Vocabulary Quiz: Latin Root 'Mal'
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Vocabulary Quiz: Latin Root 'Mal'

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What does the word 'Malice' mean?

  • causing or capable of producing evil or mischief
  • the intention or desire to do evil (correct)
  • having bad health or poor nutrition
  • a word that describes a person who wishes bad things to happen

    • What does the word 'Malevolent' describe?

  • a good deed
  • someone who shows kindness
  • someone who wishes bad things would happen to others (correct)
  • a state of health

    • What does 'Malnourished' mean?

  • overfed
  • in good health
  • having bad health or poor nutrition (correct)
  • well adjusted

    • What is 'Malfeasance'?

    <p>wrongdoing or bad conduct by a public official</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Maleficent' mean?

    <p>causing or capable of producing evil or mischief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'Malfunction'?

    <p>to fail to function properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Maladjusted' mean?

    <p>a bad ability to adjust to a social environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Malediction'?

    <p>curse words uttered to cause evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Malign' mean?

    <p>evil-natured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Malcontent' describe?

    <p>rebellious; discontented; bad tempered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Malapropism'?

    <p>humorous misuse of words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Malformed' mean?

    <p>badly shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Malaria'?

    <p>a disease originally thought to be caused by 'bad' air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Malpractice' refer to?

    <p>bad medical practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is a 'Malefactor'?

    <p>one who does evil things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Latin Root "Mal"

    • The root word "mal" originates from Latin, meaning "bad" or "evil."
    • Malice: Intent to do harm or evil.
    • Malevolent: Describes individuals or characters wishing ill upon others.
    • Malnourished: Indicates poor health due to inadequate nutrition.
    • Malfeasance: Refers to wrongful actions or misconduct by public officials.
    • Maleficent: Describes something that causes harm, evil, or mischief.
    • Malfunction: Occurs when something fails to operate effectively.
    • Maladjusted: Pertains to difficulty in adapting to social environments.
    • Malediction: Involves curses intended to inflict harm or evil.
    • Malign: Characterizes someone as having an evil nature.
    • Malcontent: Relates to individuals who are rebellious or dissatisfied with circumstances.
    • Malapropism: Involves the comical misuse of words, often leading to humorous results.
    • Malformed: Describes something that is poorly or incorrectly shaped.
    • Malaria: A disease historically believed to be caused by "bad" air.
    • Malpractice: Refers to improper or unethical behavior in the medical field.
    • Malefactor: Denotes a person who engages in evil actions or behavior.

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    Test your knowledge of vocabulary words that stem from the Latin root 'mal', meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. This quiz includes terms like 'malice', 'malnourished', and 'malfunction', challenging your understanding of their meanings and usage in context. Enhance your vocabulary and comprehension skills with this engaging quiz!

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