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Exam: IELTS

malaria

IPA: /məˈlɛəriə/

KK: /mælˈɛəriə/

noun

Definition: A serious disease caused by parasites that infect red blood cells, leading to symptoms like fever and chills, and spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Example: Many people in tropical regions are at risk of contracting malaria due to mosquito bites.

malarial

IPA: /məˈlɛəriəl/

KK: /məˈlɛrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or caused by a disease transmitted by mosquitoes, known as malaria.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a malarial infection after returning from a tropical region.

malariologist

IPA: /məˌlɛr.iˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

KK: /məlˈɛrɪəˌlɒdʒɪst/

noun

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.

malariology

IPA: /məˌlɛr.iˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

KK: /məlɛrɪˈɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The scientific study of a disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

Example: She is pursuing a degree in malariology to help combat malaria in affected regions.

malarious

IPA: /məˈlɛəriəs/

KK: /mælˈɛəriəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing a disease transmitted by mosquitoes, specifically malaria.

Example: The malarious regions are often at higher risk for outbreaks of malaria.

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.

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.

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