Greek and Latin Roots: The Good with the Bad

When you malign someone, you ________. (2 answers)

• you encourage them.

• say something bad about them.

• you tell them to follow your orders.

• you criticize them in public.

The Latin root for bad or wretched is _________.

Which two words best describe or define benevolent? (2 answers)

• merciless

• compassionate

• generous

• selfish

Match the following words with their correct definitions.

• a good or helpful result

• benevolent

• not causing harm or damage

• benign

• real or genuine

• bona fide

• kind and generous

• benefit

Which two words are the antonyms of malfunction? (2 answers)

• perfection

• flawed

• defect

• working

___________ is a serious disease that causes severe diarrhea and loss of blood.

Placing hunting restrictions on endangered animals such as the black rhino will greatly __________ the species.

• benign

• malign

• benefit

• malcontent

Even though I know that garden spiders are ________, they still terrify me.

• benefit

• benign

• benevolent

• bona fide

A malcontent eating at a restaurant might _________.

• fall asleep at the table before his food arrives.

• leave a very large tip for the waiter and the chef.

• angrily send back the food and demand a discount.

• give a very good review of the restaurant.

dysfunction : unhealthy :: __________: thrilling

• routine

• adventure

• sleep

• habit