Prefix Family "bad"

Front

Which prefix is used to indicate something done incorrectly or badly?

Back

mis-

Front

to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

Back

misuse

Front

malnourished

Back

Having bad health due to poor nutrition

Front

Which word means “to think the wrong thing about what was communicated”?

Back

misunderstand

Front

misaligned

Back

Having an incorrect position or alignment

Front

Maltreat

Back

Treat them badly or abusively

Front

Maladjusted

Back

Poorly adjusted or emotionally disturbed

Front

Which prefix is used in the words “malnourished,” “maladjusted,” and “maltreat” to mean “bad”?

Back

mal-

Front

What do the words “misuse,” “misunderstand,” and “misaligned” have in common?

Back

They involve doing something incorrectly or wrongly

Front

Which of the following does NOT belong in the same prefix family as the others? misuse, misaligned, maltreat, malice

Back

malice