GRE Word List

MALEDICTION

curse

The meaning of the word malediction is curse.

Random words

WordMeaning
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
museto become absorbed in thought
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
centigraderelating to, conforming to, or having a thermometric scale on which the interval between the freezing point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0° representing the freezing point and 100° the boiling point
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods