Mal Root Words

Question 1

malevolent

Answer 1

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,

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

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

(of a disease) very virulent or infectious or malevolent

Question 10

malpractice

Answer 10

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