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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oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
diversediffering from one another : unlike
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
whittlea large knife
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice