Question

1. if the latin root bene- means \good\ or \well,\ which of the following words best reflects a positive meaning?

benefit
benediction
malice
malevolent

Explanation:

The word "benefit" means an advantage or profit, and "benediction" is a blessing. Both contain the root "bene -". "Malice" and "malevolent" have negative meanings as they are related to ill - will, and they contain the root "mal -" which means bad.

Answer:

Benefit, Benediction