Froggy Jumps Root Word: mal, maleOnline version Test your knowledge of words with the root 'flu' and 'flux' in this vocabulary quiz game! by Chantel Riley 1 What does the root 'mal' generally mean? a Good or positive b Bad or evil c Neutral or average 2 Which word means 'bad behavior'? a Malfeasance b Beneficence c Malicious 3 What does 'malevolent' mean? a Kind-hearted b Wishing harm to others c Generous 4 What does 'malnutrition' refer to? a Healthy diet b Poor nutrition c Balanced meals 5 What does 'malpractice' mean? a Skillful practice b Improper or unethical conduct c Professional excellence 6 What does 'malodorous' mean? a Having a bad smell b Fresh scent c Pleasant aroma 7 What does 'dismal' mean? a Calm and peaceful. b Bright and cheerful. c Gloomy or dreary. 8 What is a 'malady'? a A disease or illness. b A style of music. c A type of food. 9 What disease is caused by mosquitoes and is known as 'malaria'? a A respiratory infection. b A skin condition. c A life-threatening disease caused by parasites. 10 Who is referred to as a 'malefactor'? a A community helper. b A law enforcer. c A person who commits a crime. 11 What does 'malevolent' mean? a Having or showing a wish to do evil to others. b Friendly and helpful. c Kind and generous. 12 What is 'malfeasance'? a A type of medical treatment. b Wrongdoing, especially by a public official. c A legal term for fairness. 13 What does 'malice' refer to? a A feeling of joy. b The intention to do evil or harm. c A desire for peace. 14 What does 'malignant' mean in a medical context? a Cancerous and likely to spread. b Curable with medication. c Benign and harmless. 15 What does it mean to be 'malnourished'? a Having inadequate nutrition. b Overweight and fit. c Well-fed and healthy. 16 What does 'malodorous' describe? a Pleasantly fragrant. b Neutral in scent. c Having a bad smell.
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