Learn through Latin roots 7

irrevocable (adj.)

an irrevocable decision, action etc cannot be changed or stopped

As an umpire’s decision is irrevocable, it is useless to argue over a call.

Benediction (n.)

To ask God to protect and help someone

Robinson Crusoe ran off to sea against his parents’ wishes and without their benediction.

Malediction (n.)

a wish that something bad will happen to someone, curse

With her dying breath, Queen Dido pronounced a malediction on Aeneas and all his descendants.

beneficial (adj.)

having a good effect, opp: detrimental

Rest is usually beneficial to a person suffering from a bad cold.

Malice (n.)

the desire to harm someone because you hate them

My tire did not have a leak; someone had deflated it in an act of malice.

Maltreat (v.)

to treat a person or animal cruelly, mistreat

Two news photographers were attacked by the mob, and their cameras were smashed. It is disgraceful that they were so maltreated.