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microscope

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a device used to make very small things look larger so they can be studied

middle

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the center; a place or time of equal distance from both sides or ends; ad. in the center

militant

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
someone active in trying to cause political change, often by the use of force or violence

military

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the armed forces of a nation or group; ad. of or about the armed forces

milk

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the white liquid produced by female animals to feed their young

mind

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
the thinking, feeling part of a person

mine

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
to dig useful or valuable substances out of the earth; n. a place in the earth where such substances are found; a bomb placed under the ground or under water so it cannot be seen

mineral

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a substance found in nature that is not an animal or a plant, such as coal or salt

minister

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
a member of a cabinet; a high government official ("prime minister,"foreign minister")

minor

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
small in size; of little importance


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