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Latin words def
15.12.20
Term | Definition |
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malice | the desire to harm someone. I bear no malice towards anybody |
benefit | an advantage or profit gained from something. Enjoy the benefits of being a member. |
equate | consider (one thing) to be the same as or equivalent to another. Customers equate their name with quality |
malady | a disease or ailment. An incurable malady. |
beneficial | resulting in good; favourable or advantageous. The beneficial effect on the economy. |
benign | gentle and kindly. His benign but firm manner |
malpractice | improper, illegal, or negligent professional behaviour.improper, illegal, or negligent professional behaviour. Victims of medical malpractice |
equivocal | open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. The equivocal nature of her remarks. |
malign | evil in nature or effect. She had a strong and malign influence. |
benefactor | a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause. A low-interest loan from a benefactor allowed them to build a floor for the exhibition hall. |
equitable | fair and impartial. The equitable distribution of resources. |
malicious | characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm. He was found guilty of malicious damage. |
equity | the quality of being fair and impartial. Equity of treatment. |
benevolent | well meaning and kindly. He was something of a benevolent despot. |