GRE Word List

MALEDICTION

curse

The meaning of the word malediction is curse.

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WordMeaning
mediateoccupying a middle position
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
prattleprate
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger