ludicrous misuse of a word, especially by confusion with one of similar sound

a disease, disorder, or ailment

a desire to harm others or to see others

having the nature of or resulting from malice

one that gives aid, especially financial aid

producing or promoting a favorable result

characterized by or given to doing good

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mal- + bene- vocab

vocabulary words with roots mal- and bene-

Term	Definition
malevolent	having or exhibiting ill will
dismal	dreadful
malapropism	ludicrous misuse of a word, especially by confusion with one of similar sound
malady	a disease, disorder, or ailment
malice	a desire to harm others or to see others
malicious	having the nature of or resulting from malice
benediction	blessing
benefactor	one that gives aid, especially financial aid
beneficial	producing or promoting a favorable result
benevolent	characterized by or given to doing good