slander; evil or harmful in nature or influence
He maligned his rival's character during the heated election campaign.
Vocabulary like malign appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
hide; lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
abundant; marked by complexity and richness of detail
a secretive scheme
whirlpool; a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
largess; liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
generous and forgiving
spitefulness; feeling a need to see others suffer
hateful; having the nature of or resulting from malice
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