Lesson 194
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Lesson 194 - Mask Toggle

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Word Past Past Participle Third Person Singular Gerund Meaning Example Sentence Example Expression Example Expression Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
#5791
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mutter
/ˈmʌtər/
verb
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muttered
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muttered
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mutters
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muttering
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to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation
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He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.

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mutter under one's breath

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to say something quietly so that others cannot clearly hear, often expressing annoyance
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murmur, whisper, mumble, grumble, complain
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shout, yell, proclaim
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mutter quietly, mutter something, mutter under breath, mutter angrily
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#5792
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narcissist
/ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/
noun
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A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
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Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.

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self-absorbed narcissist

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A person overly focused on themselves with little regard for others.
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egoist, egotist, self-lover, braggart
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altruist, humble person
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narcissist behavior, narcissist partner, extreme narcissist, charming narcissist
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#5793
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narcissism
/ˈnɑːrsɪsɪzəm/
noun
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Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself.
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His constant selfies were a sign of his narcissism.

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narcissistic personality

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A personality characterized by self-centeredness and lack of empathy.
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self-love, vanity, egotism, conceit, self-admiration
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humility, modesty, selflessness
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narcissism disorder, extreme narcissism, narcissism and power, signs of narcissism
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#5794
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naphtha
/ˈnæfθə/
noun
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A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.
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The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.

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petroleum, solvent, fuel, kerosene
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water, nonflammable liquid
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naphtha solvent, naphtha gas, crude naphtha, naphtha production
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#5795
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nameless
/ˈneɪmləs/
adjective
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Without a name or not known by name.
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A nameless fear crept over him in the dark room.

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nameless dread

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A strong but vague feeling of fear or anxiety.
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unknown, unidentified, anonymous, obscure
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known, named, recognized
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nameless dread, nameless face, nameless place, nameless hero
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#5796
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naivety
/naɪˈiːvɪti/
noun
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The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
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Her naivety made her trust people too easily.

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innocence, simplicity, gullibility, artlessness, inexperience
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worldliness, sophistication, shrewdness
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childlike naivety, political naivety, display naivety, youthful naivety
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#5797
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naivete
/naɪˈiːvteɪ/
noun
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The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
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His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.

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innocence, gullibility, simplicity, artlessness
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worldliness, sophistication, shrewdness
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display naivete, political naivete, show naivete, naivete of youth
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#5798
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naive
/naɪˈiːv/
adjective
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Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.
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She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.

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naive optimism

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An overly simple or innocent kind of hopefulness.
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innocent, gullible, simple, trusting, unsophisticated
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cynical, experienced, shrewd
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naive belief, naive optimism, seem naive, extremely naive
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#5799
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nadir
/ˈneɪdɪər/
noun
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The lowest point of a situation or condition.
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The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.

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reach the nadir

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To reach the lowest or worst point.
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lowest point, rock bottom, depth, trough
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zenith, peak, summit
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reach nadir, political nadir, career nadir, emotional nadir
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#5800
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mythology
/mɪˈθɒlədʒi/
noun
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A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
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Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.

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folklore, legends, fables, tradition
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history, fact
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Greek mythology, Roman mythology, rich mythology, mythology class
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#5801
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myth
/mɪθ/
noun
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A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
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The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

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myth or reality

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Used when questioning whether something is true or just a belief.
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legend, tale, folklore, fable, fiction
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fact, reality, truth
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ancient myth, Greek myth, popular myth, myth about
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#5802
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mystification
/ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
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The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.

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confusion, puzzlement, bewilderment, perplexity
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clarity, understanding, comprehension
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cause mystification, in mystification, look of mystification, complete mystification
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#5803
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mystic
/ˈmɪstɪk/
noun/adjective
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relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
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The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.

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spiritual, esoteric, otherworldly, transcendental
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worldly, ordinary, materialistic
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mystic tradition, mystic experience, mystic power, mystic vision
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#5804
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myriad
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noun/adjective
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a countless or extremely great number
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There are myriad stars in the night sky.

