Root words #21

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A good or helpful result or effect

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benefit

Front

Kind and generous; organized to do good for others.

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Benevolent

Front

not causing harm; mild or pleasant

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benign

Front

Real or genuine; done honestly and sincerely.

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Bona fide

Front

Desire to harm another person

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malice

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Say bad things about someone or something publicly.

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malign

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A person who is often unhappy or angry.

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malcontent

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Fail to function properly

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malfunction

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Condition of poor/unhealthy behavior in a group; inability to function normally.

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dysfunction

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A serious disease causing severe diarrhea and blood loss.

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dysentery