; Marcella Ducasses: M - Daily Word Dose

Monday 13 June 2011

M - Daily Word Dose

Minutiae - 1. A small or trivial detail; precise details: The captain cannot be concerned with the minutiae of shipboard life.

Misogyny -1. Hatred, dislike or mistrust of women: The rap album was full of blatant misogyny.

Misty-eyed - 1. Having the eyes blurred, as with tears  2. Having a sentimental or dreamy quality: She had a misty-eyed view of the past.

Modicum -1. A moderate or small amount: He hasn't even a modicum of common sense.

Muster - 1. To call (troops) together, as for inspection  2. To cause to come together; gather: Bring all the volunteers you can muster.  3. To call forth; summon up: She was mustering up the strength to handle the ordeal.

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