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Vocabulary Test 9
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Directions: Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.
Malediction
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a curse against someone
💡 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.