GRE Word List

MALADY

a disease or disorder of the animal body

The meaning of the word malady is a disease or disorder of the animal body.

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WordMeaning
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning