CEFR Level
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
"The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises."
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
"She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf."
uncomfortably warm and humid
"It was a muggy afternoon in July."
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
"He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side."
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
"The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive."
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
"The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct."
a person who drives or takes care of mules
"The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path."
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
"She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat."
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
"Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks."
having many different parts, elements, or kinds
"The museum displayed a multifarious collection of artifacts."
Having many different forms or appearances.
"The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture."
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
"The mundanity of office life can be exhausting."
great generosity or lavish giving
"The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor."
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
"She made a munificent donation to the orphanage."
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
"The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish."
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
"The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain."
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
"De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition."
a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine
"The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance."
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
"The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield."
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
"The perfume had a musky fragrance."
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
"We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry."
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
"We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen."
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
"The old books had a musty odor."
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
"The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up."
Capable of change or alteration.
"Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly."
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
"The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'."
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
"The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling."
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
"The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay."
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
"The mynah bird repeated every word I said."
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
"The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks."
