malediction
/ˌmælɪˈdɪkʃn/
mal · e · dic · tion
ˌmæl · ɪ · ˈdɪk · ʃn
English Definition
n. curse; condemnation; hex
Significado en Español
maldición, imprecación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lời nguyền, sự nguyền rủa
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
male(bad) + dict(speak) + ion→ curse, malediction.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the story, the witch uttered a malediction against the knight, hoping to bring him bad luck. What is the best synonym for “malediction”?
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A
blessing
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B
curse
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C
promise
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D
joke
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B — curse.
“malediction” means n. curse; condemnation; hex
Common questions about “malediction”
What does “malediction” mean?
malediction — n. curse; condemnation; hex. In Chinese: 诅咒；咒骂.
How do you pronounce “malediction”?
malediction is pronounced /ˌmælɪˈdɪkʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: mal · e · dic · tion.
Is “malediction” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. malediction appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “malediction”?
male(bad) + dict(speak) + ion→ curse, malediction.
