Vocabulary Quiz

What does the root "mal" mean?

• Good, beneficial

• Bad, abnormal

• Fast, quick

• Slow, steady

Which word means "to fail to function or work properly"?

• Malice

• Malfunction

• Malignant

• Malnourish

What is the meaning of the word "malice"?

• A desire to help others

• A desire to cause harm to others

• A feeling of happiness

• A feeling of sadness

What does the prefix "inter-" mean?

• Inside, within

• Between, among

• Above, over

• Below, under

Which word describes something that is "very serious and dangerous"?

• Dismal

• Malignant

• Interim

• Intrastate

What does the prefix "intra-" mean?

• Outside, beyond

• Inside, within

• Between, among

• Above, over

Which word means "to provide with insufficient quality or quantity of food or nourishment"?

• Malice

• Malnourish

• Malfunction

• Malignant

What does "interfere" mean?

• To help someone

• To become involved in activities where your involvement is not wanted

• To work together with someone

• To ignore someone

Which word refers to something "used or accepted for a limited time; not permanent"?

• Interstate

• Interim

• Intrastate

• Intraperonal

What does "intrastate" mean?

• Occurring between different countries

• Existing or occurring within the boundaries of a state

• Occurring within one's mind

• Relating to or connecting different states