Mal = Bad/Evil Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
malaria
A
disease carried by mosquitoes
2
Q
malevolent
A
having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
3
Q
malady
A
a disease or ailment.
4
Q
malediction
A
a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil or destruction; a curse.
5
Q
malefactor
A
a person who commits a crime or some other wrong
6
Q
malpractice
A
improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official
7
Q
malignant
A
malevolent
8
Q
malodorous
A
smelling very unpleasant
9
Q
malicious
A
characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm
10
Q
malapropism
A
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect
