Benediction
[beh-nuh-DIK-shun]
Hint 1.
The Latin root bene means “good,” and the word diction refers to style of speech or word choice.
Hint 2. Example sentence:
“The monk offered a benediction for those whose homes had been ravaged in the storm.”
What is the best definition of benediction?
A.
A punishment for wrongdoing
B.
A statement of atonement
C.
A blessing or prayer
D.
A sacrifice or ritual
Hint 1.
The Latin root bene means “good,” and the word diction refers to style of speech or word choice.
Hint 2. Example sentence:
“The monk offered a benediction for those whose homes had been ravaged in the storm.”
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