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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tutelage | instruction especially of an individual |
| prop | something that props or sustains : support |
| chaotic | marked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered |
| candor | unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
| frantic | emotionally out of control |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| bauble | trinket |
| navigable | deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships |