| mal- |
bad; wrong; abnormal. |
| Malabo |
the capital of Equatorial Guinea. |
| malabsorption |
deficient absorption of nutrients by the intestinal tract. |
| Malachi |
according to the Old Testament, a minor Hebrew prophet of the fifth century B.C. [2 definitions] |
| malachite |
a copper ore, usu. bright bluish green, used mostly for jewelry and ornamental work. |
| malacology |
the branch of zoology concerned with mollusks. |
| maladaptive |
not helpful in adaptation to a situation or environment. |
| maladjusted |
poorly adjusted, esp. to one's environment. |
| maladjustment |
faulty or unsatisfactory adjustment. [2 definitions] |
| maladminister |
to handle or manage poorly, inefficiently, or corruptly. |
| maladroit |
not skillful; clumsy; tactless. |
| malady |
an illness of the body or mind. [2 definitions] |
| Malaga |
a sweet dessert wine made in Spain. [2 definitions] |
| Malagasy |
a native or citizen of Madagascar, or a descendant thereof. [2 definitions] |
| malagueña |
a Spanish folk dance or tune similar to the fandango. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| malamute |
an Alaskan breed of dog, chiefly raised for pulling sleds. |
| malapropism |
the humorous or ridiculous misuse of a word, esp. by using a word that sounds similar to the correct word, but whose meaning is inappropriate, as in "waddling in self-pity," rather than "wallowing". |
| malapropos |
not suited to the occasion; inappropriate. [2 definitions] |
| malaria |
an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes and marked by recurring attacks of chills, fever, and sweating. |
| malarkey |
(informal) exaggeration or foolishness; nonsense. |