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
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
quenchput out
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
caterto provide a supply of food
procurementthe act or process of procuring
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something
anodyneserving to alleviate pain