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
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
feintsomething feigned
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
induceto move by persuasion or influence
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light