Mal= bad Flashcards
Greek and latin roots
1
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malevolent
A
having bad feelings toward someone or something; hatred ,spite
2
Q
malapropism
A
a word used the wrong way; usually with humorous results
3
Q
malicious
A
desiring harm to someone or something else
4
Q
malodorous
A
bad- smelling
5
Q
malady
A
a bad health condition;a disease
6
Q
malaria
A
illness believe to be spread by bad air, actually spread by mosquitoes
7
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malediction
A
a bad speech; a curse
8
Q
malefactor
A
one who does wrong; villain
9
Q
malignant
A
bad or harmful
10
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malpractice
A
performing oneś duty in a bad or wrong way
