Question

the root mal means bad or evil. what does the word malignant mean?
tending to come together
trying to express an idea to others
causing harm or suffering
escaping to another location

Explanation:

Given that the root "mal" means bad or evil, "malignant" is likely to have a negative - harmful connotation. Among the options, "causing harm or suffering" aligns with the meaning of the root.

Answer:

causing harm or suffering