methodology The intent of the new Harvard Center on Media and Child Health to collect and standardize studies of media violence in order to compare their methodologies, assumptions and conclusions is an important step in the right direction. miniature In the museum there is a miniature of the ship Mayflower. minimize/ise The explorers tried their best to minimize the dangers of their trip. mountainous The plane flew over mountainous country. mourn The whole nation mourned the death of a much-loved king. multicultural This country has previously witnessed two great struggles to achieve a truly multicultural democracy.