Vocabulary Worksheet: Malicious, Malevolent, Malady, Malcontent

What is the definition of the word 'Malicious'?

• Intending to do harm

• Being very generous

• Lacking any emotion

• Showing great intelligence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is a synonym for 'Malicious'?

• Benevolent

• Hostile

• Compassionate

• Kind

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which of the following is an antonym for 'Malicious'?

• Spiteful

• Hostile

• Kind

• Vindictive

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Fill in the blank: The ______ rumor spread quickly through the school, hurting many innocent students.

• malicious

• joyful

• ancient

• silent

What is the definition of the word 'Malevolent'?

• Having or showing a wish to do evil to others

• Being extremely generous and kind

• Lacking the ability to make decisions

• Showing a strong desire to learn new things

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is a synonym for 'Malevolent'?

• Charitable

• Evil-minded

• Kind

• Benevolent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which of the following is an antonym for 'Malevolent'?

• Hateful

• Spiteful

• Benevolent

• Evil-minded

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Fill in the blank: His ______ glare made it clear he wished harm upon his enemies.

• malevolent

• benevolent

• apathetic

• timid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word 'Malady'?

• A disease or ailment

• A type of musical instrument

• A form of government

• A mathematical equation

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following is a synonym for 'Malady'?

• Health

• Sickness

• Wellness

• Kindness

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A