mal deck Flashcards
1
Q
mal
A
bad
2
Q
malicious
A
harm to others, hatefull
3
Q
malignant
A
bad or harmful, producing death
4
Q
malodorous
A
bad-smelling
5
Q
malapropism
A
a word used the wrong way; usually with humorous results
6
Q
malevolent
A
having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
7
Q
malaria
A
illness believe to be spread by bad air; actually spread by mosquito’s.
8
Q
malediction
A
a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil or destruction; a curse.
9
Q
malefactor
A
a person who commits a crime or some other wrong.
10
Q
malady
A
a disease or ailment.
11
Q
malpractice
A
improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official.
