Choose the appropriate stem-word with which the prefix 'mal' can combine. 

Choose the appropriate stem-word with which the prefix 'mal' can combine.  Correct Answer nourished 

The correct answer is "nourished".

Key Points

•  Let's discuss the meaning of given options:-
  • Directional - Relating to or indicating the direction in which someone or something is situated or moving.
    • Example: "Directional signs wherever two roads joined".
  • Theism - Belief in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe.
    • Example: "He said there are many different forms of theism".
  • Colon - The longest part of the large intestine.
    • ​Example: "Samual tested for infection in his colon".
  • Nourished - Provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
    • ​Example: "I was doing everything to nourish this plant ".
• ​​​Here "Nourished" is the only word which is suitable for the prefix "Mal".
• "Malnourished" - suffering from malnutrition(Malnutrition is a serious condition that happens when your diet does not contain the right amount of nutrients.).
• Hence the correct answer is "Malnourished".