| mole2 |
a small, permanent spot on the skin. Moles are usually brown and sometimes slightly raised. |
| mole3 |
a small animal with tiny eyes and very soft fur that lives underground in tunnels. Moles are insectivores; they are mammals that eat insects. Different kinds of moles are found in Europe, Asia, and North America. [2 definitions] |
| molecule |
the smallest unit of a substance that has all the properties of that substance. A molecule is made up of a single atom or group of atoms. |
| mollusk |
a member of a group of invertebrate animals that live in water. Most kinds of mollusks live in the ocean and have soft bodies covered by a shell. Snails, clams, squid, and octopuses are examples of mollusks. |
| molt |
to shed or cast off skin, feathers, fur, or horns, and grow a new covering. |
| molten |
made liquid by very high heat. |
| mom |
(informal) mother. |
| moment |
a very short amount of time. [2 definitions] |
| momentary |
lasting only a moment. |
| momentous |
very important. |
| momentum |
strength of movement. |
| Mon. |
abbreviation of "Monday." |
| Monaco |
a tiny Mediterranean country almost completely surrounded by France. The capital of Monaco is also called Monaco. |
| monarch |
a ruler such as a king, queen, or emperor. [2 definitions] |
| monarchy |
government by or in the name of a king, queen, or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited. [2 definitions] |
| monastery |
a community of monks, or the buildings used by such a community. |
| Monday |
the second day of the week. Monday comes between Sunday and Tuesday. |
| monetary |
having to do with currency or money. |
| money |
the coins or paper notes of a country used to buy things or pay for services. |
| Mongol |
a person who was born in or is a citizen of Mongolia. [3 definitions] |
| Mongolia |
a country in eastern Asia. Mongolia is also called the Republic of Mongolia. Ulaanbaatar, also called Ulan Bator, is the capital of Mongolia. [2 definitions] |