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The sovereign Central Asian nation-state as it exists in the post-Soviet era, characterized by its unique Persian-based culture, mountainous geography, and current political and economic framework.

“Modern Tajikistan is actively working to leverage its vast hydroelectric potential to boost its economy.”

A lifestyle characterized by simplicity, lack of excess, and the avoidance of luxury or ostentation, often associated with financial prudence or personal choice.

“Despite his immense wealth, he preferred a modest living in a small cottage by the sea.”

In a manner that shows a moderate or humble estimation of one's own merits or abilities.

“She modestly accepted the award, thanking her team for their hard work.”

Changed in form, character, or detail, typically to make it more suitable, effective, or less extreme.

“The recipe was modified to include gluten-free ingredients for the guests.”

The present participle of 'modify', meaning to make partial or minor changes to something, typically to improve it or to make it less extreme.

“She is modifying the software code to improve its overall performance.”

Makes something slightly wet or damp.

“She moistens her lips with a touch of lip balm before going outside.”

A cosmetic lotion, cream, or substance applied to the skin to reduce dryness and retain moisture.

“She applies a daily facial moisturizer with SPF to protect her skin.”

A crowd, group, or gang of children or teenagers; kids collectively.

“A molecada está jogando futebol na rua.”

To shed old feathers, hair, skin, or an outer shell to make way for new growth.

“Birds typically molt their feathers in the late summer.”

A very brief period of time; an instant.

“Wait a moment, I will be right back.”

Lasting for a very short time; brief or temporary.

“There was a momentary pause before the orchestra began to play.”

Very brief periods of time; short intervals or instants.

“She paused for a few moments before answering the question.”

Relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or to the buildings in which they live.

“The monks followed a strict monastic routine of prayer, silence, and manual labor.”

Archaic or dialectal form of 'monstrous', used to describe something of extraordinary size, degree, or intensity.

“The storm caused a monest amount of damage to the coastal village.”

A device or screen used to observe, record, or display information, especially from a computer.

“The technician checked the computer monitor for any signs of system errors.”