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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

malate

IPA: //ˈmeɪ.leɪt//

KK: /ˈmæl.eɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from malic acid, often found in various fruits and used in biochemical processes.

Example: Malate is commonly used in the food industry as a flavoring agent.

malcontent

IPA: /ˈmæl.kən.tɛnt/

KK: /mælˈkɒntɛnt/

adjective

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.

noun

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.

malcontented

IPA: /mælˈkɒntɛndɪd/

KK: /mælˈkɒntɛndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling unhappy or dissatisfied with the current situation or circumstances.

Example: The malcontented workers protested against the new policies.

maldistribution

IPA: /ˌmæl.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

KK: /mælˌdɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

noun

Definition: An unfair or incorrect way of distributing resources or wealth among people or areas.

Example: The maldistribution of wealth in the country has led to increased poverty.

malediction

IPA: /ˌmæl.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

KK: /mælɪˈdɪkʃən/

noun

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.

malefaction

IPA: /ˌmælɪˈfækʃən/

KK: /mælɪˈfækʃən/

noun

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.

malefactor

IPA: /ˈmælɪˌfæktər/

KK: /mælɪˌfæktər/

noun

Definition: A person who does bad things or commits crimes.

Example: The police arrested the malefactor after a long investigation.

malefic

IPA: /məˈlɛfɪk/

KK: /mælˈɛfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a harmful or evil effect; causing harm or misfortune.

Example: The malefic forces in the story created chaos and fear among the villagers.

maleficence

IPA: /məˈlɛfɪsəns/

KK: /mæl'əfɪsəns/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being harmful or evil; the act of doing harm or causing mischief.

Example: The villain's maleficence was evident in his cruel actions.

malevolence

IPA: /məˈlɛvələns/

KK: /mælˈɛvələns/

noun

Definition: The quality of wishing to do evil or harm to others.

Example: His malevolence was evident in the way he plotted against his rivals.

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