Understanding "Mal"- Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'malice' mean?

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Malice refers to the intention or desire to do evil or harm to others.

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Use 'malice' in a sentence.

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She spoke with malice, intending to hurt his feelings.

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What is the difference between 'malicious' and 'maleficent'?

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Malicious means intending to do harm, while maleficent means causing harm or destruction.

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Use 'malnutrition' in a sentence.

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The child suffered from malnutrition due to a lack of food.

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What does 'maltreating' mean?

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Maltreating refers to treating someone or something badly or abusively.

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What is the meaning of 'malicious'?

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Malicious means having the intention to do harm or cause injury.

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Provide an example of 'malpractice'.

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Malpractice refers to improper or negligent professional behavior, such as a doctor making a serious error in treatment.

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What does 'malformed' mean?

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Malformed means having an abnormal or irregular shape or form.

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Use 'maleficent' in a sentence.

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The villain in the story was known for her maleficent actions that caused destruction.

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What is the relationship between 'malice' and 'malicious'?

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Both terms relate to harmful intentions, with malice being the intention and malicious describing the action.