Roots 3.1B: Mal, Male

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

• Malefactor

• Malevolent

• Malice

• Malfeasance

What is the term for bad conduct by a public official?

• Malady

• Malfeasance

• Malodorous

• Malnourished

Identify the term that refers to a disease usually spread by infected mosquitoes.

• Malaria

• Malignant

• Malodorous

• Malice

Which word describes a harmful condition that could result in death when related to cancer?

• Malnourished

• Malignant

• Malady

• Malefactor

Analyze the relationship between "malice" and "malevolent" and explain how they are connected.

• Both refer to bad health conditions.

• Both involve a desire to cause harm or bad feelings.

• Both are related to public misconduct.

• Both describe a type of disease.

Which term is used to describe a person who does bad things?

• Malefactor

• Malaria

• Malodorous

• Malnourished

What does the term "malodorous" refer to?

• Bad health

• Bad smell

• Bad conduct

• Bad nutrition

Evaluate the impact of being "malnourished" on a person's health.

• It leads to a pleasant smell.

• It results in good nutrition.

• It causes poor health due to lack of nutrition.

• It improves public conduct.

Which word describes a condition of bad health or illness?

• Malady

• Malice

• Malfeasance

• Malevolent

What is the meaning of "malice"?

• Goodwill

• Mischief or evil intent

• A pleasant smell

• A health condition