There are many Latin and Greek prefixes and roots that help determine the meaning of a word.
Latin Root
“Mal”
The Latin root “mal” means bad or evil. Knowing the root “mal”, helps understand the meaning of many words. If presented with any of these words, check the answer choices for a reference to something bad or evil.
malicious
malignant
malevolent
maladjusted
malign
maligned
malicious
malediction
malabsorption
malefactor
malady
malaria
malcontent
maleficent
maleficence
malfeasance
malformed
malice
“Mort”
The Latin root “mort” means death. Knowing the root “mort”, helps understand the meaning of many words. If presented with any of these words, check the answer choices for a reference to death.
mortal
immortal
mortality
immortality
immortalize
mortally
mortuary
mortician
postmortem
rigor mortis
mortify
mortified
mortification
morgue