Good with the Bad: Cor, Dys, Mal, Bene

What is the meaning of the root "cor" as used in the word "courage"?

• Heart

• Mind

• Body

• Spirit

Which word best describes a society characterized by human misery, as suggested by the root "dys"?

• Concord

• Dystopia

• Benevolent

• Malady

Identify the word that means "friendly and warm" and is derived from the root "cor."

• Cordial

• Malign

• Dismal

• Dyslexia

Which of the following words is associated with a positive outcome or advantage, as indicated by the root "bene/bon"?

• Malice

• Bonus

• Discord

• Dysfunction

Analyze the relationship between "discord" and "accord." What do these words suggest about the root "cor"?

• They both suggest a lack of harmony.

• They both relate to agreement and harmony.

• "Discord" suggests conflict, while "accord" suggests agreement, both involving the heart.

• They both indicate a state of illness.

What does the root "mal" suggest in the word "malice"?

• Good

• Bad

• Neutral

• Strong

Which word means "genuine" or "real" and is derived from the root "bene/bon"?

• Malady

• Bona fide

• Dysfunction

• Dismal

Evaluate the impact of "dysfunction" in a system. What does the root "dys" imply about the system's operation?

• The system is operating efficiently.

• The system is operating poorly or abnormally.

• The system is operating with great harmony.

• The system is operating with benevolence.

Which word is used to describe a mild or harmless condition, often used in medical contexts, and is derived from the root "bene/bon"?

• Malign

• Benign

• Dismal

• Dysentery

What is the relationship between "malady" and "malign"? How does the root "mal" influence their meanings?

• Both words suggest a positive condition.

• "Malady" refers to a disease, while "malign" refers to something harmful, both indicating something bad.

• Both words suggest a neutral condition.

• "Malady" refers to something good, while "malign" refers to something bad.