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Ma­linger

[muh-LIN-gur]

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Hint 1.

Malinger and malady share the same root.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

"In a desperate attempt to malinger, Max rubbed the thermometer on his lamp before handing it to his mom, hoping the fake fever would buy him a day off school."

What is the best definition of malinger?

A.

To flout rules or sneer at responsibilities


B.
To pretend or exaggerate illness or incapacity

C.

To become progressively more ill


D.

To linger or loiter for an extensive period of time


Hint 1.

Malinger and malady share the same root.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

"In a desperate attempt to malinger, Max rubbed the thermometer on his lamp before handing it to his mom, hoping the fake fever would buy him a day off school."

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