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Showing 18 of 205 words/məˈnæs.tɪk/ [monastic]
[adjective] Relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or to the buildings in which they live.
/ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər/ [monitor]
[noun] A device or screen used to observe, record, or display information, especially from a computer.
/ˌmɒn.əˈlɪθ.ɪk ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/ [monolithic government]
[noun] A centralized political system characterized by massive size, rigid uniformity, absolute control, and a lack of internal divisions, regional autonomy, or political pluralism.
/məˈnɒt.ən.əs/ [monotonous]
[adjective] Lacking in variety and interest; tedious due to being repetitive or unvarying.
/ˈmuːd ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/ [mood setting]
[noun] The creation of a specific atmosphere, ambiance, or emotional tone in a physical space or artistic work.
/muːn ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪ.tɪd/ [moon-illuminated]
[adjective] Lit up or brightened by the light of the moon.
/ˈmuːn.lɪt tuː/ [moonlit two]
[adjective] Designating a secondary or subsequent scene, phase, or technical setup characterized by illumination from the moon.
/ˈmʊə.hɛn/ [moorhen]
[noun] A common aquatic bird of the rail family (Gallinula chloropus) with dark plumage, a red and yellow bill, and a distinct white stripe along its flanks, typically found near slow-moving water and wetlands.
/ˈmʊərɪŋ/ [mooring]
[noun] A place to which a boat or aircraft is moored, typically consisting of a buoy, anchor, or post.
/ˈmɔːr.əl ˈæp.ə.θi/ [moral apathy]
[noun] A state of indifference or lack of emotional concern regarding ethical issues, the suffering of others, or the distinction between right and wrong.
/ˈmɔːr.əl kənˈsɜːrn/ [moral concern]
[noun] An issue, topic, or matter that involves questions of right and wrong, ethics, and the well-being of others.
/ˈmɔːrəl ˈduːti/ [moral duty]
[noun] An action or course of action demanded by one's conscience, ethics, or societal values, rather than by formal legal obligation.
/ˈmɔːr.əl ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/ [moral imperative]
[noun] An overriding principle or duty that dictates a specific course of action based on ethical or moral considerations, regardless of the consequences.
/ˈmɔːr.əl ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/ [moral indifference]
[noun] A state of apathy or lack of concern regarding the ethical implications of one's actions or the actions of others; the absence of moral judgment.
/məˈroʊs/ [morose]
[adjective] Sullen, ill-tempered, or having a gloomy and unsociable disposition.
/ˈmɔːrtəl/ [mortal]
[adjective] Subject to death; having a transitory life.
/moʊst ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ [most daunting]
[adjective] The superlative form of daunting; representing the highest degree of intimidating, overwhelming, or discouraging difficulty.
/moʊst ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl/ [most formidable]
[adjective] Inspiring the greatest amount of fear, dread, apprehension, or respect through being impressively powerful, capable, or difficult to defeat.