Mal Latin Root and Word Meanings

What does the Latin root "mal" mean?

• Good

• Bad

• Neutral

• Strong

In the sentence "His malevolent stare made everyone uneasy," what does "malevolent" most likely mean based on its root and context?

• Friendly

• Indifferent

• Evil-intentioned

• Excited

Based on the Latin root "mal," which word would most likely describe poorly executed plans?

• Malpractice

• Malfunction

• Maladapted

• Malnutrition

depressing; causing gloom or misery; causing bad feelings

• dismal
• malice
• malignant
• malady

mischief; evil intent; bad will

• malice
• malaria
• malfeasance
• malororous