps invaded our village every twilight.
munificent
very generous
multifarious
varied; greatly diversified
A career woman and mother, she was constantly busy with the multifarious activities of her daily life.
mulct
defraud a person of something; swindle
The lawyer was accused of trying to mulct the boy of his legacy.
mountebank
charlatan(impostor/fraud); boastful pretender
The patent medicine man was a mountebank.
motility
ability to move spontaneously
Certain organisms exhibit remarkable motility;motile spores, for example, may travel for miles before coming to rest.
mote
small speck
The tiniest mote in the eye is very painful.
mores
conventions;moral standards; customs
In America, Benzir Bhutto dressed as Western women did; in Pakistan, however, she followed the mores of her people, dressing in traditional veil and robes.
mordant
biting; sarcastic; stinging; trenchant
Actors feared the critic's mordant pen.
moratorium
legal delay of payment
If we declare a moratorium and delay collection of debt for 6 months, I'm sure the farmers will be able to meet their bills.
monolithic
solidly uniform; unyielding
Knowing the importance of appearing resolute, the patriots sought to present a monolithic front.
molt
shed or cast off hair or feathers
When Molly's canary molted, he shed feathers all over the house.
mollify
soothe
The airliner customer service representative tried to mollify the angry passenger by offering her a seat in first class.
modicum
limited quantity
Although his story is based on a modicum of truth, most of the events he describes are fictitious.
missive
letter
The ambassador received a missive from the Secretary of State.
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