MAL~bad Flashcards
1
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maladroit
A
not skillful; not adroit; awkward; clumsy
2
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malady
A
a bad condition; a disease
3
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malaise
A
a vague feeling of illness or depress.
4
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malapropism
A
badly appropriate; not appropriate;a ludicrous misuse of a word that sounds somewhat like the word intended
5
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malcontent
A
one who is badly contended; discontented or rebellious person
6
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malediction
A
a curse (opposite of benediction)
7
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malevolent
A
wishing evil toward others
8
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malfeasance
A
wrongdoing, especally by a public official
9
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malice
A
active bad feeling or ill will
10
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malicious
A
intentionally bad or harmful
11
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malign
A
to speak of evil of; to slander
12
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malinger
A
to pretend to be in good health to get out work
