Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To manage or handle something in a way that is ineffective or dishonest.

Example: The organization was criticized for its failure to properly maladminister the funds allocated for the project.

Definition: Describing someone who is clumsy or awkward in movement or handling things.

Example: His maladroit attempts to fix the car only made the problem worse.

Definition: A person who is clumsy or awkward in their actions or movements.

Example: Despite his good intentions, he was often seen as a maladroit in social situations.

Definition: In a way that is clumsy or awkward, often resulting in mistakes or difficulties.

Example: He handled the situation maladroitly, making it worse instead of better.

Definition: A sickness or condition that affects the body or mind, often causing discomfort or problems.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a rare malady that required special treatment.

Definition: A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease that is hard to identify or explain.

Example: After weeks of stress, she felt a sense of malaise that made it hard to enjoy her usual activities.

Definition: A funny mistake made when someone uses a word that sounds similar to the one they meant, but is completely wrong in the context.

Example: His malapropism during the speech made everyone laugh when he said he wanted to be a "pineapple" instead of a "pioneer."

Definition: A specialist who studies malaria, a disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

Example: The malariologist conducted research to find new treatments for the disease.

Definition: Not satisfied with the current situation or conditions; often expressing discontent or unhappiness.

Example: The malcontent employee frequently complained about the new policies at work.

Definition: A person who is unhappy or dissatisfied with the way things are, often expressing their discontent or rebellion against authority or the established system.

Example: The malcontent often voiced his complaints about the government's policies at public meetings.

Definition: A spoken curse or a wish for evil to happen to someone.

Example: The witch cast a malediction on the village, bringing misfortune to its people.

Definition: An act that is harmful or evil, often referring to a crime or wrongdoing.

Example: The villain was punished for his malefaction against the innocent.