Roots and Meanings Quiz

What does the root "mal" mean?

• Good, well

• Bad, ill, wrong

• Happy, joyful

• Strong, powerful

Which word refers to a "disease or ailment"?

• Bonus

• Malady

• Benefit

• Bonbon

Which word means "a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes"?

• Malaria

• Malady

• Bonanza

• Dismal

What does "dismal" mean?

• Cheerful and happy

• Gloomy and cheerless

• A great source of wealth

• Gentle and kind

What does "bonanza" refer to?

• A filled candy

• A professional service

• A great source of sudden wealth or luck

• An infective disease

What is a "bonbon"?

• A disease

• A piece of candy with a filled center

• A professional service

• A behavior that causes injury

What is "malpractice"?

• A gentle and kind act

• A behavior that is improper or causes injury

• A professional service

• A disease transmitted by mosquitoes

Which word means "a great source of sudden wealth or luck"?

• Malady

• Bonanza

• Malpractice

• Benign

Which term describes "behavior by a professional that is improper"?

• Bonus

• Malpractice

• Benefit

• Bonbon

What does the root "orb" mean?

• Circle, sphere

• Square, cube

• Triangle, pyramid

• Line, segment