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countless, innumerable, infinite, endless
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limited, few, finite
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myriad possibilities, myriad stars, myriad reasons, myriad challenges
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#5805
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myopic
/maɪˈɑːpɪk/
adjective
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lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
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The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.

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shortsighted, narrow-minded, unimaginative, blind
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far-sighted, visionary, broad-minded
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myopic view, myopic approach, myopic policy, myopic thinking
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#5806
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muse
/mjuːz/
verb, noun
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mused
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mused
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muses
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musing
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to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
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She sat by the window to muse about her future.

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lost in thought

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to be absorbed in deep thought or contemplation
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ponder, contemplate, reflect, meditate, inspire
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ignore, disregard, neglect
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muse about, muse upon, poet's muse, artistic muse
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#5807
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mutiny
/ˈmjuːtɪni/
noun
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an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
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The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.

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mutiny on the ship

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rebellion by sailors against the ship's captain
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revolt, rebellion, uprising, insurrection
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obedience, loyalty, submission
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stage a mutiny, mutiny broke out, mutiny against
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#5808
⚔️
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mutinous
/ˈmjuːtɪnəs/
adjective
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refusing to obey authority; rebellious
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The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.

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rebellious, defiant, insubordinate, disobedient
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obedient, loyal, compliant
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mutinous troops, mutinous behavior, mutinous spirit
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#5809
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mutilate
/ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/
verb
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mutilated
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mutilated
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mutilates
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mutilating
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to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
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The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.

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damage, disfigure, harm, maim, injure
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heal, repair, restore
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mutilate body, mutilate documents, mutilate art, mutilated victim
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#5810
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muted
/ˈmjuːtɪd/
adjective
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softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
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The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.

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soft, subdued, toned-down, muffled
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bright, loud, vivid
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muted tones, muted response, muted colors, muted sound
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#5811
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mute
/mjuːt/
adjective
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silent or unable to speak; not expressed in words
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She remained mute during the entire meeting.

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mute testimony

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evidence that speaks without words, often by presence or example
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silent, speechless, quiet, voiceless
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vocal, talkative, expressive
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mute button, remain mute, mute testimony, mute appeal
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#5812
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mutation
/mjuːˈteɪʃn/
noun
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A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
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Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.

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alteration, variation, modification, transformation
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stability, consistency
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genetic mutation, random mutation, mutation rate, cause mutation
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#5813
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mutate
/ˈmjuːteɪt/
verb
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mutated
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mutated
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mutates
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mutating
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To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
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The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.

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transform, alter, modify, evolve, change
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remain, preserve, maintain
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mutate rapidly, mutate into, mutate naturally, mutate genetically
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#5814
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mutablility
/ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/
noun
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A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
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The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.

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mutability, changeability, variability
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stability, permanence
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mutablility of terms, spelling mutablility
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#5815
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mutable
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adjective
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Capable of change or alteration.
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Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.

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changeable, variable, alterable, flexible
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unchangeable, immutable, permanent
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mutable nature, mutable emotions, mutable laws, mutable rules
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#5816
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mutability
/ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/
noun
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The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
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The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.

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changeability, variability, adaptability, flexibility, instability
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stability, permanence, constancy
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mutability of life, inherent mutability, mutability of fate, constant mutability
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#5817
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musty
/ˈmʌsti/
adjective
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having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
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The old books had a musty odor.

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stale, moldy, dank, mildewed
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fresh, clean
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musty smell, musty room, musty odor, musty basement
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#5818
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muster
/ˈmʌstər/
verb, noun
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mustered
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mustered
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musters
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mustering
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to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
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He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.

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muster up courage

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to gather enough bravery to do something difficult
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assemble, gather, rally, summon, collect
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scatter, disperse
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muster courage, muster strength, muster troops, muster support
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#5819
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musky
/ˈmʌski/
adjective
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having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
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The perfume had a musky fragrance.

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fragrant, pungent, aromatic, earthy
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odorless, scentless
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musky smell, musky fragrance, musky aroma, musky scent
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#5820
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musket
/ˈmʌskɪt/
noun
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a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
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The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.

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rifle, firearm, gun, weapon
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sword, spear
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fire musket, load musket, musket shot, musket ball
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