Vocabulary List 1 - The Good with the Bad

Front

What does the prefix 'bene' generally indicate about a word?

Back

It indicates that the word is likely to have a positive meaning.

Front

What is the meaning of 'malice'?

Back

Malice refers to the intention to do harm or evil.

Front

What does 'bona fide' mean?

Back

Bona fide means genuine or real.

Front

What is an antonym for 'benevolent'?

Back

Cruel is an antonym for benevolent.

Front

What is dysentery?

Back

Dysentery is an illness caused by infection of the intestines, often due to contaminated water.

Front

What does 'benign' mean in a medical context?

Back

Benign means not harmful or not cancerous.

Front

What is the opposite of 'benefit'?

Back

Harm is the opposite of benefit.

Front

What does 'malevolent' mean?

Back

Malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Front

What is the meaning of 'malignant'?

Back

Malignant refers to a disease that is very virulent and infectious, often used to describe cancer.

Front

What does 'benefactor' mean?

Back

A benefactor is a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.