8天攻克8000词汇句子90
2106. magnanimity : generosity * Noted for his magnanimity, philanthropist Eugene Lang donated millions to charity. 2107. magnate : person of prominence or influence * The steel magnate decided to devote more time to city politics. 2108. magniloquent : boastful, pompous * In their stories of the trial, the reporters ridiculed the magniloquent speeches of the defense attorney. 2109. magnitude : greatness; extent * It is difficult to comprehend the magnitude of his crime. 2111. maladroit : clumsy; bungling * In his usual maladroit way, he managed to upset the cart and spill the food. 2112. malaise : uneasiness; distress * She felt a sudden vague malaise when she heard sounds at the door. 2114. malcontent : person dissatisfied with existing state of affairs * He was one of the few malcontents in the Congress; he constantly voiced his objections to the Presidential program. 2115. malediction : curse * The witch uttered maledictions against her captors. 2116. malefactor : criminal * We must try to bring these malefactors to justice. 2117. malevolent : wishing evil * We must thwart his malevolent schemes. 2118. malfeasance : wrongdoing * The authorities did not discover the campaign manager's malfeasance until after he had spent most of the money he had embezzled. 2120. malign : speak evil of; defame * Because of her hatred of the family, she maligns all who are friendly to them.
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