week 5 Flashcards

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1
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intro

A

Into
Latin

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2
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mal

A

bad
Latin

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3
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mis

A

bad
Germanic

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4
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Introduce

A

bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept) into use or operation for the first time

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5
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introvert

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a shy, reticent person.

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6
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introjection

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the unconscious adoption of the ideas or attitudes of others.

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7
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introrse

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turned inward.
(of anthers) releasing their pollen toward the center of the flower

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8
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Malevolent

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having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

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9
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malcontent

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a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious.

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malign

A

evil in nature or effect; malevolent.

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10
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malicious

A

characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm

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11
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malady

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a disease or ailment

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12
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malapropism

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the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect, as in, for example, “dance a flamingo ” (instead of flamenco ).

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13
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malonym

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a metaphor, cliche, or popular expression mangled by the use of an incorrect word.

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14
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mistake

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an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.

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14
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Misfit

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a person whose behavior or attitude sets them apart from others in an uncomfortably conspicuous way.

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misfortune

16
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misfire

A

(of a gun or missile) fail to discharge or fire properly.

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miser

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a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

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misguided

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having or showing faulty judgment or reasoning.

18
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misery

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a state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body

19
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misdeed

A

a wicked or illegal act.