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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| rightful | just |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| panache | an ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |
| perversion | the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted |
| malevolent | having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred |