MAL vocab

Question 1

Malevolent

Answer 1

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

Question 2

Malapropism

Answer 2

the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect, as in, for example

Question 3

Malicious

Answer 3

characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm

Question 4

Malodorous

Answer 4

smelling very unpleasant

Question 5

Malady

Answer 5

a disease or ailment

Question 6

Malaria

Answer 6

an intermittent and remittent fever caused by a protozoan parasite that invades the red blood cells. The parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes in many tropical and subtropical regions.

Question 7

Malediction

Answer 7

a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil or destruction; a curse

Question 8

Malefactor

Answer 8

a person who commits a crime or some other wrong

Question 9

Malignant

Answer 9

malevolent

Question 10

Malpractice

Answer 10

improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official