Mal Greek and Latin Roots Flashcards
1
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Malevolent
A
having bad feelings toward someone or something; hatred, spite
2
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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
Q
Malediction
A
a bad speech; a curse
8
Q
Malefactor
A
one who does wrong; villain
9
Q
Malignant
A
bad or harmful, producing death
10
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Malpractice
A
performing one’s duty in a bad or wrong way
