noun

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Bad / Strange

mongrel - A dog of no definable type or breed

Even though purebreed dogs are in high demand, mongrels are still popular because they combine the attributes of two different dogs in a hopefully positive way.

verb

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Good / Calm

mosey - To walk or move in a leisurely manner

With all the time in the world, Corey moseyed down the street.

noun

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Bad / Small

morsel - A small piece or amount of food; a mouthful

Calvin was so hungry that even a morsel of food would have satisfied him.

verb

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Other / Sound

muffle - To make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)

Anna muffled her ears with her hands so she wouldn't have to hear the loud noises from the construction workers.

verb

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Good / Pleasure

munch - To eat something with a continuous and often audible action of the jaws

The prairie dog munched on its food with great delight.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

mope - To be dejected and apathetic

Considering he had lost his job and his girlfriend on the same day, Barry felt he had every right to mope.

verb

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Bad / Steal

mooch - To ask for or obtain (something) without paying for it

Vance was on his way to work and didn't have time to talk to the bum who wanted to mooch off of him.

verb

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Other / Sound

mutter - To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation

After being yelled at by his boss, Ken muttered under his breath about how he hated his job.

verb

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Bad / Disorganized

muss - To make someone's hair or clothes untidy or messy

Jeremiah would playfully muss his daughter's hair when he wanted to get her attention.

verb

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Good / Calm

mull - To think about a proposal or request carefully and at length.

"I understand how much you want a dog", Eileen and John told their kids. "We will mull it over tonight and give you our answer tomorrow."

verb

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Other / Sound

murmur - To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice

Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.

verb

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Other / Sound

mumble - To say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear

Darren asked Gary to speak louder because he said that Gary would mumble too much.

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