GRE Word List

MALEDICTION

curse

The meaning of the word malediction is curse.

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routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
checkeredmarked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration