1. Vocabulary Workshop
Unit 10

2. BEN “well, good” Benevolent – adjective Kindly; favorable towards
- A benevolent neighbor took in the stray dog.
Benefactor – noun
A person who gives friendly aid
- Oprah Winfrey is a benefactor to countless children around the world.

3. BEN “well, good” Benign – adjective Causing no harm
- Although police initially thought the substance was a deadly chemical, they soon discovered it was totally benign.

4. CORD “heart” Accord – noun Discord – noun
Sameness of opinion; agreement
- The leaders of the nation were in accord on the necessity of a new budget.
Discord – noun
Lack of agreement; disharmony
- Although they tried to hide their disagreement, the discord between the team and the umpire was obvious.

5. CORD “heart” Cordial – adjective Warm, friendly and polite
- If Leon can’t be cordial to his ex-girlfriend, he shouldn’t go to the party.

6. ANIM “spirit” Animosity – noun Equanimity – noun Anger or hostility
- Demi Moore displayed no animosity toward Ashton Kutcher after running into him at the theater.
Equanimity – noun
Evenness of mind or spirit; calm
- I experienced equanimity when I stepped on the beach in Maui and saw the sunset.

7. ANIM “Spirit” Magnanimous – adjective Generous in spirit
- Santa Claus was quite magnanimous in the Gusera household towards little Cassidy.

8. MAL “Bad” Dismal – adjective Malevolent - adjective
Causing great sadness or pessimism
- The rain, dark clouds, and cold temperatures made for a very dismal afternoon.
Malevolent - adjective
Wishing harm towards; hostile
- Erin says that putting a “kick me” sign on Reggie’s back was an innocent practical joke, but I think it was a malevolent gesture.

9. Mal “Bad” Malicious – adjective Intended to hurt or harm
- Justin said Laurie was being malicious when she failed to give him the message that he had won the new corvette!