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BenevolentAdjective: Kindly; favorable towards-ben-good<strong>Root</strong> <strong>Word</strong>(s)Kind-heartedSynonymmeanAntonymPictureThe benevolent old woman gave the homeless man something to eat.


BenefactorNoun: A person who gives friendly aid usually in the form of money-bengoodPrefix<strong>Root</strong> <strong>Word</strong>(s)SynonymAntonymPictureWhen the artist began to paint in a new style, her benefactor gave her more financial support.


BenignAdjective: Causing no harm-bengoodPrefix<strong>Root</strong> <strong>Word</strong>(s)SynonymdeadlyAntonymPictureAlthough the woman was initially concerned, the tests showed that the lump in her chest wasbenign.


When the decision was made to donate the money to charity, all of the team members were onone accord.AccordNoun: Sameness of opinion; agreement-cord-heart<strong>Root</strong> <strong>Word</strong>(s)harmonySynonymstrifeAntonymPicture


DiscordNoun: Lack of agreement; disharmony-cordheartPrefix<strong>Root</strong> <strong>Word</strong>(s)disunitySynonymaccordAntonymPictureAlthough they tried to hide their disagreement, the discord between the two teams was obvious.


CordialAdjective: Warmly friendly and polite-cordheartSuffix<strong>Root</strong> <strong>Word</strong>(s)courteousSynonymhostileAntonymPictureIf Leon can’t be cordial towards his ex-girlfriend, he shouldn’t go to her party.


AnimosityNoun: Anger or hostility-animspiritPrefix<strong>Root</strong> <strong>Word</strong>(s)bitternessSynonymcivilityAntonymPictureCalvin had a serious animosity towards school.


EquanimityNoun: Evenness of mind or spirit; calm-animspiritPrefix<strong>Root</strong> <strong>Word</strong>(s)composureSynonymhysteriaAntonymPictureAfter thinking it over, the woman was able to face the challenge with equanimity.


MagnanimousAdjective: Generous in spirit-animspiritPrefix<strong>Root</strong> <strong>Word</strong>(s)unselfishSynonymgreedyAntonymPicture


DismalAdjective: Causing great sadness or pessimism-malbadPrefix<strong>Root</strong> <strong>Word</strong>(s)gloomySynonymcheerfulAntonymPictureJamar’s first progress report was dismal but his report card was magnificent.


MalevolentAdjective: Wishing harm towards; hostile-malbadPrefix<strong>Root</strong> <strong>Word</strong>(s)spitefulSynonymfriendlyAntonymPictureLucius says putting a “Kick Me” sign on Michael’s back was just a joke, but I think it was amalevolent gesture.


MaliciousAdjective: Intended to hurt or harm-malbadPrefix<strong>Root</strong> <strong>Word</strong>(s)damagingSynonymhelpfulAntonymPictureWhen Laurie forgot to give April an important phone message, April accused her of beingmalicious.

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