Benevolent
Adjective: Kindly; favorable towards
-bengood
Root Word(s)
Kind-hearted
Synonym
mean
Antonym
Picture
The benevolent old woman gave the homeless man something to eat.
Benefactor
Noun: A person who gives friendly aid usually in the form of money
-bengood
Prefix
Root Word(s)
Synonym
Antonym
Picture
When the artist began to paint in a new style, her benefactor gave her more financial support.
Benign
Adjective: Causing no harm
-bengood
Prefix
Root Word(s)
Synonym
deadly
Antonym
Picture
Although the woman was initially concerned, the tests showed that the lump in her chest was
benign.
Accord
Noun: Sameness of opinion; agreement
-cordheart
Root Word(s)
harmony
Synonym
strife
Antonym
Picture
When the decision was made to donate the money to charity, all of the team members were on
one accord.
Discord
Noun: Lack of agreement; disharmony
-cordheart
Prefix
Root Word(s)
disunity
Synonym
accord
Antonym
Picture
Although they tried to hide their disagreement, the discord between the two teams was obvious.
Cordial
Adjective: Warmly friendly and polite
-cordheart
Suffix
Root Word(s)
courteous
Synonym
hostile
Antonym
Picture
If Leon can’t be cordial towards his ex-girlfriend, he shouldn’t go to her party.
Animosity
Noun: Anger or hostility
-anim
spirit
Prefix
Root Word(s)
bitterness
Synonym
civility
Antonym
Picture
Calvin had a serious animosity towards school.
Equanimity
Noun: Evenness of mind or spirit; calm
-anim
spirit
Prefix
Root Word(s)
composure
Synonym
hysteria
Antonym
Picture
After thinking it over, the woman was able to face the challenge with equanimity.
Magnanimous
Adjective: Generous in spirit
-anim
spirit
Prefix
Root Word(s)
unselfish
Synonym
greedy
Antonym
Picture
Dismal
Adjective: Causing great sadness or pessimism
-malbad
Prefix
Root Word(s)
gloomy
Synonym
cheerful
Antonym
Picture
Jamar’s first progress report was dismal but his report card was magnificent.
Malevolent
Adjective: Wishing harm towards; hostile
-malbad
Prefix
Root Word(s)
spiteful
Synonym
friendly
Antonym
Picture
Lucius says putting a “Kick Me” sign on Michael’s back was just a joke, but I think it was a
malevolent gesture.
Malicious
Adjective: Intended to hurt or harm
-malbad
Prefix
Root Word(s)
damaging
Synonym
helpful
Antonym
Picture
When Laurie forgot to give April an important phone message, April accused her of being
malicious.