GRE Word List
MALEDICTION
curse
The meaning of the word malediction is curse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| avalanche | a large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice |
| accrue | to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim |
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| bestial | of or relating to beasts |
| demure | reserved |
| leave-taking | departure |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |