word smart list 56

Question 1

machination

Answer 1

n. a scheming activity for an evil purpose

Question 2

magnanimous

Answer 2

adj. forgiving; unresentful; noble in spirit; generous

Question 3

magnate

Answer 3

n. a rich, powerful, or very successful business person

Question 4

malaise

Answer 4

n. a feeling of depression

Question 5

malfeasance

Answer 5

n. an illegal act, especially by a public official

Question 6

malignant

Answer 6

adj. causing harm

Question 7

malinger

Answer 7

v. to pretend to be sick to avoid doing work

Question 8

malleable

Answer 8

adj. easy to shape or bend

Question 9

mandate

Answer 9

n. a command or authorization to do something

Question 10

manifest

Answer 10

adj. visible; evident

Question 11

manifesto

Answer 11

n. a public declaration of beliefs or principles, usually political

Question 12

marshal

Answer 12

v. to arrange in order; to gather together for the purpose of something

Question 13

martial

Answer 13

adj. warlike; having to do with combat

Question 14

martyr

Answer 14

n. someone who gives up his or her life in pursuit of a cause, especially a religious one

Question 15

matriculate

Answer 15

v. to enroll, especially at a college