Chapter 4, Lesson 14+15

Question 1

benediction

Answer 1

(literally, “good saying”) blessing; good wishes

Question 2

malediction

Answer 2

(literally, “evil saying”) curse

Question 3

benefactor

Answer 3

(literally, “one who does good”) person who gives kindly aid, money, or a similar benefit

Question 4

malefactor

Answer 4

(literally, “one who does evil”) offender; evildoer; criminal

Question 5

beneficial

Answer 5

productive of good; helpful

Question 6

beneficiary

Answer 6

person receiving some good, advantage, or benefit

Question 7

benevolent

Answer 7

(literally, “wishing well”) disposed to promote the welfare of others; kind; charitable

Question 8

malevolent

Answer 8

(literally, “wishing ill”) showing ill will; spiteful; malicious; vicious

Question 9

maladjusted

Answer 9

badly adjusted; out of harmony with one’s environment

Question 10

malice

Answer 10

ill will; intention or desire to harm another; enmity

Question 11

malnutrition

Answer 11

bad or faulty nutrition; poor nourishment

Question 12

maltreat

Answer 12

treat badly or roughly; mistreat; abuse

Question 13

What does bene- mean?

Answer 13

good, well

Question 14

What does mal-, male- mean?

Answer 14

evil, ill, bad, badly