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to damage something and make it imperfect; deform, impair, spoil, disfigure Telephone poles mar the beauty of the countryside.
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Marvel
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n. amazing thing; something astonishing or marvelous; miracle, prodigy, wonder It was a marvel that they survived the crash. v. to be surprised or full of wonder I marvel at your ability to remain calm.
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Meager
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very small or insufficient; slight, trifling, puny, scant He rented an expensive apartment and dined at fine restaurants, but he earned a meager wage and soon ran out of money.
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Meek
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humble and submissive; passive, docile, unassertive People who are too meek won't stand up for themselves. The Bible says, "The meek shall inherit the earth."
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Melancholy
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very sad or depressing; gloomy, mournful, somber The rainy weather made James feel melancholy.
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Meteorologist
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scientist dealing with weather and weather conditions Although the meteorologist predicted a heat wave, the temperature remained below freezing.
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Mimic
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imitate, copy not always in a complimentary way; mock, impersonate, simulate Mary got in trouble for mimicking the teacher.
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Minuscule
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tiny, miniature Dave needed a magnifying glass to read the miniscule print on the lease.
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Misbegotten
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poorly conceived, poorly planned, based on false assumptions or false reasoning; illegitimate, ill conceived It's possible that Hitler's misbegotten military plans were a result of his use of drugs like cocaine.
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Mourn
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feel sad for, regret; grieve, lament The family gathered to mourn for the dead.
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