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Vocabulary Lesson 6
Male and Bene etymons
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| malaise | a vague feeling of discomfort or uneasiness |
| malapropism | ridiculous misuse of words |
| malediction | a curse |
| benediction | a blessing |
| maladroit | a person who is clumsy or awkward |
| malefactor | criminal |
| benefactor | supporter, contributor, esp. with money |
| malfeasance | wrong-doing or misconduct, esp. by public official |
| malign | to speak evil of, to slander |
| malignant | harmful, wishing evil, dangerous; cancerous |
| benign | kind, gracious, agreeable; non-cancerous |
| benignant | kind, especially to inferiors |
| malevolent | spiteful, wishing evil, malicious |
| benevolent | good, kind, charitable |
| malice | desire to harm others, evil intent, hatred |
| malinger | to feign illness to avoid work |
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