Vocabulary Quiz 13

What does the prefix "mal-" mean?

• Good, kind

• Bad, hate

• Neutral, indifferent

• Happy, joyful

What is the meaning of "malign"?

• To praise someone

• To make harmful statements about

• To ignore someone

• To help someone

What disease is associated with the term "malaria"?

• A water-borne disease

• A mosquito-borne infectious disease

• A food-borne illness

• A skin infection

What does "malodorous" mean?

• Pleasant smelling

• Bad odor; foul smelling

• Colorful

• Tasteless

What is a "malediction"?

• A blessing

• A song

• A curse

• A compliment

What does "malevolent" mean?

• Kind and generous

• Having a wish to do something bad to others

• Indifferent

• Joyful and happy

What does the prefix "mis-" mean?

• Love

• Hate

• Joy

• Peace

What is "misandry"?

• Love for men

• Dislike of, or prejudice against men

• Friendship with men

• Indifference towards men

What is a "misanthrope"?

• A person who loves humankind

• A person who dislikes humankind

• A person who is indifferent to humankind

• A person who helps humankind

What does "misogynist" mean?

• A person who loves women

• A person who hates women

• A person who is indifferent to women

• A person who helps women