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SAT Vocabulary (Week 8)
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11th Grade
10/14/2012
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Term
Malign
(v.)
 Definition
To say evil or harmful things about someone; define; vilify.
 

*Stacy refuses to malign her ex-husband, even though he was the one who insisted on the divorce.
Term
Malodorous
(adj.)
 Definition
Having a bad odor, foul.
 
*The malodorous swamp made me feel less than melodious.
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Malevolence (n.)
 Definition
The quality or state of being malevolent, malcious behavior.
 
*The baron was known as a malevolent ruler of his serfs.

 
Term
Malady
(n.)
 Definition
A disease, a disorder, or an ailment.
 
*She makes frequent visits to the doctor for headaches, heartburn, back problems or some other malady.
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Misanthropic
(adj.)
 Definition
Of, relating to, or characteristics of a misanthrope.
 
*His misanthropic character is why we believe he has few friends in the world.

 
 
Term
Misconstrue
(v.)
 Definition
Misunderstand; interpret incorrectly.
 
*I phrase myself carefully because I do not want people to misconstrue what I say.

 
Term
Misnomer
(n.)
 Definition
An error in naming a person or place.
 
*I phrase myself carefully because I do not want people to misconstrue what I say.
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Malignant
(adj.)
 Definition
Showing great malevolence; disposed to do evil.
 
*Jews became the target of malignant Nazi plans during World War II.

 
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