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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Maleficent' mean?

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

What does it mean to 'Malfunction'?

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

What does 'Maladjusted' mean?

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

What is a 'Malediction'?

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

What does 'Malign' mean?

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

What does the term 'Malcontent' describe?

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

What is 'Malapropism'?

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

What does 'Malformed' mean?

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

What is 'Malaria'?

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

What does 'Malpractice' refer to?

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

Who is a 'Malefactor'?

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

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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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