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most intimidating

/moʊst ɪnˈtɪm.ə.ˌdeɪ.tɪŋ/ [most intimidating]

[adjective] Surpassing all others in causing fear, awe, apprehension, or a feeling of inadequacy in others.

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most luminous

/moʊst ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/ [most luminous]

[adjective] Earning the highest degree of brightness, emitting or reflecting the greatest amount of light, or being most brilliant metaphorically.

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mother-in-law

/ˈmʌð.ər.ɪn.lɔː/

[noun] The mother of one's husband or wife.

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mounting

/ˈmaʊntɪŋ/ [mounting]

[adjective] Growing, increasing, or accumulating steadily.

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mournful eyes

/ˈmɔːrnfəl aɪz/ [mournful eyes]

[idiom] A descriptive phrase referring to eyes that appear sad, sorrowful, or filled with grief, often conveying a sense of longing or melancholy.

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mouth

/maʊθ/ [mouth]

[noun] The opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and sounds are emitted.

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mouthparts

/ˈmaʊθ.pɑːrts/ [mouthparts]

[noun] The appendages surrounding the mouth of an arthropod, specialized for capturing, chewing, piercing, or sucking food.

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moved

/muːvd/ [moved]

[verb] Simple past tense and past participle of move; to have changed position, place, or direction.

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movement education

/ˈmuːvmənt ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/ [movement education]

[noun] A pedagogical approach to physical education that emphasizes the development of body awareness, spatial perception, and creative problem-solving through exploration of movement patterns rather than the rote memorization of specific athletic skills.

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muffle

/ˈmʌf.əl/ [muffle]

[verb] To wrap or cover for warmth or protection, or to deaden, reduce, or strain the sound of something.

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mullein plant

/ˈmʌlɪn plænt/ [mullein plant]

[noun] A biennial herbaceous plant of the figwort family (Verbascum thapsus), characterized by a tall, erect stem, yellow flowers, and large, soft, woolly leaves.

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multicolored

/ˌmʌltiˈkʌlərd/ [multicolored]

[adjective] Having or exhibiting many different colors.

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munitions

/mjuːˈnɪʃ.ənz/ [munitions]

[noun] Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores used in warfare.

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murmur

/ˈmɜːr.mər/ [murmur]

[noun] A soft, indistinct sound made by a person or a group of people speaking quietly.

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musical piece

/ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl piːs/ [myoo-zi-kuhl pees]

[noun] A distinct, individual composition or work of music, ranging from a short song to a complex symphonic movement.

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mussing

/ˈmʌs.ɪŋ/ [mussing]

[verb] Making something (especially hair or clothing) untidy, disheveled, or rumpled.

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must down

/mʌst daʊn/ [must down]

[verb] To force someone or something to the ground, or to consume something entirely as a mandatory obligation.

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mutate

/mjuːˈteɪt/ [mutate]

[verb] To change or cause to change in form, nature, or structure, especially in a biological context regarding genetic material.

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