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Term | Definition |
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microbe | n. An organism invisible to the naked eye, one that causes diseases. |
microcosm | n. A miniature world; something that resembles something else on a very small scale. |
minuscule | adj. Extremely small. |
minutia | n. A small or trivial detail. |
attenuate | tr.v.1. To make slender or small 2. To weaken; to reduce in force or value. |
tenuous | adj. 1. Thin form. 2. Flimsy; Having little substance or validity. |
satiate | tr.v. To satisfy an appetite fully; to gravity. |
comply | intr.v.To do as one is asked or ordered. |
implement | n. A tool or utensil. tr.v. To carry out; to put into effect. |
replete | adj. 1. Well-stocked or abundantly supplied. 2. Completely filled; utterly satisfied. |
expletive | n. An exclamation or oath, often obscene. |
copious | adj. Plentiful; in large amounts. |
macrocosm | n.1.The universe. 2.Any Great Whole. |
magnanimous | adj.Noble and generous, especially in forgiving; not petty. |
magnate | n. A wealthy, influential person, especially in business. |
magnitude | n.1.Greatness of importance or size 2. The degree of brightness in a star. |
megalomania | n.1.A form of mental illness in which a person has exaggerated ideas of his or her own importance. |
polygamy | n. The system of having more than one spouse at a time. |
polygon | n.A flat shape with many straight sides. |