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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

malevolent

IPA: /məˈlɛvələnt/

KK: /məˈlɛvələnt/

adjective

Definition: Having a desire to cause harm or evil to others; showing ill will or hatred.

Example: The malevolent villain plotted to take over the world.

malevolently

IPA: /məˈlɛvələntli/

KK: /mɛˈlɛvələntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a desire to harm others or do evil.

Example: The villain laughed malevolently as he plotted his revenge.

malfeasance

IPA: /mælˈfiːzəns/

KK: /mælˈfiːzəns/

noun

Definition: Improper or illegal behavior, particularly by someone in a position of authority or trust.

Example: The mayor was accused of malfeasance after misusing public funds.

malformation

IPA: /ˌmæl.fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /mælˈfɔrˌmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: An unusual or abnormal shape or structure in a part of the body or an object.

Example: The doctor explained that the child's malformation would require surgery to correct.

malformed

IPA: /mælˈfɔrmd/

KK: /mælˈfɔrmd/

adjective

Definition: Not formed correctly or having defects in shape or structure.

Example: The malformed fruit was not suitable for sale.

malfunction

IPA: /mælˈfʌŋkʃən/

KK: /mælˈfʌŋkʃən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fail to work correctly or to operate in a way that is not intended.

Example: The machine may malfunction if it is not properly maintained.

noun

Definition: A failure in a system or machine that prevents it from working properly.

Example: The car experienced a malfunction, causing it to stop suddenly.

malice

IPA: /ˈmælɪs/

KK: /ˈmælɪs/

noun

Definition: A strong wish to hurt someone or to see them suffer; it involves a desire to cause harm or pain to others.

Example: The villain acted out of malice, seeking to ruin the hero's life.

malicious

IPA: /məˈlɪʃəs/

KK: /məˈlɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Intending to cause harm or suffering to someone; showing a desire to hurt others.

Example: The malicious rumors spread quickly through the school.

maliciously

IPA: /məˈlɪʃəsli/

KK: /məˈlɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is intended to cause harm or suffering to someone.

Example: He maliciously spread rumors about his colleague to damage her reputation.

maliciousness

IPA: /məˈlɪʃəsnəs/

KK: /məˈlɪʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of having the desire to harm others or do bad things; a feeling of wanting to cause pain or suffering.

Example: The maliciousness in his actions was evident when he sabotaged her project.

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