LATIN PREFIX 10
BENE-(=good, well), MAL-, MALE-(=evil, ill, bad, badly)
benediction (literally, "good saying") blessing; good wishes
malediction (literally, "evil saying") curse
benefactor (literally, one who does good") person who gives kindly aid, money or a similar benefit
malefactor (literally, one who does evil") offender; evildoer; criminal
beneficial productive of good; helpful; advantageous
beneficiary person receiving some good, advantage, or benefit
benevolent (literally, "wishing well") disposed to promote the welfare of others; kind; charitable
malevolent (literally, "wishing ill") showing ill will; spiteful
maladjusted badly adjusted; out of harmony with one's environment
malice ill will; intention or desire to harm another; enmity; malevolence
malnutrition bad or faulty nutrition; poor nourishment
maltreat treat badly or roughly; mistreat; abuse