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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protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
prodigya highly talented child or youth
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extrudeto force, press, or push out
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
premonitorygiving warning
marrowbone marrow