Mal Words Flashcards
1
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malevolent
A
Showing a wish to do evil to others
2
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malapropism
A
A word used the wrong way; usually with humorous results
3
Q
malicious
A
Meaning harm to others, hateful
4
Q
malodorous
A
Bad-Smelling
5
Q
malignant
A
Bad or harmful, producing death
6
Q
malady
A
a disease or ailment
7
Q
malaria
A
an intermittent and remittent fever caused by a protozoan parasite that invades the red blood cells.
8
Q
malady
A
a disease or ailment
9
Q
malediction
A
a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil or destruction
10
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malefactora
A
a person who commits a crime or some other wrong
11
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malepractise
A
improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment
