Sixth Level Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 30

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
mariner noun This mariner had been at sea for many years. seaman
marshal noun He was arrested by the marshal. peace officer
verb You must marshal all of your assets. deploy, gather
maxim noun Honesty is a maxim of truthfulness. adage
meddle verb Do not meddle in others affairs. interfere
mellow verb He will mellow with age. mature
melody noun It became a favorite melody of hers. tune
moth noun A moth will be attracted by a flame. flying insect
mound noun They built the house a on a mound. knoll, small hill
murmur verb The crowd began to murmur after hearing the news. mutter