Multiple choice Directions: Choose the meaning of the keyword from the options given below. Malediction curse farewell words omen a closing prayer Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Malediction comes from 'male' (bad) + 'dict' (speak), literally meaning 'bad speaking' - a curse or magical word intended to harm someone. Option B (farewell words) would be 'valediction,' and option D (closing prayer) would be 'benediction.'