Multiple choice

Directions: Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

Malediction

  1. a curse against someone

  2. farewell words

  3. omen

  4. a closing prayer
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Explanation

Malediction comes from Latin 'maledictus' meaning 'accursed' or 'cursed'. It refers to a curse, a speech calling harm upon someone, or the act of cursing someone. The prefix 'male-' means bad or evil, while 'dict' refers to speech.

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