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mal
bad or evil
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02/13/2008
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malevolent
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wishing evil to others
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malapropism
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humorous misuse of words
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malicious
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full of ill will
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malodorous
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ill smelling
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malady
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sickness disease
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malaria
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a disease carried by a mosquito
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malediction
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slander; curse
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malefactor
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one who commits an evil deed; evildoer
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malignant
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injurious; extremely evil; tending to produce death
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malpractice
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professional misconduct
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malversation
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misconduct in public office
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maladroit
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clumbsy; awkward; inept
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malaise
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vague feeling of bodily discomfort
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malfeasance
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evil conduct; especiall by a public official
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malnutrition
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faulty and inadequate nutrition
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malapert
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ill-bred; impudent
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malapropos
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inappropriate; not fitting
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malcontent
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rebellious; discontented; bad tempered
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malefaction
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an evil deed
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maltreated
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badly treated abused
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