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
conveyancethe action of conveying
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
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ethnologya branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
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arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
checkeredmarked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials