ELA test 5 Flashcards
intro meaning + origin
into
Latin
mal meaning + origin
bad
Latin
mis meaning + origin
bad
Germanic
What does introduce mean
bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept) into use or operation for the first time
what does introspective mean
characterized by or given to introspection
what does introvert mean
a shy, reticent person
what does introjection mean
the unconscious adoption of the ideas or attitudes of others
what does introrse mean
turned inward
what does Malevolent mean
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
what does malcontent mean
a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious
what does malicious mean
characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm
what does malign mean
evil in nature or effect; malevolent
what does malady mean
a disease or ailment
what does malapropism
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect, as in, for example, “dance a flamingo ” (instead of flamenco )
what does malonym mean
word or phrase that is used to stand for something that it’s associated with or related to
what does misfit mean
a person whose behavior or attitude sets them apart from others in an uncomfortably conspicuous way
what does mistake mean
an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong
what does misfortune mean
bad luck
what does misfire mean
(of a gun or missile) fail to discharge or fire properly
What does misery mean
a state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body
what does miser mean
a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible
what does misdeed mean
a wicked or illegal act
what does misguided mean
led or prompted by wrong or inappropriate motives or ideals
