Latin Roots “Bene” and “Bon” means “Good”

bounteous good and plentiful; given freely

bona fide made in good faith; genuine

benediction good wishes; a blessing

bonanza a sudden happening that brings very good fortune

bonus an extra reward for goodness

benevolent kindly; disposed to do good

bon vivant a lover of good living, especially food

beneficiary one who receives good things

benign good natured, kindly, favorable, not malignant

benefactor one who gives good things

Latin Roots “Mal” Means “Bad”

malediction Bad speech, a curse

malevolent Having bad feelings toward someone or something; spite, hatred

malicious Desiring harm to someone or something else

malodorous Bad-smelling

malady A bad health condition; a disease

malaria Illness believed to spread by bad air, actually spread by mosquitoes

malefactor One who does wrong; a villain

malignant Bad or harmful, producing death

malpractice Performing one’s duty in a bad or wrong way

malapropism A word used the wrong way; usually with humorous results