Root Word mal, male Flashcards

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Dismal
- Adjective describing something depressing or gloomy
- Linked to feelings of misery or unease
Malady
- Noun representing a state of bad health or illness
- Often used to refer to various sicknesses
Malaria
- Noun meaning "bad air," associated with a disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes
- Major public health concern in tropical regions
Malefactor
- Noun which identifies an evildoer or person engaging in wrongful acts
- Implies a moral or legal transgression
Malevolent
- Adjective depicting a character or individual wishing harm or misfortune upon others
- Suggests a strong desire for ill will
Malfeasance
- Noun referring to misconduct or wrongdoing specifically by public officials
- Often involves illegal or unethical behavior in professional capacities
Malice
- Noun indicating a desire to cause harm or suffering; encompasses evil intent or bad will
- Frequently tied to acts of revenge or spite
Malignant
- Adjective denoting harmful or dangerous qualities; commonly used in a medical context to describe cancerous growths
- Indicates severity that could lead to death if untreated
Malnourished
- Adjective used to describe individuals suffering from poor nutrition or bad health
- Often a result of inadequate food intake or imbalanced diet
Malodorous
- Adjective meaning having a bad smell; associated with unpleasant odors
- Common in descriptions involving lack of hygiene or decomposing substances