| A | B |
| malpractice | The underqualified doctor was soon sued for __________________________. |
| dismal | Looking out the window she could see the _____________________ weather matched her bad mood. |
| malicious | The girl spread ________________________ rumors about several members of the class. |
| malcontent | It seemed her boss was _____________________________ because nothing she did could ever please him. |
| malady | Once they had diagnosed his __________________________, they were able to help him with the appropriate treatments. |
| malaria | We now know that ___________________________ is often spread by insects. |
| malign | Even though her opponent used negative campaigning, she refused to __________________________ him. |
| malevolent | It is normal to have _________________________ feelings towards someone who angers you, but it is important not to act on those feelings. |
| malefactor | A picture of the _____________________ hung in the post office. |
| malaise | As she watched her best friend pack up to move away, a malaise began to come over her. |