Etymology List #6 Flashcards by Erika Lopez | Brainscape

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maladroit

A

unskilled; clumsy

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malady

A

illness; disease

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malaria

A

disease transmitted by mosquitoes

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malaise

A

feeling bad or ill

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malediction

A

curse; act of speaking badly

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malevolent

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wishing evil on others

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malfeasance

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act of doing something bad

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malefactor

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one who does bad things

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malignant

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harmful; dangerous

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malnutrition

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lack of nutrients

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malodorous

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bad smelling

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maladjusted

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unable to cope in everyday situations

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malapropism

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state of misusing of words ridiculously

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