GRE Word List

MALEDICTION

curse

The meaning of the word malediction is curse.

Random words

WordMeaning
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
anachronisman error in chronology
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)