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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| feint | something feigned |
| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| millennium | the thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| carcinogenic | producing or tending to produce cancer |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |