GRE Word List

MALEDICTION

curse

The meaning of the word malediction is curse.

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WordMeaning
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
impetusa driving force : impulse
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
retiringreserved
pterodactylany of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition