6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 59

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
monopoly noun They had a monopoly on the sale of cars. exclusive control
monotonous adj. It turned out to be a monotonous speech. tedious repetition, lacking in variety
moor verb After that they will moor the ship. make fast by cables, rope
moose noun Some people will hunt moose for their meat. large hoofed mammal with large antlers
mortality noun The mortality wrought by heart attacks is huge. death
mortgage noun We have a large mortgage on our home. contract pledge to pay
mosquito noun The mosquito causes many deaths through malaria. small flying biting insect
mountaineering noun Our family has long enjoyed mountaineering. climbing mountains for sport
mow verb You must mow the grass today. to cut grass or grain
noun He put the hay in the mow. place to store hay