Mal Greek and Latin Roots Flashcards

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Malevolent

A

having bad feelings toward someone or something; hatred, spite

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Malapropism

A

a word used the wrong way; usually with humorous results

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Malicious

A

desiring harm to someone or something else

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Malodorous

A

bad-smelling

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Malady

A

a bad health condition; a disease

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Malaria

A

illness believe to be spread by bad air, actually spread by mosquitoes

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Malediction

A

a bad speech; a curse

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Malefactor

A

one who does wrong; villain

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Malignant

A

bad or harmful, producing death

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Malpractice

A

performing one’s duty in a bad or wrong way

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