mal-
bad
bene-
good
eu-
good
benediction
a blessing; an expression of good wishes *prayer
benefactor
one that gives aid, especially financial aid *donor
benevolent
characterized by or suggestive of doing good
*charitable
benign
of a kind and gentle disposition; of no danger to health
*harmless
malign
(verb) to make evil, harmful, and often untrue statements about; speak evil of
(adj) evil in disposition, nature, or intent; having or showing malice or ill will
*hurtful
malefactor
one that has committed a crime
malediction
slander; curse; evil statement directed at someone else
eulogy
a positive speech or written tribute, especially praising someone who has died
*praise
euphemism
a word or expression that people use when they want to talk about something unpleasant or embarrassing without mentioning the thing itself
*politicians
loquacious
very talkative
retract
to take something back
repercussion
an often negative, indirect effect or consequences of an action; a rebound from an impact
relinquish
to let go, give up
*surrender
repudiate
to cast away; to refuse to accept as true; to reject the validity or authority of
*reject
revelation
a surprising piece of information that is displayed or made known
*epiphany
dialogue
a conversation between two or more people
logophile
lover of words
eradicate
to uproot; to stamp out; destroy completely**
decimate
to destroy or kill a large part of a group**; to inflict great destruction or damage