GRE Word List

MALAPROPISM

the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase

The meaning of the word malapropism is the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase.

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WordMeaning
niggletrifle
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
stanzaa division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a usually recurring pattern of meter and rhyme : strophe
requiteto make return for : repay
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies