Mal/Male Vocab Flashcard

Front

Bad characters in stories are called_________________.

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malevolent

Front

Punishment for illegal actions by a public official?

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malfeasance

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A person without food or water may become this.

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malnourished

Front

Doctors studying cancer focus on tumors. One type of tumor is _____________.

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malignant

Front

Disease spread by infected mosquitos: _____________. No cases in the U.S.

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malaria

Front

Describing symptoms to a doctor helps identify a:

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malady

Front

A dirty diaper or trash can be described as _____________.

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malodorous

Front

The villain in the story is the ____________.

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malefactor

Front

Word associated with bad behavior or wishing harm.

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malice

Front

Dreary rainy days that evoke sadness can be described as _____________.

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dismal