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Sickels Blue 36
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| benefit | an advantage or good result |
| postpone | to put off until another time |
| dismal | depressing and dull |
| anterior | front or beginning |
| malice | the intention or desire to do evil |
| postscript | note added after main body of a book or letter |
| malicious | of evil or harmful intent |
| postbellum | describing a post-war era; after the Civil War |
| malfunction | to fail to work properly |
| beneficial | good for or promoting well-being, helpful |
| ante meridian | occurring before noon |
| post meridian | occurring after noon |
| benediction | a blessing or prayer |
| posterior | located in the rear or later in time |
| benevolent | very kind and giving |
| malcontent | a person who is dissatisfied with life |
| antebellum | describing a time period preceding a war |
| malevolent | meaning harm to others, hateful |
| benefactor | one who helps another, often with money |
| malaria | an infectious disease spread by mosquitoes |
| postmortem | after death |
| malefactor | one who has committed a crime |
| maladroit | awkward or bungling, lacking skill |
| antedate | to cause to occur earlier |