Roots 3.1 PRACTICE QUIZ

Which word describes a person who wishes bad things would happen to others?

• Malefactor

• Malevolent

• Malice

• Malignant

Analyze the relationship between "malnourished" and "malady" and explain how they both relate to health.

• Both terms refer to good health conditions.

• Both terms describe conditions that are beneficial to health.

• Both terms refer to poor health conditions, with "malnourished" relating to nutrition and "malady" to illness.

• Both terms are unrelated to health.

What is the meaning of "malfeasance"?

• Good conduct by a public official

• Wrongdoing or bad conduct by a public official

• A good blessing in a religious service

• A person who receives something good from someone else

Evaluate the impact of a "malignant" tumor compared to a "benign" tumor.

• Both are equally harmful and require immediate surgery.

• A malignant tumor is harmful and can be life-threatening, while a benign tumor is not harmful.

• A benign tumor is more dangerous than a malignant tumor.

• Both terms refer to non-cancerous growths.

Which word means "a good person who offers help or donates money"?

• Beneficiary

• Benefactor

• Malefactor

• Malice

Compare and contrast "malevolent" and "benevolent" in terms of their meanings and implications.

• Both terms describe people who wish good things for others.

• Malevolent describes wishing bad things for others, while benevolent describes wishing good things for others.

• Both terms are synonyms and can be used interchangeably.

• Malevolent is a positive trait, while benevolent is a negative trait.

What does "malodorous" mean?

• Having a good smell

• Having a bad smell; stinky

• Being in good health

• Being well-nourished

Explain how "malaria" got its name and its connection to the term "bad air."

• Malaria is named for its pleasant smell and is unrelated to air.

• Malaria was historically believed to be caused by bad air, hence the name.

• Malaria is named after a famous scientist and has no connection to air.

• Malaria is a term used for good health and clean air.

Which word means "a good blessing in a religious service"?

• Malice

• Malady

• Benediction

• Malfeasance

Discuss the implications of "malice" in a legal context and how it might affect a court case.

• Malice is irrelevant in legal contexts and has no impact on court cases.

• Malice can indicate evil intent, which might affect the severity of charges or penalties in a court case.

• Malice is always considered a positive trait in legal contexts.

• Malice is synonymous with good will in legal terms.