English Vocab Words Ch. 14
Terms
undefined, object
copy deck
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n
1. alteration or improvement of writing to remove errors - emendation
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adj
1. illegal; not sanctioned by law or tradition - illicit
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adj
1. without flaw; faultless - impeccable
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adj
1. lacking moral discipline or self-restraint, esp in sexual matters - licentious
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adj
1. clumsy, esp in using hands
2. socially clumsy; tactless - maladroit
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n
1. a vague feeling of ill health or depression - malaise
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n
1. the misuse of a word, esp when unintentional , with comic effect - malapropism
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n
1. someone who commits crime; an evildoer - malefactor
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adj
1. wishing harm to someone; malicious - malevolent
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n
1. misconduct, esp by a public official - malfeasance
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n
1. to speak harmful untruths about someone or something; to traduce
adj
1. showing an evil disposition; intending harm or evil - malign
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v
1. to pretend to be sick or injured in order to evade responsibilities - malinger
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adj
1. lying; untruthful; false - mendacious
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n
1. a beggar; anyone who earns a living by begging - mendicant
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n
1. a small sin or fault; a trifling offense - peccadillo