Homophones, American English -- Page 12
156. mean unpleasant; midpoint; to intend
mien appearance
157. meat flesh of animals
mete to distribute by measure
meet to come together
158. metal a mineral
mettle courage; spirit
medal a badge of honor
meddle to interfere
159. might physical strength
mite a minute insect
160. miner dig minerals for the earth
minor lesser amount
161. missed past tense of miss
mist water vapor
162. morning before noon
mourning grief
163. muscle a body part; power
mussel marine bivalve
164. new never used
knew past tense of know
gnu a wild animal
165. nose a part on a face
knows understands
166. oar device to row or steer a boat
or indicates an alternative; hot or cold
167. one a number
won victory
168. overdue coming after expected time
overdo to do or use to excess
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