GRE Word List

MALEDICTION

curse

The meaning of the word malediction is curse.

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WordMeaning
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals