Sigma english vocab

Maladjusted = Unable to cope with a normal society environment

Malaise = A general state of feeling badly

Malady = Bad disease

Malcontent = One who is dissatisfied and rebellious

Malediction = A curse

Malefactor = One who committed a crime or offense

Malevolent = Evil or wicked

Malignant = evil-natured, bad for health, cancerous

Malfeasance = doing an evil thing; committing a crime (esp. Public officials)

Malice = desire/intent to harm others

Annual = once a year, another name for yearbook

Biannual = twice a year

Biennial = every 2 years

Perennial = comes back every year

Centennial = 100 year anniversary

Bicentennial = 200 year anniversary

Sesquicentennial = 150 year anniversary

Millennium = 1,000 years

Per Annum = “per year,” yearly salary

Annuity = a yearly allowance

Per Diem = a daily allowance

Anno Domini = “in the year of our Lord” (A.D.)

Parallel = next to, alongside of

Paraphrase = to translate into easier words

Parable = a story that teaches a moral or a lesson

Paramount = the highest or utmost

Paragon = a perfect model, a standard of excellence

Paramour = a mistress

Parasite = one that feeds off of others

Parameter = the boundaries, borders, or set of rules